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

Reform Sought 'Paper Candidatesâ in Hammersmith & Fulham
Told supporters they could resign immediately if elected

Michelin-listed Publican Acquires Brook Green Pub
The Bird in Hand to be run by Max de Nahlik

Family's Move to Ravenscourt Park Turns into Nightmare
Defective cooker first of a whole range of problems with flat

Becky Coleman Makes History at Fulham Reach Boat Club
Becomes first ever adaptive athlete to complete Boat Race course

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

Horticultural Matters Prior to the Easter Recess
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

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

Mega Merger of Primary Care Services Completes
13 boroughs now covered by one integrated care board

Major Rebrand and Expansion for Local Mental Health Charity
West London Mind now covering two more boroughs

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

Hammersmith & Fulham Goes Against Trend on e-bikes
Unlike neighbouring boroughs increases number of operators

Police Seek Shirtless Man Following Piccadilly Line Assault
Passenger hurt after intervening to stop racist homophobic tirade

New Shuttle to Run Between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush
Peak Mildmay line service funded by the Olympia redevelopment

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

The Rhythm Studio Foundation Says Thank You to Its Supporters
Youth music charity marks fifteen years

Fulham Pier Event Highlights Connection Between Football and VAWG
Domestic abuse charity Advance hosts screening of Squeaky Bum

Raingardens and Green Spaces Proposed for Blythe Road
Council seeks residentsâ views on flood reduction scheme

Barons Court Project Moves Closer to âRaising the Roofâ
Charity marks 40 years of supporting homeless residents

Report Uncovers Huge Depth of Local Screen Industries
Professor Emily Caston says they form a single convergent supply chain

Green Councillors Blame Health Issues for Absences
Labour defectors accuse other parties of double standards on meeting attendance

Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Hammersmith & Fulham
New technology expect includes better image quality and wider range

Residents Urged to Report Drug Crime Anonymously
Hammersmith & Fulham Council teams up with Crimestoppers

Boris Buses to Be Removed From Route 267
More is part of a broader programme of axing the New Routemasters

Minister Says Hammersmith Bridge 'Good Candidate' for Investment
LBC reports letter stating project could benefit from Structures Fund

Restaurant Owners Blame Closure on Refusal to Serve Halal Meat
Rangrez on Fulham Palace Road shutting after 16 years

Renewed Vaccination Call in Hammersmith & Fulham
Borough vulnerable to measles outbreak due to low take up

Halifax Announces Plan to Close King Street Branch
Latest loss in exodus of full service banking from town centre

Pathway Bond Helping Borough's Youth Connect with Local Industry
Providing opportunities in science, technology and media

Landmark Butterwick Office Block Sale Could Herald Redevelopment
The Metro Building was on the market for ÂŁ20million

Brackenbury Village Workshops Help Ukrainian Women
Specialist therapy sessions need further funding to continue

Hammersmith Man Banned from Chiswick
Ricky Newman had been responsible for series of car break-ins

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

Paintings, Works on Paper and Sculpture Valuation Day at Olympia Auctions

Come along on Thursday 16th April and meet our experts, no appointment needed

RMT Tube Drivers Announce New Round of Strikes

Threatening to walk out six times over next three months

Paul Charles Launching Latest McCusker Mystery at the Irish Cultural Centre

Crime writer to appear in conversation with Mark Billingham

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Marks 20 Years of Learning and Community

Group is holding open day to showcase its activities

Early Bird Ticket Offer for Shakespeare in the Square

Loveâs Labour's Lost to be performed in St Peter's Square

Pillar Hall Poised to Reopen at Olympia After Major Restoration

Space will include restaurant, bar and live-music venue

Major Westway Closure Set to Bring Severe Disruption

A4 Lane restrictions at same time add further pressure

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Hammersmith Society Belatedly Celebrates 2025 Awards

King Street rain gardens and New Timber Yard among the projects recognised

Riverside Artists Group Marks Four Decades with Major Exhibition

Pull Focus to be curated by Dr Katharine Meynell

Fault Lines Launches at Irish Cultural Centre

Exhibition features portraits of male icons who took their own lives

Come and Join Hammersmith & Fulham's Summer Festivals

Council invites local traders and musicians to apply for places

Emery Walker: Both a Figure and a Person

Exhibition begins a year long programme for his 175th anniversary

Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic

Diversion routes include North Circular, A4 and A312 Parkway

Barons Court to Face Rotating Platform Closures

Access to tube station will be limited during refurbishment

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Barons Court Project Running Fundraiser for Loft Studio

More space needed for contributors to HomeLess Made

Chat Noir! Brings Belle Ăpoque Paris to West Kensington

Immersive cabaret, illusion and burlesque at The Lost Estate

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Marks 20 Years of Learning and Community

Group is holding open day to showcase its activities

Leisure

Duke of Hammersmith Fails to Survive Brewdog Cull

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

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

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

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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Hammersmith Bridge: modern engineering vs English Heritage

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