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Potential Hammersmith Bridge Funding Timetable Confirmed
Potential Hammersmith Bridge Funding Timetable Confirmed

Minister gives further details of Structures Fund in Westminster debate

Old Bailey Hears Details of Fatal Shooting Near Charing Cross Hospital
Old Bailey Hears Details of Fatal Shooting Near Charing Cross Hospital

Man accused of gunning down cousin at family wake

Reform Candidate Surprised to Be Ditched Just Before Deadline
Reform Candidate Surprised to Be Ditched Just Before Deadline

Laura Newman found herself replaced by local party chair

Disability Hustings Cancelled Due to Lack of Candidates Attending
Disability Hustings Cancelled Due to Lack of Candidates Attending

Only one party accepted invite to Action on Disability event

Hammersmith BID Marks 20 Years with Review
Hammersmith BID Marks 20 Years with Review

Taking a look at five projects that have shaped the town centre

Fire Damages Bute House Preparatory School
Fire Damages Bute House Preparatory School

Four fire engines attend after blaze took hold in basement

Visits to the Peabody Estate and Leiths Cookery School
Visits to the Peabody Estate and Leiths Cookery School

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Hammersmith Author Publishes Debut Novel
Hammersmith Author Publishes Debut Novel

Sionna Hurley-O'Kelly explores loneliness among young Londoners

Lyric Hammersmith Given Half a Million by Arts Council
Lyric Hammersmith Given Half a Million by Arts Council

Grant will enable modernisation of stage, sound and backstage facilities

Livat Hammersmith Begins Upgrade of Loos
Livat Hammersmith Begins Upgrade of Loos

New facilities in the shopping centre set to open shortly

Survey Reveals Fatigue Crisis Among London Bus Drivers
Survey Reveals Fatigue Crisis Among London Bus Drivers

Unite says that it raises safety concerns for passengers and pedestrians

Reform Sought
Reform Sought 'Paper Candidates’ in Hammersmith & Fulham

Told supporters they could resign immediately if elected

Michelin-listed Publican Acquires Brook Green Pub
Michelin-listed Publican Acquires Brook Green Pub

The Bird in Hand to be run by Max de Nahlik

Family
Family's Move to Ravenscourt Park Turns into Nightmare

Defective cooker first of a whole range of problems with flat

Becky Coleman Makes History at Fulham Reach Boat Club
Becky Coleman Makes History at Fulham Reach Boat Club

Becomes first ever adaptive athlete to complete Boat Race course

Council Mismanaged Child
Council Mismanaged Child's Transition to Adult Social Care

Watchdog forces apology and higher compensation payment

Council Releases CCTV Images After Graffiti Spree
Council Releases CCTV Images After Graffiti Spree

Vandals pictured spraying buildings on King Street and Uxbridge Road

Mega Merger of Primary Care Services Completes
Mega Merger of Primary Care Services Completes

13 boroughs now covered by one integrated care board

Major Rebrand and Expansion for Local Mental Health Charity
Major Rebrand and Expansion for Local Mental Health Charity

West London Mind now covering two more boroughs

Avonmore Primary School Development Clears Final Hurdle
Avonmore Primary School Development Clears Final Hurdle

Approval from Department for Education allows demolition to proceed

Hammersmith & Fulham Goes Against Trend on e-bikes
Hammersmith & Fulham Goes Against Trend on e-bikes

Unlike neighbouring boroughs increases number of operators

Police Seek Shirtless Man Following Piccadilly Line Assault
Police Seek Shirtless Man Following Piccadilly Line Assault

Passenger hurt after intervening to stop racist homophobic tirade

New Shuttle to Run Between Clapham Junction and Shepherd
New Shuttle to Run Between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush

Peak Mildmay line service funded by the Olympia redevelopment

Murder Charge After Lena Gardens Stabbing
Murder Charge After Lena Gardens Stabbing

31-year-old resident of the road accused of killing teenager

The Rhythm Studio Foundation Says Thank You to Its Supporters
The Rhythm Studio Foundation Says Thank You to Its Supporters

Youth music charity marks fifteen years

Fulham Pier Event Highlights Connection Between Football and VAWG
Fulham Pier Event Highlights Connection Between Football and VAWG

Domestic abuse charity Advance hosts screening of Squeaky Bum

Raingardens and Green Spaces Proposed for Blythe Road
Raingardens and Green Spaces Proposed for Blythe Road

