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Council Ranked Worst in the Country for Dealing With Damp and Mould
Hammersmith and Fulham issues apology to its tenants

Two Billion Litres of Sewage Dumped in Thames in Two Days
Report reveals extent of discharge from Mogden Sewage Treatment Works

Local Branch of the Samaritans Celebrates 50 Years
Ealing, Hammersmith and Hounslow Samaritans have handled over a million calls

Mayor Wants Road Charging Scheme for London
New plans being considered after Boundary Charge ditched

TfL Has One Million Speeding Ticket Target
Senior police officer suggests fines will more than double this year

Fundraiser Set Up for Gary Fairbairn's Funeral
One of the 'mobility scooter twins' often seen in the local area

Sadiq Khan Confirms Plan to Run for Third Term
Mayor says he has no ambitions to lead the Labour Party

Santander Cycle Hire Scheme Breaks New Record
Almost 11 million hires and one million users last year

Council Leader Pays Tribute To Richard Rogers
Architect's firm was responsible for redesign of Hammersmith Town Hall

Local Football Clubs Host Afghan Refugees
Chelsea, Fulham and QPR provide match tickets, football shirts and training session

Car Usage Back To Pre-pandemic Levels in London
Passenger numbers on public transport still well down

Fines on London's Red Routes To Rise
Offences such as illegal parking and using bus lanes to cost drivers ÂŁ160

Over ÂŁ400,000 Spent on Ferry That Never Ran
Uber Boat service on Hammersmith Bridge was paid for but not used

Local Teenager Receives British Empire Medal
Nina who attends Latymer School awarded for work with the elderly

Huge Growth in Number of e-Scooter Collisions
Just over 5% involve scooters on official TfL trial

Over 30 London Schools Targeted By Anti-vaxxers
Police called to intervene on 19 occasions

Over 1,000 Facemask Fines Issued on Public Transport
Enforcement officers have been implementing restrictions since November

Free Christmas Tree Recycling Collection
Just leave your tree where you'd normally leave out rubbish

St. Paul's Girls' School Tops National Rankings Again
Named independent secondary school of the year by the Sunday Times

Bags of Essentials Delivered to Young Residents in Need
Local charities providing extra support over Christmas

Almost a Third of London's Fire Engines Out of Action
Staff shortages due to Omicron hitting service hard

Hammersmith Covid-19 Rates at Record Levels
Further increases feared as Omicron becomes dominant strain

RNLI To Be Official Charity Partner of Boat Race
It will be the 20th year that local lifeboat crew have helped make the event safe

Six Months of Strike Action Planned on the Tube
RMT drivers threatening longest ever industrial action

German Doner Kebab Set To Open in Hammersmith
'Gourmet kebabs' soon to be available on King Street

Over 70 Join Godolphin and Latymer's Outreach Programme
Saturday morning sessions held for Year 6 pupils at the school

Age UK Launches Petition Over 'Under Threat' 60+ Oyster Card
Concession may go as government squeezes TfL funding

Rainville Road Man Jailed for Abusing Woman
Imprisoned her for four days and while raping and starving her

E-scooters To Be Banned on Transport Network
Move follows safety concerns due to recent fires

Violent Crime Down in London Over Last Four Years
However 2021 one of worst years on record for teenage homicides

'Green Goddess' Could Provide Hammersmith Bridge Shuttle
Barnes Community Association hope to have it place in new year

Music Teacher at Local School Jailed for 32 Sexual Offences
Ben Breakwell sent to prison for 17 years for assaults on young girls

Work Begins on New Design for Hammersmith Gyratory
Changes aim to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists

Council Spending ÂŁ4.6 million To Tackle Gang Violence
CCTV and specialist officers part of effort to make borough 'no-go area' for crime

Council Leader Says Rows Continue Over Hammersmith Bridge
Stephen Cowan has sleepless night over funding repairs

