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Local Architect Proposes Installing Ferry Terminals on Hammersmith Bridge
As H&F Council dismisses plan for ÂŁ5 million temporary solution

Six New Anti-flood 'Rain Gardens' On Their Way
Sustainable drainage systems aim to protect H&F against extreme weather

Boring Machine Rachel Tunnels West to Acton
While connection from Hammersmith to supersewer is now complete

Who Is Standing for Election in Hammersmith?
Meet the candidates from the three main parties hoping for your vote

Heathrow Review Demanded Due To Emissions Target Change
Councils say new 100% reduction pledge undermines third runway case

Help for Heroes Hunts for Helpers in Hammersmith
To join TfL Christmas Collections on International Volunteer Day

Armed Gambling Shop Robber Jailed for 16 Years
Ronald Alexander targeted stores in King Street and North End Road

Can You Help Make Our Borough the Best Place to Teach?
Council calls on people from all backgrounds to apply to join new commission

H&F Residents Reminded to Register to Vote
Deadline to make your voice heard in upcoming election is 26 November

Plants and Ivy Under Flyover Gain Healthy Streets Award
Hammersmith BID win prize for second year with project to improve air quality

Top Award for H&F Archivist at Hammersmith Library
Society of Genealogists recognises Kath Shawcross' outstanding work

H&F Council Leader Urges Saudi Arabia's King Not to Buy Earls Court
Saying Compulsory Purchase Order to go ahead no matter who owns site

Top Architects Launch Campaign to Save Hammersmith College
Along with petition to stop demolition of iconic building in Gliddon Road

Sam's Riverside Set to Open in Hammersmith in November
With ambitions to be West London's 'most glamorous destination restaurant'

Proposal Made For Temporary Hammersmith Bridge Replacement
Marine engineering firm claims structure could be built in three months

Seven H&F Areas Lifted Out of 'Severe Deprivation'
But some areas in Hammersmith remain in top 20% of poorest in country

Plans for 'Hideous' Skyscraper on Court Site Withdrawn
Application pulled before planning meeting after attracting over 100 objections

Hammersmith Man Jailed for Vicious Assault on Christmas Day
Mohamed among gang of three who poured boiling water on victim causing serious burns

H&F Among Councils Back in Court over Heathrow
Challenging airport expansion by outlining vital flaws in the Governmentâs decision

Union Fights Overground Ticket Office Closures
RMT says opening hours at Olympia Station to be slashed by 84%

King Street's L'Amorosa Retains Bib Gourmand
While River Cafe is once again awarded a Michelin Star

King Street's Thomas Cook Store to Be Reopened by Hays Travel
Rescue plan includes 'welcome' for staff who lost their jobs in September

H&F Citizens Advice Bureau Celebrates 80th Birthday
Service based at Avonmore Library helped 12,000 people in last year

Jail for Men Found in Hammersmith with Drugs Worth ÂŁ2.7 Million
Two caught in Brackenbury Gardens with suitcase stuffed with cocaine

Young Kayakers Rescue Woman Who Fell from Hammersmith Bridge
Praise for river rescue 'heroes' from London Sports Trust Blades

Dial-a-Ride Buses Introduced for Area Around Hammersmith Bridge
Services is for elderly and disabled residents in one mile radius

Hammersmith Station Wins Underground in Bloom Award
With indoor garden celebrating 100 years since launch of competition

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An archive of stories published in this site's newsletter

Calendar

The Green School Co-educational Sixth Form Open Evening

Year 11 students, parents and carers invited to visit on 12 November

Cinderella Kicks Off Hammersmith's Christmas Celebrations

Panto opens this week followed by Raymond Briggs' much loved Father Christmas

Barons Court's Butterfly Is a Scaled Down Tale of Vanity and Delusion

Sheila Prophet checks out this update of Chekhov's tragi-comedy

Join University of the Third Age at St Mary's Church Hall

With talk on French glass designer Rene Lalique

What's On at St Peter's Church

Join James Bond black tie evening on 16 November

'Art Inspired by Wine'

Forthcoming Arts Society Chiswick lecture in King Street. the final one of the year

The Orange Tree's Little Baby Jesus is a Beautiful Piece of Black Theatre

But don't be fooled into thinking this is an early nativity play, warns Liz Vercoe

Play Tennis for Free in Hammersmith Park

Coach led sessions on offer every Saturday lunchtime in Shepherd's Bush

Inaugural Regatta London Cancelled by Bad Weather

Registrations now being invited for event in 2020

Adding Focus and Interest to Your West London Ramble

Lucinda MacPherson offers a guide to the free trails available along the river

Streamlining Ourselves For A Better Quality Of Life

At Beaming Mind therapy by Karishma Gill

Meet Local Police and Share a Cuppa with a Copper

Safer Neighbourhood Teams go out and about in November

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Delays in store on Goldhawk and Shepherd's Bush Roads

Transport Disruption in Hammersmith This Weekend

Circle and District line services affected by engineering works

What's On at Hammersmith Library in 2019

Meet others who enjoy reading, chess, creative writing and crochet and knitting

H&F Libraries Also Have Regular Events for Children

Subjects include reading, arts and crafts, languages and Lego

Could You Foster a Child?

Find out at regular information sessions this autumn

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

A Little Taste of Persia On Your Doorstep

Home cooked food in a stylish dining room at Rendezvous Restaurant

The Swimming Nature Difference

Personally tailored, in-water tuition to adults, children and babies

It's Time to Apply for Primary Places in 2020

Admissions still open for children starting school in September

Do You Want A New Job In 2019?

Jenny Williams Coaching help talented people to get the job they deserve

Grove Neighbourhood Centre

Your local community centre

Takeover Fuels Fears for Future of Local Pubs

Sale of Greene King to Hong Kong conglomerate could mean closures

Residents Invited to Become Friends of Olympia London

New scheme will offer priority bookings and exclusive discounts

Amnesty Bookshop Moves Three Doors Down

Launch of new home on King Street due to Town Hall redevelopment

Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Squash and Fitness Club

One of three Better centres in H&F to benefit as part of new contract

Property

Hammersmith Property Sales Slow to a Trickle

But affordable new flats close to King Street prove popular with buyers

Community

Can You Help Barnfield Riding for the Disabled Buy a Mechanical Horse?

Charity by Richmond Park launches crowdfunding campaign

Town Hall Closes for Three Year Long Redevelopment

Council opens service centre in King Street and register office in Beavor Lane

Barons Court Project Boosted by ÂŁ250 Grant

Local care company Bluebird supports charity based in Talgarth Road

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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