Council seeks residents’ views on flood reduction scheme

Barons Court Project Moves Closer to ‘Raising the Roof’
Barons Court Project Moves Closer to ‘Raising the Roof’

Charity marks 40 years of supporting homeless residents

Report Uncovers Huge Depth of Local Screen Industries
Report Uncovers Huge Depth of Local Screen Industries

Professor Emily Caston says they form a single convergent supply chain

Green Councillors Blame Health Issues for Absences
Green Councillors Blame Health Issues for Absences

Labour defectors accuse other parties of double standards on meeting attendance

Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Hammersmith & Fulham
Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Hammersmith & Fulham

New technology expect includes better image quality and wider range

Residents Urged to Report Drug Crime Anonymously
Residents Urged to Report Drug Crime Anonymously

Hammersmith & Fulham Council teams up with Crimestoppers

Minister Says Hammersmith Bridge
Minister Says Hammersmith Bridge 'Good Candidate' for Investment

LBC reports letter stating project could benefit from Structures Fund

Restaurant Owners Blame Closure on Refusal to Serve Halal Meat
Restaurant Owners Blame Closure on Refusal to Serve Halal Meat

Rangrez on Fulham Palace Road shutting after 16 years

Renewed Vaccination Call in Hammersmith & Fulham
Renewed Vaccination Call in Hammersmith & Fulham

Borough vulnerable to measles outbreak due to low take up

Halifax Announces Plan to Close King Street Branch
Halifax Announces Plan to Close King Street Branch

Latest loss in exodus of full service banking from town centre

Landmark Butterwick Office Block Sale Could Herald Redevelopment
Landmark Butterwick Office Block Sale Could Herald Redevelopment

The Metro Building was on the market for £20million

Brackenbury Village Workshops Help Ukrainian Women
Brackenbury Village Workshops Help Ukrainian Women

Specialist therapy sessions need further funding to continue

Hammersmith Man Banned from Chiswick
Hammersmith Man Banned from Chiswick

Ricky Newman had been responsible for series of car break-ins

Bus Delays on King Street
Bus Delays on King Street 'Nonsense', Says First Bus Chief

Describes it as one of worst bottlenecks in London

Mari Deli Claims Overwhelming Support for Chiswick Mall Parklet
Mari Deli Claims Overwhelming Support for Chiswick Mall Parklet

Residents' association says those living closest remain concerned

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Play Like A Pro. Foxes FC Trials Now Open
Play Like A Pro. Foxes FC Trials Now Open

West London's leading football academy is welcoming new players for the 2026–27 season

Duke of Hammersmith Fails to Survive Brewdog Cull
Duke of Hammersmith Fails to Survive Brewdog Cull

Local pub falls victim to closures made by group’s new American owners

Sacred Heart Launches Appeal to Save Rare Organ
Sacred Heart Launches Appeal to Save Rare Organ

Over a quarter of a million needed to restore unique instrument

The Black Bull to Reopen After Seven Year Absence
The Black Bull to Reopen After Seven Year Absence

Councillors grant licence despite residents' concerns

Brasserie Blanc to Close Fulham Reach Restaurant
Brasserie Blanc to Close Fulham Reach Restaurant

Riverside venue has been at the location for eight years

Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios
Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios

Venue has been relaunched as the Hammersmith Cinema

Greek Runner Statue Fundraiser Beats its Target
Greek Runner Statue Fundraiser Beats its Target

Over £13,000 raised to restore St Peter's Square landmark

Local Restaurant Voted as London
Local Restaurant Voted as London's Second Favourite

Sam's Riverside ranks highly in the Harden's annual survey

Property

14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory
14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory

Queen Caroline Street building would contain 179 rooms for students

Approval Given for Ravenscourt Park Hospital Redevelopment
Approval Given for Ravenscourt Park Hospital Redevelopment

Plans include 140 flats, community spaces and a 65-bed care home

Changes to Lucien Pissarro
Changes to Lucien Pissarro's Former Residence Backed

Planners recommend retention of front boundary wall

M&S Ten Storey King Street Scheme
M&S Ten Storey King Street Scheme 'Needs Wholesale Improvement'

Hammersmith Society objects to plans after new images show true impact

Community

A Teenager Witnessing D-Day from Glenthorne Road
A Teenager Witnessing D-Day from Glenthorne Road

Doris Nash was unaware how close she was to the planning of the operation

Chick
Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics Finally Recognised

Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning

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