South Kensington could get new Tube entrance (on religious grounds) A proposed outside archway will allow those deprived from using the Underground at South Kensington to use it Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2023
Why I live in Kensington: artist David Remfry on his London area — and why there’s more to it than museums Artist David Remfry is co-ordinator of the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition this year. Here’s why he’s called Kensington home for 40 years and counting Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023
Australian-first affordable rental scheme a ‘massive relief’ for Victorians faced with housing crisis Exclusive: About 2,400 homes will be available for low- to middle-income renters under ‘big housing build’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023
Traffic wardens to stage six-day strike during Chelsea Flower Show Members of the GMB will walk out from May 22 in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Evening Standard · May 17, 2023
‘Advisory’ cycle lanes could be painted onto road surface in High Street Kensington Campaigners warn ‘dotted lines don’t save lives’ and tell council to do better Evening Standard · May 15, 2023
London council spending thousands on art and security patrols in opulent wards Exclusive: Kensington and Chelsea, one of most unequal boroughs in UK, allocating social infrastructure funds in wards where homes go for millions The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Labour’s former Kensington MP Emma Dent Coad quits party calling it ‘unrecognisable’ Labour’s former Kensington MP has quit the party, saying it is “unrecognisable” under Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023
‘Enormous’ Kensington penthouse with a flat-within-a-flat is for sale for £16 million A seven-bedroom penthouse near Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park comes with a separate two-bedroom flat Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023
London’s income tax bombshell hits a record £51.6 billion Kensington now pays more income tax than the whole of Northern Ireland Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2023
Campaigners lose High Court battle over axed ‘pop up’ High Street Kensington cycle lanes ‘No-one seriously thinks that removing a safety scheme after seven weeks makes sense’ say defeated activists Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023
Off-duty nurses rushed to help boy, 11, hit by van in Kensington The boy remains in a serious condition in hospital Liverpool Echo · Mar 11, 2023
Boy, 11, rushed to hospital after being hit by van as police appeal for witnesses The young boy was knocked down by a Ford Transit van in the Kensington area of Liverpool last night and taken to hospital by ambulance, where he remains in a serious condition Daily Mirror · Mar 11, 2023
Richard Arnold and Ed Woodward's contrasting decisions as Man Utd quit £1m-a-year HQ Manchester United are upping sticks after nearly a decade at their office in Mayfair, London as Richard Arnold and his executive team make the move to Kensington Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023
Controversial Kensington home with half its 11,000sq ft living space underground listed for £44 million Conspicuous among its stucco-fronted neighbours, this ultra-modern home received a cool reception from locals when it was built 15 years ago Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Witness tells murder trial of horror discovery in Melbourne bathtub Andrew Baker has pleaded not guilty to murdering Sarah Gatt, whose decomposed body was found in the bathroom of her Kensington flat by police in January 2018.
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 Police driver under criminal investigation following death of pedestrian Rachael Moore, 22, died after she was hit by the Merseyside Police vehicle in the Kensington area of Liverpool.
Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023 As opioids mixed with animal tranquilizers arrive in Philly neighborhood, so do alarming health challenges PHILADELPHIA — Many people living on the streets in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood — the largest open-air drug market on the East Coast — are in full-blown addiction, openly snorting, smoking or injecting illicit drugs, hunched over crates or on stoops. Syringes litter sidewalks, and the stench of urine fouls the…
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023 London borough plans council tax freeze and £100 rebate for residents Kensington and Chelsea plans to defy the wave of council tax hikes facing most Londoners and has recommended issuing rebates to thousands of residents.
Liverpool Echo · Feb 12, 2023 Areas that share a name but are miles apart when it comes to housing These places may share a name, but the price tags on homes are polar opposites
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023 What fans could see at London’s new Star Wars exhibition The Fans Strike Back is coming to South Kensington.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023 Afghan refugees settled in London told to uproot families and move 200 miles Forty families brought to UK after fleeing Taliban given only weeks to move to West Yorkshire
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 Labour reveals thousands of pounds a year mortgage hikes for homeowners The party listed expected annual increases in mortgages in every UK constituency, with London’s Kensington topping the ranking
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 Homeowners face mortgage hikes of up to £14,000 a year, says Labour The party listed expected annual increases in mortgages in every UK constituency, with London’s Kensington topping the ranking.
Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023 £200,000 worth of fake designer clothes and handbags seized from Kensington shop Suspected fakes from brands including Dior, Luis Vuitton and Chanel were recovered
Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023 Tiny Kensington studio so small that only a bunk bed will fit advertised to rent for £1200pcm Feeling nostalgic? This studio flat on Wrights Lane, W8, offers a return to bunk bed life.