Rob McGibbon interviews Felicity Kendal at Cadogan Hall Chelsea, in 2012. Photo © Hattie Miles/RobMcGibbon
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Didier Garnier interview: “L’addition!” Le Colombier’s popular ‘chef d’orchestre’ prepares to say Au Revoir
For nearly three decades, Le Colombier has been one of Chelsea’s most cherished open secrets — the sort of restaurant whispered about between friends, protected like a family heirloom, and loved for its unfussy French elegance. AA Gill once called it “that secret little restaurant… as close to ideal as you can get.” Now, its legendary proprietor, Didier Garnier, has decided to call time. “I’m very happy to finish at the top,” he told The...
Les Hinton Interview: ‘Every editor and publisher turned down my novel. It was crushing’
As Rupert Murdoch’s loyal lieutenant for 52 years, Les Hinton controlled the key levers of power in a global media corporation and was comfortable in the corridors of powers. He made and broke the careers of some of the sharpest operators in journalism, as well as any number of political leaders. In more recent years, he has enjoyed an altogether calmer existence and has reinvented himself as an author. First came his 2018 memoir The Bootle...
Felicity Kendal Interview: My 60 years of the good life in Chelsea
If you have ever wondered who might qualify as a stand-up citizen of Chelsea, then Felicity Kendal can take a bow. In the past few years alone, she has lent her celebrity name to give publicity oxygen to multiple worthy local battles: the houseboat owners’ fight against their “predatory” landlord, the M&S development, road safety on Cheyne Walk, save the fire station, save Tite Street, save Battersea Bridge. And these are just the battles...
Legend Salomon Kalou: ‘I can’t wait to play at The Bridge again. It is the place I love’
Former Chelsea star winger Salomon Kalou has revealed how deeply he misses the life of a professional footballer and how he can't wait to relive his dream to play at Stamford Bridge again. Kalou, who won the Champions League and the Double during six stand-out years at Chelsea, returns to The Bridge this weekend to play in the Chelsea Legends charity match. He will head to Chelsea's training ground today at Cobham, Surrey, for a session to...
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Fears that Roman Abramovich era could STILL hit Chelsea with points deduction
Chelsea FC could yet face an own goal linked to activities during the Roman Abramovich era, according to newly filed company accounts that shed...
Pensioner suffers “life changing injuries” after horror truck accident on Kensington High Street
A man in his 70s has been left with potentially life changing injuries after being struck by a truck on Kensington High Street today. The busy...
Brompton Cemetery death – “not suspicious”
A coroner is investigating after a 52-year-old man was found dead inside Brompton Cemetery. Police were called to the historic graveyard on Fulham...
EXCLUSIVE: Deadwood – mourning the demise of 41 holm oak trees in Brompton Cemetery from lethal bark insect
The great evergreen oaks that have shaded mourners in Brompton Cemetery since the reign of Queen Victoria are being cut down — victims of a...
Man dies in Brompton Cemetery
A man in his 50s collapsed in Brompton Cemetery yesterday morning and later died at the scene. It is believed that the man was found unconscious...
Scary council tax grab hike to deter owners of “ghost homes”
Wealthy owners of Chelsea’s so-called "ghost homes" are about to get a very serious fright - their council tax bills are set to DOUBLE. Last night...
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...