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William and Kate’s attendance at Grenfell service hailed as ‘huge’ for community

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among those who observed a 72-second silence at the base of the tower in north Kensington.

The Independent UK

Five years on from Grenfell we locals need justice now

It is five years today since the tragic night when the North Kensington community witnessed the biggest civilian disaster of its kind since World War 2. But it is almost six years since Francis O’Connor wrote the now infamous “Playing With Fire” piece on the Grenfell Action Group blog and…

Evening Standard

Senior royals, rappers and politicians join Grenfell community for anniversary

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a memorial service at the base of the north Kensington tower block.

The Independent UK

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I was the first firefighter into Grenfell Tower. Little has changed, and it could happen again

Every time the bells go I pray it’s not a high-rise fire, says Dave Badillo, a North Kensington firefighter

The Guardian - UK

George, Charlotte and Louis at heart of reason William and Kate to leave London

Prince William and wife Kate are making quick moves to leave Kensington Palace as they feel 'confined by London' and want their three children to have a normal upbringing

Daily Mirror

William and Kate to live at Windsor when he's king despite £12m Kensington Palace refurb

Prince William and Kate Middleton, known as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, reportedly plan to spend less time at Kensington Palace and eventually leave London

Daily Mirror

Ofsted brands Holland Park School ‘inadequate’ as it loses outstanding rating

Holland Park School in Kensington has lost its previous ‘outstanding’ rating

Evening Standard

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School downgraded from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’ amid safeguarding failures

Holland Park School in Kensington has lost its previous ‘outstanding’ rating.

The Independent UK

Trafford top ten nationally for areas with most outstanding schools

Nationally the top area for outstanding schools is Kensington and Chelsea in London

Manchester Evening News

Vandals trash London restaurant after JK Rowling attends event at sister eatery

The Harry Potter author attended a charity fundraiser at the Pino restaurant in Kensington earlier this week

Evening Standard

Britain's most dangerous places to live for burglaries revealed - see full list

A new study by Confused.com analyses the burglary rates between 2017 and 2021 across Britain to show the "most dangerous" and safest areas to live

Daily Mirror

Concerns alcohol sales change will lead to problem drinkers in Kensington

Plans will be considered by Liverpool Council next month

Liverpool Echo

Tiny studio flat costs almost £1,000-a-month is so small the shower is in a wardrobe

A 10sq m studio flat in Kensington, West London, doesn't have its own toilet or an oven but will set tenants back £940 per month - and that's even with the rent having been reduced

Daily Mirror

London homes with gardens are priced £64,000 higher on average than those without outdoor space

The highest premium for private outdoor space is found in Kensington & Chelsea where homes with gardens are priced £166,000 higher than those without.

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Londoner’s Diary: Open invitation to help launch new restaurant

A London restaurateur says hospitality staffing shortages have led him to make an open call for a chef to start a new restaurant with James Chiavarini, right, who owns Il Portico in Kensington, said he is looking for a partner. “You don’t need any money, all you need is a good…

The Independent UK

Princely sums paid for properties in streets with royal-related names

Property firm Savills carried out the analysis to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

3 dead after SUV crashes into Philly public transit station

PHILADELPHIA — Three people have died after the driver of a white SUV lost control and crashed at in the Kensington section of Philadelphia.

Bristol Post

The Bristol rental properties which will cost you more than in Kensington and Chelsea in London

The most expensive property is not in a location you would expect

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Evening Standard

London elections 2022: Conservatives retain Kensington & Chelsea

Londoners will go to the polls in local elections on May 5. Joe Talora has the lowdown on the vote in Kensington & Chelsea

Reason

A Bit More on the Florida Disney Special Government District Repeal Controversy

I blogged about this controversy Friday, and then quoted Prof. Michael Dorf's and an experienced appellate lawyer's take on Monday. Another lawyer, Dilan Esper, had a Twitter thread pointing to Kensington Volunteer Fire Department v. Montgomery County (4th Cir. 2012), which suggests that the legislature's motivation for repealing the special…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly has a backlog of 34,000 abandoned-car complaints — and the city has no solution

PHILADELPHIA — The party was over in Germantown, but one stretch limo never made it home.

Evening Standard

Kensington & Chelsea becomes first borough to relax solar panels rules for historic homes

It’s estimated that 80 per cent of the borough’s carbon emissions come from buildings so it’s hoped this new policy will make an impact

The Guardian - UK

Non-doms: 12% of residents in London’s richest parts claimed status in 2018

More than one in 10 paid no tax on offshore income in Kensington and the Cities of London and Westminster

Daily Mirror

Flat in London's most exclusive postcode on sale for £175k with one room and no toilet

Located just a stone's throw away from the iconic Harrod's department store, the tiny Kensington pad has an auction guide price of just £175,000 - but there's a catch

Daily Mirror

Tiny London flat with bed next to sink available to rent for £1,000 a month

The studio flat is available without bills for £1,083 a month in London's priciest borough - Kensington and Chelsea - but future tenants will have to share a bathroom with a stranger

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