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Spring Opening Now Anticipated for Civic Campus
Council staff expected to move into new offices early next year

Five Million Wet Wipes Removed from Thames Foreshore
Clean up operation also found a car engine belt and a set of dentures

The Black Bull to Reopen After Seven Year Absence
Councillors grant licence despite residents' concerns

Three Locals Jailed for Killing Janayo Lucima
Among six sentenced for their part in West Kensington execution

New Bid to Convert Former L'Oreal HQ into Flats
Amended plan resubmitted which attempts to address council concerns

Private School First Venue to Launch at Olympia Site
Wetherby Pembridge welcomed students for the new term

Capital Theatre Delays Opening Until Next Year
Postponing 'Dirty Dancing' launch despite many tickets already purchased

Level Crossing Upgrade to Disrupt Local Rail Services
Some Mildmay and Southern trains not running over October half-term

Killings of Under-25s in London Drops to Two Decade Low
Opposition parties say Mayor still needs to do more about knife crime

Teenager with Imitation Gun Arrested on Fulham Broadway
16-year-old was reportedly in costume on his way to Anime Con

TfL Urged to Increase Staffing at Station Ticket Barriers
Targets for fare evasion loss reduction are currently being missed

Homeless Man Admits Brackenbury Village Murder
Victoria Adams had offered him refuge after meeting at a shelter

Council Puts Forward Plan for 107 Flats in West Kensington
Blocks up to 12 storeys tall could be built on site being used by Avonmore School

Tributes Paid to Former H&F Mayor Frances Stainton
Fulham resident and long serving Conservative councillor dies at 90

Moped Rider Sought After Cyclist Killed on King Street
Female in her forties died after collision near Lyric Square

Hammersmith Schools Register Best Ever GCSEs
Local students excel despite impact of Covid-19 on lessons

Charing Cross Outpatients Could Face Journey to Other Hospitals
During installation state of the art MRI scanner

Made in H&F Pop-Up Shop to Reopen at Livat Hammersmith
Call for new local creatives to take space

Andy Slaughter Reaffirms Opposition to Heathrow Expansion
Hammersmith and Chiswick MP says economic case has been overstated

Council Says AI Has Boosted Coffers By Over ÂŁ1million
Technology has reduced fraud and waste and increased grant revenue

Means Tested Counselling Service Launched Across West London
HFEH Mind to provide low-cost therapy for adults

Lime Claims New Hammersmith Bridge Cycle Lane Fuelled Cycling Boom
Its data shows crossings doubling since launch

Car Clubs Warn of Impact of Congestion Charge Change
End of exemptions for EVs could make them unviable and cause more pollution

Tennis Club Wants to Open on Former School Playground
'Underutilised' West Kensington space next to temporary Avonmore site

Wet Wipe Island Removal Begins Near Hammersmith Bridge
180-tonnes of waste had been diverting the course of the Thames

Cycling Mikey in Paddenswick Road Confrontation
Pushes his bike into path of driver making an illegal turn

Campaign Begins to Save Hammersmith Police Station Front Desk
Opposition accused of jumping on bandwagon after petition launch

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank Hits Fundraising Target
Money pledged to enable urgent warehouse relocation

Cyclist in Hospital After Collision Near Black Lion Lane
Pedal bike hit by electric bike on cycleway in King Street

Approval Given for Ravenscourt Park Hospital Redevelopment
Plans include 140 flats, community spaces and a 65-bed care home

Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Cultural Centre
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Bid to Turn Hammersmith Road Offices into 118 Flats
Ground floor shops including Starbucks would be unaffected

Two Councillors Defect to Greens Over 'Toxic' Labour Culture
Critical of government policy on housing, immigration and disability

Changes Proposed to Buses Between Hammersmith and East Acton
TfLâs route adjustments include scrapping of number 283

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Celebrate Sam Harrison's 20 Years as a Restaurateur

Come along to a supper club at Sam's Riverside and Sam's Waterside

Go Behind the Scenes at the New Olympia Complex

Sneak peek tour part of London's Open House Festival

Mayor's People's Question Time Coming to Hammersmith & Fulham

Charlene White to chair discussion with speakers from City Hall

Space Karaoke Comes to the Barons Court Theatre

Underground Theatre premieres a darkly comic look at the apocalypse

Riverside Studios Autumn Programme Includes Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret

Season culminates with stage version of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

'House' Star to Feature in Psychological Thriller at Riverside Studios

Robert Sean Leonard appearing in 'Interview' with Paten Hayes

Melanie Branton Brings Her One-woman Show to Barons Court Theatre

A playful look at the history and quirks of the English language

Gabriel Chanan to Give Talk on Ukrainian and Russian Painting

Lecture hosted by The Arts Society Chiswick looks at their intertwined history

The Question of Who Wrote the Shakespeare Plays Explored in Solo Show

A Rose by Any Other Name at the Barons Court Theatre

Five-Week Gas Works to Disrupt Goldhawk Road

Four bus stops in the area will be temporarily out of service

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Curzon Cinemas Confirms King Street Opening

Chain applies for Premises Licence at Civic Campus site

New Exhibition Focuses on the Women of the Arts and Craft Movement

'Making Her Mark' is being held at Emery Walker's House

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Offering a Full Programme

Monthly meets on a wide range of subjects are open to all

Months of Piccadilly Line Closures To Prepare for New Fleet

Regular weekend engineering work taking place until October

Help Improve the Wildlife Area in Ravenscourt Park

Join activities in the park or complete a short online survey

Emily Lane Joins Cast of New Drama at Riverside Studios

Family tensions erupt in Sarah Shelton's 1960s drama

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At West London Drama Training, we believe every child is a star in the making

Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios

Venue has been relaunched as the Hammersmith Cinema

Greek Runner Statue Fundraiser Beats its Target

Over ÂŁ13,000 raised to restore St Peter's Square landmark

Local Restaurant Voted as London's Second Favourite

Sam's Riverside ranks highly in the Harden's annual survey

Wetherspoons Closes King Street Pub

The Plough and Harrow has been up for sale for over a year

Base Face Pizza Closes King Street Branch

Chain's first venue was opened there by musician during pandemic

Property

14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory

Queen Caroline Street building would contain 179 rooms for students

Changes to Lucien Pissarro's Former Residence Backed

Planners recommend retention of front boundary wall

Two Tier Property Market Emerging in Hammersmith

Brisk trade in high value houses while flat sales 'moribund'

M&S Ten Storey King Street Scheme 'Needs Wholesale Improvement'

Hammersmith Society objects to plans after new images show true impact

Community

Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque

Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

Bill Bailey Raises Thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support

Donations still pouring in following comicâs epic trek for charity

A Teenager Witnessing D-Day from Glenthorne Road

Doris Nash was unaware how close she was to the planning of the operation

Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics Finally Recognised

Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning

The Listening Place is There for You

Suicide prevention charity has trained volunteers to talk to

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