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Win a ticket to the V&A’s Power of Making Event
September 16, 2011 10:28 | Entertainment
We have teamed up with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s (RBKC) Bikeminded campaign to give a lucky reader the chance to win a ticket to ‘Bespoke Bicycles’ taking place on Saturday 15 October at the Victoria and Albert...
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How can fashion designers survive the economic climate?
September 16, 2011 09:28 | Shopping
There is a noticeable change this year at London Fashion Week. Designers like JW Anderson, Bodyamr and Antipodium are holding presentations rather than catwalk shows. Does this mean that catwalk shows are rapidly growing out of reach for most fashion designers?...
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The Book Warehouse acquires The Travel Bookshop lease
September 15, 2011 09:56 | News
The Book Warehouse has acquired the the lease for The Travel Bookshop on Portobello Road. The bookshop, established in 1979, recently fell into administration, closing its doors last Sunday. The Book Warehouse, which is the Capital’s largest Independent book retailer...
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Art exhibition at The Tabernacle
September 13, 2011 08:15 | News
Young people in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) have always been a talented and artistic bunch and The Tabernacle is hosting an exhibition - Art Explosion - to celebrate their creativity.In a RBKC first, the exhibition will...
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Operation Cup of Tea
September 09, 2011 21:29 | News
Last month, volunteers in Notting Hill handed out tea, biscuits and community spirit on Portobello Road for Operation Cup of Tea. It was the community's response to the London riots in August. Following its success, Operation Cup of Tea is returning...
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Wool days
September 09, 2011 21:28 | Shopping
Forget the ready to wear shows at the BFC tents because today (5 September) kicks off Wool Week running until 11 September. After seeing the wool industry face enormous challenges, The Prince of Wales created the campaign in 2008. So...
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My Notting Hill: Isobel Williams
September 03, 2011 12:59 | Entertainment
Isobel Williams is an artist living in Notting Hill. She blogs about guerrilla drawing, its discomforts and the lives of the people she draws rapidly at random on her blog, and gives the portraits to her street sitters. She recently sketched...
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Film review: The Inbetweeners
September 03, 2011 12:59 | Entertainment
Doing a movie on the back of a critically acclaimed and well-loved show is always a danger. I’m sure I need not remind you of the scene in Sex in the City 2 where Samantha wildly flings condoms around a...
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Museum of Brands donate a memory day
September 02, 2011 15:27 | Entertainment
We all love to look back on our memories, whether they're good or bad ones. And as we get older, those memories become priceless treasures that we hold on to cherish. The Museum of Brands in Notting Hill will be offering...
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How to play steelpan with Ebony
September 01, 2011 16:56 | Entertainment
If you've still got the sounds of the Notting Hill Carnival in your ears, then why not book yourself a steel pan lesson with award winning local band, Ebony?It doesn't matter if you're an expert or a novice, Ebony will...
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Portobello Film Festival begins
September 01, 2011 11:31 | News
We start the month of September and the season of autumn with a flurry of fantastic films as the Portobello Film Festival returns to Notting Hill.Now in its 16th year, the festival champions creative and independent films. Over 700 films...
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Dog show at Kensington Memorial Park
August 26, 2011 09:28 | News
Do you think you have the best dog in the Borough? Affectionate and well manered, beautiful eyes or with a gleaming coat? Then why not enter in the Royal Borough Parks Police Dog Show?Get stuck in with activities for both...
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Notting Hill Carnival app
August 24, 2011 08:37 | News
Oh yes, there is an app for that. We all know how the millions of revellers attending the Carnival can make it difficult to maneuver and find key points such as restrooms and emergency services. The Carnival 2011 for iPhone...
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Notting Hill Carnival is on
August 19, 2011 16:01 | News
After weeks of speculation and uncertainty, the Notting Hill Carnival has finally been given the green light to go ahead. The Carnival will start and end earlier on both days and will have an increased police presence in order to keep revelers...
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Travel Bookshop closing down sale
August 19, 2011 09:45 | News
Another Notting Hill favourite is set for closure as the iconic Travel Bookshop will begin its closing down sale from 22 August - 5 September after it was put on the market a few months ago.A spokesperson in May said...
