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West Kensington Teen Charged After Gunpoint Robbery
Four people allegedly threatened taxi driver with weapon and stole his car

TfL Launches Campaign Against Sexual Harassment
Posters appear across transport network to send 'strong message'

Hammersmith Flat is Thinner Than a Tube Train Carriage
Studio just over 2 metres wide will cost you ÂŁ800 a month

3-year-old Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Brook Green
Police step up patrols in area after incident

Call for ULEZ Exemption for the Disabled
Scheme described as discriminatory against Blue Badge holders

Reports of Homophobic Attacks Reach Ten-year High
June was the worst month on record for anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in London

Police Challenge Decision Not To Sack Their Own Officer
PC Imran Aftab harassed woman jogging in Hammersmith

Hi-tech Rickshaw To Carry People Across Hammersmith Bridge
City Shuffle service will be bookable online

Food Vouchers Being Distributed Over Half Term
Extra support for families entitled to free school meals

Cyclist Fights for Life After Fulham Palace Road Collision
Victim in hospital after being hit by a bus

London Has More Statutes of Animals Than Women Says Report
Only four per cent of monuments in the capital are to a named female

Supply Problems Impacting Building of Affordable Homes
Rising building costs and materials shortage making some schemes unviable

London Could Need 60,000 Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Report says lack of available land obstacle to expanding infrastructure

One Millionth Rose Voucher Given Out at North End Road Market
Scheme aims to help families in need in the borough

Local Youth Charged with Twickenham Murder
16-year-old from the borough accused of broad daylight stabbing

Night Tube Set To Return in November
Service being reintroduced initially on Central and Victoria Lines

No Fireworks Display in Ravenscourt Park This Year
Council scraps event due to continuing high rates of Covid-19

250,000 on London's Council Home Waiting List
Capital described as 'epicentre of the housing crisis'

New Call For London To Have Smart Road Charging
Think tank believes levies on motorists should be based on miles travelled

Insulate Britain Banned From Chiswick Roundabout and Hammersmith Gyratory
TfL obtains injunction to prevent key junctions being blocked

Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque
Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

More Artists Join Barons Court Project's Initiative
HomeLess Made selling greeting cards and t-shirts

Santander Cycle Hire Use Reaches Record Level
Over 1 million hires during the month of September

London Firefighters Down By a Thousand Over Last Decade
Union blames government cuts for decline in service

Mayor Says Recent Cases Have 'Shattered Confidence' in the Police
Calls for thorough inquiry into Met failings

Most HGVs Already Meet ULEZ Standards
Non-compliant larger vehicles would face charge of ÂŁ300 a day

ÂŁ1.7 Billion Needed To Keep London's Transport Running
TfL argues more funds should be given for Piccadilly line signalling

Dumped Hammersmith Fridge Becoming Local Landmark
Fly-tipped appliance has been on Leamore Street for over a month

Hammersmith MP Joins Call for Ban on Injury Compensation Calls
Andy Slaughter pushing for more cold calling restrictions

TFL Seeks To Act on Falling Mask Compliance
Mayor wants government to introduce byelaw to allow fines to be issued

Think Tank Calls For E-scooter Legalisation
Believes more transport options will decrease reliance on cars

Weekly Capping Being Introduced for Oyster on Tube and Rail
Measure means it is no longer necessary to buy a weekly Travelcard

Jennifer Arcuri Claims PM Did Not Ask For Her To Go on Trips
Says their relationship had no bearing on her being included

Heavy Rainfall Forces Kings Mall Closures
Leaks from the ceiling shut parts of the shopping centre

Nearly Half the Borough's Schools Contain Harmful Materials
Seven buildings found to have most harmful type of asbestos

Safety is Paramount Says Hammersmith Academy Headteacher
Covid testing regime in place as schools return

Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics Final Recognised
Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning

Refurb of Ravenscourt Court Park Cafe Set To Begin
Project scheduled to be completed by next Spring

Mercury Prize for Hammersmith's Arlo Park
Locally born singer/song-writer wins for her debut album

First Afghan Refugee Family Arrives in Hammersmith & Fulham
Four properties identified in the borough as suitable housing

Solicitor Accused of Injecting Blood into Food
Leoaai Elghareeb charged with targeting Fulham Palace Road supermarkets

Five Local Men Jailed for Killing Taekwondo Star
Gang refuse to reveal why they ran over and beat teenager to death

Vaccine Take Up Stalls in Hammersmith and Fulham
Less than half of younger age groups have had the jab

