Recently by Miriam Phillips

Throughout April and May residents living in Holland and Hans Town can meet with their local Safer Neighbourhoods Team and have their say at one of the many drop-in surgeries and street briefings that are held across the borough throughout the year.

CHASING organised gangs of Romanian women is daily task for police officers patrolling their patch in Knightsbridge.

The community officers based in Pavillion Road, Brompton, have been authorised to enforce a Dispersal Zone Order to tackle the problem of aggressive beggars.

A BIG hearted tutor at Kensington and Chelsea College is putting in a marathon effort to raise vital funds for two national charities.

Gina South, who runs a cake decorating course at the Wornington Campus will be running the 2010 Virgin London Marathon to get the money rolling in for Age Concern and Help The Aged.

The 41-year-old first time runner is hoping to raise £3000 from her joint run with husband Steve Capel.

To get a card and see what businesses are signed up in the borough visit www.wedgecard.co.uk

THE FORMER 'Britain's little angel' model for Angel Delight is facing a life sentence for killing an innocent man then stealing his money to pay for a prostitute.

Thomas Connor, 20, battered high-flying Nadim Gulamhuseinwala, 32, to the ground with a five foot iron railing in Green Park near Buckingham Palace.

PASSENGERS stranded by the recent disruption to flights caused by volcanic dust are beginning to return home and Trading Standards Officers from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are advising local residents about their rights if their flights were delayed or cancelled.

An exhibition of light and movement by artists from the Chelsea Club and Bicha Gallery opens on Friday.

Marco Pierre White's Restaurant in Fulham Road is offering new wine tasting evenings.

THE deadline for voting is 5pm today and those not registered will have no say on the furutre of their borough.
Local elections will be held on Thursday 6 May.
The nominations period ended on Friday 9 April and the list of candidates has now been released and is available from www.rbkc.gov.uk/elections2010
168 people are standing in the 18 wards that make up the borough. Each ward is represented by three Councillors chosen by local residents.
You must have registered to vote by 5pm today or you will not be able to vote.
Residents can obtain a registration form from www.rbkc.gov.uk/localdemocracy or calling Electoral Services on 020 7361 3444.

Each week we give Kensington's prospective parliamentary candidates the chance to discuss their views on a certain topic. This week it is transport.