Hammersmith News Archive First half 2008
Hammersmith News Archive
June 2008
Anxious Times for Local Estate Agents
Stable prices little consolation as volumes collapse
Things To Know About John Humphrys
Interesting facts about the acclaimed journalist, broadcaster & author
Hammersmith councillor jets off to 'millionaires' playground'
Council staff flown out to Cannes property convention at a cost of hundreds of pounds
Cross-continental cuisine and contraband cows
We try out Lola and Simon's New Zealand and Argentinean menu
Hammersmith gang members sentenced for attack
Friend of Kodjo beaten up in Shepherd's Bush Market
Dear MP, Please RSVP
Mixed results for local MPs in 'Responsiveness League Table'
Phoenix Knighthood
Head who inspired Lenny Henry has been knighted
The Final Countdown
Customers bid farewell to Goldhawk Road post office
Air con planned for Hammersmith and City and District Lines by 2010
But no breeze at the end of the tunnel for Piccadilly Line
Three new polyclinics for Hammersmith and Fulham
Could polyclinics close down your GP's Practice?
Neighbours from hell are evicted
W6 and W12 residents subjected to loud music, drug dealing and abuse
Tea light causes Shepherd's Bush flat to catch fire
Smoke alarm allows man to escape
Festival of Architecture Exhibit Highlights 'A4 Segregation'
Chiswick/Hammersmith river divide depicted by giant steel sculpture
Engaging The Community In Fight Against Crime
Proposals to reduce crime and increase public confidence
Watch Where You Poop Pooch!
Councils warned over using CCTV for 'trivial' surveillance
Mayor's £6m Revitalisation Project For Local Parks
Londoners will have chance to vote on which green spaces will benefit
Hammersmith house blaze under investigation
Six flee fire in Goldhawk Road
Hammersmith councillor apologises after accusing immigrants of littering
Councillor Ivimy left red faced over email to housing staff
£3.5 million Shepherd's Bush Green makeover is going ahead
Head to West 12 Centre to see plans for spruced up Green
Apollo appeal quashed
Music venue fails to win licence to open till 2am
Hammersmith man who attacked Muslim cleric is 'insane'
Attacker will be detained at mental health facility
Hammersmith Residents At High Risk of Indentity Fraud
Report confirms that we live in one of UK's top ten fraud hotspots
Wife of Shepherd's Bush suicide bomber did not warn police
Woman convicted of helping al-Quaeda terrorist escape the UK
What Would You Like To See In Ravenscourt Park?
Council gives local residents the chance to have their say
May 2008
A bridge too far?
Concerns from residents over A4 bridge
Time running out to say 'non' to the Lycee
Consultation into secondary school shake up about to end
Double the info or double the waste?
Council newspaper output doubles as the Londoner is scrapped
Johnson & Johnson
After Mayor Boris, Andrew Johnson becomes new Mayor of Hammersmith & Fulham
Cancer Centre wins Hammersmith Award
But the Council is left holding Wooden Spoon
MPs vote along party lines over abortion bill
Abortion upper limit to stay at 24 weeks
Possible Viagra Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
A major new trial begins at Hammersmith Hospital
Violence on the streets of Fulham
Hundreds of drunken fans are dispersed by riot police
Gun toting robbers jailed for 16 years
Double attack on Fulham Amusement Arcade
Lottery Grant for Local Landmark
Hammersmith Historic House Receives Vital Funding to allow it to remain open to the public
Are You Green With Envy?
Research highlights increasing resentment of eco-neighbours
Seven Million Households Are Living With NERDs
Are you amongst those living with 'never ending renovation drama'?
Research Claims 'E-breaks Boost Productivity'
Top physiologists profess employees should be allowed time to surf net
Lottery Grant for Local Landmark
Hammersmith Historic House Receives Vital Funding
Prue's Popularity Wins Party Prize
Local woman gets to host Moby album launch event
Has Anybody Seen the 266 Bus?
