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King Street Dry Cleaners Caught Dumping Hazardous Waste
Hefty fine after chemicals found in fly-tip in Redbridge nature reserve

Hammersmith Cyclist Injured in Crash Calls for Better Support
Billy Draper Barr wants more focus on young brain injury survivors

Fugitive Nathan Grinhaff Might Be in Ravenscourt Park Area
Former heating engineer breached conditions of his release

A Visit to Hammersmith by the Irish President
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Hope Diminishing of Another Tube Driver Strike Reprieve
TfL warns passengers to prepare for RMT action this week

14-storeys of Student Accommodation Planned Next to Hammersmith Flyover
Eighties office block would be replaced by 291-room tower

Some Old Faces and New in Hammersmith & Fulham Cabinet
Stephen Cowan will continue to lead administration

Praise for Hammersmith & Fulhamâs SEND Provision
Ofsted finds children in the borough are 'highly valued' and 'included'

Domestic Violence Victim Says Council Made Her Situation Worse
Wanted housing for her family away from ex-partner

Who Are Your New Councillors and How Did They Win?
A ward -by-ward guide to the recent election in Hammersmith

Hammersmith BID Seeks Backing for Town Centre Installation
Launches fundraising drive to coincide with World Bee Day

Highest Rating for Housing in Hammersmith & Fulham
Turnaround for council team in gaining praise from industry watchdog

Rare Doves Type Donated to Emery Walkerâs House
Midnight mudlarking discovery made under Hammersmith Bridge

Man Found Guilty of Murdering His Cousin on Claxton Grove
Jury rejects Jahmel Joseph's claims that mental illness caused his actions

Reform Suspends Local Party Member Over Public Criticism
Laura Newman revealed how she was ditched as candidate just before election

New Provision for Autistic Pupils at Two Local Schools
Units at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primaries to open in September

Blythe House Museum Storage Empty When Fire Broke Out
Over 70 firefighters tackle blaze at listed building in West Kensington

Labour Holds on Comfortably in Hammersmith & Fulham
Easy victory rare bright spot in grim night for the party across the country

Nominations Open for the 2026 H&F Business Awards
This year the lead sponsor will be Hammersmith BID

Man Arrested in Hammersmith After Exposing Himself
Ayman Yanoussi targeted several women on tube network

Who are Going to Be the New Councillors for Hammersmith?
Polls vary on Labour's likely performance in the borough

Hotel and Office Redevelopment Approved for Grove House
Building near Hammersmith station also includes 131 seat theatre

Potential Hammersmith Bridge Funding Timetable Confirmed
Minister gives further details of Structures Fund in Westminster debate

Glenthorne Road Strip Club Has its Licence Renewed Again
Proximity to two schools not enough to persuade councillor to rethink

Old Bailey Hears Details of Fatal Shooting Near Charing Cross Hospital
Man accused of gunning down cousin at family wake

Hammersmith BID Marks 20 Years with Review
Taking a look at five projects that have shaped the town centre

Fire Damages Bute House Preparatory School
Four fire engines attend after blaze took hold in basement

Lyric Hammersmith Given Half a Million by Arts Council
Grant will enable modernisation of stage, sound and backstage facilities

Council Mismanaged Child's Transition to Adult Social Care
Watchdog forces apology and higher compensation payment

Council Releases CCTV Images After Graffiti Spree
Vandals pictured spraying buildings on King Street and Uxbridge Road

Avonmore Primary School Development Clears Final Hurdle
Approval from Department for Education allows demolition to proceed

Murder Charge After Lena Gardens Stabbing
31-year-old resident of the road accused of killing teenager

Bus Delays on King Street 'Nonsense', Says First Bus Chief
Describes it as one of worst bottlenecks in London

Mari Deli Claims Overwhelming Support for Chiswick Mall Parklet
Residents' association says those living closest remain concerned

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Calendar

Samâs Riverside Opens Terrace with Pommery Champagne

Overlooking the Hammersmith Bridge, the terrace boasts unmatched views of the Thames

Parnham Funfair: Eelbrook Common & Parsons Green

It's back! Family fun at this institution of classic entertainment.

Home Instead Appoints Specialist Dementia Nurse

Bringing rare at-home support to local families

Rooftop Terrace and Kelmscott House Highlights of Open Garden Festival

A rare opportunity to visit two of Hammersmith's hidden spaces

Free Community Tennis Open Day at Brook Green

Players of all ages and abilities welcome this Sunday

A Family Day of Tennis at The Queenâs Club

HSBC Championships Opened Up returns to West Kensington

A Look at London Through Stained Glass Windows

A talk by AnnaâŻWarrillow hosted by The Arts Society Chiswick

Chaser Shaun Wallace to Headline H&F Writers Festival

This year's Line-up includes a cross-section of literary talent

Irish Cultural Centre Launches Inaugural Shaw Festival

A three day celebration of the centenary of George Bernard Shaw

Sulgrave Club Marks 100 years of Supporting Local Youth

Hosting heritage exhibition and new photography showcase

Curiosity is the Best Ingredient at Livat Hammersmith

Summer pop-up celebration has a World Cup theme

Weekend Piccadilly Line Closures To Prepare for New Trains

Fleet to be tested ahead of planned December introduction

Reading Charity Launches New Group in Hammersmith

Amnesty Bookshop to host fortnightly sessions for The Reader

Free Non-Contact Boxing Classes Launched

Sessions near Charing Cross Hospital are for people living with Parkinson's

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Chat Noir! Brings Belle Ăpoque Paris to West Kensington

Immersive cabaret, illusion and burlesque at The Lost Estate

A40 Westway Reopens Ahead of Expectations

TfL says vital repair works have been completed

Barons Court to Face Rotating Platform Closures

Access to tube station will be limited during refurbishment

Emery Walker: Both a Figure and a Person

Exhibition begins a year long programme for his 175th anniversary

Leisure

Artists at Home Returns To West London This Summer

A chance to see local artists 19th - 21st June

Play Like A Pro. Foxes FC Trials Now Open

West London's leading football academy is welcoming new players for the 2026â27 season

Michelin-listed Publican Acquires Brook Green Pub

The Bird in Hand to be run by Max de Nahlik

Duke of Hammersmith Fails to Survive Brewdog Cull

Local pub falls victim to closures made by groupâs new American owners

Restaurant Owners Blame Closure on Refusal to Serve Halal Meat

Rangrez on Fulham Palace Road shutting after 16 years

Sacred Heart Launches Appeal to Save Rare Organ

Over a quarter of a million needed to restore unique instrument

The Black Bull to Reopen After Seven Year Absence

Councillors grant licence despite residents' concerns

Brasserie Blanc to Close Fulham Reach Restaurant

Riverside venue has been at the location for eight years

Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios

Venue has been relaunched as the Hammersmith Cinema

Local Restaurant Voted as London's Second Favourite

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

Greek Runner Statue Fundraiser Beats its Target

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

Property

14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory

Queen Caroline Street building would contain 179 rooms for students

Approval Given for Ravenscourt Park Hospital Redevelopment

Plans include 140 flats, community spaces and a 65-bed care home

Changes to Lucien Pissarro's Former Residence Backed

Planners recommend retention of front boundary wall

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

Hammersmith Society objects to plans after new images show true impact

Community

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

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