Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Rayners Lane residents appeal to Harrow Council over car park plans

  27-02-2020 19:00
  
  Those living close to a station car park that could be redeveloped to provide almost 130 flats have urged their council to block the proposals.
  
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• Loughton woman hopes to raise £2k for dementia-stricken uncle in London Marathon

  27-02-2020 19:00
  
  A woman's uncle who suffers from dementia is hoping to raise funds for further research by running the London Marathon 2020.
  
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• Appeal over video footage showing 'attempted break-in' at Boathouse Teddington

  27-02-2020 18:47
  
  Police are appealing for information that will help them to catch two men who were seen on CCTV allegedly attempting to break into The Boathouse Design Studio in Teddington.
  
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• What businesses want from the next Mayor of London

  27-02-2020 18:30
  
  As the Mayoral vote approaches, London businesses have their own set of demands.
  
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• Body found in search for missing woman in Barnes

  27-02-2020 18:28
  
  Police have confirmed a body has been found during the search for a missing woman in Barnes.
  
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• Repair workers pump water from Waterfront leisure pool to the street directly outside

  27-02-2020 18:26
  
  Workers carrying out repair work at Waterfront Leisure Centre have pumped water out of the leisure pool directly to the street outside, causing the path to flood.
  
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• Millwall fans to join Fusiliers in unveiling memorial plaque for Lee Rigby at the Den

  27-02-2020 17:52
  
  Millwall supporters are being encouraged to join a contingent of Fusiliers at the Den on Saturday (February 29) for the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Lee Rigby.
  
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• London rough-sleeper numbers fall for first time in 6 years

  27-02-2020 17:48
  
  Rough sleeping in London has fallen for the first time in six years, according to Government data released today (Thursday).
  
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• Police given extra powers across Bromley and Croydon after 'brutal' murder

  27-02-2020 17:40
  
  Police in Bromley and Croydon have been given additional stop and search powers following the "brutal and frenzied" murder of a young man in Shirley.
  
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• Why Hammersmith and Fulham is set to be given more councillors and more council wards - MyLondon

  27-02-2020 17:38
  
  Why Hammersmith and Fulham is set to be given more councillors and more council wards  MyLondon
  
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• Richmond Lock & Weir has finally opened thanks to the Port of London Authority

  27-02-2020 17:13
  
  The London Port of Authority (PLA) have completed the refurbishment work at Richmond's Lock & Weir.
  
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• £500k refurbishments to Richmond Lock and weir completed

  27-02-2020 17:13
  
  The London Port of Authority (PLA) have completed the refurbishment work at Richmond's Lock & Weir.
  
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• Richmond Specsavers calls for greater awareness for hearing disabilities on World Hearing Day

  27-02-2020 17:08
  
  Richmond Specsavers is calling on the public's help in a bid to break down stigmas associated with hearing loss.
  
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• Transport Police hosting free bike security session at Hampton Court Station after rise in thefts

  27-02-2020 16:57
  
  Officers from the British Transport Police will be hosting a an event on February 28, in a bid to help residents secure their bicycles following an increase of bike thefts in Richmond.
  
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• Ealing film producer named among London's elite

  27-02-2020 16:31
  
  PRODUCER Jennifer Eriksson from Ealing has been named a Film London Lodestar.
  
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• This woman swindled Croydon Council out of tens of thousands of pounds

  27-02-2020 16:30
  
  A woman who swindled Croydon Council out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed.
  
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• Ealing one of the healthiest boroughs for exercise, says report

  27-02-2020 16:14
  
  EALING residents are meeting the NHS guidelines for exercise, but more can be done, according to a report.
  
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• Expansion hopes not over, says Back Heathrow campaign

  27-02-2020 16:02
  
  BACK Heathrow, the campaign that supports a new runway, says a Court of Appeal ruling that expansion is unlawful as it does not take climate commitments into account is hugely disappointing to neighbouring communities.
  
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• Danish students visit Epping and Stansted schools

  27-02-2020 16:00
  
  A group of Danish students paid a visit to two schools as part of a residential exchange programme.
  
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• Old Library in Erith with fascinating history to be fully restored thanks to Bexley residents

  27-02-2020 14:38
  
  New funding from the National Lottery is to pave the way for the entire 100-year-old Old Carnegie Library in Erith to be fully restored.
  
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• Nearly 7,000 women referred to domestic violence services in Lewisham

  27-02-2020 14:34
  
  Nearly 7,000 women in Lewisham were referred to domestic violence services in five years, according to a Freedom of Information request.
  
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• Advice on coronavirus self-isolation and how it affects your job

  27-02-2020 14:30
  
  The Government is advising that people who believe they may have symptoms of coronavirus to self-isolate, but what does that mean and how will it affect you?
  
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• Police car theft raids across Essex and London leads to 12 arrests

  27-02-2020 14:18
  
  About 400 police officers have taken part in raids across the county as part of an investigation into thefts of cars worth a total of up to £4m.
  
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• Car theft raids across Essex and London leads to 12 arrests

  27-02-2020 14:18
  
  About 400 police officers have taken part in raids across the county as part of an investigation into thefts of cars worth a total of up to £4m.
  
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• Broadway Theatre Catford 'must close' for safety works

  27-02-2020 14:15
  
  The Broadway Theatre in Catford cannot stay open while works are carried out because it would “not be safe”, according to a Lewisham cabinet member.  
  
