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RMT Announces Series of Rolling Tube Strikes
RMT Announces Series of Rolling Tube Strikes

Industrial action could take place over a week in September

Andy Slaughter Reaffirms Opposition to Heathrow Expansion
Andy Slaughter Reaffirms Opposition to Heathrow Expansion

Hammersmith and Chiswick MP says economic case has been overstated

Council Says AI Has Boosted Coffers By Over £1million
Council Says AI Has Boosted Coffers By Over £1million

Technology has reduced fraud and waste and increased grant revenue

Hammersmith Sixth Formers Have Good Cause to Celebrate
Hammersmith Sixth Formers Have Good Cause to Celebrate

Several local schools deliver record breaking performances

Fire Breaks Out in Queens Club Gardens Flat
Fire Breaks Out in Queens Club Gardens Flat

Investigators believe halogen lamp set off combustible material

Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios
Rebrand for the Cinema at the Riverside Studios

Venue has been relaunched as the Hammersmith Cinema

Means Tested Counselling Service Launched Across West London
Means Tested Counselling Service Launched Across West London

HFEH Mind to provide low-cost therapy for adults

Lime Claims New Hammersmith Bridge Cycle Lane Fuelled Cycling Boom
Lime Claims New Hammersmith Bridge Cycle Lane Fuelled Cycling Boom

Its data shows crossings doubling since launch

Car Clubs Warn of Impact of Congestion Charge Change
Car Clubs Warn of Impact of Congestion Charge Change

End of exemptions for EVs could make them unviable and cause more pollution

Tennis Club Wants to Open on Former School Playground
Tennis Club Wants to Open on Former School Playground

'Underutilised' West Kensington space next to temporary Avonmore site

Calls Made for TfL to Withdraw 60+ Oyster Card
Calls Made for TfL to Withdraw 60+ Oyster Card

Think tanks accuse perk of reinforcing intergenerational unfairness

Wet Wipe Island Removal Begins Near Hammersmith Bridge
Wet Wipe Island Removal Begins Near Hammersmith Bridge

180-tonnes of waste had been diverting the course of the Thames

Cycling Mikey in Paddenswick Road Confrontation
Cycling Mikey in Paddenswick Road Confrontation

Pushes his bike into path of driver making an illegal turn

Campaign Begins to Save Hammersmith Police Station Front Desk
Campaign Begins to Save Hammersmith Police Station Front Desk

Opposition accused of jumping on bandwagon after petition launch

Bill Bailey Raises Thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support
Bill Bailey Raises Thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support

Donations still pouring in following comic’s epic trek for charity

Two Arrests After Unauthorised Hammersmith Bridge Firework Display
Two Arrests After Unauthorised Hammersmith Bridge Firework Display

Believed to have been celebration of an Algerian football team

Call for Transparency on Piccadilly Line Train Issues
Call for Transparency on Piccadilly Line Train Issues

No specific reason given for delay of a year to roll out schedule

The Royal British Legion Calls for Volunteers
The Royal British Legion Calls for Volunteers

Needed to sell poppies in supermarkets and stations for this year's appeal

Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank Hits Fundraising Target
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank Hits Fundraising Target

Money pledged to enable urgent warehouse relocation

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

'Shovel Ready' Heathrow Third Runway Could Be Built in a Decade

Sponsor of rival plan says its scheme is less costly and disruptive

Tenant Alleges Unlawful Eviction from Room off Askew Road
Tenant Alleges Unlawful Eviction from Room off Askew Road

Council investigates claim linked to unlicensed HMO and property disrepair

Crowdfunder Launched to Pay for Greek Runner Restoration
Crowdfunder Launched to Pay for Greek Runner Restoration

St Peter's Residents' Association seeking to mark centenary

Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Cultural Centre
Celebrating 30 Years of the Irish Cultural Centre

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

 Four New Green Flags for Borough’s Parks
Four New Green Flags for Borough’s Parks

St. Paul’s Green and Eelbrook Common among those awarded

Bid to Turn Hammersmith Road Offices into 118 Flats
Bid to Turn Hammersmith Road Offices into 118 Flats

Ground floor shops including Starbucks would be unaffected

Two Councillors Defect to Greens Over
Two Councillors Defect to Greens Over 'Toxic' Labour Culture

Critical of government policy on housing, immigration and disability

Changes Proposed to Buses Between Hammersmith and East Acton
Changes Proposed to Buses Between Hammersmith and East Acton

