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‘Welcome to the Nightmare on Hornton Street’ – First Full Council meeting for THREE MONTHS focuses on funding cuts horror
From The Citizen’s customary perch on the Town Hall press bench, John Cookson watched Kensington and Chelsea’s civic grandees reconvene after their three-month summer break. The financial welcome awaiting them might have persuaded a less dutiful gathering not to unpack their suitcases. Back from...
Hot Bother: RBKC officers swoop on illegal street traders to protect those who “play by the rules”
Officers in Kensington and Chelsea challenged illegal street trading more than 400 times during a 12-week summer crackdown, resulting in more than 50 fines of £150 being issued and two hot dog carts being seized, according to the council. Two additional officers carried out 1,260 hours of patrols between 17 July and early October, targeting hotspots including the King’s Road and Exhibition Road. The patrols aimed...
EXCLUSIVE: Wing mirror glass gang target 15 luxury cars in lightning night raid on Chelsea
Thieves executed a spectacularly efficient lightning raid in Chelsea to steal the high-tech wing mirror glass from 15 luxury cars in a single night....
Glass Door Sleep Out raises thousands for homelessness
Fundraisers from as young as secondary school to Chelsea Pensioners slept rough to raise money for homeless charity On Friday 9 October, local...
Nine in ten RBKC locals back the council’s fair funding challenge
The Council has revealed that it will use the Sustainable Communities Act (SCA) as its latest tactic to fight the Government’s Fair Funding Review....
Fury and tears as La Famiglia hearing is postponed after complainant fails to attend due to last minute “medical emergency”
The bitter noise row threatening one of Chelsea's best-loved restaurants took a dramatic twist today when the resident at the centre of the dispute...
The Citizen Review: What the Animals Say. Finborough Theatre
Two old schoolfriends, a ferry back to Belfast and a conversation that takes a decidedly dark turn. David Ireland’s What the Animals Say is a...
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...
EXCLUSIVE: 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...
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...
Dignitaries on parade at the Army Museum for gala night to open Chelsea History Festival 2026
Chelsea History Festival returned for 2026, bringing together leading local figures, historians and performers for an opening night celebrating the area’s rich history at the National Army Museum.
“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...