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Public Inquiry Day 5: Temperatures rise as Rockwell’s KC clashes with council officer
The long-running battle over the controversial Battersea Bridge tower roared back into life this week — with campaigners insisting they are quietly confident of seeing off the “monster” scheme. As the high-stakes inquiry entered its second week,...
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 shopping street was thrown into chaos, just before midday, as police taped off large sections of the road, triggering tailbacks. Emergency crews raced to the scene and treated the injured man in front of horrified shoppers. Eyewitness and local resident Surachada Bowra described the terrifying moments:...
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 Road at 8.45am on Friday, 27 February, following reports of a man discovered unresponsive among the tombs. Officers and paramedics attended, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The Metropolitan Police have...
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 destructive Mediterranean insect now advancing through one of London’s most historic landscapes. A devastating total of 41 holm oaks are being felled after a severe infestation of Nidularia pulvinata, a sap-sucking insect more commonly found in the heat of countries in central Europe, such as Turkey, Spain...
Lots Road South: The council is ‘marking its own homework’ to pass planning for major development
Voice of the Citizen: Amid the chaos of dealing with the cyber-attack, a hastily re-arranged meeting of the RBKC’s Planning Committee will next week...
Breaking News: Andrew and Charlotte Moffat have RESIGNED as directors of Chelsea Yacht & Boat Company
Andrew and Charlotte Moffat have resigned as directors of the Chelsea Yacht & Boat Company. The controversial couple, who have brought havoc to...
Delivered! The reason for the post box wrapped in plastic
A familiar red post box on Burnaby Street SW10 has been wrapped up and marked for replacement as Royal Mail’s new wave of ‘postboxes of the future’...
Full Council Meeting – The Citizen takes poll (sic) position
The Chelsea Citizen grabbed a front-row perch on the press bench at last night’s Full Council meeting — here's what unfolded... The session kicked...
THE CHELSEA CITIZEN CAMPAIGN: SAVE the No.19 bus route. N-n-n-n-NO, TFL!
The Chelsea Citizen is aghast at Transport for London's plan to scrap the No,19 bus route between Battersea Bridge and Hyde park. We think that it s...
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...
Breaking News: Developer Rockwell APPEALS against planning refusal for its “toxic” Battersea Bridge tower
News has just emerged that Rockwell Property lodged an appeal yesterday to the Housing Minister against the decision by Wandsworth Council to refuse...
Charity shopping goes “Premium” as Shelter launches new boutique in Kensington
A new Boutique by Shelter is opening in High Street Kensington on December 4. Unlike your regular charity shop, the boutique will bring vintage...
RBKC Forced Into Emergency Shutdown After Hack Attack
Kensington and Chelsea has been plunged into digital chaos after a major cyberattack forced the Royal Borough into emergency mode — with staff...
RBKC braces for severe chill of Gov financial cuts and asks for feedback from residents
The Royal Borough may be among Britain’s richest, but the Council is staring down a massive £82 million funding shortfall and families have been...
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