West London council agrees to evict ‘megaboats’ from a Chelsea harbour
A West London council has agreed to issue an eviction notice for three ‘megaboats’ in Chelsea Reach harbour. Kensington and Chelsea councillors voted unanimously…
Houseboat owners fighting sudden appearance of huge ‘apartment boats’
West London houseboat owners have said they are “thrilled” after the local council backed their fight against the introduction of ‘apartment boats’ to the…
One borough’s school budget would be £500k worse off after ‘bungled’ DfE calculation, claim Labour
Labour has slammed the government’s bungled schools budget claiming it leaves those in one West London borough almost £500k worse off next year. They…
£1 Thursdays for Bangers
There’s a certain kind of night out on a weeknight. Arrive early and it’s £1 on the door – and all the tunes are…
Portobello Market traders fear going cashless will force them to shut
Traders at a famous London market say they’re being forced to go cashless and fear they’ll have to close their stalls. Portobello Road traders…
Disability campaigner says new Holland Park toilets are a ‘lifeline’ as council reveals plans to build more
A disability campaigner said new disabled toilets in Holland Park are a ‘lifeline’ as the council reveals plans to build more. Mariya Stoeva from…
Locals looking at a major makeover of Portobello Road which can get up to 80,000 visitors on a Saturday
Portobello Road is set to undergo a major rejuvenation project, but locals say the community is underpinned by a fear of change. While the Royal…
Out and about with the Kensington and Chelsea’s ‘Grime Busters’
It’s a dirty job but someone’s got to do it. The well-known expression is the perfect description of one of the most crucial, but…
Council offers hotel stays in Eastbourne for elderly residents during Notting Hill Carnival
Older residents living near the Notting Hill Carnival route are being offered a long weekend away in Eastbourne by the council. Kensington and Chelsea…
London Pride: Mayor announces five rainbow plaques to celebrate LGBTQ+ history
Five new rainbow-coloured plaques are set to be installed across London, as the capital prepares to hold its annual Pride parade on Saturday. The…
Wind and Rain forecast for Finborough Theatre
One of the biggest international hits of the 1930s, ‘The Wind and the Rain’ by Merton Hodge starred Celia Johnson when it opened in…
A Summer of Festival
Spanning theatre, circus, opera, dance, music, outdoor arts and family shows Spanning the summer – from Saturday 1 July to Thursday 31 August 2023 –…
