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Congestion Charge Extension May Be Condition of TfL Grant
Government reportedly wants them to extend zone to North and South Circulars

Elderly Man Fights For Life After Being Hit On Fulham Palace Road
Involved in collision with lorry near Charing Cross Hospital

Stephen Cowan Calls For Covid-19 Circuit Breaker
Council leader says move needed to stop exponential rise

TfL Rejects Coach Service Solution For Local School Children
H&F Council proposed system for those affected by Hammersmith Bridge closure

Mayor Reacts As London Prepares For Tier 2 Lockdown
Sadiq Khan warns of difficult winter ahead

Council Leader Says Facemasks Best Weapon Against Virus
Stephen Cowan warns of possible tougher measures and challenging winter

'Inspiring' Hammesmith Supermarket Worker With Downâs Syndrome Hailed
Emma Sarre has worked at the local Tesco for over seven years

Hammersmith Hospital Nurse Has Message for Covid-19 Sceptics
Mina Long-John wishes conspiracy theorists could be shown the reality

Mayor Says New London Restrictions High Likely
Capital currently on lowest tier of new Government system

IKEA To Rebrand Kings Mall Shopping Centre
New concept of mixed use retail and community space to be introduced

Emergency Musical Instruments Sent To Quarantined Students
50 residents of Royal College of Music Halls on Goldhawk Road self-isolating

London Lockdown 'Unlikely' To Happen This Week
Mayor says if move necessary it should happen across all boroughs

Dramatic Night Time Rescue Near Hammersmith Bridge
Chiswick Lifeboat proves it is a 24/7 search and rescue operation

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Launches Fundraising Appeal
Wants to raise ÂŁ50,000 to help ensure it can survive next few months

Road Deaths in London Rose Significantly Last Year
125 people killed in collisions with cyclist fatalities more than halved

Council Accused of Ignoring Mother's Plea to Be Rehoused
Her GP says mould in flat responsible for daughterâs breathing problems

Hammersmith Ferry To Operate By 'Early Next Year'
Bridge Taskforce announces river crossing as preferred short term solution

Scrapping of Free Travel for Under 18s Delayed
Zip cards to remain valid on buses until Spring next year

Local Hospitals To Provide Covid-proof Surgery Hubs
System will allow for patients without the virus to receive treatment

Transport Use Largely Unchanged After Work From Home Directive
Tube and bus travel numbers only down slightly

Over Fifth of Lyric Hammersmith Staff Face the Sack
Artistic director says move is needed to ensure theatre's survival

Mayor Says TfL Bailout Needed To Save London's Economy
Warns of a 'Government-lead spiral of disinvestment' in transport network

Court Rules That Uber is Now 'Fit and Proper'
Licence restored permanently after it had been revoked due to safety concerns

Prestigious Award for Hammersmith's POSK Cinema
Polish community-run venue named best film society in the UK

Man Suspected of Stealing ÂŁ10,000 Worth of Bikes Face Trial
Francis Graham accused of a spree of thefts including in Hammersmith

Paid Dog Walkers Now Need To Have Licence
Council says it is introducing measure to increase safety and reduce fouling

Gangs Unit Aims to Stem Tide of Rising Youth Crime
Police specialists to be based at Hammersmith & Fulham council offices

Council Dismisses Reports of a No Smoking at Home Policy
Claims had been made that staff had been banned from lighting up

Four Local Schoolchildren Test Positive for Covid-19
Borough education head says pupils being sent home will happen regularly

Over 1,000 Children Affected By Hammersmith Bridge Closure
Council meeting welcomes taskforce but Minister criticised for 'broken promises'

Meeting Discusses Next Options for Hammersmith Bridge
New permanent crossing now being considered

Raise Funds for Maggie's and Take Part in Virtual Culture Crawl
A chance to see an exclusive Rick Astley performance from your sofa

Hammersmith Police Station Set To Reopen
Facility finally back in action after four year closure

Over 100 Untested Patients Discharged into Care Homes
West London hospitals were only testing those in contact with infected person

Asylum Seekers Moved To Hammersmith After Covid Outbreak
Home Office transferred them to local hotel without informing council

Councillor Condemns Sainsbury's Over Facemask Policy
Supermarket singled out for criticism due to lack of enforcement

New Sixth Form College Opens in Hammersmith
Moat School caters for pupils with unique learning profiles and learning difficulties

Hammersmith & Fulham London's Second Highest for Covid
Borough infection rates now at the level UK quarantines other countries

Hotel Plan Would 'Make Hammersmith the Next Croydon'
Sadiq Khan urged to block 23 storey tower on Talgarth Road

Local Bus Services Altered Due to Hammersmith Bridge Closure
Timetables amended to reflect changing patterns of usage

Charing Cross Nurse Returns To Work Following Covid-19 Battle
Ralph Deocampo had been cheered out of hospital after surviving virus

Pizza Express to Close Fulham Palace Road Branch
Restaurant opposite Charing Cross Hospital one of 73 axed nationally

