The pretty hilltop village of Highgate in north London is a favourite with household names including supermodel Kate Moss, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and film star Jude Law, who have all bought ...

Legend has it that when Dick Whittington was on his way out of London, he reached Archway, heard the peal of the Bow Bells and decided to return to the capital. Its reputation as a hinterland, a ...

In a letter to the borough authority, the mayor has said he will use his power to ‘call in’ the application and decide whether to overrule the council. He said the scheme - located on the former ...

Highgate station opened in 1867 as part of the Great Northern Railway's line between Finsbury Park and Edgware, in the north of the capital. Because of the hilly terrain, the station was built in a ...

Staff at a café in Highgate Wood were left stunned last week when Sir Rod Stewart dropped in during filming for a new programme about his life. The music legend, who turned 80 this year, grew up ...

What’s the largest house in Britain? It’s pretty easy to guess – Buckingham Palace, probably the most famous residence in the world aside from the White House. Fewer people could name its closest ...

Set on a hilltop with views over London, sought-after Highgate has long had lofty ambitions. A pretty area with an 18th-century village feel, highbrow types are attracted to its elegant and expensive ...