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Brompton Cemetery death – “not suspicious”
A coroner is investigating after a 52-year-old man was found dead inside Brompton Cemetery. Police were called to the historic graveyard on Fulham Road at 8.45am on Friday, 27 February, following reports of a man discovered unresponsive among the...
‘Your Council Comes To You’ – Next Stop Courtfield and Redcliffe Wards
The council is sending a top team from its leadership team, high ranking officers and councillors to Courtfield and Redcliffe wards next week to hear feedback from residents and local groups. As part of its useful and community-spirited campaign...
Superyacht builder sues Chelsea widow for £400m after sinking
The builder of tragic tycoon Mike Lynch’s ill-fated Bayesian superyacht has launched a £400m legal claim against his widow alleging the tragedy destroyed its business. The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has filed a €456m (£399m) lawsuit in Sicily against...
Report claims property slump has hit flat values hard in Chelsea & Kensington
London’s flat market is in meltdown — and nowhere is the pain being felt sharper than in Chelsea and Kensington. Disturbing new figures reveal flat prices in the Royal Borough have plunged by up to 17% in just a year, wiping hundreds of thousands...
Enzo Maresca’s gracious Chelsea exit statement: “LEAVE THIS WORLD A LITTLE BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT”
Out-going Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has finally released a statement following his acrimonious departure from the club. In an emotional and heartfelt post - entitled in capital letters "LEAVE THIS WORLD A LITTLE BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT” - on...
Mucci’s Cafe licensing hearing set for 28th October
The licensing committee at RBKC will hold a hearing into the alcohol license application by Mucci's Cafe at 425 King's Road on 28th October at 10am. Anyone can attend the meeting at the Town Hall in Kensington and make representations, or add...
First King’s Road Halloween dog parade gets ready to run
Chelsea will see a tail-wagging Halloween as the red carpet is rolled out for the first King’s Road Halloween Dog Parade on 1st November. Fury canines will strut their stuff in spooky style in the hunt for the Best Dressed Dog title, which wins a...
Chelsea Barracks – Final Amended Designs to be Revealed
The final designs for the amendments to 'Phase 5' of the long-running Chelsea Barracks development are to be unveiled. Property developer Qatari Diar are holding a public meeting to show how they have altered the designs to reflect feedback from...
Charles Litterdale – Lots Road Legend – has died
Charles Litterdale, who was a popular feature of Lots Road for many decades, has died. Charles passed away recently after a battle with cancer. Few details are available at this time. An obituary is being prepared to mark the passing of a fine...
Exclusive: Goodman Ready to Serve in Chelsea
The fine dining meat restaurant chain Goodman is getting ready to open in Chelsea, The Citizen can reveal. The group, which already has popular establishments in Mayfair and the City, is preparing to open in October. Premises have already been...