Kensington and Chelsea

American

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Kensington and Chelsea British

/ ˈkɛnzɪŋtən /

noun

a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: Kensington Palace (17th century) and gardens. Pop: 174 400 (2003 est). Area: 12 sq km (5 sq miles)

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Kensington and Chelsea

We found evidence of four flats, rented in the affluent borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in receipts, emails and bank records contained within the Epstein files.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Kensington and Chelsea Council said concerns had been raised during routine maintenance of the 150-year-old crossing, which connects Battersea to Chelsea.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Kensington and Chelsea Council said it has no involvement in managing the building.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025

The leader of Kensington and Chelsea Council, a borough that will be left with no police station front counters at all, said the decision was "unbelievable".

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025

Kensington and Chelsea Council said it knowingly took some risks purchasing the properties "in the necessary interest of speed", a council report shows.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2025

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