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Creature Comforts Eases Into Chelsea
Creature Comforts, the colourful veterinary clinics that re-define the world of animal healthcare, is marking its arrival in Chelsea with a special Citizen reader offer. Noted for its ultra-modern lilac and purple branding - the most "soothing" colours for pets - the...
RBKC Search for Advisory Panel Talent
RBKC council is searching for a team of locals to come forward to join a new panel to "hold them to account" in light of the Grenfell tower disaster. The hunt is on for 10-15 people who can take up places on the resident-led Independent Advisory Panel (IAP), which has...
£50 for 15,000 low income residents – RBKC signs off budget with £750,000 cash handout
The leaders of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council have waved through its budget for 2025-2026. Following a full council meeting on 5th March, the budget was signed off. Council tax will go up by four per cent - one of the lowest increases in London....
Other News
Four new pedestrian crossings for King’s Road problem junction
Four pedestrian crossings are set to be installed by the Council at a notoriously dangerous junction on the King’s Road. The junction at the King’s Road and Beaufort Street has long been a safety concern for walkers. There were 25 casualties from collisions between 2020 and 2024, seven of which resulted in serious injuries. In response to this...
Mucci’s licensing application for cafe expansion stirs up objection
A licensing application made by Mucci's restaurant for a new pizza takeaway shop and bar is drawing widespread opposition from residents. Mucci's, which is situated on the King's Road near World's End, is planning an expansion by opening Mucci's Cafe opposite its flagship eatery. A licensing application outlines plans to sell alcohol from 11am to...
Final changes at Chelsea Barracks to be unveiled tonight ahead of major new planning app’
The final designs for the amendments to ‘Phase 5’ of the long-running Chelsea Barracks development are to be unveiled at a public meeting tonight. Property developers Qatari Diar are holding a residents meeting to show how they have altered the designs in response to feedback from two consultations earlier in the year. The meeting will be held...
Sir Simon Jenkins: ‘The sadness about Chelsea now is depopulation. It’s a place that is half empty most of the time’
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. He is a columnist for the Guardian and has written numerous bestselling history...
Brave Mayor’s Fundraising Efforts Soar
The Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea has taken his duties to new heights - by plunging 17 floors down from the roof of The Royal London Hospital to support the London Air Ambulance Charity. Fearless Cllr Tom Bennett took on the abseiling challenge at the home of the charity in Whitechapel, East London, with his wife, Mayoress Beatrice Bennett, and...
Creature Comforts Eases Into Chelsea
Creature Comforts, the colourful veterinary clinics that re-define the world of animal healthcare, is marking its arrival in Chelsea with a special Citizen reader offer. Noted for its ultra-modern lilac and purple branding - the most "soothing" colours for pets - the clinic recently opened on the Fulham Road. As a welcoming gift, pet owning...
Great Chelsea Bun Bake Off Warms Up
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 traditional Chelsea bun — but with your own modern twist. The competition is free to enter, although...
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 local character and an all-round stand-up citizen. He will be greatly missed by his neighbours. m/f...
Tragic Boy Baptised in Chelsea is Made a SAINT
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 around the world at St Peter's Square. Acuis was baptised in 1991 at the font at...
Extra Large Happy Deals for Martin’s
Chelsea-based Martin's Properties can be revealed as the company that gobbled up the iconic building vacated by McDonald's on the King's Road. The company, which has operated in Chelsea since it was founded in 1946, swooped early when it became clear that the fast food chain wanted to cash in its chips. The Citizen kept details of the buyer...