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Motorists warned over QR code parking scam targeting central London locations

Scammers have been using fake QR codes in bid to trick motorists over parking in Kensington and Chelsea

Evening Standard

The Blue Stoops, London: ‘It’s all about the details’ – restaurant review

Kensington’s Blue Stoops looks like a pub and thinks like a pub – so it must be a pub

The Guardian - UK

South Kensington Tube station overhaul takes major step forward

Kensington and Bayswater MP Joe Powell said the upgrades are ‘nationally beneficial and not just about London’ as campaigners seek £60m from government

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Larry Krasner, Kensington, the scrapped Sixers arena − and other key concerns that will shape Philly politics in 2025

Campus protests. Homeless encampment clearings. Significant decreases in shootings, homicides and overdose deaths. Protests to “Save Chinatown.” A mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. Illegal car meetups. City workers called back to the office. A SEPTA strike averted.

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Stormzy banned from driving after using phone behind the wheel of Rolls Royce

Rapper caught on phone by undercover officer in Kensington

Evening Standard

Mary Poppins mural in Earl’s Court to be removed despite 'symbol of hope' plea

Kensington and Chelsea council demand ‘grafitti’ is removed despite hundreds signing petition for it to stay

Evening Standard

Kensington nightclub loses licence after gun battle erupted outside venue

Ricco Lounge and Club said it ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with the decision and will be lodging an appeal

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‘Absolutely outrageous’: wealthy residents living in shadow of Harrods wage war on e-bikes

Cycle chaos on streets has made the area a ‘scrapyard’, threatening pedestrians’ safety, say householders

The Guardian - UK

High Street Kensington Tube station track fire forces rush hour evacuation and delays

Commuters were forced to evacuate the station due to ‘small’ blaze, said TfL

Evening Standard

Barely room for a broom: tiny flat in former caretaker's cupboard for sale in Kensington

One window, a mezzanine bed and not enough room to swing a cat. Is this studio’s prime location enough to tempt a buyer?

Evening Standard

'Extremely challenging': London's richest borough consults on cuts as housing bill leaves £40m budget hole

Kensington and Chelsea council said it will need to make some ‘difficult decisions’ as it seeks to plug its budget hole

Evening Standard

Tamara Ecclestone: How £25m burglary affected my daughter ‘broke my heart’

The daughter of ex-Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was on holiday in Lapland when her mansion in Palace Green, Kensington, was raided in 2019.

Evening Standard

Winston Churchill's tranquil former home embodies traditional English design – the storied townhouse is on sale for almost $25 million

The Kensington House, where the wartime Prime Minister once lived, is a classic British home fit for a statesman – the elegant interiors are a major inspiration

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Tamara Ecclestone on her £25m burglary: ‘I don’t see how it’s not an inside job’

The socialite’s mansion in Palace Green, Kensington, was raided on December 13 2019.

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Two 'megaboats' facing eviction from Chelsea harbour can now stay after shock ruling

Kensington and Chelsea had issued enforcement notices to The Zephyr and The Pacifica after councillors voted to evict them from the Chelsea Reach Harbour

Evening Standard

Man who robbed women at gunpoint in Kensington jailed after DNA breakthrough

Ismail Tajzai robbed one woman after tying her up and attempted to steal from another who he hit with a gun

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch handed £5,000 by councillor who dismissed ‘grossly exaggerated’ Grenfell concerns

Quentin Marshall, who was chair of Kensington and Chelsea council’s housing committee, donates to Badenoch’s bid to succeed Rishi Sunak

Evening Standard

'I thought it was so badass, why not go for it?': Sabine Getty paints it black in her Kensington home

Bold colours and an appreciation for retro style helped the jewellery designer turn her first family home into a cinematic wonderland

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The Prince of Wales pays tribute to his mother, Diana, in his Kensington garden – the late Princess was fond of the ornamental space

The Prince's London home features ironwork gates, Art Nouveau details, and a special tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who resided in the same property

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Philadelphia Police Officer Eulogized As Dedicated Public Servant

Philadelphia police officer Jaime Roman tragically passed away after being shot during a routine traffic stop in Kensington. The alleged shooter has been c...

The Independent UK

The best foodie spots, brands and bars to add to your list

From some of the best food and drink spots in London to healthy eating products you can trust, these are the brands and experiences to watch out for this autumn

The Guardian - UK

Eric Pickles urged to quit as Tory peer over Grenfell inquiry criticism

Emma Dent Coad, who was Kensington MP at time of fire, says former housing secretary should ‘have grace to resign’

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Grenfell Inquiry must be a catalyst for justice

It has taken more than seven years, hundreds of witness statements and thousands of hours of testimony to reach this point. The final report into the Grenfell Tower disaster was published this morning, with ferocious criticism directed at central government, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, construction firms and…

Evening Standard

Grenfell inquiry: 12 key findings from damning report on deadly tower block fire

Architects, companies involved in the disastrous refubishment, and Kensington and Chelsea council to blame, report concludes

Evening Standard

Grenfell Tower fire: Renewed calls for 'justice' after report finds 'systematic dishonesty' led to 72 deaths

Scathing report concludes architects, companies involved in disastrous refurbishment and Kensington and Chelsea council to blame for fatal fire

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