TfL’s route adjustments include scrapping of number 283

Amnesty Makes Shock Decision to Close Local Store
Amnesty Makes Shock Decision to Close Local Store

Charity’s book shop chain originated in the Hammersmith area

Man Sought After Report of Hammersmith Grove Sexual Assault
Man Sought After Report of Hammersmith Grove Sexual Assault

Suspect spotted later in the Ealing area

Bus Drivers at Local Garages Voting on Strike Action
Bus Drivers at Local Garages Voting on Strike Action

Union claims new owner is not honouring previous pay deal

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New Government Fund Could Pay for Hammersmith Bridge
New Government Fund Could Pay for Hammersmith Bridge

Minister declines to rule out money for reopening from billion-pound pot

Cyclist in Hospital After Collision Near Black Lion Lane
Cyclist in Hospital After Collision Near Black Lion Lane

Pedal bike hit by electric bike on cycleway in King Street

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'House' Star to Feature in Psychological Thriller at Riverside Studios

Robert Sean Leonard appearing in 'Interview' with Paten Hayes

Lyric Square to Become Summer Pop-Up Pub Piazza
Lyric Square to Become Summer Pop-Up Pub Piazza

Alcohol free drinks to be served from outdoor bars through August

Back-to-school Chaos Looms Due to Bus Strike
Back-to-school Chaos Looms Due to Bus Strike

Travel on first day of term to be hit by industrial action

Riverside Studios Announces Winners of 2025 Bitesize Awards
Riverside Studios Announces Winners of 2025 Bitesize Awards

Best writing award went to Sadie Person for play exploring cancel culture

Melanie Branton Brings Her One-woman Show to Barons Court Theatre
Melanie Branton Brings Her One-woman Show to Barons Court Theatre

A playful look at the history and quirks of the English language

Dark Comedy
Dark Comedy 'Collapse' Explores Survival and Secrets

Allison Moore’s new play at Riverside Studios features rising talent

The Question of Who Wrote the Shakespeare Plays Explored in Solo Show
The Question of Who Wrote the Shakespeare Plays Explored in Solo Show

A Rose by Any Other Name at the Barons Court Theatre

Ben Wendel
Ben Wendel's 'Anthropocene' Debuts at Barons Court Theatre

Confronting climate anxiety as part of this year's Camden Fringe

Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith

Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services

Curzon Cinemas Confirms King Street Opening
Curzon Cinemas Confirms King Street Opening

Chain applies for Premises Licence at Civic Campus site

Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith
Forthcoming Roadworks in Hammersmith

Where to expect diversions and delays

Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Offering a Full Programme
Hammersmith & Fulham u3a Offering a Full Programme

Monthly meets on a wide range of subjects are open to all

Months of Piccadilly Line Closures To Prepare for New Fleet
Months of Piccadilly Line Closures To Prepare for New Fleet

Regular weekend engineering work taking place until October

Help Improve the Wildlife Area in Ravenscourt Park
Help Improve the Wildlife Area in Ravenscourt Park

Join activities in the park or complete a short online survey

Five-Week Gas Works to Disrupt Goldhawk Road
Five-Week Gas Works to Disrupt Goldhawk Road

Four bus stops in the area will be temporarily out of service

Emily Lane Joins Cast of New Drama at Riverside Studios
Emily Lane Joins Cast of New Drama at Riverside Studios

Family tensions erupt in Sarah Shelton's 1960s drama

It
It's Star Wars But Not as You Know it at the Riverside Studios

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody on extended run

New Exhibition Focuses on the Women of the Arts and Craft Movement
New Exhibition Focuses on the Women of the Arts and Craft Movement

'Making Her Mark' is being held at Emery Walker's House

Lifestyle

Caring Through the Heat
Caring Through the Heat

A Friendly Summer Guide from the Nursing Team at Home Instead Chiswick

Local Restaurant Voted as London
Local Restaurant Voted as London's Second Favourite

Sam's Riverside ranks highly in the Harden's annual survey

Wetherspoons Closes King Street Pub
Wetherspoons Closes King Street Pub

The Plough and Harrow has been up for sale for over a year

Base Face Pizza Closes King Street Branch
Base Face Pizza Closes King Street Branch

Chain's first venue was opened there by musician during pandemic

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

Changes to Lucien Pissarro
Changes to Lucien Pissarro's Former Residence Backed

Planners recommend retention of front boundary wall

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

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

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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