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Hammersmith and Fulham Pays Tribute To Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh's death at the age of 99 announced

Local Businesses Vote To Renew Hammersmith BID
Scheme will operate for another five years

Boat Race Weekend Protest at Hammersmith Bridge
Local rowing clubs and schools join MP to demand reopening

New Operator for Lyric Hammersmith Cafe
Outsider Tart will be opening outdoor space when lockdown regulations allow

New Boat Race Route Being Considered for Next Year
Race could start at Westminster and end at Putney Bridge

Further Disruption Looms as More Garages Join Bus Strike
Drivers at Stamford Brook among latest to join industrial action

A Tale of Two Bridges â Hammersmith Has a Twin in Budapest
Striking similarities in the fates of the William Tierney Clark inspired structures

Financial Boost for Barons Court Project
Homeless centre receives donation from property developer

Uber Boat To Run Hammersmith Ferry
Services expected to be operational by the end of summer

Twenty Candidates Aiming To Be London Mayor
Largest field ever to contest the election on 6 May

Thatched House Set To Return Come Rain or Shine
Garden of Hammersmith pub all set to open on 12 April

Report Finds No Link Between LTNs and Fire Engine Response Times
Quieter roads due to lockdown believed to have reduced delays

Boris Johnson May Face City Hall Probe
Prime Minister's relationship with Jennifer Arcuri to be investigated

Seal Attack Dog Owner To Face No Charges
Senior lawyer apologises and thanks those that intervened

Latymer School Reports Series of Sexual Abuse Allegations
Online accounts detail claims of assault, coercion and rape by pupils

Mayor Promises Internet Across the Tube Network
Will award contract to provide 4G mobile phone connectivity if re-elected

Freddie Mercury the Seal Dies From His Injuries
Decision made to put him down due to severity of dog attack wounds

Godolphin Students Collect Over 100 Pieces of IT Equipment
Donated to other children in the area to aid remote learning

Polls Point To First Round Victory for Sadiq Khan
Incumbent Mayor has commanding lead with six weeks to go until vote

Double Decker Hammersmith Bridge Feasible According to Report
Engineers believe scheme would allow full reopening by next year

Hammersmith Vaccine Rates Lagging Behind
Mass vaccination centre at the Novotel Hotel due to open

Hammersmith Skyscraper To Be Switched To Student Halls
Developer unable to raise finance for original hotel plan

Mayor Promises Affordable Housing Priority for Key Workers
Local authorities will be able to decide which jobs qualify for discounts

Lidl Opens Its New Store in Kings Mall
Queues formed by keen shoppers as supermarket launched

2,000 Sign Petition Against Parking Charge Rise
Opponents claim there was no consultation on 'shocking' increase

Thames Seal Population Estimated at Over Four Thousand
A fifth of sightings now in west London upstream from Putney Bridge

Mother Dreading Return of the No Bridge School Run
What were 15 minute journeys now lasting an hour and a half

Garden Bridge Cost Exceeded Total Spent on Bridges Over a Decade
TfL facing significantly increased maintenance expense over next ten years

Hammersmith & Fulham Pledge To Fund A4 Cycle Lane
TfL's financial difficulties meant it might no longer contribute to cost

Over 100,000 Londoners Estimated to Have Long Covid
Report says plan needed to support those with prolonged symptoms

Thames Being Hit By 'Plastic Pandemic'
Number of discarded coffee cups in river doubles during lockdown

Leader Denies Borough Coat of Arms Has Slavery Links
Claims in the Sun newspaper dismissed as nonsense

Increase in Bus, Tube and Tram Fares Comes into Effect
Sadiq Khan says the rise was forced on him by the government

Covid-19 Death Rate Surges Again in Hammersmith
Over 100 people have now died from the virus in the local area

No Hammersmith Bridge Ferry Until Summer at the Earliest
Two bids submitted but operators want more time to prepare

Superhero Day Brings in Thousands for NHS
Latymer school fundraiser for the Imperial Health Charity

Covid-19 Infection Rates Remain High in Parts of Borough
Sharp fall in Fulham but increases seen in Shepherd's Bush and Hammersmith

Hammersmith Town Hall Redevelopment Moves a Step Closer
Contract awarded to build replacement and 205 new flats

Shepherd's Bush Road Homeless Hostel Given Consent
Opposition from some residents fails to block St. Mungo's plan

Hammersmith & Fulham Bin Men in Holiday Entitlement Row
Serco refusing to allow leave missed during pandemic to be rolled over

Backlash Against Council Introduction of Wheelie Bins
Resident describes them as intrusive and unnecessary

Lockdown 'Devastating Blow' For Hammersmith Big Issue Seller
Dave Martin heart-broken he was unable to wish customers Happy Christmas

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Imperial College Seeks Subjects For Study

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Lyric Hammersmith To Reopen With a Triple Bill

Three new plays to be staged to live audiences in the summer

Thames Mudlarking: London's Lost Treasures

A virtual talk by Jason Sandy hosted by the Emery Walker Trust

125 Years of the Kelmscott Chaucer To Be Marked

Described as the crowning glory of William Morris's book printing venture

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

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

Change of Location for Brook Green Market

Moving to St. Mary's School on Masbro Road with further expansion planned

Irish Cultural Centre Launches Free Hotline

Even technophobes can now access weekly lunchtime performances

Riverside Artists Group To Post Daily Postcards

Messages From Somewhere will showcase work of its members

Forthcoming Transport Disruption in Hammersmith

Changes to tube and rail services during the crisis

Clare Balding Kicks Off Upper Room Lecture Series

Spring season of fundraising talks also includes Michael Frayn and Jeremy Paxman

Local Sight Loss Support Group Hosts Meeting

Group telephone call organised for Hammersmith & Fulham by the Macular Society

This Year's Ride London Event Cancelled

Festival of cycling was due to take place in May

Online Chopin Concert Begins New Season at POSK

A programme of Polish cultural events on the internet

Tree Trail Launched in Ravenscourt Park

Friends group select 25 trees of particular interest for you to view

William Morris Society Launches Islamic Art Exhibition

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

Prestigious Award for Hammersmith's POSK Cinema

Polish community-run venue named best film society in the UK

New Live Music Venue To Open at Olympia London

4.400 capacity will be biggest in West London larger than Hammersmith Apollo

Auction Raises ÂŁ6,870 for The Upper Room

Enthusiastic bidding at event organised on behalf of Artists at Home

Borough Leisure Centres Set For Phased Reopening

All visits must be pre-booked with walk-ins not allowed

William Morris Society Launches Online Exhibition

Highlights from the collection cover the diverse interests of the artist

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

H&F Extinction Rebellion's Weekly Meetings Go Virtual

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

Leisure

Why I Became A Plumber And How I Ended Up With A Business In The UK

How The Italian Plumber came to be

Pizza Express to Close Fulham Palace Road Branch

Restaurant opposite Charing Cross Hospital one of 73 axed nationally

Byron Burgers Looks Set to Close Local Branches

New owners keeping Westfield restaurant but not interested in Hammersmith

Sam's Riverside Restaurant Set to Return

In the meantime they are holding online celebrity quiz night

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

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

Hotel Plan Would 'Make Hammersmith the Next Croydon'

Sadiq Khan urged to block 23 storey tower on Talgarth Road

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

'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

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

Hammersmith and Fulham's Community Comes Together

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

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