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EXCLUSIVE: Residents rally to save La Famiglia from “disaster” as ONE angry neighbour complains over garden noise

EXCLUSIVE: Residents rally to save La Famiglia from “disaster” as ONE angry neighbour complains over garden noise

by Rob McGibbon | Jul 17, 2026 | Lead Story

Iconic Italian restaurant La Famiglia has been a delicious dining fixture of Chelsea for 51 years and has attracted a sparkling guest list of celebrities and powerbrokers. Everyone who’s anyone has at one time or another graced its beautiful blue and white tiled...
EXCLUSIVE: Lord Michael Howard steps in to support Justice For Jack Ryan campaign

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Michael Howard steps in to support Justice For Jack Ryan campaign

by Rob McGibbon | Jul 14, 2026 | Campaigns, News

Former Home Secretary Lord Michael Howard has called on the current Home Secretary to change the bail laws that he signed off more than 30 years ago to plug a loophole that allows serious offenders to escape justice. Lord Howard has called on Home Secretary Shabana...
Martin Kuczmarski interview: “I want Martino’s to always give a big hug to the residents of Chelsea. You are my most important customers”

Martin Kuczmarski interview: “I want Martino’s to always give a big hug to the residents of Chelsea. You are my most important customers”

by Rob McGibbon | Jul 12, 2026 | Interviews, News

There are only 78 paces from the entrance of Colbert on Sloane Square to the discreet door to Martino’s on the southern corner. But for Martin Kuczmarski, that short walk represents a life-time of relentless work and the realisation of a dream. Back in 1995, he was an...
HURRAH! TFL parks dumb Loading Bay decision – after The Citizen inspires residents to fight

HURRAH! TFL parks dumb Loading Bay decision – after The Citizen inspires residents to fight

by Rob McGibbon | Jun 12, 2026 | News, Planning

Transport for London has caved in and REVERSED its decision to change a much-needed loading bay into a parking berth for rental bikes and scooters. The bay on Cheyne Walk by the Chelsea Reach marina has for countless years been a vital stopping point for the residents...
High Society: A colourful and joyous night of escape at brutalist Barbican – just what the doctor ordered

High Society: A colourful and joyous night of escape at brutalist Barbican – just what the doctor ordered

by Rob McGibbon | Jun 10, 2026 | Culture

The Citizen was all set to write an erudite, lyrical introduction to fully encapsulate the joy of High Society. It was even going to include an oh-so-clever play on words, but then Alan Carr’s inimitable, fog horn voice shouted down every sentence that stumbled...
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  • Fight to save historic artists studios from the wrecking ball to make way for new bijoux houses
  • Whole Foods clash with residents over noisy delivery lorries continues with no end in sight
  • High value row erupts as MP accuses RBKC Leader of “lying” and sending “fake” letter to scare residents over mansion tax

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