Hammersmith Bridge Stabilisation To Cost Less Than Expected
Council to proceed with project that will be finished within a year

Convicted Terrorist Drove Hammersmith & Fulham Bin Lorry
Breached terms of his release by not informing authorities

Blind Campaigners Call for E-scooter Trial To Be Ditched
Claim they are a trip hazard and make disabled people fearful to leave home

More Details Emerge of Upgraded King Street Cycleway
Council says new design will be bi-directional as in permanent scheme

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It Shouldn't Happen To A Plumber

A Halloween Tale

Emery Walker's House Trust Online Talks for Autumn

Next up William Simmonds, Arts & Crafts Puppets and Carvings

Elizabeth McGovern Starring in Play at the Riverside Studios

'AVA: The Secret Conversations' is the theatre's first big production of next year

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Delays in store on due to local road and lane closures

Lyric To Stage The Beauty Queen of Leenane

Major revival of award-winning play coming this autumn

London's New Year Fireworks Display Cancelled

Event called off due to 'uncertainties caused by Covid'

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work affecting tube and rail services this weekend

Emery Walker and the Private Press Movement

First exhibition at Emery Walker's House opens this August

Riverside Artists Group Launches River Theme Projects

Events include clay workshops in Brentford and a Whistler Walk along the Thames

Banned Farmer's Market Organiser Takes Council To Court

Man behind Ravenscourt Park and Bishop's Park markets sues the borough

Lyric Hammersmith To Reopen With a Triple Bill

Three new plays to be staged to live audiences in the summer

Irish Cultural Centre Launches Free Hotline

Even technophobes can now access weekly lunchtime performances

Tree Trail Launched in Ravenscourt Park

Friends group select 25 trees of particular interest for you to view

New Live Music Venue To Open at Olympia London

4.400 capacity will be biggest in West London larger than Hammersmith Apollo

Auction Raises ÂŁ6,870 for The Upper Room

Enthusiastic bidding at event organised on behalf of Artists at Home

Riverside Studios Launches Virtual Riverside

Programme of free online films and community events during lockdown

Have You Explored H&F Libraries' Online Resources?

Discover e-books, audio books, courses, learning for kids and much more

John Parnham Kidz World At Eelbrook Common and Normand Park

Lots of fun for all the family

Leisure

Welcome To Promised Care Ltd

Careworkers to provide live-in and live-out care to private clients

New Independent Pizza Restaurant Opening on King Street

Pop-up success prompted jazz musician to set up in Ravenscourt Park

Damning Food Hygiene Report for North End Road Takeaway

Inspectors described condition of East Ocean's equipment as 'disgusting'

New Operator for Lyric Hammersmith Cafe

Outsider Tart will be opening outdoor space when lockdown regulations allow

Property

Hammersmith & Fulham House Prices Rise Sharply

Estate agent believes bridge fiasco one reason for 15% increase

Hammersmith Property Prices Rock Solid in Challenging Year

Covid-19, Brexit, cladding issues and a collapsing economy have little effect

Family Houses in Hammersmith Snapped Up During Pandemic

Buyers still willing to pay high prices despite uncertainty

Is a Premium Still Justified for Hammersmith's Great Transport Links?

Agents concerned that 'new normal' might not suit local property

Huge Kings Mall Car Park Redevelopment Moves a Step Closer

Scheme including 17 storey tower to be completed by end of next year

ÂŁ89 Million King Street Regeneration Budget Approved

Council plans to borrow to fund part of town hall redevelopment

Community

Photo Sought of Fallen Soldier from Hammersmith

Group wants to commemorate Alfred Churchlow who is buried in a Dutch cemetery

Big Changes Proposed for Hammersmith and Fulham & Chelsea Seats

Boundary commission suggesting radical redrawing of local political map

Lockdown 'Devastating Blow' For Hammersmith Big Issue Seller

Dave Martin heart-broken he was unable to wish customers Happy Christmas

'Inspiring' Hammersmith Supermarket Worker With Downâs Syndrome Hailed

Emma Sarre has worked at the local Tesco for over seven years

Hammersmith Post Office Set To Close

Branch inside WHSmith to shut due to Kings Mall redevelopment

Hammersmith & Fulham Teacher Exodus To Be Investigated

Workload, pay and housing thought to be factors in departures

What Happens To Asylum Seekers in Hammersmith & Fulham

Home Office reported to be housing them in five hotels in the borough

90 Years Since Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics

Second time that local wrestler had rescued someone from drowning

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Hammersmith Bridge: modern engineering vs English Heritage

Poppy's restaurant in Brackenbury Rd

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