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• Lewisham's budget approved by full council

  27-02-2020 14:11
  
  Nearly half of Lewisham Council’s budget for the next year is funded by council tax.
  
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• Mitcham man charged with murder after crash left 20-year-old dead

  27-02-2020 14:09
  
  A Mitcham man has been charged with murder over a seafront road crash in which three men were hit by a BMW.
  
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• Epping Specsavers receives new sight-saving technology used by NASA

  27-02-2020 14:00
  
  An optician’s is now providing optical diagnostic technology used by NASA and hospital eye departments across the country.
  
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• Birmingham manager reports alleged racist abuse made by fan at Millwall game

  27-02-2020 13:44
  
  Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet has reported alleged racist abuse aimed by a fan at one of his players during Wednesday night's game against Millwall.
  
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• Hillingdon Council and partners celebrate court victory over Heathrow expansion

  27-02-2020 13:21
  
  A COALITION comprising local authorities, including Hillingdon Council, together with Greenpeace, the Mayor of London, Plan B and Friends of the Earth were today (27) successful in defeating Heathrow expansion in the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Heartfelt tributes paid to Croydon murder victim who 'always made others laugh'

  27-02-2020 13:04
  
  People have paid tribute to a Croydon man who was stabbed to death in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  
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• South London schools put into isolation following coronavirus concerns

  27-02-2020 13:03
  
  Welcome to our live blog after multiple schools across South London have issued coronavirus advice following trips to northern Italy.
  
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• Search underway for missing sick cat in Edmonton

  27-02-2020 13:00
  
  A pet owner has said she is "concerned" for the health of her missing sick cat.
  
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• North Weald teen who greets recycling team everyday surprised with truck tour

  27-02-2020 13:00
  
  A teenage boy who has a passion for recycling had his wish come true with a behind the scenes tour of one the council’s refuse trucks.
  
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• Heathrow third runway ruled unlawful over climate change

  27-02-2020 12:47
  
  A court ruling has put the brakes on Heathrow Airport expansion, after judges said current plans for a third runway are unlawful.
  
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• New Erith gateway 'an opportunity we have to get right' as project plans approved

  27-02-2020 12:40
  
  The development of a new gateway for Erith is “an opportunity we have to get right”, according to one of the local council’s senior members.
  
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• Council tax rise and other key decisions on Bexley budget to be made next week

  27-02-2020 12:40
  
  Bexley Council’s budget for the upcoming year, including a 3.99 per cent tax hike, is set to be decided next week.
  
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• Bromley Council leader given 25 per cent pay rise as push for London Living Wage rejected

  27-02-2020 12:31
  
  The leader of Bromley Council’s allowance is set to jump up by nearly 25 per cent to £40,000, while staff pay at the authority will rise by 2.5 per cent in the same time, under new arrangements given the green-light by councillors.
  
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• Coronavirus symptoms - advice for parents and what to look for as schools close

  27-02-2020 12:30
  
  SCHOOLS are not being advised to close in an effort to stem the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), despite recent outbreaks in Europe.
  
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• Victory for campaigners in court ruling on Heathrow third runway

  27-02-2020 12:25
  
  Campaigners trying to block the expansion of Heathrow Airport have won a legal challenge challenge against controversial plans for a third runway.
  
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• Pinner High School to remain open as pupils test for coronavirus

  27-02-2020 12:25
  
  A high school will stay open as pupils and staff with suspected of symptoms of coronavirus are told to stay at home.
  
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• Sutton United's Tommy Wright steps away from football citing mental health issues

  27-02-2020 12:20
  
  Sutton United striker Tommy Wright has announced that will be taking a break from the game with immediate effect.
  
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• Murdered Belmarsh prison inmate was a convicted arsonist from Erith

  27-02-2020 12:03
  
  The inmate killed inside HMP Belmarsh has been identified as a convicted arsonist from Erith who was jailed in 2011 for causing a "trail of destruction and fires."
  
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• Wandsworth leader delighted after Heathrow expansion 'left in tatters'

  27-02-2020 11:52
  
  Last year Wandsworth Council joined forces with four other local authorities, the Mayor of London and Greenpeace to legally challenge the Government’s decision to favour a proposal for a new north-west runway at Heathrow.
  
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• Chigwell drug driver jailed after killing 61-year-old pedestrian

  27-02-2020 11:35
  
  A Chigwell man has been jailed after killing an elderly male pedestrian while drug driving.
  
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• Coronavirus advice - ways to reduce risk of catching it

  27-02-2020 11:31
  
  Avoiding hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus, experts say.
  
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• Two men charged after man stabbed to death in Cricklewood

  27-02-2020 11:30
  
  Two men have been charged after a man was stabbed to death.
  
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• Here is why people dressed as fruit and veg were outside Lidl's Wimbledon head office this week

  27-02-2020 11:04
  
  A petition with 20,000 signatures urging Lidl to do more to protect the workers behind its food was presented to the company’s head office in Wimbledon this by Oxfam campaigners dressed as giant fruit and vegetables.
  
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• Coronavirus pod set up at St George's Hospital

  27-02-2020 10:52
  
  A specialist pod to isolate people who are suspected of having coronavirus has been set up at St George’s Hospital.
  
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• Coronavirus pod set up at St Helier Hospital

  27-02-2020 10:43
  
  Like hospitals across the country,  a coronavirus pod has been set up at St Helier Hospital.
  
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