Mixed Emotions for A Level Students in Local Schools
Exceptional results at Latymer but state school students feel cheated by system

Locally-based Charity Proving to Be Lifeline for Disabled Children
Acton on Disabilityâs summer camp providing relief after lockdown

Byron Burgers Looks Set to Close Local Branches
New owners keeping Westfield restaurant but not interested in Hammersmith

Borough Leisure Centres Set For Phased Reopening
All visits must be pre-booked with walk-ins not allowed

Defiance of Government Credited with Low Care Home Death Rate
Charing Cross & Hammersmith Hospitals tested for virus before discharge

Hammersmith Post Office Set To Close
Branch inside WHSmith to shut due to Kings Mall redevelopment

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The Upper Scale

Our fish home delivery service is here to stay!

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Delays in store on Fulham Palace and Shepherd's Bush Roads

William Morris Society Launches Islamic Art Exhibition

A Place in Pattern: Islamic Art and its Influence in British Arts & Crafts

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Hammersmith

Changes to tube and rail services during the crisis

Lyric Hammersmith Announces Panto Postponement

Blames uncertainty over government guidelines for public performances

Tenet the Big Draw for New Look Vue in Westfield

Cinema hoping Christopher Nolan film will encourage movie fans back

Riverside Studios Cinema Set To Open

A selection of classic films to be shown to a socially distanced audience

West London Girls Schools Working Together in UCAS Week

St Augustine's, Ellen Wilkinson & Sacred Heart share ideas on university applications

William Morris Society Launches Online Exhibition

Highlights from the collection cover the diverse interests of the artist

Artists Staying At Home

The annual invitation to homes and studios is virtual this year

Brook Green Market Now Open on Wednesday and Saturday

Offering fresh organic fruit and veg while taking all necessary precautions

Riverside Studios Launches Virtual Riverside

Programme of free online films and community events during lockdown

H&F Citizens Advice Bureau Are Still Here to Help

Local people urged to phone or email if they need advice and support

Thames Path Restrictions on Cyclists and Joggers Extended

Banned during the day between Putney Bridge and Chiswick Mall

How to Contact H&F Council During the Crisis

Customers advised to use phone or email after closure of King Street Service Centre

Residents Offered Free Home Workouts and Fitness Classes

App for members of H&F's three Better leisure centres now open to all

Have You Explored H&F Libraries' Online Resources?

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

Council Reopens Parks in Hammersmith & Fulham

Opened on 'trial basis' with social distancing laws to be enforced

H&F Extinction Rebellion's Weekly Meetings Go Virtual

Get involved online every Tuesday and give your views on the New Normal

Priority Shopping Hours in Supermarkets and Foodstores

Find the times reserved for the elderly, NHS staff and social care workers

H&F People's Theatre Company Hits Fundraising Target

Local groups and individuals invited to take on roles in upcoming stage production

Snowshoes or Sandals?
Find out in our weather forecast for Hammersmith

What's on in Hammersmith
A fuller listing of events in the local area

Leisure

"You Need A Holiday", She Said

The Italian Plumber takes the plunge... or does he?

Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School

Inspiring young minds

The Challenge of Making the Peartree a Pub Again

Daz Seager describes the path to normality as a minefield

Sam's Riverside Restaurant Set to Return

In the meantime they are holding online celebrity quiz night

Hammersmith Pub Adapts to Lockdown

The Thatched House turns into grocery store and flower market

IKEA To Open Store in Hammersmith

Taking over Kings Mall with a new format for Swedish furniture chain

Residents Invited to Become Friends of Olympia London

New scheme will offer priority bookings and exclusive discounts

Property

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

Property Market Stays Subdued as Agents Await 'Boris Bounce'

But Hammersmith's pint sized flats prove popular with investors and first time buyers

ÂŁ89 Million King Street Regeneration Budget Approved

Council plans to borrow to fund part of town hall redevelopment

Community

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

Second time that local wrestler had rescued someone from drowning

Pianist Performs to West Kensington From Her Flat

Harriet Stubbs planning to continue playing for neighbours through the summer

Hammersmith & Fulham Rugby Youngsters Raise ÂŁ50,000 for NHS

Ball passed by players the distance between Twickenham and Murrayfield

Olympia London Taken Over by Foodbank and Community Volunteers

Providing 'massive increase' in food support for residents in need

Brackenbury Pupils Create Messages of Love to NHS and Key Workers

Dalling Road primary aims to display rainbows in every window

Hotline Launched by Council to Support Vulnerable Residents

People who need help, or friends and family urged to get in touch

Royal Trinity Hospice Launches Urgent Appeal

Funds needed after closure of 32 charity shops including four in H&F

Hammersmith and Fulham's Community Comes Together

Neighbours join forced to help those who are vulnerable during the crisis

H&F Council Seek To Mobilise Volunteer Army

Fit and able residents urged to join community action network to help the vulnerable

H&F Foodbank Promises to Stay Open During Crisis

And appeals to local community to keep donating much needed food

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