by Rob McGibbon | Sep 23, 2025 | Culture, Interviews, News
Sir Simon Jenkins, 82, is an author, journalist and broadcaster, whose stellar career has spanned more than 60 years. He was Editor of the Evening Standard from 1976-78. After seven years as political editor of the Economist, he was Editor of The Times from 1990-92....
by Rob McGibbon | Sep 22, 2025 | shortz
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 two...
by Rob McGibbon | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Bakers, get oven ready – the great annual World Chelsea Bun Awards are upon us. Now in its seventh year, the Bun Awards is one of Chelsea’s sweetest and most popular traditions – and everyone is invited to get baking. The challenge is to bake a...
by Rob McGibbon | Sep 10, 2025 | News, Obituaries, shortz
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 local character and an...
by Rob McGibbon | Sep 7, 2025 | News
A boy who was baptised in Chelsea was canonised as a saint by Pope Leo during a special Mass at The Vatican today. Carlo Acuis, who died from leukaemia aged 15 in 2006, was immortalised as a saint in front of cardinals and bishops and thousands of worshippers from...
