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Dreaded traffic cameras start to roll on Chelsea’s yellow boxes. “Is this to improve traffic flow – or cash flow?”
New CCTV cameras have been installed at five busy intersections across Kensington and Chelsea — including two on the King’s Road — as the council ramps up enforcement on yellow-box blockers, illegal turns and other traffic offences. The Royal...
Cremorne Estate’s new heating system debacle hots up
RBKC officers have vowed to launched a new investigation to prove whether the proposed £8 million replacement of Cremorne Estate’s heating system is necessary, after their feet were put to the fire at a public meeting. Following a heated debate with residents, officers promised to embark on a full testing programme this November to provide unequivocal data as regards the efficiency of the current heating and hot water system to justify its...
John Simpson: ‘I would sit in the pews at Chelsea Old Church and think of the people who had come before me here – Thomas More, Anne Boleyn – and my problems did not seem too important’
Distinguished journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE has a lasting love for Chelsea. He lived in the area for many years, until some uncertainty about his career at the BBC forced him to move. He returns this week for an Author’s Talk as part of the Chelsea Book Festival. Here, he shares a few memories of his former Chelsea life - and he wonders if anyone has somewhere for him to rent when he visits in the future! Where is home now for you...
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 from 6-7pm at Retail Unit, Garrison Square, Chelsea Barracks, SW3W 8BG. According to Qatari Diar, a...
The Phene’s bid for garden roof extension collapses
The Phene pub's hopes of installing a permanent, all-weather structure to encase its historic garden have been dismissed by RBKC. The...
More possessions of the late Baronness Thatcher go under the hammer in Chelsea
A six figure sum was easily gained when further possessions from the estate of the late Baronness Thatcher went under the hammer at Sloane...
Met Police launches dedicated enquiry phone line for Chelsea
The Met has started trialing the 'Chelsea Police Enquiry Line’. It is offering a dedicated telephone number that will be manned from 11am-1pm on...
Lord Cashman speaks up in support of the Chelsea houseboat owners
Lord Cashman made a spirited defence of the Chelsea houseboat owners in a speech in the House of Lords on the evening of 4th February. Baron...
SHOCK! Pot-hole central Lots Road resurfaced for first time in 25 years
Residents in Lots Road are reported to be “deliriously happy” following the sudden resurfacing of their street. Lots Road has been known as...
Chinese New Culture Revolution on the King’s Road closes after 30 years
Popular Chinese noodle and dumpling restaurant New Culture Revolution closed in January after more than 30 successful years on the King’s Road. A...
Residents prepare to call time on The Phene’s “awful awning” garden roof plan
Residents and The Chelsea Society have joined forces to oppose the planning application from The Phene pub (built in 1853) in Phene Street SW3 to...
URGENT CLADDING ISSUE AT KING’S ROAD BLOCK
The owners of apartment block at 536 King’s Road have been ordered to carry out urgent remedial work after the discovery of dangerous cladding.
RBKC LEADER ORDERS URGENT REVIEW AFTER CHELSEA FORUM “FIASCO”
Furious Councillor Elizabeth Campbell, the leader of the council, has ordered an urgent and thorough review of communication procedures after only...
ICONIC PATRIDGES FOOD STORE LEAVES CHELSEA AFTER 53 YEARS
Independent family-run Partridges has closed its Chelsea shop after 53 years. Its location in Gloucester Road, Kensington, will continue to trade as...
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