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Various contributors writing for Fitzrovia News posted by a sub-editor.

Posted inCulture

The Dining Detective: Kibele restaurant and bar

by Contributor 7:37 am, Friday, 18 December 20206:46 pm, Friday, 18 December 2020

In 1951 Carson McCullers wrote a novella called The Ballad of the Sad Café.  As I walked today along Great Titchfield Street (I write this in the middle of the second lockdown) that title came into my mind. We have been so lucky with our local restaurants and cafes (and with the weather) over the early autumn: […]

Posted inComment, Culture

A large financial boost is needed to save the performing arts

by Contributor 7:59 pm, Saturday, 4 July 2020
Mike Pentelow in make up.
Posted inLife

Mike Pentelow was loyal, generous and funny

by Contributor 10:28 am, Friday, 26 June 2020
Posted inLife

Dave Ferris: neighbourhood worker who led collective action and fostered a community spirit

by Contributor 2:10 pm, Sunday, 21 June 2020
Mike Pentelow in pub.
Posted inLife

Mike Pentelow: much-loved journalist, communist, and author

by Contributor 2:07 pm, Sunday, 21 June 2020
Row of buildings.
Posted inCulture, History

The artist Harry Jonas – ‘Last of the Fitzrovians’

by Contributor 8:53 am, Saturday, 20 June 20209:45 am, Saturday, 20 June 2020
Posted inComment, Society

When this is all over we will have learned the real meaning of community

by Contributor 9:17 am, Wednesday, 3 June 202011:32 pm, Thursday, 4 June 2020
Map of Fitzrovia West.
Posted inComment, Environment

Help us improve the streets for walking and cycling in Fitzrovia West

by Contributor 7:25 pm, Friday, 15 May 20204:53 pm, Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Shopfront.
Posted inBusiness, Comment, Culture

Mouth-wateringly good, baked comfort food to take away on Warren Street

by Contributor 10:29 am, Tuesday, 31 March 20207:22 pm, Wednesday, 15 April 2020
TfL map of Oxford Street west district.
Posted inComment, Environment

If we don’t care for our own backyard then nobody else is likely to

by Contributor 5:06 pm, Wednesday, 11 April 20187:39 pm, Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Sally Fiber portrait.
Posted inLife

Obituary: Sally Fiber

by Contributor 6:42 pm, Tuesday, 5 September 20172:14 pm, Tuesday, 3 October 2017
Two hands tied together.
Posted inCulture

Book review – An African Story: The Marriage

by Contributor 8:13 pm, Monday, 19 December 201612:12 am, Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Buses and taxis on Oxford Street.
Posted inComment, Environment, Politics

Take action now to have your say on Oxford Street plans

by Contributor 8:52 pm, Monday, 12 September 20162:04 pm, Tuesday, 6 December 2016
Train travelling through countryside.
Posted inCulture

From Toronto to Vancouver by rail

by Contributor 9:51 am, Saturday, 10 September 20169:32 am, Friday, 18 November 2016
Parliament website page.
Posted inComment

The Housing and Planning Bill will damage London’s long established residential communities

by Contributor 8:18 pm, Thursday, 14 January 2016
Brutalist building.
Posted inComment, Environment

Staying underground can seriously damage your neighbours’ health

by Contributor 10:03 am, Saturday, 9 January 201610:43 am, Saturday, 9 January 2016
Street sign.
Posted inEnvironment

The fox of Fitzroy Square

by Contributor 12:39 pm, Wednesday, 6 January 201612:40 pm, Wednesday, 6 January 2016
Street scene with scaffolding.
Posted inComment, Environment

City West Homes has poorly managed this maintenance programme and blighted people’s lives

by Contributor 8:01 pm, Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Part of book cover.
Posted inPolitics, Society

A readable public sector how-to for council officers and Whitehall mandarins

by Contributor 8:59 am, Tuesday, 17 February 20159:00 am, Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Playground and open space.
Posted inSociety

Play areas and organised activities for young people in Fitzrovia

by Contributor 10:28 am, Wednesday, 26 November 20147:45 pm, Tuesday, 25 November 2014

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In memoriam: Mike Pentelow (1946-2020)

Mike Pentelow enjoying music and a drink at the King and Queen pub in September 2018.

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