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Major Water Main Burst Hits West London Supply
Major Water Main Burst Hits West London Supply

Thousands affected after rupture under Holland Park Roundabout

Barons Court Project Running Fundraiser for Loft Studio
Barons Court Project Running Fundraiser for Loft Studio

More space needed for contributors to HomeLess Made

Veterans in H&F to Get a Quarter Off Council Tax
Veterans in H&F to Get a Quarter Off Council Tax

Council confirms move made to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Councillor Forced to Pay Extra Council Tax After Court Summons
Councillor Forced to Pay Extra Council Tax After Court Summons

Ashok Patel withheld over £4,700 during dispute with Valuation Office

Family Wants Move from
Family Wants Move from 'Cold and Mouldy' Barons Court Flat

School and doctor back claim that children’s health is being affected

Hammersmith & Fulham Honoured with Polish Medal
Hammersmith & Fulham Honoured with Polish Medal

Award for borough recognises a century of friendship

Man Struck with Wine Bottle at Hammersmith Station
Man Struck with Wine Bottle at Hammersmith Station

Police issue image of man they wish to speak to

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

Describes it as one of worst bottlenecks in London

Woman Victim of Late-night Robbery at Earl
Woman Victim of Late-night Robbery at Earl's Court Station

Female robber pursued her through Warwick Road entrance

Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Charing Cross Hospital
Prince and Princess of Wales Visit Charing Cross Hospital

Royals meet NHS staff and volunteers on their tea break

Palestine Embassy Opening, Prison Escapes and Venezuela
Palestine Embassy Opening, Prison Escapes and Venezuela

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

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

Leon Closes Restaurant in Hammersmith Broadway
Leon Closes Restaurant in Hammersmith Broadway

As fast food chain shuts its 'most unprofitable' outlets

Man Sought After Incident on District Line Train at Barons Court
Man Sought After Incident on District Line Train at Barons Court

Sat next to woman and touched himself inappropriately

Serial Rapist Who First Struck in Hammersmith Dies
Serial Rapist Who First Struck in Hammersmith Dies

Carl Royal was jailed for life after attacks in the mid-nineties

MBE for DadsHouse Founder Billy McGranaghan
MBE for DadsHouse Founder Billy McGranaghan

Awarded for supporting vulnerable families in Hammersmith & Fulham

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

Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns
Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns

19 th century lighting refitted with LED bulbs for energy efficiency

The Bhavan Says Parking Restrictions Could Threaten its Future
The Bhavan Says Parking Restrictions Could Threaten its Future

Indian cultural centre’s legal challenge fails

Residents React Positively to Hammersmith Tunnel Plan
Residents React Positively to Hammersmith Tunnel Plan

Little love for the flyover but concern about potential disruption

Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding
Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding

Mayor angry over lack of cash for Hammersmith Bridge and West London Orbital

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St Peter
St Peter's Residents' Association Holding Winter Party

Tickets on sale for event at The Carpenters Arms

Fault Lines Launches at Irish Cultural Centre
Fault Lines Launches at Irish Cultural Centre

Exhibition features portraits of male icons who took their own lives

Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic
Westway Weekend Closures Set to Bring Heavy Traffic

Diversion routes include North Circular, A4 and A312 Parkway

Emery Walker
Emery Walker's House Marks 175th Anniversary

A year-long programme of events is planned

Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society Holding Come and Sing Day
Fulham & Hammersmith Choral Society Holding Come and Sing Day

Singers invited to a performance of Haydn's The Creation

Start the Year with a Free Guided Walk in Hammersith
Start the Year with a Free Guided Walk in Hammersith

And learn more about our area's fascinating history

Hugh Grant Returns to H&F
Hugh Grant Returns to H&F's Big Christmas Day Lunch

Actor volunteers to help out at festive meal for the elderly

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Borough Names its Winner in Public Speaking Competition
Borough Names its Winner in Public Speaking Competition

Lady Margaret School student to compete in Grand Final

Bus Users Say Strikes Had Impact in Run Up to Christmas
Bus Users Say Strikes Had Impact in Run Up to Christmas

Journey times increased despite availability of alternative services

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Barons Court to Face Rotating Platform Closures
Barons Court to Face Rotating Platform Closures

Access to tube station will be limited during refurbishment

The
The 'Hammersmith Express' is Back on Broadway

Amazing illuminated Christmas train returns to shopping centre

Practically Magic: William Morris at Home in Hammersmith
Practically Magic: William Morris at Home in Hammersmith

New exhibition explores the designer's life and legacy

Lifestyle

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s

From sparkling riverside dinners and lively parties to thoughtful hampers and gifts

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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