The Latest Breaking News from Kensington

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.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

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

Rapper caught on phone by undercover officer in Kensington

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2025

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 · Dec 5, 2024

'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 · Nov 18, 2024

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 · Nov 15, 2024

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

Homes & Gardens · Nov 15, 2024

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.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

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 · Nov 5, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024