Local bus service is said to be 'one of the worst in London'
Life Sentences for Kodjo's killers
Teenage murderers from W12 and W6 given 15 year sentences
Hammersmith Home Wrecked by Fire
Blaze leaves three people with smoke inhalation
Stabbing on Rutland Grove
Gang attack with broken bottles in Furnivall Gardens
Hammersmith Wins Post Office Lottery
Three post offices in Hammersmith and Fulham will stay open
Cheers and Boos for Local Buildings
The Hammersmith Society Environment Awards Nominations 2008
Supermarket Wars
Tesco versus Waitrose in King Street
Boris Axes The Londoner and Spends Saving on Green Initiatives
But can he convince local councils to follow suit with their own publications?
London Assembly '£7m Waste of Time'
Report argues Mayor should be accountable to local authority leaders
Boris Johnson Wins Clear Victory in West Central
Conservative candidate Kit Malthouse wins London Assembly Seat
Privatising The Post Office
Watchdog calls for 'radical transformation' to improve services
Return To Ruby Grand
King Street's gastro ups its game
A Celebration of Bob Dylan At Irish Cultural Centre
'More than a tribute band' says Penny Flood of Emmitt Till's performance
Olive Oil Tasting at Lola & Simon
Discover indicators of good quality and what the labels really mean
London Mayor and London Assembly Elections
West Central Constituency Goes to the Polls
Maggie's Centre opened by Nigella and Sarah
PM's wife and celebrity chef open £3.5 million centre
New Ravenscourt Park Cafe Set to Open
Local company Fait Maison take over the lease
Hammersmith Crime Round Up
Latest witness appeals from the local police
One In Three Motorists Fined Every Year
Figures renew concerns that drivers are being used as council 'cash cows'
Thousands of children miss school due to teachers' strike
Industrial action closes down majority of borough's schools
Secondary Schools in £120 Million Improvement Plan
Major changes on the cards to make borough schools more attractive
"Why Are We Waiting?"
Restaurant staff protest over 'unfair' distribution of tips
Council takes asylum case to the House of Lords
Refund of millions wanted for cost of care for asylum seeking children
'Sir' Les says he didn't trash Blue Peter Garden
Former England striker sets the record straight
Dawes Road centre set for closure
Hammersmith to get flagship adult education centre
Seven arrested at birthday party
Thirty people in fight at White City pub
Around the clock cops drives down crime
Shepherd's Bush and Fulham see burglaries and robberies fall
Light at the end of the tunnel for Imperial Wharf
Work poised to begin on new Fulham overground station
Curry On Up Trafalgar
Restaurant workers take to streets in protest against new immigration laws
More School Dinners in Shepherd's Bush
New kitchen for Wormholt Primary School
Website Promotes & Rewards Eco-Friendly Choices
Local charitable entrepreneur launches Healthy Planet
April 2008
A Taste of Manolete's
Nick Montague discovers South American specialities in W6
The River Cafe Gutted By Fire
Michelin starred restaurant will be closed for up to a month
Council Tax Written Off
Residents get away without paying £1.6million council tax
Wizzy New Development for Hammersmith
Residents to be given G-Wiz Cars when they buy new flats
Schools Set To Close In Teachers' Strike
Council pledges to minimise impact of industrial action
Five Found Guilty Of Hammersmith Grove Murder
Kodjo Yenga died after gang ambushed him with knives, bats and a bull terrier
'Misleading' Comments On Crime Angers Met
Who deny Standard suggestion that figures were 'massaged'
Thames Water Poor Service Fine Reduced By £3m
'Firm's processes so bad it was unaware it had breached rules' says watchdog
London Underground Fined For Being Noisy Neighbour
After excessively loud announcements made residents' lives a misery
Marks and Spencer's £3.5m Bun Fight With Tax Man
Sweet victory as retailer wins battle over chocolate teacakes
Changes To Business Rates Will Not 'Drive Down Rents'
New tax aimed at boosting occupancy of retail premises criticised by industry
Hammersmith's Top Ten Properties
Tables in local area include most expensive home in England
Conservative Heavyweights Roll Into Hammersmith
Boris Johnson goes on charm offensive in King Street
Maggie's Legacy
First centre in England to open in Hammersmith
Living The High Life
Consultation launched on plans for new tower block
Andy Slaughter Accused: "Hypocrisy" Over Post Offices
Campaigns to save local branches, but votes to shut them
