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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

Westfield Walk-in Covid-19 Testing Hailed As Success
Mobile unit managed to increase number of younger people screened

New Figures Show London's Recovery is Car-lead
Congestion higher outside city centre than it was this time last year

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

Active Discussions Taking Place About Hammersmith Ferry
The Port of London Authority confirms several possible schemes being considered

Covid-19 Testing Introduced at Westfield
Young people targeted after they account for most new infections

Government Setting Up Hammersmith Bridge Task Force
Department of Transport engineers to take over management of repairs

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

Greens Call for A Cross London 20mph Speed Limit
Assembly Member writes to minister urging restriction be made mandatory

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

No Immediate Reopening of Hammersmith Bridge to Pedestrians
Councillor says that it could be at least two months before access returns

Details of Hammersmith & Fulham School Bus Services
Extra buses being laid for local routes as term begins

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

Major Protest Takes Place at Hammersmith Bridge
Residents north and south of the river calling for urgent action

Public Transport Use Hits Post-lockdown High
Tube passenger levels still only a third of pre-pandemic levels

Most Youngsters Can Stop Shielding Say Health Experts
Only those with very severe condition now need to do so

Support Needed for Businesses Underneath the Arches
Shepherd's Bush, Hammersmith and Ravenscourt Park locals urged to check them out

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

Latymer Head Completes Epic Fundraising Cycle Ride
Raises over ÂŁ4,600 for bursaries along with Professor Sir Jim Smith

Extra Buses To Be Provided For Return To School
Student-only services to keep children separate from commuters

Tideway Tunnel Cost Rises Above ÂŁ4 Billion
Covid-19 blamed for project completion being delayed until at least 2025

'No Pattern' To Local Increase in Covid-19 Cases
Hammersmith & Fulham had one of highest rises of any London Borough

Plea Made for Military Assistance Over Hammersmith Bridge
Richmond Council and MP write to army asking them to deploy temporary structure

Local Health Boss Says Don't Be Scared to Seek Treatment
'Extreme measures' being taken to assure patient safety in hospitals

River Ferries for School Children Being Considered
Hammersmith & Fulham council seeking to put temporary service in place

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

Deadline Looming for Small Business Grant Applications
Over ÂŁ50 million distributed already in Hammersmith & Fulham

Claim Made That Black A Level Students Will Still Miss Out
London Assembly members say teachersâ predictions not without bias

Council Closes Care Homes To New Residents
Temporary measure taken due to lack of availability of tests

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

Deteriorating Hammersmith Bridge Completely Closed
Pedestrians and cyclists no longer allowed as more cracks appear

Sam's Larder Opens on Crisp Road
New boutique deli is shop extension of eponymous restaurant

Pandemic Has Led To Huge Increase in Waiting Lists
Hospitals struggle with backlog as patients' treatments delayed by over a year

Government Considering TfL Bid for Hammersmith Bridge Funding
Unwilling to give timescale for decision despite project being 'shovel ready'

Mega Merger of Local Health Services Moves to Next Stage
Single Clinical Commissioning Group proposed for North West London

Plea Made To Help Fund Van for Sheltered Accommodation
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham need replacement due to new ULEZ charges

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

Locally Born Babies Offered Chance to Join Special Artistic Club
The Lyric wants to give children born this year a unique opportunity

Council Need To Raise ÂŁ16million To Cover Covid-19 Losses
Finance committee told lost parking fees and PPE cost increased shortfall

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

Stash of Stolen Goods Found in Hammersmith
Found due to trackers fitted to camera equipment stolen in Barnes

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

More Space Provided To Eat and Drink Outdoors
Council scheme aims to help local businesses and aid social distancing

Council 'Not Ambitious Enough' on Cycle Lanes
Hammersmith & Fulham Lib Dems call for more infrastructure

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

Huge Kings Mall Car Park Redevelopment Moves a Step Closer
Scheme including 17 storey tower to be completed by end of next year

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The Upper Scale

Our fish home delivery service is here to stay!

Go 'Out Out' To The Villa Throughout September

Villa di Geggiano are continuing with 'Eat Out To Help Out' for an extra month

The Russell Gallery's Latest Exhibition

Wonderful works from Pamela Kay and Anita Mandl

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

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

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

Dr Caroline Shenton To Give Next Arts Society Chiswick Lecture

Will be talking about her book on the Victorianâs rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament

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

Introducing Alistair-Hugo at Home

Quality produce, food boxes and curated meals - fresh food ideas delivered direct to your door

Turning Fitness On Its Head

Too busy to exercise? Don't like gyms? Then fit20 could be the solution for youâŚ

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

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

Latest Hammersmith Jobs
Employment opportunities in the local area

Forum

Hammersmith Bridge: modern engineering vs English Heritage

Poppy's restaurant in Brackenbury Rd

Free chairs available!

Volunteer! Read with children

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