If Tesco Dean Street closes, what’s left for Soho’s Residents and Workers? | My Soho Times

Whenever I mention that I live in Soho, one of the first questions often asked is, “Where do you buy your groceries?!” The concept of having an affordable place to shop in London’s vibrant social district should not be a rarity. This is where my local Tesco on Dean Street plays a crucial role. ItContinue reading “If Tesco Dean Street closes, what’s left for Soho’s Residents and Workers? | My Soho Times”

Caught Short in Soho? There’s a new study underway to get to the bottom of Soho’s Public Toilet issues | My Soho Times

To pee or not to pee? That is the question that Plan for Soho and The Soho Society are jointly tackling head-on in a quest for a deeper understanding into the uncharted territory of public toilet facilities in Soho. A newly commissioned study will investigate how lavatorial amenities impact everything from business to residents’ qualityContinue reading “Caught Short in Soho? There’s a new study underway to get to the bottom of Soho’s Public Toilet issues | My Soho Times”

How the Soho Village Fete restored my faith in Community and offered a sense of Belonging | My Soho Times

Our editor Kai Lutterodt aka @the.soho.girl reflects on her experience attending this year’s Soho Village Fete, and shares some highlights captured!

UPDATE: How the Soho community saved ‘I Camisa & Son’| My Soho Times

Just a few months ago Tim Lord, chair of The Soho Society, launched an urgent appeal to save Soho’s much-loved traditional Italian deli, I Camisa & Son on Old Compton Street. Despite the naysayers (‘an online petition isn’t going to change anything‘ some expressed doubtfully), the petition received over 5K signatures, spiralling international and national-wideContinue reading “UPDATE: How the Soho community saved ‘I Camisa & Son’| My Soho Times”

Silent Night or Sleepless in Soho? A Soho Society Survey of Insomnia | My Soho Times

It’s likely that whoever penned the proverb ‘a good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book’ didn’t live in Soho, and certainly not nowadays. They would for sure be very short on humour trying to get a good night’s kip hereabouts. Gillian Smith shares more on the results fromContinue reading “Silent Night or Sleepless in Soho? A Soho Society Survey of Insomnia | My Soho Times”

Heritage Businesses of Soho and Why They Need Your Support More Than Ever | My Soho Times

In light of The Soho Society‘s urgent appeal to save the community’s much loved ‘last traditional deli’, I Camisa & Son facing permanent closure after Christmas, we’re shining a spotlight on other heritage businesses of Soho in hopes of rallying some spending power in these independent businesses iconic to Soho. West End resident, Labour CllrContinue reading “Heritage Businesses of Soho and Why They Need Your Support More Than Ever | My Soho Times”

Soho’s Last Traditional Italian Deli ‘I Camisa & Son’ Is Threatened With Closure – The Soho Society Launch An Urgent Appeal To Save It! | My Soho Times

Tim Lord, chair of The Soho Society, has launched an urgent appeal to save Soho’s last remaining traditional Italian deli, I Camisa & Son on Old Compton Street. Over 1,000 people signed the campaign in less than 48hrs, and it currently stands at 1665 signatories out of its target 2500.

Soho Square General Practice notice to close down

Soho Square General Practice has been given notice that it will be closed at the end of September 2014 according to The Soho Society. The NHS General Practice located at the Soho Square Surgery at 1 Frith Street has 4,500 patients – myself included.