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Poundland Announces Closure of King Street Branch
Outletâs last day of trading expected to be Christmas Eve

West London Free Named as Country's Best Comprehensive
Local schools shine in Sunday Times Rankings

The Mum Club Launches in Hammersmith & Fulham
A new social space for local mothers

Hammersmith Entrepreneur Wins 'Social Star' Award
Daisy Kelly is the founder of beauty brand Glow For It

Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns
19 th century lighting refitted with LED bulbs for energy efficiency

Former Mayor Stands Down as Councillor
Council leader Stephen Cowan pays tribute to the work of Patricia Quigley

Council's Poor Communication Causes Anxiety for Abuse Victim
Directed by watchdog to apologise and pay compensatio

Man Dies at Hammersmith Underground Station
Killed on tracks after being hit by Piccadilly line train

Visits to Local Schools, Charitable Fundraising and the Jury System
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

MINISO Opens in Hammersmith Broadway Shopping Centre
Store combines playful design and affordable products

The Bhavan Says Parking Restrictions Could Threaten its Future
Indian cultural centreâs legal challenge fails

Local Hospitals Push Ahead With Green Energy Overhaul
Emissions at Charing Cross already down by over a quarter last year

Impact from Cybersecurity Incident Continues
Hammersmith & Fulham Council urges caution but says systems not breached

New Rain Gardens Bring Flood Protection
Planted by Hammersmith Community Gardens Association members

Work from Home Council Employee Had Second Job
Was being paid for undeclared employment at Ministry of Justice

Massive Earlâs Court Scheme Recommended for Approval
H&F planners' report in favour of scheme to be presented to councillors

Vacant Fulham Reach Office Building to Become Care Home
Chivas House to be converted into 45-bedroom facility

Care-experienced Entrepreneur Leads New Youth Programme
Rees Davis-Campbell launching The Boss Experience

Coronation Youth Fund Gives Out ÂŁ430,000 in Grants
Council provides support to 21 organisations across the borough

Illegal Vape Seizures in Borough Rise Over ÂŁ100,000
Trading Standards officers intensify efforts against shops breaking the law

Met Royal Escort Rider Cleared Over Earl's Court Fatality
Pedestrian Helen Holland killed while crossing near Warwick Avenue

Crisis Launches New Format Store on King Street
Dropshop discounts donations unsold at the charity's other shops

Council Blocks Extra Protection for Shepherd's Bush Market
Attempt to make it an asset of community value fails

Man Jailed for Life for Murder of Victoria Adams
Judge says that her killer betrayed her 'kindness and good nature'

Father and Son Sentenced Over Art Studio Heist
Merchandise stolen from a gallery space used by Damien Hirst

Hammersmith to East Acton Route Axed Despite Strong Opposition
TfL insists network changes simplify local services

Council Approves Big Increase in Littering Fines
Rise of ÂŁ100 for offences also include graffiti and flyposting

Brasserie Blanc to Close Fulham Reach Restaurant
Riverside venue has been at the location for eight years

Quadriplegic Man Battles to Get Door to His Flat He Can Open
Richard Amm says housing association obliged by law to make provision

Improved Access to Talking Therapies for West London Teens
Service was previously limited to adults

Residents React Positively to Hammersmith Tunnel Plan
Little love for the flyover but concern about potential disruption

Reprieve for Hammersmith Police Station Front Counter
Gain offset by reduced hours at Acton

Tesco Car Park Redevelopment Approved
Twelve new family homes to be built in Brook Green

Secrets Has its Licence Renewed After Six Month Delay
Complaints against Glenthorne Road strip club were being investigated

Neighbours Unhappy about Plans for Former Pub
Permission sought to enlarge historic house on Cardross Street

Residents Propose Alternative Shepherd's Bush Roundabout Plan
Claim that TfL design will cause congestion

Arrests Made in Connection with King Street Cycleway Death
Female cyclist died after collision with moped

Borough-Wide Anti-Social Behaviour PSPO Proposed
Would give council officers and police extra powers

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Calendar

Give A Book for Christmas

Local author C S Fiore-Krasnic's second book is now available to purchase

Livat Winter Lodge Offers Free Festive Wellness Retreat

A chance to step away from the seasonal rush

Festive Fun River Run Between Hammersmith and Putney Bridges Returns

Event helps raise funds for Fulham Reach Boat Club

Christmas Grotto Arrives at the Livat Shopping Centre

Children can see Santa Claus while adults can grab some prizes

Ravenscourt Park: Seasons of Light at The Curtis Building

Amy Shuckburgh exhibiting paintings of the park she has known all her life

The 'Hammersmith Express' is Back on Broadway

Amazing illuminated Christmas train returns to shopping centre

Olympia Announces Venue's Festive Programme

Seasonal events taking place ahead of 140th anniversary

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Practically Magic: William Morris at Home in Hammersmith

New exhibition explores the designer's life and legacy

Riverside Studios Autumn Programme Includes Theatre, Comedy and Cabaret

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

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Leisure

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Samâs

From sparkling riverside dinners and lively parties to thoughtful hampers and gifts

The Black Bull to Reopen After Seven Year Absence

Councillors grant licence despite residents' concerns

Third Branch of Bridge Baker Now Open Near Olympia

Popular Fulham cafe moves north for new launch

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

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

Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque

Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

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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