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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 fresh light on the aftermath of the club’s £2.5bn sale in 2022. Documents submitted to Companies House...
Brazen nighttime robbery at Lots Road house by three men
Police are hunting for three men who committed a shocking and brazen robbery on a home in Lots Road. The three men, all aged between their late teens and early 20s, knocked on a door at 8:30pm on 4th January and barged in the moment the unsuspecting house owner opened the door. The gang, who are all described as black with London accents, then pretended to make themselves at home and conduct a conversation with the startled resident. One of the...
Rockwell’s appeal to build “toxic tower” reignites battle of Battersea Bridge
Campaigners locked in a bitter fight to stop a 29-storey tower by Battersea Bridge are sharpening their swords once again — after developer Rockwell Property launched an appeal to the Secretary of State to overturn a crushing council rejection. Wandsworth Council threw out Rockwell’s plans for a tower of mostly luxury apartments last year, branding it “grossly unacceptable” and warning that it flew in the face of its planning policy. Officers...
Have your say on proposed changes to Stratford Road, Kensington
RBKC council has launched a proposal to improve Stratford Road in Kensington, including making a stretch of the road one-way. The initiative is part of the council’s 'Amazing Spaces' streetscape improvement programme, which aims to create more attractive and welcoming public places. Under the plan, Stratford Road, which is known as a quaint street that is full of character with neighbourhood shops and businesses, would become one-way westbound...
King Charles steps to the plate to salute local journalism
King Charles has spoken up to champion the vital importance of local journalism. A gala celebration for 400 local journalists from across the...
The General marshals Chelsea troops to help raise £10,000 for NSPCC
General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, KCB OBE DL, drew a colourful parade of around 300 guests to his talk at The Wren Chapel at Royal Hospital on 26th...
Whole Foods rings the tills with a triumphant opening
Whole Foods Market was swamped with visitors and enthusiasm when it finally opened its doors on King's Road on Tuesday morning (25th March). The...
Whole Foods gets ready to open at No.120 King’s Road
Whole Foods Market (for that is, indeed, its full name) will open next Wednesday (25th March 25), marking the American company's first new location...
‘STOP THE TOWER’ protest banners go up as council POSTPONES hearing
Defiant residents in the block of flats immediately next to the proposed One Battersea Bridge development have unveiled colourful protest posters....
£50 for 15,000 low income residents – RBKC signs off budget with £750,000 cash handout
The leaders of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council have waved through its budget for 2025-2026. Following a full council meeting on...
Space.NK’s empty space is turning Japanese, I really think so
ようこそ to the new Japanese shop that has taken over the space left empty by Space.NK at the eastern end of King's Road. The shop unit opposite...
ALIVE! Lost budgie saved from death in Brompton Cemetery
An escaped pet budgerigar has been rescued from almost certain death in Brompton Cemetery. Kind-hearted bird lover Mrs Maria Rawlinson, who lives on...
Designs unveiled for new £1m riverside park by Lots Road
Detailed concept designs have been unveiled by RBKC for a new £1m riverside park by Lots Road in SW10. The council has created three draft options...
The Chelsea Society’s Annual Report rolls orf the presses
The Chelsea Society has issued its annual report for 2024 and its Winter Bulletin. The Citizen is happy to publish here the Editor's Foreword by...
Read a letter from The Citizen’s founder and editor Rob McGibbon in which he explains the philosophy for his newspaper and how it will only live with sponsorship, advertising and philanthropic support.
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