Designer Campaign To Save Towpath's Trees
Jasper Conran joins protest against loss of riverside plant life
Oxford Thrashes Cambridge in Boat Race
But poor conditions mean slow winning time
Anti-social behaviour on the rise
Labour councillors blame loss of youth club
Tube Workers Call Off Strike Action
After Underground bosses make guarantees on staff and safety issues
As Changes To Parking Enforcement Come Into Effect
Motoring organisations are keen to advise motorists of new regulations
Andy Slaughter Responds to Post Offices Accusation
Tory proposal "dishonest" and "soundbite opportunism"
March 2008
Property Prices in Hammersmith Surge
Latest figures suggest record month for W6 homes
Hammersmith Crime Round Up
Latest witness appeals from the local police
MP Raises Piccadilly Line Issue in Commons
Greg Hands asks for stops at Stamford Brook and Ravenscourt Park
Legal Battle Over 'Fixed' Airport Data
Evidence indicates collusion between Government and BAA
Staff Vote To Strike In Tube Safety Row
48 hour underground walkouts take step closer to fruition
Fees Should Support Poorer Families Not Create 'Exclusive Clubs'
Charity Commission's guidelines advises private schools to offer subsidised places
Get Set for the Olympics
Roadshow to visit Lyric Square this month
Boat Race Fever to Grip Hammersmith
Get the best view and do more than just watch the race
Police Seek Gay Bar Fraudster
Man suspected of stealing from people he befriends
Enquiry Launched into Motorist's Death
Man died after been taken ill when police arrested him
EU Referendum results are in
But was the Hammersmith poll fantastic, or a flop?
Last Post Office Closes in W14 Area
First time this has happened in London since 1857
Hammersmith Crime Round Up
83 year old woman threatens burglar with walking stick
Towpath Tree Felling Raises Concerns
Authorities say not acting now could lead to increased flood risk
Pre-Raphaelite Treasures at the Palace
Paintings return to home of the Art and Craft Movement
Transport for London Target Talgarth Road
Residents fear nearby roads will become congested with parked cars
Children Miss Out on First Choice Schools
Headteachers facing floods of appeals
Brakes on Planned £20 million academy
Delays on site of former young offenders' unit
Olympic dreams for White City
Sports Centre in Du Cane Road to be pre-games training camp
Danger Ahead For Motorists?
AppealNow.com's Barrie Segal warns of minefields in new parking laws
Sharp Rise In Attacks
Prompts calls for a review of the Dangerous Dogs Act
February 2008
More Local Post Offices Set to Close
Shepherd's Bush Rd, Askew Rd and Goldhawk Rd to shut
Latest Sales Show Lower House Prices
Hammersmith property average dips below half a million
Hit and Run on Hammersmith Broadway
Police seek dark coloured Vauxhall Astra
More Room Up Top
New Extension for Hammersmith Bus Station
Angry Meeting Condemns Heathrow Plan
Hammersmith Town Hall packed with airport objectors
Lord Soley Flies In The Face Of Popular Opinion
Stating 'Heathrow expansion critically important to economic prosperity'
Local Pub Works its Magic
Harry Potter pair enjoy secret 'date'
What a Water Saving
Hammersmith and Fulham Council ditches bottled water
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Second Crime Summit to be Held
A chance to tell authorities your views about crime in the area
Leader Hits the Road to Listen to Residents
Series of neighbourhood consultation meetings to be held
National Fairtrade Fortnight Hits Hammersmith
Series of events to help consumers tackle global poverty
GBH Outside Kensington Olympia
Man has jaw broken in unprovoked assault at bus stop
Two Stabbed on Shepherd's Bush Green
Police seek witnesses to altercation near Uxbridge Road
Double Stabbing near Kings Mall
Two attacked near crowds of shoppers
Hammersmith Crime Round Up
Latest witness appeals from the police
Massive Pub Company Calls In Administrators
Future currently uncertain for a number of locals
Safer Neighbourhood Teams Run On Line Survey
Enabling teenagers to identify areas that make them feel unsafe or concerned
New Group Fills Gap For Children With Special Needs
Local mothers join forces to start a playgroup for babies and children
Changes To Congestion Charge Scheme Announced
Mayor's 'cultural revolution' branded 'class war' by critics of new £25 fee
Waitrose to Anchor King Street Regeneration
New piazza, pedestrian access to river, homes and restaurants all part of plans
Woman 'Too Pretty' to be Robbed
Bike gang abandon attempt to steal hand bag
Rocking all over Hammersmith?
