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Emerging designers gather in Notting Hill
November 04, 2011 10:58 | News
Alise Trautmane, founder and creative director of luxury ready-to-wear label NARCISS, handpicked her favourite young, up-and-coming talent to showcase their work in her new flagship boutique in London’s Westbourne Grove; “I’ve always been fascinated by the level of creative talent...
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The Ledbury named UK top restaurant by Sunday Times
October 28, 2011 14:31 | News
The Ledbury has been named the UK's best restaurant by the Sunday Times Food List as it continues its impressive run of topping many critics' lists for its exquisite French cuisine.8000 diners from across the UK were chosen to rate...
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Farmers' market to open in Notting Hill
October 15, 2011 18:34 | News
A new farmers' market will be setting up their stalls in Portobello Road on Sunday 30 October, offering a range of fresh and organic foods. Shoppers can expect to find fresh fish, bread, cheese and meat as well as hot...
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New park opens in Notting Hill
September 27, 2011 08:44 | News
Locals seeking a place to take a breather from the hustle of bustle of Portobello Road or for place to give the kids a run-around are in luck. On Sunday 25 September, a new and vibrant park just off Portobello...
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Holland Park Honey now onsale
September 23, 2011 08:34 | News
"Honey, I'm home!" Those busy bees at Holland Park have been hard at work throughout summer (debatable but that's another argument) producing honey with a distinct yet sweet and smooth flavour.At £6.50 a jar, you can simply slather honey on your toast...
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The Ledbury named best restaurant in London
September 18, 2011 09:52 | News
Readers of the review website, Zagat, have voted Notting Hill's The Ledbury as best London restaurant. The Ledbury beat of the likes of Restuarant Gordon Ramsey on Royal Hospital Road in Chelsea and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in Knightsbridge.Zagat rates...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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