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KLC School of Design to inspire young designers
March 13, 2012 13:46 | News
KLC School of Design, which is based at the Design Centre in Chelsea Harbour, has teamed up with local schools and architectural firm Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands (LDS), in a new initiative to inspire young designers.
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Review: The Botanist Sloane Square
February 04, 2012 13:11 | Entertainment
The Botanist couldn’t be more Sloane Square if it tried. Perched on one corner of the square, it honours Dr Hans Sloane, noted scientist and, of course, botanist.
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Preparing for out of hours deliveries during the Olympic Games
April 04, 2012 14:07 | News
With the Olympic Route Network passing through the Royal Borough, the cycling road race routed along Knightsbridge, Brompton Road and Fulham Road and the volleyball competition at Earls Court, the road network in the borough is going to be under...
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Urban Retreat launches home service in Chelsea
February 29, 2012 08:40 | Shopping
If you, like us, find it impossible to fit pampering, preening and to put it bluntly general maintenance into what is already a packed schedule (popular bunch we are) you might just want to raise your arms skyward and thank...
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Anya Hindmarch: Fashion is tribal
May 14, 2012 11:23 | Shopping
Anya Hindmarch says the lure of luxury goods and accessories is “tribal”. The designer described the appeal of statement handbags, such as her own creations, and how they help customers define themselves and their look.
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5 Must-Dos After Baby Is Here
August 17, 2012 08:52 | Shopping
BabyLovesChelsea blog is a light-hearted account of life as a housewife and new mum, living a life in Chelsea. On her blog, she shares the best of London SW3 and surrounding areas and all she has learnt so far about being...
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Landmark deal creates Europe’s largest free wifi zone
January 06, 2012 15:18 | News
Visitors to and residents in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea are to enjoy free wifi access on their mobile phones, laptops and tablet devices, following a landmark deal between Westminster City Council, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and network...
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Brad Pitt 'unveiled as first male Chanel face'
May 09, 2012 12:55 | Shopping
Brad Pitt has reportedly been named the first male face of Chanel’s signature No.5 fragrance. The Hollywood actor is said to have signed up to star in a commercial for the scent, according to US website E! Online.
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James Franco: Fashion is like film
May 11, 2012 11:40 | Shopping
James Franco sees everyday fashion as "the wardrobe department on a film". The Hollywood actor is no stranger to the style industry - he was first cast in a fragrance campaign for luxury fashion house Gucci in 2008 and was later...
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Young Writers Festival opens this week at The Royal Court
February 21, 2012 09:06 | Entertainment
The Royal Court Theatre’s Young Writers Festival, which has been launching the writing careers of the country’s best known playwrights since 1973 is set to take over the Jerwood Theatre upstairs at the Royal Court this week.
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Zac Efron put off by scalp
May 06, 2012 12:58 | Shopping
Zac Efron found it weird that he could “feel his scalp” when he shaved his head. The actor had to shear his locks for his latest movie The Lucky One, in which he plays a marine called Logan Thibault who starts...
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Bride and groom-to-be gifts
September 28, 2012 10:39 | Shopping
Everyone loves a classic hen or stag do, whether you are the one about to get married, the best man, the chief bridesmaid, or the one whose main aim is getting the future newlyweds as intoxicated as possible!
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Made In Chelsea TV review: Series 3 episode 8
May 28, 2012 18:20 | Entertainment
Desperately running out of party themes, the show’s writers had to dig deep in last week’s episode of Made in Chelsea. Luckily for their clever researchers, Mr Laing turned out to be half Scottish, who knew? And so what better...
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Designer Sales UK returning to Chelsea
November 21, 2012 17:10 | Entertainment
Whether you want to bag yourself a bargain or prove you're at the top of Santa's style list this Christmas, there is only one destination to make all your festive fashion fantasies come true this December.
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Battersea bid announced
May 04, 2012 13:16 | News
Chelsea Football Club can confirm to our fans that we have today submitted an offer, with our property development partner Almacantar, to acquire the 39-acre Battersea Power Station site.
