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Appeal Made Six Months on from Talgarth Road Death
Appeal Made Six Months on from Talgarth Road Death

Ina Rodrigues was struck by a moped while crossing near Gliddon Road

New Survey Highlights Misery of Local Private Renters
New Survey Highlights Misery of Local Private Renters

40% dissatisfied despite rents in borough being London's sixth highest

Hammersmith Store on Carpetright Closure List
Hammersmith Store on Carpetright Closure List

Part of a restructuring which has seen over 200 branches shut

Facial Recognition Ruled Out for Local CCTV Network
Facial Recognition Ruled Out for Local CCTV Network

Artificial intelligence will be part of ongoing upgrade

Local NHS Trusts
Local NHS Trusts' Deficit Larger Than Expected

Management says that shortfall will not impact patient services

Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run
Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run

Parts of service will not be operating for over two weeks

Restored Leaning Woman Unveiled by Duke of Gloucester
Restored Leaning Woman Unveiled by Duke of Gloucester

Six year campaign results in rescue of public artwork on Great West Road

Hammersmith Tower Block Fire Started by E-Bike Battery
Hammersmith Tower Block Fire Started by E-Bike Battery

Converted bike was being charged at 18-storey Linacre Court

Police Appeal After Pedestrian Seriously Hurt on King Street
Police Appeal After Pedestrian Seriously Hurt on King Street

Cyclist involved in collision failed to stop at the scene

Council Approves Plan Including Hammersmith Flyunder
Council Approves Plan Including Hammersmith Flyunder

Outline proposal for redevelopment of town centre gets unanimous backing

Two Men from Shepherd
Two Men from Shepherd's Bush Identified as Bodies in Suitcases

Man arrested in Bristol charged with their murder

Sainsbury
Sainsbury's Plans to Open Store in Hammersmith Broadway

Retailer hopes new supermarket will be open 24 hours a day

Local Primary Schools Excel in Mayor
Local Primary Schools Excel in Mayor's Cup Football Tournament

St Peter's and West London Free triumph with trophies

'Kindness is Key' Speech Wins Speak Out Challenge

HFEH Mind Youth Advisory Board Member Toby Yates crowned Grand Champion

Human Remains Found in Suitcase Near Goldhawk Road
Human Remains Found in Suitcase Near Goldhawk Road

Arrest made in connection with finds in Shepherd's Bush and Bristol

Council Bumps Up Proposed Garden Waste Collection Charge
Council Bumps Up Proposed Garden Waste Collection Charge

Report finds original cost of £65 would have been cheapest in London

Giant King Street Mural Shows Dead England Fan
Giant King Street Mural Shows Dead England Fan

Libbey Peverall features in hard hitting British Heart Foundation campaign

Local Paddling Pool and Splash Pad Back in Action
Local Paddling Pool and Splash Pad Back in Action

Facilities at Ravenscourt Park and Bishops Park open for the summer

Huge Hospitality Complex Planned for Olympia
Huge Hospitality Complex Planned for Olympia's Pillar Hall

Venue will include 600-seat music and event space

Andy Slaughter Elected as MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick
Andy Slaughter Elected as MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Labour wins comfortably in newly formed constituency

1,600 Bus Drivers on Local Routes Taking Part in Strike Ballot
1,600 Bus Drivers on Local Routes Taking Part in Strike Ballot

The seven garages run by London United could face disruption

Idris Elba Joins Keir Starmer at the Lyric Theatre
Idris Elba Joins Keir Starmer at the Lyric Theatre

Labour leader in Hammersmith to meet families of crime victims

Affordable Homes System
Affordable Homes System 'Creaking at the Seams' in London

Housing associations unable to take on stock that is being built

Sacred Heart School Closed Due to Man on Roof
Sacred Heart School Closed Due to Man on Roof

Specialist negotiators have been talking to him since Monday

H&F Council Mistakenly Ordered Woman to Get Rid of Cat
H&F Council Mistakenly Ordered Woman to Get Rid of Cat

Told she and her children would be homeless if she didn't

Lady Margaret School Asks Parents for £60 a Month
Lady Margaret School Asks Parents for £60 a Month

Headteacher says class sizes may need to increase if budget not balanced

Barney Steps Up for Powerchair Football Club
Barney Steps Up for Powerchair Football Club

19-year-old smashes personal best in fundraising walking challenge

'Just Like the Prime Minister, We Have Called a Date.."

Popular local restaurant L'Amorosa is closing in 6 weeks

Housing Watchdog Slams Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Housing Watchdog Slams Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Ombudsman report describes systematic failure in its provision

Council Revives Scheme for Hammersmith Flyunder
Council Revives Scheme for Hammersmith Flyunder

New planning document envisages tunnel through town centre

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Tom Kerridge
Tom Kerridge's The Butchers Tap and Grill Gets Sporty

Local favourite supports Action for Sport with delicious themed burgers

Hammersmith
Hammersmith's Summer Festival Continues in July

With sports, wellness, film nights and picnics in Lyric Square

The Good, The Bad, The Silly at The Barons Court Theatre
The Good, The Bad, The Silly at The Barons Court Theatre

Broken Gods Productions with absurd comedy which turns to religious despair

Summer Events Hosted by the William Morris Society
Summer Events Hosted by the William Morris Society

A range of family activities taking place through the holidays

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Delays in store on due to local road and lane closures

New William Morris Society Exhibition on Art of Wallpaper
New William Morris Society Exhibition on Art of Wallpaper

Displays feature designs from the Sanderson Design Group archive

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Blue Plaque Unveiled for 1928 Fulham Flood Hero
Blue Plaque Unveiled for 1928 Fulham Flood Hero

Madge Franckeiss rescued three people from drowning

Calling All Local Entrepreneurs
Calling All Local Entrepreneurs

Livat invites you to join its upcoming Summer Market

The Doves Bible Returns to Emery Walker
The Doves Bible Returns to Emery Walker's House

Book sold to establish Trust repurchased after thirty years

Ed Sheeran Surprises School Pupils in West Kensington
Ed Sheeran Surprises School Pupils in West Kensington

Makes unannounced visit to The Rhythm Studio on Gliddon Road

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Property

Hammersmith Road to Gain New
Hammersmith Road to Gain New 'Urban Village Hall'

Among plans for green redevelopment of town centre building

Two Tier Property Market Emerging in Hammersmith
Two Tier Property Market Emerging in Hammersmith

Brisk trade in high value houses while flat sales 'moribund'

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

Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque
Former Slaves Given Hammersmith Blue Plaque

Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

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

Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning

The Listening Place is There for You
The Listening Place is There for You

Suicide prevention charity has trained volunteers to talk to

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