St Johns Wood News

Babbo will open in St John's Wood High Street in December

'Elegant' Italian restaurant to move into site of north London institution

Lancelot Ribeiro in his Haverstock Hill studio and one of his heads in an exhibition at Ben Uri Gallery in St John's Wood

Lancelot Ribeiro in his Haverstock Hill studio and one of his heads in an exhibition at Ben Uri Gallery in St John's Wood

Late artist is granted 'long held wish' to see his heads exhibited

John Lyon's Charity has criticised The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Pictured: children at the Adventure Playhub in St John's Wood.

John Lyon's Charity has criticised The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Pictured: children at the Adventure Playhub in St John's Wood.

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG)

New law 'will transfer cash from children's charity to wealthy homeowners'

Jill Furmanovsky's five decade career as a rock photographer has included working with everyone from Pink Floyd to Oasis

Jill Furmanovsky's five decade career as a rock photographer has included working with everyone from Pink Floyd to Oasis

Rock photographer who snapped Pink Floyd and Oasis wins ICON award

St John's Wood pensioner Joyce Wright's platform lift has been broken since April

St John's Wood pensioner Joyce Wright's platform lift has been broken since April

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Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken lift

Woronzow Road, NW8 - Exterior

Woronzow Road, NW8 - Exterior

Property of the week

A beautifully presented Grade II Listed period house in Woronzow Road, St John's Wood

Lester Smith has retired from Abbey Roads Studios after 56 years. Inset Lester was awarded a long service certificate by Sir Paul McCartney in June.

Lester Smith has retired from Abbey Roads Studios after 56 years. Inset Lester was awarded a long service certificate by Sir Paul McCartney in June.

Meet the man behind Abbey Road's mics for Paul McCartney and Pink Floyd classics

Hampstead Heath has won a Green Flag award

Hampstead Heath has won a Green Flag award

Hampstead Heath named among most beautiful parks

Ordnance Hill - Exterior

Ordnance Hill - Exterior

A well presented four-bedroom period house in Ordnance Hill, St John's Wood, NW8

The Marlowes, St John's Wood - Exterior

The Marlowes, St John's Wood - Exterior

Property of the week

Low built four-bedroom house on The Marlowes, St John's Wood

Voters in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency said Brexit and the honesty of politicians are among their top concerns. Photos: Adrian Zorzut/LDRS

Voters in the Cities of London and Westminster constituency said Brexit and the honesty of politicians are among their top concerns. Photos: Adrian Zorzut/LDRS

General Election 2024

Brexit and honesty top concerns for voters

Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, welcomed Emperor Naruhito to the UK

Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, welcomed Emperor Naruhito to the UK

Westminster's Lord Mayor greets Emperor with his 'best Japanese' at state visit

The new clinic is designed to keep pets and vets happy

The new clinic is designed to keep pets and vets happy

A vet's that's designed to be calmer for pets and their owners has opened

Abercorn Place, NW8 - Exterior

Abercorn Place, NW8 - Exterior

Property of the week

Charming period home in Abercorn Place, St John's Wood

Voters in the new Cities of London and Westminster constituency

Voters in the new Cities of London and Westminster constituency

General Election 2024

Voters in new constituency on who they will be voting for on July 4

St John's Wood Road - Wide exterior

St John's Wood Road - Wide exterior

Property of the week

A unique penthouse in St John's Wood, NW8

St John's Wood High Street was closed to traffic for a community festival that included a pooch parade. Image : Brandon&Audra

St John's Wood High Street was closed to traffic for a community festival that included a pooch parade. Image : Brandon&Audra

Fashion show and 'pooch parade' mark revival of St John's Wood High Street

Barclays Bank in St John's Wood and (inset) a vandalised branch

Barclays Bank in St John's Wood and (inset) a vandalised branch

Protesters graffiti bank over Israel arms sales and climate change

Blenheim Road, St John's Wood - Exterior

Blenheim Road, St John's Wood - Exterior

Property of the week

A beautifully presented double fronted Grade II listed period house in St John's Wood

Celebrated food writer Jeanne Strang died last summer but left behind the manuscript of a cook book which has now been published

Celebrated food writer Jeanne Strang died last summer but left behind the manuscript of a cook book which has now been published

Classic cook book writer publishes posthumous love letter to French cuisine

The historic cabmen's shelter in Wellington Place, St John's Wood, has finally been given listed status

The historic cabmen's shelter in Wellington Place, St John's Wood, has finally been given listed status