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Football No Match For Online Bingo Trend
August 30, 2012 06:43 | Entertainment
Football season is fast approaching, and once again boyfriends and husbands all across the country will be retreating to stadiums, pubs and dens on Saturday afternoons. Whatever will the women left at home do to entertain themselves? Why don’t you...
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MaxMara Arrives At Harvest King's Road
January 18, 2012 16:38 | Shopping
Proving it really is ‘Made in Chelsea’, longstanding King's Road boutique Harvest aims to keep its local clientele engaged in 2012 by adding top new designer lines to its collection, kicking off with the addition of the luxury designer MaxMara.
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TV review: Made in Chelsea Series 3 episode 1
April 05, 2012 07:43 | Entertainment
If Made in Chelsea left you with a Sloane shaped hole in your stocking last Christmas, then its return to our screens on Monday for a third series of ‘structured reality’, was probably just what you needed.
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Love Brunch at The Roof Gardens returns
September 14, 2012 10:19 | Entertainment
On the Saturday 29 September, a taste of Manhattan will be available once again 100ft above the mean, clean streets of Kensington, as the highly successful Love Brunch returns for a Saturday afternoon of New York inspired partying at The...
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Duffy: The Lost Portraits at Proud Chelsea
March 06, 2012 08:40 | Entertainment
Later this month, Proud Chelsea brings us its latest exhibition: Duffy: The Lost Portraits. The exhibition will showcase an exclusive collection of rare, signed prints from the sixties music and fashion photographer, Brian Duffy.
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The Great Taste Showcase begins
February 09, 2012 09:06 | Shopping
Producers are taking centre stage at The Cadogan on Sloane Street this week as the Great Taste Showcase begins. Under the direction of head chef, Oliver Lesnik, award-winning local ingredients will feature in set lunch and dinner menus, as well as...
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Celebrate the Jubilee with a royal tea party
May 30, 2012 11:30 | Entertainment
Modelled on the garden parties hosted by the Royal Family each year and in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Duke of York Square will be hosting London’s biggest luxury tea party on Sunday 3 June.
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Lure of luscious Gran Canaria lives on
December 01, 2012 13:25 | Entertainment
There's a lot to be said for the tried and tested when it comes to holidaying abroad. When people in Britain want an affordable holiday with minimum fuss, we often look to Spain and its outer islands. One of the...
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Culture Kids: a baby and toddler music group
May 01, 2012 10:28 | Entertainment
Culture Kids is an exciting baby and toddler music group in Chelsea. It is the brain child of Mia Holman who took her love of children, travel and music and created a fabulous business. Culture Kids has now entertained hundreds...
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TV review: Made in Chelsea series 3 episode 6
May 11, 2012 11:41 | Entertainment
Over the years we have witnessed an array of important people battling the earth’s sandy plains whilst exuding a tenor of desert chic. Laurence of Arabia, Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, Indiana Jones and Carrie Bradshaw have all delved into the...
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200 days to prepare for Olympic Games
January 09, 2012 17:36 | News
With just 200 days to go before the Olympic Games begin, expectation is building for what promises to be a magnificent sporting summer in the capital. Amidst the excitement, however, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is urging residents...
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Festive film calendar
November 06, 2012 14:51 | Entertainment
You know it’s nearly Christmas when we’ve just had bonfire night! And with only around 7 weeks to go we can start to look forward to the rush of film releases around the Xmas period. Let’s take a look at...
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Parallax AF to open at New Chelsea Venue
January 03, 2012 13:40 | News
After a successful 2011, Parallax AF is moving to Chelsea Town Hall in the fashionable King’s Road area of Chelsea, London, with a sister project, Plat4m, remaining at La Galleria, Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall. “Not only is the Chelsea...
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New Wine Club For West London Mums
September 22, 2012 14:04 | Entertainment
WestLondonMum.co.uk (WLM) is a local website for families in west London. As well as focusing on mums, the website covers news and events for families in the west London area. Right in time for autumn and with the kids all...
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Chelsea FC victory parade - Sunday May 20
May 19, 2012 22:05 | News
Chelsea Football Club's fantastic victory in tonight's Champions League Final means a victory parade will go ahead tomorrow (Sunday, May 20).
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