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

Mayor Furious About M25 Quarantine Plan
Government hadn't told him of strategy to seal off capital

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

Caring for Mental Health Patients with Coronavirus
Team at Hammersmith Hospital had to deal with a challenging situation

Earlier Lockdown Would Have Cut Bus Driver Death Toll
Twenty nine drivers died of Covid-19 according to independent report

Volunteers Sought for Business Support Helpline
Needed to answer Covid-19 related queries from local firms

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

Small Rise in Covid-19 Infections in Hammersmith & Fulham
Cases have increased by just 1.6% since lockdown was eased

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

Go Ahead Given for Hammersmith's Tallest Building
23 storey skyscraper to be built on Magistrates' Court site on Talgarth Road

500 Coaches Drive Down A4 in Honk for Hope Protest
Industry says it is in crisis due to coronavirus pandemic

Over 100 Facemask Fines Issued on Public Transport
Penalty charge notices only given out as last resort

Extinction Rebellion Occupy Hammersmith Bridge
Local activists want it to become Londonâs first garden bridge

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

Firefighters Rescue Ducklings Trapped in Underground Car Park
Birds had fallen into the building's ventilation system on Rainville Road

Call for Tests on Temporary Hammersmith Bridge Impact Rejected
Robert Jenrick says structure won't have significant effect on environment

London Bus Drivers Coping With Both Abuse and Bereavement
Some passengers spitting at them when asked to wear masks

King Street Post Office's Service to the Community Recognised
Branch in the finals of the We're Stronger Together awards

TfL Removes Banksy Graffiti from Tube Train
Artist donned hazmat gear to paint images of sneezing rats in carriage

Free Electric Car Charging at Tesco Shepherdâs Bush Road
Leave your car to charge while you do your shopping

Stab Wounds of Man in Hammersmith 'Self-inflicted'
Air ambulance landed on St. Peter's Square communal garden to aid victim

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

Piccadilly Line Signalling Upgrade Delay Confirmed
Mayor says project paused until finances resolved with government

Fulham Boys School Site To Be Turned Into Housing
100 flats to be built over school's temporary base in West Kensington

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

Which Pubs in Hammersmith are Set To Reopen ?
List of those reopening this Saturday or over the next week

Local Schoolgirl Wins Jack Petchey Award
Foundations recognises work of Kiah Greenidge in making PPE for nurses

Foodbank Doorstoppers Need You
Group collect donations for the H&F Foodbank at Olympia

Hammersmith Cargo Bike Service Reaches New Milestone
Over 2,000 deliveries made since Parcels Not Pollution set up

Concerns That Plans May 'Prettify' Wormwood Scrubs
Locals worried that HS2 funding could be used to make the park more tame

Council Spent Thousands to Protect Jonty Bravery's Identity
Teenager threw killed off Tate Modern balcony in bid for notoriety

Goldhawk Road Ice Cream Parlour Sets Up on Brook Green
Bears at the Pavilion has opened in Hammersmith

Local Pubs and Restaurants Get Set for Reopening
Social distancing relaxation welcomed but track and trace rules a challenge

90 Years Since Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics
Second time that local wrestler had rescued someone from drowning

Significant Deficit in Borough's SEN Budget Continues to Grow
Headteacher says it would be immoral to make future pupils go without

Plea Made to Support Hammersmith Shops as Lockdown Eases
First day of 'non-essential' shopping sees big queues for Primark on King Street

Hammersmith Bridge Plans 'Parked' During Pandemic
Project 'shovel ready' but needs government funding to proceed

Hammersmith Woman May Have Been UK's Patient Zero
Test shows that Susannah Ford could have been first confirmed Covid-19 case

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

NHS Urgent Care Walk-in Centres to Remain Closed
Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals and Parsons Green units still shut

Stop and Search More Than Doubles in Hammersmith & Fulham
Met say most cases relate to drug dealing and gang activity

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Calendar

The Italian Plumber's Tip Of The Month

Got a garden? Get a tap

Russell Gallery Reopens Doors

As 1 metre ruling allows for 'real' Summer Exhibition 2020

Cinema Returns to Vue in Westfield

Shepherd's Bush shopping centre one of ten venues reopening nationally

Special Membership Offer from The Arts Society Chiswick

Discounted price from now until the end of the year

Series of Online Talks and Tours at Emery Walker's House

Next up is 'Past Residents of Hammersmith Terrace'

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

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

Riverside Studios Cinema Set To Open This Month

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

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Hammersmith

Changes to tube and rail services during the crisis

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

West London Kitchens Are Open And Available

Plan your new kitchen design now ready for delivery in September

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

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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