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Councillors Clash Over Charing Cross Hospital Funding
Councillors Clash Over Charing Cross Hospital Funding

Recriminations fly about responsibility for investment delays

MP Says Hammersmith Bridge Reopening Could Take Ten Years
MP Says Hammersmith Bridge Reopening Could Take Ten Years

Putney's Fleur Anderson blames previous government for delay

Local Hospitals
Local Hospitals' Upgrade Delayed for a Decade

Charing Cross and Hammersmith in the final wave of investment

Hammersmith and Fulham Opts for Maximum Council Tax Increase
Hammersmith and Fulham Opts for Maximum Council Tax Increase

Says that balancing budget is getting increasingly difficult

Electric Buggy Trial Launched in Hammersmith and Fulham
Electric Buggy Trial Launched in Hammersmith and Fulham

Ten vehicles available for hire at 20p a minute

Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill
Mayor Defends Increase in His Share of Council Tax Bill

Says that bulk of rise covers fall in central government funding for Met

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

Hopes Raised for End to Piccadilly Line Disruption
Hopes Raised for End to Piccadilly Line Disruption

TfL engineers close to completing repairs on damaged trains

Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion

Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds

Council Seeks Comments on Article 4 Direction
Council Seeks Comments on Article 4 Direction

Move to change rules on turning office blocks into flats

Council Retains Tax Support Scheme for Low-income Households
Council Retains Tax Support Scheme for Low-income Households

40% of residents receive some form of discount

TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms

Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks

Over 400 Objections Made to Earls Court Development
Over 400 Objections Made to Earls Court Development

Proposal which would see 4,000 flats built also has support in the area

Hitting the Ground Running After Christmas Festivities
Hitting the Ground Running After Christmas Festivities

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Mayor Cautioned Over Plans for Swimmable Thames
Mayor Cautioned Over Plans for Swimmable Thames

PLA official says people should be aware of dangerous tides

Calls Grow for Step Free Access at Kensington Olympia
Calls Grow for Step Free Access at Kensington Olympia

No plans for full accessibility despite development around station

Only Fools and Horses Show at Apollo Rocked by Racism Row
Only Fools and Horses Show at Apollo Rocked by Racism Row

Producers issue statement after abuse from audience member

Stormzy Banned After West Kensington Driving Offence
Stormzy Banned After West Kensington Driving Offence

Caught using mobile phone while at wheel of his Rolls Royce

Great West Road Service Station Goes All Electric
Great West Road Service Station Goes All Electric

Garage on westbound carriageway will also have an M&S

Chelsea Stars Pay Visit to Barons Court Project
Chelsea Stars Pay Visit to Barons Court Project

Part of the club's support for the Wrap Up Warm campaign

New Attempt to Turn Hammersmith Road Offices into Flats
New Attempt to Turn Hammersmith Road Offices into Flats

Revised application submitted for change of use of Griffin House

Efficient Stationers on King Street Bids Farewell
Efficient Stationers on King Street Bids Farewell

Sethi family expresses thanks to customers after retirement decision

Compromise Made on Alcohol Sales Sainsbury
Compromise Made on Alcohol Sales Sainsbury's Local

Shepherd’s Bush Road store amends hours after neighbours object

Non-resident Drivers To Be Banned from Rivercourt Road
Non-resident Drivers To Be Banned from Rivercourt Road

Camera enforced restrictions introduce after collisions involving cyclists

Fine for Catcalling Van Driver on Fulham Palace Road
Fine for Catcalling Van Driver on Fulham Palace Road

New street harassment order used to take action against him

RNLI Lifeboat Teams Up with DJ to Rescue Dog from Thames
RNLI Lifeboat Teams Up with DJ to Rescue Dog from Thames

Crew called to assist Capital Radio's Jordan North in Fulham

More Camera Restrictions Part of Borough Pollution Strategy
More Camera Restrictions Part of Borough Pollution Strategy

Hammersmith and Fulham has 10th worst air quality in the country

Former Local Squash Coach Jailed for Child Sex Offence
Former Local Squash Coach Jailed for Child Sex Offence

Ajaz Karim sent back to jail having been released last year

Avonmore Primary Scheme Poised for Go Ahead
Avonmore Primary Scheme Poised for Go Ahead

Planners argue demolition of Gordon Cottage justified

Wobbly Penguins Treated at Chancellors Road Animal Hospital
Wobbly Penguins Treated at Chancellors Road Animal Hospital

MRI scans revealed why Ricky, Bobby and Elvis were limping

Council Employee Caught Using Mother
Council Employee Caught Using Mother's Blue Badge

Dismissed by Hammersmith & Fulham after disciplinary hearing

Made in H&F Pop-up is Back this Christmas
Made in H&F Pop-up is Back this Christmas

Handcrafted items on sale in Hammersmith Broadway

New Zebra Crossing on North End Road Welcomed
New Zebra Crossing on North End Road Welcomed

Put in place after concerns raised by local residents’ association

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

Ombudsman report describes systematic failure in its provision

Tunnels of Hope Transforms Drab Subway into Art Installation
Tunnels of Hope Transforms Drab Subway into Art Installation

Second exhibition held at underpass near St. Peter’s Square

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Mayor honours former wrestler who saved two people from drowning

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

Ellen and William Craft honoured at former Cambridge Grove Home

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