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Resident who fought council enforcement action for two years and WON – goes into battle with planning officers AGAIN
A Notting Hill homeowner who famously defeated a council enforcement case earlier this year is heading for another showdown with the Town Hall. Dr Michael Young has instructed his planning consultant to appeal after councillors rejected an ultra-modern extension to his home in Victoria Gardens,...
Riddle of the Reuben brother who left Holland Park for Monaco
Tycoon David Reuben is yet another billionaire to up sticks from the Royal Borough and leave the UK for a tax haven, according The Sunday Times. The story of David's departure from his mansion in Holland Park to the less taxing paradise of Monaco was reported by Robert Watts in The Sunday Times, the writer who compiles the much-looked-at Rich List. David, his brother Simon and their family are second on this year’s...
Who let the dogs out? Chelsea goes walkies to celebrate its four-legged friends
From puppuccinos to Pilates, Chelsea Dog Day saw a wealth of free treats, special activities, and limited edition products available on the King’s...
John Simpson Unspun: Broadcasting legend opens up on stage at the History Festival
BBC broadcasting veteran John Simpson was among the headline acts at this year’s Chelsea History Festival, drawing a packed audience to the National...
“Huge regret and sorrow” – Designers Guild founder breaks silence on devastating closure of flagship Chelsea store
In an emotional statement, Designers Guild owner Tricia Guild and her brother Simon Jeffreys confirmed that they are closing Designers Guild Ltd,...
RBKC opens up all-year rolling funding for community ideas
Residents and community groups in Kensington and Chelsea can now apply for Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) funding throughout the...
Top Bun! Raspberry, Pistachio and Chocolate rises to the top of Chelsea bun awards
An innovative and tasty recipe incorporating raspberry, pistachio and chocolate into a Chelsea bun has claimed this year's winning spot. London...
“This is getting a bit nuts” – Ben Coleman slams council inaction during clash over new heating system for Cremorne Estate
Tempers were frayed during a tense community meeting at Ashburnham Primary School last Thursday (17th September) during discussions with residents...
“Enough is enough” – Bianca Jagger rages against gamble on Earl’s Court mega slots arcade
Human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger has called on Kensington and Chelsea Council to use every power available to stop a 24-hour gambling centre...
A roast worth barking about – dogs eat for free in Chelsea
A Chelsea gastropub has partnered with fresh dog food company Butternut Box to unleash complimentary Sunday roasts for four-legged guests. Tom...
Final whistle for Boehly as Clearlake takes full control of Chelsea FC
Clearlake Capital Group is set to take full control of Chelsea Football Club, as Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have agreed to sell their stakes in the...
Bell ringer injured in shocking “freak accident” in the belfry at St Luke’s
A bell ringer was seriously injured at St Luke's church on Sunday morning and had to be rescued by an emergency fire brigade crew via a high window....
Staff hit back at reports that Designers Guild is on the “brink of collapse”
Loyal staff at Designers Guild have railed against reports that the future of the iconic King’s Road store is hanging by a thread and declared:...
Residents lob in a volley of complaints over plans for 16-hours of padel per day at new club
A grudge match has kicked off between residents and an upmarket health club over its plans to open a padel club in the heart of a residential area....