Campaigners call on council to be ‘fully transparent’ about recruitment costs after data shows it spends almost £16m a year on temp roles
A campaign group has called on a West London council to be ‘fully transparent’ about how much it pays recruiters after data showed it…
New Labour MP refuses to give up his council seat
A new London MP will not be giving up his seat on a local council and will juggle both roles, though he’s said he…
Seaside trip during Notting Hill Carnival for older residents
More than 20 Kensington and Chelsea residents will be heading to the coast as part of a council scheme providing them ‘respite’ during the…
£600k Grenfell Projects Fund launched
A £600,000 pot has been made available once again to back projects supporting the community affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Kensington and Chelsea…
This school went from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘outstanding’ in just two-and-a-half years – and this is how they did it
For many children at school, giving their teachers feedback on how they’re doing and suggestions for improvement would be a quick way to earn…
London motorists charged £630k in fines in just five months on Albert Bridge
London motorists have been fined more than £630k for breaking a three-tonne weight restriction on Albert Bridge. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request by…
Voters in parliamentary seat won by 150 ballots say Labour and Conservatives have ‘lost their way’
Voters in a London parliamentary seat narrowly won by 150 ballots in 2019 have said Labour and the Conservatives have “lost their way” and…
Drivers warned to avoid bridge next week as it closes for essential maintenance works
Kensington and Chelsea Council are warning drivers to avoid Albert Bridge next week when it closes for essential maintenance work. The council said the…
‘Megaboats’ handed eviction notice after council say they spoil the view
Two large ‘megaboats’ at Chelsea Reach Harbour have been served an eviction notice after a West London council doubled down on its plans to…
Foster carer who looked after 14 children says she has ‘no regrets’ and would do it all again
Sharon Telfer, 56, isn’t your regular mum. This gregarious West Londoner has fostered 14 children and, if given the chance, she said she would…
Experienced nurse struck off after not showing up to hearing over ‘failings’
A nurse checked out medicine for a patient who did exist and failed to help another who was choking ‘in a timely manner’. The…
‘Urgent’ screaming heard as South Kensington fire block went up in flames
A witness has spoken of the ‘urgent’ screaming he heard as a fire tore up a block of South Kensington flats early this morning.…
