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“I was resentful at the time, but as time goes on, the less I feel that way — war is hell”. Stories of heroism at the National Army Museum

“I was resentful at the time, but as time goes on, the less I feel that way — war is hell”. Stories of heroism at the National Army Museum

by John Cookson | Jun 15, 2026 | Culture, News

Three men who faced bullets, bombs and terrorists — and lived to tell the tale — gathered in Chelsea as the National Army Museum celebrated becoming the new home of a world-famous collection of Victoria and George Crosses. Reporter John Cookson joined an audience...
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...
“Park in a bay – or we’ll take it away”- RBKC Council seizes 2,600 e-bikes and wheels in £210,000 in fines

“Park in a bay – or we’ll take it away”- RBKC Council seizes 2,600 e-bikes and wheels in £210,000 in fines

by Heidi Bates | Jun 11, 2026 | Council, News

The Council has scooped a fortune in fines from e-bike operators by impounding more than 2,600 hazardously parked bicycles since launching a pioneering borough-wide enforcement operation 18 months ago. Dangerously abandoned bikes which posed immediate danger or...
RBKC officers put resident through years of hell and £10,000 bill trying to BAN wooden terrace they had already APPROVED

RBKC officers put resident through years of hell and £10,000 bill trying to BAN wooden terrace they had already APPROVED

by John Cookson and Rob McGibbon | Jun 2, 2026 | Council, News, Planning, Property

A homeowner was dragged through a planning nightmare by the council for two-and-a-half years and forced to spend nearly £10,000 defending a roof terrace screen — only for a government inspector to rule the council had already approved it. In a humiliating defeat for...
“It has been a nightmare. We just want justice” – Jack Ryan’s sister Ciara launches campaign in emotional interview on GMB

“It has been a nightmare. We just want justice” – Jack Ryan’s sister Ciara launches campaign in emotional interview on GMB

by Olivia Blackman | Jun 2, 2026 | Campaigns, News

“I want justice…” Those three simply words rang out as Ciara Ryan launched the Justice for Jack Ryan campaign during an emotional interview on Good Morning Britain today. Speaking to presenters Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, Ryan outlined the campaign’s twin aims: to...
Leader Cllr Elizabeth Campbell’s new term – and teary – speech in FULL

Leader Cllr Elizabeth Campbell’s new term – and teary – speech in FULL

by Citizen Reporter | May 28, 2026 | Council, News

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell addressed the full council meeting as she took office for the third time. During the part of her speech that referred to out-going Deputy Leader Kim Taylor-Smith, Ms Campbell became gripped by emotion. As she considered her political...
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  • 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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