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Why I live in Queen's Park: celebrity hairstylist Sam McKnight on his ‘funny little unknown area’ of London

Hairdresser Sam McKnight has styled the locks of superstars from Lady Gaga to Kate Moss, and grows vegetables from seed in his garden

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Why I live in West Norwood: author Georgina Johnson on her vibrant, joyful corner of south London

Georgina Johnson wrote her new book, The Slow Grind: Practicing Hope and Imagination, in the cafes and public library of West Norwood

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023

Why I live in Parsons Green: Sexy Fish designer Martin Brudnizki has been loyal to the area for 25 years

The Swedish designer behind the interiors at such London institutions as Sexy Fish and Annabel’s, on why Parsons Green is the only place for him

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Area guide to Fulham: why pizza and two Premier League teams means ‘west is best’ for Bosh! chef Ian Theasby

The plant-based chef has lived all over London, but Fulham is where he’s happiest to call home — and finds plenty of vegan gems

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023

Area guide to Archway: why ceramicist Florian Gadsby’s ‘peculiar’ north London patch is a paradise for dog lovers

The urban potter says ‘tiny’ Archway is perfectly placed for the best of north London

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

Area guide to Tottenham: Simone Brewster on finding a new community in her lively north London neighbourhood

The artist and designer tells Cat Olley why living next to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium is just the ticket — even if you’re an Arsenal fan

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Rise of ‘ghost listings’: five secret-sale London homes listed on property portals

As the housing market becomes even trickier to navigate, increasing numbers of ‘ghost listings’ are popping up on portals with almost no information whatsoever

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023

Why I live in Thornton Heath: Yomi Adegoke on the south London area that’s ‘holding out’ against gentrification

Yomi Adegoke’s debut novel, The List, is set to be adapted for TV. She explains why suburbs like her neighbourhood are underrated

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Area guide to Notting Hill: DJ and Carnival director Linett Kamala on the ‘air of creativity’ in her west London patch

Notting Hill Carnival board director Linett Kamala explains how her vibrant, creative neighbourhood has changed

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023

Area guide to Peckham: team GB sprinter Imani-Lara Lansiquot on the ‘chaotic’ south London area she’ll always call home

Team GB sprinter Imani-Lara Lansiquot was born and raised in Peckham. Now competing on a world stage, she explains why the south London area will always be home

Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023