Notting Hill Carnival at 60 – 1,000 musicians, 250 food stalls and 20 seaside holidays

Notting Hill Carnival at 60 – 1,000 musicians, 250 food stalls and 20 seaside holidays

Katherine GrayAug 24, 2026

The 60th celebration of Notting Hill Carnival is just around the corner and preparations are well underway. Each year, planning for the next set…

‘My Soho block of flats feels like a hostel because of short-term lets’

‘My Soho block of flats feels like a hostel because of short-term lets’

Katherine GrayAug 21, 2026

A man living in the heart of Soho says his block of flats feels “like a hostel” because of a short-term let operating above…

South Kensington Ferrari showroom to be redeveloped

South Kensington Ferrari showroom to be redeveloped

Katherine GrayAug 20, 2026

Ferrari’s former showroom in South Kensington will be rebuilt with a six-storey office block added despite objections from local residents that the design is…

The West London hospital with an outstanding A&E where staff treat people with ‘kindness and compassion’

The West London hospital with an outstanding A&E where staff treat people with ‘kindness and compassion’

Katherine GrayAug 18, 2026

A West London hospital’s Urgent and Emergency Care has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was given glowing reviews following…

‘We’re trapped and isolated’: Elderly couple say they are stuck in top floor flat due to lift trouble

‘We’re trapped and isolated’: Elderly couple say they are stuck in top floor flat due to lift trouble

Katherine GrayAug 12, 2026

An elderly couple say they have been left all but “trapped” in their home because the lift in their building is constantly breaking down.…

The ‘Peter Pan’ park with a huge galleon ship that’s just had a £3m makeover

The ‘Peter Pan’ park with a huge galleon ship that’s just had a £3m makeover

Katherine GrayAug 9, 2026

A Peter Pan inspired park reopened this week (August 5), following a multi-million pound refurbishment by The Royal Parks. The Diana, Princess of Wales…

UK’s cancer hub to get major upgrade with 7-storey extension

UK’s cancer hub to get major upgrade with 7-storey extension

Katherine GrayJul 16, 2026

The UK’s cancer hub is getting a major upgrade which includes a seven-storey extension. Royal Marsden, in Chelsea, is considered to be one of…

Residents concerned about Oxford Street ahead of local elections

Residents concerned about Oxford Street ahead of local elections

Katherine GrayMay 3, 2026

Residents living in one of the UK’s most high-profile areas have a lot on their minds ahead of the upcoming local elections. Socio-economic division…

Six-storey centre to fight deadly ‘global health threat’ approved

Six-storey centre to fight deadly ‘global health threat’ approved

Katherine GrayApr 26, 2026

A six-storey research centre to fight a deadly “global health threat” could open at the Paddington Basin in 2028. The plans were approved by…

‘I’m a local election expert – this is the knife-edge London result everyone will be watching’

‘I’m a local election expert – this is the knife-edge London result everyone will be watching’

Katherine GrayApr 15, 2026

An election expert has said that all eyes will be on Westminster City Council – where results balance on “a knife-edge” – at the…

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists after closure due to ‘unexpected movements’

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists after closure due to ‘unexpected movements’

Katherine GrayApr 12, 2026

Albert Bridge has reopened after it was closed to pedestrians and cyclists on Wednesday afternoon (April 8). The Thames Crossing was shut-off to all…