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AI film shows how Rockwell Property’s tower for Battersea Bridge might unfold
The Chelsea Citizen partnered with the Friends of Battersea Riverside - our campaigning compatriots across the water - to create a short film to depict how Rockwell Property's tower development might pan out. The video was constructed using AI and it portrays the likely disturbance the development might cause during construction. It also shows the projected footprint that such a vast development would leave on the historic riverside at...
Two major victories for campaigners at the Council’s Planning Applications committee
Applause and cheers rang out across Kensington Town Hall last night as residents welcomed two planning decisions — both the subject of sustained coverage by The Citizen. First, councillors refused gambling operator Silvertime’s application to open a 40-machine slot and bingo venue, plus two flats on upper floors, opposite Earl’s Court Underground station. The decision followed this week's protest on Earl’s Court Road attended by residents and...
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Spidey-Squirrel Spotted – 12 Floors Up
Squirrels have been spotted scaling the great heights of the World's End Estate. In an astonishing photo taken by one...
Fulham Town Hall Hotel Latest
The on-going saga of the transformation of Hammersmith & Fulham Council's old town hall at Fulham Broadway...
Church Burglar Caught by DNA
The burglar who broke into and robbed one of Chelsea's treasured churches has been hunted down and arrested after a...
Sketch: A wry view from the press seats as the full council debates the 2026 budget
Kensington Town Hall last night had the faintly upholstered air of a minor, provincial public inquiry, crossed with a sixth-form debating society....
‘Tonight RBKC is finally free of government grants and is truly a Sovereign borough’ – Cllr Kemahli’s budget speech in full
Below is the full speech made by Councillor Cem Kemahli, Royal Hospital ward councillor and RBKC's lead member for Finance, Digital and Efficiency...
Rickety pier to be demolished and replaced for new Lots Road park
Plans to rebuild the pier behind Lots Road Water Pumping Station and to create a new connected riverside walkway have moved a step closer after...
Solved: Riddle of the King’s Road scaffolding that never comes down
The mystery of the never-ending presence of scaffolding on a prominent block of flats on the King’s Road can finally be explained - thanks to The...
Slight Surprise: Kensington Man Falls Over
World Exclusive Photos - UNCENSORED VERY late Breaking News: A Kensington man fell over, The Citizen can be the last to reveal. The...
South Ken Tube re-development – the latest
Transport bosses have waved through a major makeover of one of London’s most famous Tube stations — but angry locals say the plans will only pile...
Council to launder £700,000 cash from fines to deep clean the streets
Big smile Kensington and Chelsea! Council chiefs have unveiled an enterprising initiative that will see the Royal Borough get an early Spring clean....
The Roof Gardens dampens fire damage and gets ready to rock again
Less than 24 hours after flames tore through the legendary Kensington Roof Gardens, the club’s bosses have vowed it will reopen this week. A...
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Spidey-Squirrel Spotted – 12 Floors Up
Squirrels have been spotted scaling the great heights of the World's End Estate. In an astonishing photo taken by one...
Fulham Town Hall Hotel Latest
The on-going saga of the transformation of Hammersmith & Fulham Council's old town hall at Fulham Broadway...
Church Burglar Caught by DNA
The burglar who broke into and robbed one of Chelsea's treasured churches has been hunted down and arrested after a...