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Exclusive: Bianca Jagger gambles on helping residents to stop Earl’s Court casino expansion
Activist Bianca Jagger has stepped in to support anxious residents who are trying to fight off the opening of a new slot machine casino in Earl's Court, The Citizen can reveal. Ms Jagger, a resident in the Royal Borough, has weighed in with an...
Wandsworth Council Chief: ‘Rockwell has behaved arrogantly and has no care for what residents or the council thinks of its tower. It they lose the appeal, they should pay our costs’
Wandsworth Council’s leading planning chief has blasted developers of the controversial tower by Battersea Bridge as ‘arrogant’ and acting with ‘no care’ for the views of residents, or the council. Councillor Tony Belton, chairman of the Planning Applications committee, also hit out at Rockwell Property for making the council spend more than half a million pounds defending its own unanimous decision to reject the 29-storey block of luxury flats...
Campaigner and champion “tree hugger” Chris Packham makes landmark planting at the V&A
A brand new tree has put down roots in South Kensington — and it’s a big one for London’s green campaigners. TV wildlife star and proud “tree hugger” Chris Packham popped into SW7 today to help plant the two-millionth tree for urban charity Trees for Cities. The young London plane sapling now stands on blustery Exhibition Road outside the world-famous Victoria & Albert Museum — replacing a tree that was knocked down by a car. As Packham and...
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 show that a £150m “holdback” was built into the takeover agreement when the Clearlake Capital–Todd Boehly consortium purchased the club - according to an exclusive report in The Guardian newspaper. The...
Chelsea legend John Terry’s amazing memorabilia going going under the hammer
Chelsea legend John Terry is selling a jaw-dropping stash of memorabilia from his trophy-laden career - with the American tycoon behind the auction...
BREAKING: RBKC Leader Elizabeth Campbell warns of impact from £108m Gov funding cut
RBKC leader Cllr Elizabeth Campbell has today sent out an urgent letter to all chairs of Residents Associations across the borough with a stark...
The Citizen Review: Indian Ink, Hampstead Theatre
'A quiet, multi-layered play with wit, warmth and melancholy that draws you in and leaves its mark. It has "rasa' in abundance' FOUR STARZ 1930,...
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...
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...
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...
Blues bet big on “novice” Liam Rosenior to replace Maresca
Chelsea FC have rolled the dice — and gone all in on Liam Rosenior. The Blues have confirmed the surprise appointment of the 41-year-old as their...
Chelsea fans group to protest against club owners over Enzo Maresca debacle
Angry Chelsea supporters are planning a protest against the club’s ownership following the abrupt departure of head coach Enzo Maresca. The...
Going, going, GONE: Lots Road’s iconic auction site to go under the hammer and bulldozers
Chelsea is set for a major housing boost after Kensington and Chelsea Council approved plans for 274 new homes on what has become known as the ‘Lots...
RBKC green light £10bn re-development of Earl’s Court – to be finished in…2041
One of London’s most famous wastelands is finally set for a comeback. The Royal Borough's Planning Committee gave the green light last night to the...
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