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A North Kensington pupil has talked her way to success as she was named the winner at a public speaking competition.

Ohemaa Kyei-Darkwah, of Sion Manning RC Girls' School, scooped top prize in the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea final of Jack Petchey's 'Speak Out' Challenge.

CHELSEA: The American tradition of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at Big Easy, in King's Road, on Thursday.

Taking centre stage is roast turkey breast with chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce, followed by a choice of pumpkin pie or pecan pie, all for the special price of £19.95.

A live band will also guarantee a spot of toe-tapping, from 8.30pm.

For more information, see www.bigeasy.co.uk.

A West Kensington couple who met by chance in a lift celebrated their wedding at the weekend.

Bess Coleman and Jack Hulme, of Elsham Road, said they were "over the moon" after their marriage on Saturday.

An estate agent who was showing a would-be buyer around Notting Hill house stumbled across the owner lying dead on the sofa.

The house in Treadgold Street had been put on the market by 55-year-old Katherine Frame, as she planned to move back to her native America after being made redundant.

KENSINGTON: The findings of a feasibility study on how Kensington and Chelsea can face the twin challenges of building a much-needed new academy for North Kensington and rebuilding the Kensington Leisure Centre, in Walmer Road, will be revealed at a meeting on July 15.

Last month, residents were invited to give their views on the two projects.

Teachers at a Kensington special school have been praised for offering an outstanding education for pupils.

The imagination, energy and tireless hard work of the staff at Abingdon House School, in Abingdon Road, were particularly noted during a recent visit from the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

Two Tory councillors have resigned after it emerged inappropriate emails had been sent using the council's email system.

Former Kensington and Chelsea mayor Councillor Barry Phelps fired off a series of emails to Councillor Mark Daley, displaying black and white images of young boys with sexually suggestive captions added by Mr Phelps.

An angry bus passenger who spat and swore at the driver before throwing a bin towards him has been sentenced to 300 hours' unpaid work.

Americo Dungui, 29, of Collingham Place, Earls Court, boarded a bus when he realised his Oyster card did not have enough credit for him to finish the journey.

Developers have unveiled their initial masterplan concept for the site of the former Chelsea Barracks.

Following a lengthy public consultation, Qatari Diar has worked to address some of the concerns raised by people living near the site - bordered by Chelsea Bridge Road, Pimlico Road and Ebury Bridge Road.

A father who flew from his home in Greece to spend time with his son found him dead at his Kensington flat.

Dr Ioannis Ikonomopulous spoke to his son Dr Konstantinos Ikonompulous shortly before flying from Athens International Airport to London Heathrow, on October 30.