'Full of intrigue, tea and bacon sarnies' - Cabbies’ shelter finally listed

Ordnance Hill, St John's Wood NW8 - exterior

Ordnance Hill, St John's Wood NW8 - exterior

Property of the week

Well presented period four-bedroom house in St John's Wood, NW8

Vanessa Feltz, Mike Freer MP and Dame Maureen Lipman were among 100 sympathisers who blew a Jewish ceremonial horn at St John's Wood synagogue in sympathy for the Hamas-held hostages. Image: Jeremy Coleman

Vanessa Feltz, Mike Freer MP and Dame Maureen Lipman were among 100 sympathisers who blew a Jewish ceremonial horn at St John's Wood synagogue in sympathy for the Hamas-held hostages. Image: Jeremy Coleman

Celebrities blow their horns in solidarity with Gaza hostages

Vera's shop and cafe in St John's Wood runs a monthly supper club with some seriously good cooking on offer

Vera's shop and cafe in St John's Wood runs a monthly supper club with some seriously good cooking on offer

Supper club was 'like watching Masterchef the Professionals without the disasters'

Springfield Road, St John's Wood

Springfield Road, St John's Wood

Property of the week

Charming period family home for sale in St John's Wood, NW8

Outside the former Connaught chapel in St John's Wood

Outside the former Connaught chapel in St John's Wood

Housing developments

Former chapel and film studio to be sold as 'luxury' apartments

Tyrell Lacroix, Alrico Nelson-Martin,Jordan Walters and Jashy Perch have been convicted of their involvement in a drive-by shooting outside a church in Euston

Tyrell Lacroix, Alrico Nelson-Martin,Jordan Walters and Jashy Perch have been convicted of their involvement in a drive-by shooting outside a church in Euston

Four guilty of drive-by shooting that left girl and woman with lifelong injuries

Woronzow Road St John's Wood, NW8

Woronzow Road St John's Wood, NW8

Property of the week

Beautifully presented Victorian terraced home in Woronzow Road, St John’s Wood

Ben and Grace Osoff with Ben's grandma Vera and chef Tim Peirson

Ben and Grace Osoff with Ben's grandma Vera and chef Tim Peirson

The new cafe and food shop named after its owner's Hampstead grandma

Fab Four get ready for concert at Lewisham Odeon, December 1963

Fab Four get ready for concert at Lewisham Odeon, December 1963

Could your Beatles or swinging sixties memorabilia be worth a fortune?

Arlind Hashani is wanted by police in connection with the murder of Ahmed Jama near Abbey Road in Kilburn on December 29

Arlind Hashani is wanted by police in connection with the murder of Ahmed Jama near Abbey Road in Kilburn on December 29

'Dangerous' man wanted in connection with murder near Abbey Road

(Clockwise from top right) Monak in St John's Wood, Swain's Wine Bar & Store in Parliament Hill, Hedgehog cafe in Muswell Hill Broadway, Banner's in Crouch End, Limone Fine Foods in Highgate High Street, and YUE Hong Kong Cuisine in Muswell Hill Broadway

(Clockwise from top right) Monak in St John's Wood, Swain's Wine Bar & Store in Parliament Hill, Hedgehog cafe in Muswell Hill Broadway, Banner's in Crouch End, Limone Fine Foods in Highgate High Street, and YUE Hong Kong Cuisine in Muswell Hill Broadway

All the restaurants and cafes we loved but lost in 2023

There was a fire at Allitsen Road due to a candle

There was a fire at Allitsen Road due to a candle

Man flees building as flat catches fire

A mixing desk used to record The Beatles Abbey Road and prints of the photo used for the iconic cover were up for auction at Bonhams today. Image: Iain Macmillan/Bonhams

A mixing desk used to record The Beatles Abbey Road and prints of the photo used for the iconic cover were up for auction at Bonhams today. Image: Iain Macmillan/Bonhams

Mixing console used by the Beatles on Abbey Road goes under the hammer

Royal Mail will not be collecting or delivering post in St John's Wood on December 8

Royal Mail will not be collecting or delivering post in St John's Wood on December 8

Royal Mail confirms delivery issues in north London postcode

Supermodel Helena Christensen acted as model, art director and photographer for this shot taken during lockdown but later did a professional shoot for Coco de Mer.

Supermodel Helena Christensen acted as model, art director and photographer for this shot taken during lockdown but later did a professional shoot for Coco de Mer.

