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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 Road. Photos by India Stronach Chelsea Dog Day returned for its fifth year on Saturday (3 October,) with businesses across the area opening their doors...
“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, describing the decision as “a source of huge regret and sorrow for us”. For Tricia Guild, Designers Guild was “so much more than a business”. “It is my passion and my life's work,” she said, describing how she built the brand over decades with “an unswerving belief in the...
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....
Council leader pleads with residents (AGAIN) to help her fight Gov over £100m funding axe
Kensington and Chelsea Council is calling on residents to join a borough-wide fightback against government funding reforms which it says will cost...
Interview – The Pressure producers: “We like to create theatre with a competitive edge – it gives the night a unique buzz”
Actors Arthur Campbell and Gregor Roach met at Oxford University and quickly began developing an innovative theatrical format to help showcase...
Get your bedding ready for Glass Door’s sleep out to help the homeless
This year, Glass Door Homeless Charity are launching their fourteenth annual sleep out – and this time it will coincide with World Homeless Day. A...