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Notting Hill Carnival the musical
August 18, 2011 12:32 | Entertainment
If you simply can't get enough of the Notting Hill Carnival, then you're in luck! A musical about the Notting Hill Carnival, starring young people from inner London, is coming to the Tabernacle this September.CARNIVAL - THE MUSICAL by DreamArts...
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Notting Hill Bag raises £1000 for charity
August 17, 2011 17:12 | Shopping
You've seen them around Notting Hill and on the shoulders of visitors and residents. The Notting Hill Bag, a local charity initiative which is fronted by French fashion blogger Valentine Vanesse (pictured) and available to buy in local shops, has managed to...
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Notting Hill Carnival still uncertain
August 16, 2011 07:32 | News
The status of this year's Notting Hill Carnival remains uncertain due to all the trouble and rioting from last week. Notting Hill was unfortunately one of the areas that the rioters targeted: shoe shop Office on Portobello Road was broken into...
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Win a tennis masterclass at AEGON Masters Tennis
August 15, 2011 16:54 | Entertainment
This month the team at Waitrose, have a fabulous sporting prize up for grabs. During the course of the AEGON Masters Tennis, which runs from 30 November to 4 December, the two winners of the competition will take part in...
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Brewing up a cup of community spirit in Notting Hill
August 13, 2011 13:38 | News
We didn't know how many people would turn up, but if Operation Cup of Tea managed to attract a throng of locals, senior councillors, an MP and a legendary music producer, then we can safely say that community spirit in...
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Operation Cup of Tea in Notting Hill
August 11, 2011 10:06 | News
A get-together organised by residents and local businesses will be held on the corner of Bleinheim Crescent tomorrow (12 August) in a response to the rioting that hit Notting Hill and other parts of England over the past few days.Drop...
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Notting Hill targeted as part of London riots
August 09, 2011 21:55 | News
The team here at nottinghillgate.co.uk want to wish all residents and local businesses a safe couple of days and hope everything returns to normal soon, as the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council has condemned the attacks in Notting Hill and...
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Reiss sale starts today
August 08, 2011 14:31 | Shopping
The summer sale starts at Reiss today – so get down there quick to snap up bargains on sharp women's and men's tailoring, sleek casual wear as well as on trend accessories including shoes, belts, handbags and sunglasses.There will be up to...
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Win tickets to MINT Polo in the Park
August 08, 2011 13:56 | Entertainment
MINT Polo in the Park returns to Hurlingham Park for a third year from 3 - 5 June 2011.
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Basil Grande cocktail recipe
August 06, 2011 15:50 | Entertainment
Funkin are the creators of the 100 per cent natural fruit puree enjoyed by Londoners in their cocktails for over 10 years. We have hooked up with them to bring you this great cocktail recipe incorporating their mix that you...
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North Kensington Library to reopen next week
August 05, 2011 15:34 | News
North Kensington Library will fully reopen its doors this coming Monday (August 8) after being refurbished and redecorated for over a month.Currently, the ground and first floors of the library are closed but building works are almost complete and will...
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Win tickets to Boardmasters Festival
August 04, 2011 16:00 | Entertainment
The wonderful people at Relentless Energy Drink Boardmasters Festival in Association with VANS, are offering one lucky reader of Kingsroad.co.uk, Fulhamroad.co.uk and Nottinghillgate.co.uk the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to their festival next weekend, 10-14 August at Fistral...
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Notting Hill Carnival could be part commercialised
August 03, 2011 08:08 | News
Notting Hill Carnival could introduce charges this year with only less than a month to go until the festivities begin.A BBC report stated that ticketed events could be trialed in order to bring in revenue due to the cut in...
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RBKC and Prince's Trust launch business project for young people
August 02, 2011 14:29 | News
Fulfill your business aspirations and take part in the Market Enterprise Launch Pad (MELP), a project by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and the Prince's Trust aimed at young entreprenuers aged 15 - 25 who are itching...
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Police begin crackdown on Notting Hill Carnival troublemakers
August 02, 2011 07:57 | News
The Metropolitian Police will begin cracking down on potential troublemakers, anarchists, gangs and rioters at this year's Notting Hill Carnival to ensure the safety of the hundreds of thousands of revellers.With than less than four weeks to go until the...
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