Supermodel Helena Christensen helps boost fortunes of luxury lingerie brand

A Polar Bear's Christmas at The Ivy St John's Wood

A Polar Bear's Christmas at The Ivy St John's Wood

'I went to try the festive menu at a popular London restaurant - and I was amazed'

A blaze in Jerome Crescent, St John's Wood, was caused by a candle

A blaze in Jerome Crescent, St John's Wood, was caused by a candle

London Fire Brigade

Safety warning after candle sparks blaze in block of flats

Rihanna's home in St John's Wood has been sold

Rihanna's home in St John's Wood has been sold

Rihanna’s 'unique trophy' home sold to Chinese buyers for £27.5m

Shereen-Fay Griffin lost sight in her left eye due to a flesh eating parasite

Shereen-Fay Griffin lost sight in her left eye due to a flesh eating parasite

'I caught a flesh eating parasite that left me blind in one eye'

An inside look of St Mark's Church after the fire

An inside look of St Mark's Church after the fire

'We're hopeful for the future' - New images show inside church gutted by fire

Monak pictured open (left) and the moment it was on fire (right)

Monak pictured open (left) and the moment it was on fire (right)

'At worst crime and disorder' - restaurant loses licence after shooting and fire

Just Stop Oil protesters Jacob Bourne (left), Judit Murray (right) and Daniel Knorr (not pictured) have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after disrupting an Ashes test

Just Stop Oil protesters Jacob Bourne (left), Judit Murray (right) and Daniel Knorr (not pictured) have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after disrupting an Ashes test

Three climate activists found guilty after protest at Lord's cricket ground

Harry Styles by Anthony Pham and Shygirl by Samuel Ibram were among the winners at the Music Photography Awards held at Abbey Road Studios on Thursday (September 21)

Harry Styles by Anthony Pham and Shygirl by Samuel Ibram were among the winners at the Music Photography Awards held at Abbey Road Studios on Thursday (September 21)

Shots of Harry Styles and Shygirl scoop Abbey Road Music Photography Awards

Ritu Seasons of India in St John's Wood has been shortlisted for the 2023 Asian Curry Awards

Ritu Seasons of India in St John's Wood has been shortlisted for the 2023 Asian Curry Awards

All the north London Asian restaurants shortlisted for the 'Curry Oscars'

Yorkshire based Michelin starred chef Tommy Banks is joining forces with Lord's Cricket Ground to host food and drink weekender Home of Food on September 9 and 10..

Yorkshire based Michelin starred chef Tommy Banks is joining forces with Lord's Cricket Ground to host food and drink weekender Home of Food on September 9 and 10..

Lord's Cricket Ground

Michelin starred chef hosts new food festival at Lord's Cricket ground

Nicole Fara Silver's image of Billie Eilish has been nominated for the category of Music Moment of the Year at the Music Photography Awards at Abbey Road Studios

Nicole Fara Silver's image of Billie Eilish has been nominated for the category of Music Moment of the Year at the Music Photography Awards at Abbey Road Studios

Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Stormzy feature in Abbey Road music photo awards

St Mark's Church was gutted by the fire in January

St Mark's Church was gutted by the fire in January

St Mark's Church, St John's Wood

£100K refurb for community hall of church destroyed by blaze

Monak pictured open (left) and the moment it was on fire (right)

Monak pictured open (left) and the moment it was on fire (right)

Future of restaurant after fire and shooting undecided as 200 call for its closure

Coco de Mer opens a private appointment-only personal shopping space in Primrose Hill.

Coco de Mer opens a private appointment-only personal shopping space in Primrose Hill.

Private sexual wellness and lingerie shop 'a pocket of pleasure in Primrose Hill'

The Women’s Ashes trophy in the MCC museum. Pic: MCC/Lord's

The Women’s Ashes trophy in the MCC museum. Pic: MCC/Lord's

Lord's to host Women's Ashes T20 international

Ryan Higgins hits out for Middlesex in the Vitality Blast

Ryan Higgins hits out for Middlesex in the Vitality Blast

Higgins heroics helps Middlesex get better of Glamorgan

Police outside Lord's Cricket Ground in London after play was disrupted by a Just Stop Oil (JSO) protest

Police outside Lord's Cricket Ground in London after play was disrupted by a Just Stop Oil (JSO) protest

England Cricket

Just Stop Oil protesters charged after Ashes test at Lord's disrupted

Liam Dawson celebrates a wicket for Hampshire

Liam Dawson celebrates a wicket for Hampshire

Middlesex slump to innings defeat at Hampshire