'Worst ever' pop video uses Quo to promote Council budget
Furnivall Gardens Licence Gets Go-ahead
Council say locals will be protected from anti-social behaviour
Views Differ on Stop and Search
Bailey backs plans but top cop says they'll do 'untold damage'
Council is 'improving well' says Audit Commission
Hammersmith and Fulham given four stars by government watchdog
Mother of Accident Victim Blasts Appeal Attempt
Motorist aiming for reduced sentence after killing cyclist
Proposals For New School Move Forward
Academy could accommodate 780 students aged 11-18 from local area
Hammersmith to Have EU Ballet
Residents to get vote on European Constitution
Pigeon Pest Pays the Price
Hammersmith resident fined for feeding birds
Hard Labour In Local Maternity Wards
Hospitals amongst the 'least well performing' in the country
Stars' Support Saves the Bush
Arts Council to maintain funding for local theatre
Five Locked Up for Aiding Terrorist
Conspirators who helped Shepherd's Bush Bomber jailed
On the Buses in W12
Seven figure sum to be spent during tube closure
Unions Threaten All Out Tube Strike
Unless demands over safety and staffing are met within 48 hours
Row Over Shepherd's Bush Tube Closure Continues
Meeting brings concessions but more needed, says Slaughter
Appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision
After local woman is hit by car and bus near Hogarth roundabout
Proposed Bag Ban 'Pointless Headline-Grabbing Gesture'
'Carrier bags are not great environmental evil' claim shop keepers
'Thames Water Fines Should Benefit Customers Not Treasury'
Consumer group calls for change in Owfat position on £12.5m penalty
January 2008
Hammersmith is Hot Property
Borough has seen 24 per cent growth in 2007
War of Words Erupts Over Shepherd's Bush Tube Closure
Local MPs Greg Hands and Andrew Slaughter on opposite sides of the tracks
Outstanding OFSTED Report for St Peter's Primary
School 'provides an excellent standard of education and care for its pupils'
Fun in Furnivall Gardens
Plan to host events in Hammersmith park sparks concerns from local residents
Fresh Flavours from Culinary Institution
Stamford Brook move marks a new beginning for Leith's
Hammersmith Crime Round Up
Witnesses Called for After Spate of Robberies Near King Street
Latymer Under 15's Through To Final
Following thrilling win over Charterhouse in ISFA cup tie
'No Consultation' for Residents Under Flight Path
Third Runway could make flights soar to more than 700,000 a year
New Look Unveiled for Shepherd's Bush Green
Consultation over £3.3 million facelift for the common
Calls Grow to Save the Bush
Stars sign petition to save iconic theatre in W12
EMI Slashes Jobs
Hundreds of artists to be axed
A Busy Year For Local Lifeboats
But RNLI issues funding SOS to safeguard future of the service
From Zero to Five Stars In One Go
Local restaurant's case highlights flaws in Scores on the Doors scheme
Heathrow Crash 'Vindicates' Friends of the Earth Safety Campaign
Group gave evidence to Terminal 5 public inquiry back in 1998
Harland & Voss International Women's Day Donation 2008
Local electricians invite applications from charities for award worth £500
Top of the Class
Local schools perform well in league tables
Zero Tolerance on Rough Sleepers
More than forty problem drinkers sent back to Poland
Junior Sailor Picked for Olympic Training
Dedication pays of with admission to elite programme
Utility Companies Fined For Overrunning Road Works
Thames Water, National Grid and EDF Energy top list of worst offenders
Illegal Driver Clamp down in Hammersmith and Fulham
Safer Neighbourhood Teams Used in Met Operation
HIPs December Deadline Exaggerates Price Fall
'Unseasonal surge of smaller properties distorting figures'
Local College Principal Steps Down
"Difficult choice to make," says Kevin Finnigan
Peterborough School to Close
Council in talks with French Government to open bilingual primary school
Shake-up for Special School
Queensmill to move to Gibbs Green site
Drinking Up Time at Fulham pubs
Broadway pubs have to clean up their act
TfL Launch Oyster Photocards for Teenagers
In a bid to clampdown on antisocial behaviour on buses
20 Questions for Ruth Kelly
Councils take issue with transport secretary following backing of new runway
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