Mayor Urges Support for Rough Sleeping Campaign
Calls on Londoners to help contribute to ending homelessness in the capital

All Work To Cease on Hammersmith Ferry Plans
Bridge taskforce decides the service will no longer be needed

Escaped Prisoner Last Seen Near Hammersmith Bridge
Manray Woolfall was being taken to hospital from Wormwood Scrubs

Afghan Refugees Spending Months in Local Hotels
Lack of permanent homes causing mental distress says charity

Repairs To The Westway To Require Closures Until Next Summer
Maintenance work on the A40 will be at the weekends

Borough Social Worker Gets Her MBE with Marcus Rashford
Awarded for 28 years of service to council and voluntary work during pandemic

Home Schooling Sees Big Increase in Hammersmith & Fulham
Over 100 children not returning due to concerns over Covid-19

Mayor Warns That Tube, Bus and Cycle Schemes Face Cuts
Says transport network will be in a state of managed decline without funding

Council Officer Successfully Sues for Wrongful Dismissal
'Significant sum' likely to be paid to Rachel Wright-Turner

Business and Shops Urged To Open Up Their Toilets
Report on World Toilet Days shows that many struggle to find accessible facilities

Addison Gardens Couple Left Without Heating for Four Months
Delays in planning process hold up replacement gas pipe

Borough Seeing Revenue Boost from Film Location Fees
Use of Hammersmith Bridge in No Time To Die latest in locally shot scenes

National Award for Hammersmith Hospital Team
Haematologists praised for their work to combat myeloma

Hammersmith Station Sign Redesign Aims To Bring Happiness
Rainbow makeover celebrates LGBTQ+ community

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

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

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

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

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

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It Shouldn't Happen To A Plumber

The Italian Plumber: A Christmas Tale - Daddy, is Father Christmas real?

Emery Walker's House Launches Membership Scheme

New programme of monthly online talks announced

The Arts Society Chiswick Resumes Live Lectures

Next talk is 'Sickert and the Camden Town Murder' by Steven Barrett

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Delays in store on due to local road and lane closures

Bridgerton Star To Appear in Lyric Hammersmith Play

Ruby Barker named in cast of Running with Lions

Charity Auction Raises ÂŁ4,690 for The Upper Room

Artists At Home helps support the homeless this winter

New Round of Strikes Planned on the Tube

RMT to ballot members over reduction in station staff numbers

London's New Year Fireworks Display Cancelled

Event called off due to 'uncertainties caused by Covid'

Mayor Launches Discounted Theatre Ticket Offer

Sale of seats for West End Shows in the New Year starting at ÂŁ10

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

More Artists Join Barons Court Project's Initiative

HomeLess Made selling greeting cards and t-shirts

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

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work affecting tube and rail services this weekend

Auction Raises ÂŁ6,870 for The Upper Room

Enthusiastic bidding at event organised on behalf of Artists at Home

Parentsactive Support Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Provides network for parents and carers of children with disabilities

Aladdin Kicks Off Christmas at the Lyric Hammersmith

Theatre's annual panto set to run through to the new year

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

Night Tube Dispute Threatens Christmas Chaos

RMT union says it is planning weekend strikes which will affect regular services

Elizabeth McGovern Starring in Play at the Riverside Studios

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

Leisure

The West London Queer Project December Events

Come along and enjoy some much needed sparkle

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

The West London Queer Project December Events

Come along and enjoy some much needed sparkle

Property

Hammersmith & Fulham House Prices Rise Sharply

Estate agent believes bridge fiasco one reason for 15% increase

Hammersmith Flat is Thinner Than a Tube Train Carriage

Studio just over 2 metres wide will cost you ÂŁ800 a month

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

Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque

Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

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

Latest Hammersmith Jobs
Employment opportunities in the local area

Forum

Hammersmith Bridge: modern engineering vs English Heritage

Free chairs available!

Volunteer! Read with children

Poppy's restaurant in Brackenbury Rd

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