My West London Life

Carolyn Arnold, Clarendon Cross Residents’ Association

April
23

Carolyn Arnold, Clarendon Cross Residents’ Association, on TFL’s proposed new cycleway across Holland Park

Why are you against TfL’s proposed new cycleway across Holland Park roundabout?

While we support all efforts to make cycling safer in London, we are against the proposals because they involve removing road space and adding traffic lights on one of the busiest intersections in Central London, connecting… Read more →

Laura Robson

December
4
Posted by Olivia Allwood-Mollon

Wimbledon winner Laura Robson on her dog Winnie, weekends in the Cotswolds, TV work, and running by the river

How old were you when you discovered tennis? Did you love it immediately?

I discovered tennis at the age of four or five because my family played doubles, and I am one of three children. I’m the youngest so had to pick up the balls but if I did a good job with that I got to play for 10 minutes at the end with my mum.… Read more →

Mica Paris

October
14

The legendary Mica Paris MBE on her role in the brand new West End musical, Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical in Concert

Tell us about the new West End show, Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical in Concert. What is the show about?

This groundbreaking production intertwines raw family drama with the dynamic pulse of modern rock and pop. Audiences follow Shannon and Britt, a courageous mother and daughter, as they confront… Read more →

London Real Estate boss Alex Bourne on Buying London

June
17
Posted by Kate Elliott

Kate Elliott meets London Real Estate agent Alex Bourne, fresh from appearing on Netflix's Buying London

Hi Alex, you’ve just hit our screens with the hotly anticipated Netflix show, Buying London… but you were working in Real Estate long before this. What made you want to work in property and how did you start?

Before finding my way into property, I had quite a few jobs, including being an actor, a massage… Read more →

Mr David Gordon

June
10
Posted by Chloe Reeve

Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon aka The Bunion Doctor, Mr David Gordon, spilled his secrets on 'healthy feet' and his favourite spots to visit in West London.

Where is your practice based?

I work across three separate hospitals, Spire Harpenden Hospital which is in Hertfordshire, Spire Bushey Hospital in North London and at the London Clinic, based in Marylebone.

What is your favourite place to visit or favourite thing to do in London?

I love visiting The… Read more →

Anna Anderson of Kindred, Hammersmith

June
3

We talk community, togetherness and the importance of good people with Anna Anderson of Kindred

Why did you set up Kindred?

People do better when connected with others. Since the dawn of time, we’ve gathered around the fire to share stories and ideas, and solidify community bonds. It’s important, and society does better when communities are strong. I was curious as to why we’ve built these incredible,… Read more →