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

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

What are the Political Parties Offering You in the Local Elections
A look at the manifestos in Hammersmith & Fulham

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

Reform Candidate Surprised to Be Ditched Just Before Deadline
Laura Newman found herself replaced by local party chair

Disability Hustings Cancelled Due to Lack of Candidates Attending
Only one party accepted invite to Action on Disability event

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

Visits to the Peabody Estate and Leiths Cookery School
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Hammersmith Author Publishes Debut Novel
Sionna Hurley-O'Kelly explores loneliness among young Londoners

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

Survey Reveals Fatigue Crisis Among London Bus Drivers
Unite says that it raises safety concerns for passengers and pedestrians

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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An archive of stories published in this site's newsletter

Calendar

Parnham Funfair: Eelbrook Common & Parsons Green

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

Tube Strikes Wind Down with Dispute Unresolved

Prospect remains of disruption over next two months

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Marks 20 Years of Learning and Community

Group is holding open day to showcase its activities

Chat Noir! Brings Belle Ăpoque Paris to West Kensington

Immersive cabaret, illusion and burlesque at The Lost Estate

Notre Dame de Paris â its Iconic Status in French History

A talk by Carole Petipher for The Arts Society Chiswick

End-of-the World Dark Comedy Comes to the Barons Court Theatre

Staging Maggie Dickinson's Stanislavski Can't Save Me From the Apocalypse

A40 Westway Reopens Ahead of Expectations

TfL says vital repair works have been completed

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

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

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

Barons Court to Face Rotating Platform Closures

Access to tube station will be limited during refurbishment

Riverside Artists Group Marks Four Decades with Major Exhibition

Pull Focus to be curated by Dr Katharine Meynell

Barons Court Project Running Fundraiser for Loft Studio

More space needed for contributors to HomeLess Made

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

Leisure

Play Like A Pro. Foxes FC Trials Now Open

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

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

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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