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...
by Rob McGibbon | Aug 29, 2025 | News, Property
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...
by Rob McGibbon | Aug 28, 2025 | Council, News
The squatter who had lived in the former PC Rescue shop on the King’s Road for six months has finally been evicted. RBKC officers managed to get him out of the property in early August and immediately began an urgent clean up operation to make way for a new...
by Rob McGibbon | Aug 28, 2025 | Culture, News
The Chelsea History Festival – now in its seventh year – has revealed its full line-up for 2025, promising a five-day celebration of stories, people, and ideas that have shaped Britain and the wider world. Taking place from 24th-28th September, the...
by Citizen Reporter | Aug 27, 2025 | Council, News
A major consultation carried out by the Council has highlighted a growing demand amongst residents to be more actively involved in local decision making. A total of 474 people took part in the consultation earlier this year that is dedicated to defining the...
by Citizen Reporter | Aug 27, 2025 | Council, News
The offices of the charity SMART have been abruptly closed by RBKC officers. Staff at the charity were shocked to discover on Friday, 17th August that the gates to the premises at No.15 Gertrude Street had been padlocked. This drastic and sudden action by the council...
