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Think Tank Calls For E-scooter Legalisation
Believes more transport options will decrease reliance on cars
Weekly Capping Being Introduced for Oyster on Tube and Rail
Measure means it is no longer necessary to buy a weekly Travelcard
Jennifer Arcuri Claims PM Did Not Ask For Her To Go on Trips
Says their relationship had no bearing on her being included
Heavy Rainfall Forces Kings Mall Closures
Leaks from the ceiling shut parts of the shopping centre
Sadiq Khan Blasts Change To Mayoral Voting System
Claims switch an attempt to make it easier for Tories to win
All New London Buses To Be Zero Emission
But Mayor voices fears about government led service cuts ahead
Electric Car Shortage Ahead of ULEZ Deadline
Waiting lists of over a year for some new models
Nearly Half the Borough's Schools Contain Harmful Materials
Seven buildings found to have most harmful type of asbestos
Mayor Calls for 'Covid Recovery Visas' To Be Issued
Says chronic labour shortages are hampering London's economy
Safety is Paramount Says Hammersmith Academy Headteacher
Covid testing regime in place as schools return
Fire Safety Defects in Over 1,000 Residential Buildings in London
Fire chief says level of deficiency is unacceptable
Gambling Ad Ban Being Considered on Transport Network
Mayor asks TfL to implement pledge he made during election
Chick 'Cocky' Knight's Hammersmith Bridge Heroics Final Recognised
Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning
Refurb of Ravenscourt Court Park Cafe Set To Begin
Project scheduled to be completed by next Spring
Mercury Prize for Hammersmith's Arlo Park
Locally born singer/song-writer wins for her debut album
No Short Cuts on HGV Driver Testing Say Cycling Campaigners
Process reportedly to be streamlined to tackle shortage
Mayor Launches London Refugee Response Fund
Initiative offers 'one-stop shop' for donations
Covid Conspiracy Theorists 'Place Razors in Posters'
Union calls for action to protect staff on transport network
First Afghan Refugee Family Arrives in Hammersmith & Fulham
Four properties identified in the borough as suitable housing
Local Alternative Provision Schools Rebranded
Three in the borough become part of Ormiston Academies Trust
Solicitor Accused of Injecting Blood into Food
Leoaai Elghareeb charged with targeting Fulham Palace Road supermarkets
Local Hospital Repair Bill Now Tops a Billion Pounds
Maintenance backlog biggest of any NHS Trust in the country
Call Made for an End to Freedom Pass Restrictions
Concessionary travel for older people still stopped in morning peak
TfL Still Hoping To Avoid Big New Year Fare Increase
Mayor asking the government to be flexible in negotiations
Hammersmith Residents Speak of Their Flooding Fears
One couple concerned about daughter moving into their riverside house
Mayor Lacks Ambition on Affordable Housing Says Opposition
Government grant to be used to build nearly 30,000 housing units by 2026
Five Local Men Jailed for Killing Taekwondo Star
Gang refuse to reveal why they ran over and beat teenager to death
Residents Near Heathrow Angry at Night Flight Extension
Government says current quota to remain in place for extra year
Vaccine Take Up Stalls in Hammersmith and Fulham
Less than half of younger age groups have had the jab
Council Leader Indicates Door is Open for Afghan Refugees
Borough in discussion with Home Office on how it can help with the crisis
RMT Suspends Planned Strike on the Underground
Industrial action called off after progress in talks on Night Tube grade
Hammersmith Hit By Spate of Flytipping
Leamore Street and Caithness Road targeted by gangs dumping waste
Hammersmith Bridge Stabilisation To Cost Less Than Expected
Council to proceed with project that will be finished within a year
Take Part in Maggie's Night Hike
See London like you've never seen it before and help people with cancer
Hammersmith & Fulham House Prices Rise Sharply
Estate agent believes bridge fiasco one reason for 15% increase
Pupils Across Hammersmith Excel at GCSE and A Level
Year 11 and Year 13 groups cope well in challenging environment
Younger Age Groups Worst Hit By Local Covid Surge
Local hospitals reporting rise in people needing critical care
Convicted Terrorist Drove Hammersmith & Fulham Bin Lorry
Breached terms of his release by not informing authorities
Blind Campaigners Call for E-scooter Trial To Be Ditched
Claim they are a trip hazard and make disabled people fearful to leave home
Teacher at Hammersmith School Convicted of Child Abuse
Ben Breakwell found guilty of 32 sexual offences against young girls
Man Dies After Fall from Building Site in Hammersmith
Police had been searching for suspect after assaults in bar on The Broadway
More Investment for London's Violence Reduction Unit
£5 million extra for support and specialist training for youth workers
Council Makes Pledge on Tackling Anti-social Behaviour
Promises to work with residents suffering from disruption
More Details Emerge of Upgraded King Street Cycleway
Council says new design will be bi-directional as in permanent scheme
Toll Could Be Only Option for Hammersmith Bridge
Committee hears that £3 charge needed unless more financial support received
20 Metre High Geyser Seen Next To Hammersmith Bridge
Heavy rains believed to have lead to increased pressure in nearby sewage pipes
Bike Club Founder Named in Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling
Alexandra Rico-Lloyd started UK’s first kids bike subscription service
Huge Relief at Hammersmith Bridge Reopening
One man's commute, that was taking up to two hours, now 10 minutes
Hammersmith 'Uniquely Vulnerable' To Covid Resurgence
Low vaccine rates raise fears for consequences of lockdown easing
Sacred Heart Girls Win Apps For Good Award
Students created app to aid those with dyslexia
Big Changes Proposed for Hammersmith and Fulham & Chelsea Seats
Boundary commission suggesting radical redrawing of local political map
Hammersmith Police Officer Harassed Jogger
Receives final warning after being found guilty of gross misconduct
Objectors Fail To Block Hammersmith Strip Club Licence
Committee unanimously backs Secret’s renewal application
Photo Sought of Fallen Soldier from Hammersmith
Group wants to commemorate Alfred Churchlow who is buried in a Dutch cemetery
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John Parnham Kidz Kingdom At Ravenscourt Park
Lots of fun for all the family
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The Italian Plumber: “Now that you've finished that…” Part 2
Free Summer Activities for Older Residents Available
Borough-wide programme includes swimming, tai chi and walking netball
Riverside Artists Group Launches River Theme Projects
Events include clay workshops in Brentford and a Whistler Walk along the Thames
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Delays in store on due to local road and lane closures
Emery Walker and the Private Press Movement
First exhibition at Emery Walker's House opens this August
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work affecting tube and rail services this weekend
Hammersmith BID's Summer Festival Returns
A whole host of free activities plus sport and film on the big screen
Lyric To Stage The Beauty Queen of Leenane
Major revival of award-winning play coming this autumn
125 Years of the Kelmscott Chaucer To Be Marked
Described as the crowning glory of William Morris's book printing venture
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
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
Auction Raises £6,870 for The Upper Room
Enthusiastic bidding at event organised on behalf of Artists at Home
Riverside Studios Launches Virtual Riverside
Programme of free online films and community events during lockdown
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Lifestyle
Welcome To Promised Care Ltd
Careworkers to provide live-in and live-out care to private clients
Visit The London Transport Depot Museum This September
A whole host of fun activities for all the family
Movie Making Summer Camps
Young movie makers work together to produce their own epic, unique movie production from scratch over five days
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
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
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
£89 Million King Street Regeneration Budget Approved
Council plans to borrow to fund part of town hall redevelopment
Community
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 Down’s 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
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