Kensington and Chelsea News

Tenant in luxury homes con
A conman moved into luxury homes in Britain's most expensive neighbourhood as a tenant, stole the owners' identities and sold their properties to net a fortune, a court heard today.

Boris' bike scheme goes live tomorrow
Andrew Charlesworth, BusinessGreen , Thursday 29 July 2010 at 13:53:00 11,000 Londoners poised to get on their bikes The Mayor of Londons cycle hire scheme sponsored by Barclays Bank launches tomorrow with cycles available for pre-registered members from 6am. Mayor Boris Johnson, himself a keen cyclist, has enthusiastically fronted the schem which aims to generate up to 40,000 extra cycle trips ...

New Harrods owners see cars worth £1.5m CLAMPED
The Qatari royal family decided not to take advantage of Harrods' valet parking and will have to pay £150 to have each car released.

New school for Kensington
Kensington looks set to have a new primary school, which will share a site with homes, cafes and businesses.

Labour is accused of opportunism over reform of voting
David Cameron accused Labour of utter opportunism today as it vowed to vote against electoral reforms.

Last chance for CC consultation
It is the last week to have your say on the on the western extension to the Congestion Charge zone. Kensington and Chelsea Council is reminding those that live or work in the Royal Borough that they have until Monday August 2 to let the Mayor of London their thoughts on the scheme.

Fit For Work Service launched
A new service to help cut sick leave in Kensington and Chelsea has been launched at the St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing.

Conservative 'proud' to represent ward
Conservative Rock Feilding-Mellen has said how proud he is after winning the Holland ward by election on Thursday (22).

Anger over loss of park
Furious residents who are being turfed from their homes in a redevelopment scheme face more disruption as part of a beloved park is to be built on.