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The Hari Hotel arts prize – the results are in
Belgravia’s five-star hotspot The Hari was the place to be last week as the art glitterati packed into the luxury hotel for the 2025 Hari Art Prize — with three rising stars walking away with a share of a £14,000 prize pot. Now in only its fourth...
John Simpson: ‘Chelsea priest helped me through trauma of Iraq bombing’
Veteran news broadcaster John Simpson has spoken for the first time of the moment he sought solace from a Chelsea vicar as he struggled with the psychology fallout from a devastating bomb attack in Iraq. Simpson was covering the Iraq war in 2003 when he and his TV crew of four people were caught up in a "friendly fire" attack by the US air force. Simpson, now 82, was peppered with shrapnel across his face and body after a 1,000lb missile from a...
Four new pedestrian crossings for King’s Road problem junction
Four pedestrian crossings are set to be installed by the Council at a notoriously dangerous junction on the King’s Road. The junction at the King’s Road and Beaufort Street has long been a safety concern for walkers. There were 25 casualties from collisions between 2020 and 2024, seven of which resulted in serious injuries. In response to this issue, the Council is proposing to radically improve the pedestrian crossings at the site. They are...
Mucci’s licensing application for cafe expansion stirs up objection
A licensing application made by Mucci's restaurant for a new pizza takeaway shop and bar is drawing widespread opposition from residents. Mucci's, which is situated on the King's Road near World's End, is planning an expansion by opening Mucci's Cafe opposite its flagship eatery. A licensing application outlines plans to sell alcohol from 11am to 11pm, seven days a week - which includes off-sales - as well as permission to play music. The...
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...
New pub on local team sheet prepares to cross the line
The Lost Hours pub, which closed more than a year ago and has been at the mercy of squatters for many months, is to finally re-open - as a pub....
Homes for Ukraine – RBKC and residents fight to help those displaced by war
RBKC and residents are continuing to step up to help Ukrainian people displaced by the devastating war that has been raging for three years....
Fulham’s latest 38-storey “monstrous tower” set to loom over Chelsea
Hammersmith & Fulham Council has waved through the fourth phase of the King's Road Park development in SW6 that will include a 38-storey tower...
Cooper the German Shepherd to star in Finborough Theatre’s new play
The Finborough Theatre has announced some radical casting for a new production - Cooper, the...
Ward Police Sergeant vows: ‘Every victim of crime in Chelsea WILL be contacted”
Chelsea residents have been promised "continuity and accountability" from the Metropolitan Police when it comes to fighting...
Silver trowels and wet cement for topping out of £46m Sloane Street re-build
The Great and the Good of Chelsea (and some of its most esteemed infantry) turned up for the topping out ceremony to celebrate the end of the...
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