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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...
The Royal Hospital seeks cure for its Peabody problem
The boss of Chelsea's world famous Royal Hospital has assured anxious social housing tenants they won't be kicked out of their homes when a crucial lease runs out in 16 months. Facing a packed — and at times heated— public meeting, CEO David Richmond tried to calm nerves. “Let me make clear — we have no intention of seeing people move out of their properties,” he declared. But worried families aren't convinced. They fear the estate owner Royal...
‘We’re coming for Chelsea’: Reform Party launches recruitment drive for May election fight
Reform UK stormed into Chelsea last night (18th November) with a rally aimed squarely at recruiting councillors to break the Conservatives’ decades-long grip on the Royal Borough. Around 120 locals packed St Luke's Hall where party activists vowed to deliver a political earthquake in next May’s council elections. They announced the party is recruiting a full slate of candidates across the borough, including the Chelsea wards — Royal Hospital,...
Chelsea switches on for Christmas with 34kms of fairy lights
Christmas arrived with a bang in Chelsea! Eight-year-old Kouzma lit up the King’s Road with one confident press of the big red button — moments before a thunderous firework display cracked open the night sky in a shower of glittering golds and reds. Families gasped, kids squealed, and pint-sized Kouzma stood starry-eyed alongside Santa Claus beneath the booming spectacle that officially kicked off Chelsea’s festive season. Facing a crowd of...
Great Chelsea Bun Bake Off Warms Up
Bakers, get oven ready - the great annual World Chelsea Bun Awards are upon us. Now in its seventh year, the Bun Awards is one of Chelsea's sweetest...
Charles Litterdale – Lots Road Legend – has died
Charles Litterdale, who was a popular feature of Lots Road for many decades, has died. Charles passed away recently after a battle with cancer. Few...
Tragic Boy Baptised in Chelsea is Made a SAINT
A boy who was baptised in Chelsea was canonised as a saint by Pope Leo during a special Mass at The Vatican today. Carlo Acuis, who died from...
Extra Large Happy Deals for Martin’s
Chelsea-based Martin's Properties can be revealed as the company that gobbled up the iconic building vacated by McDonald's on the King's Road. The...
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the King’s Road Horror Squat
The squatter who had lived in the former PC Rescue shop on the King's Road for six months has finally been evicted. RBKC officers managed to get him...
Step into the Past with the Chelsea History Festival
The Chelsea History Festival - now in its seventh year - has revealed its full line-up for 2025, promising a five-day celebration of stories,...
RBKC’s survey on ‘Charter for Public Participation’ – the results are IN
A major consultation carried out by the Council has highlighted a growing demand amongst residents to be more actively involved in local decision...
Council suddenly closes SMART charity offices
The offices of the charity SMART have been abruptly closed by RBKC officers. Staff at the charity were shocked to discover on Friday, 17th August...
World’s End Murder Trial – Convictions Secured
A man has been found guilty of the murder of Omarkafi Sahal on the World's End Estate last year. The attacker, who has not been named by police, was...
The Government has the WRONG plan to “modernise” planning
The Government is proposing major reforms to existing planning laws that would wipe away a vital layer of the democratic process. New developments...
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