Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Man arrested after police helicopter chases stolen vehicle through streets of Sutton

  14-08-2020 23:56
  
  A young man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and possessing a gun after a police chase through the streets of Sutton earlier today (August 14), with help from police helicopter.
  
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• Eight people charged after drugs raids in Croydon

  14-08-2020 21:50
  
  Eight people have been charged with drug offences after a series of 30 successful early morning raids in Croydon earlier this week.
  
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• Father of A-level student has minor heart attack over A-level results

  14-08-2020 20:03
  
  A father was rushed to hospital after facing a ‘mini heart attack’ once discovering his son’s downgraded A-level results.
  
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• South Norwood man to face trial over UK terror plot

  14-08-2020 19:31
  
  A man from South Norwood is to face trial in January accused of plotting an extremist attack in the UK along with his brother.
  
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• Huge plans for Phipps Bridge development thrown out

  14-08-2020 18:54
  
  Despite being thrown out by Merton Council, plans for a "monster" tower block will now go before the London Mayor's office for further scrutiny.
  
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• University of Greenwich study shows crisps can start fires

  14-08-2020 18:40
  
  A researcher from the University of Greenwich working with fire investigators has discovered that crisps are used as an effective way for arsonists to start fires.
  
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• Richmond Conservatives call for more public toilets

  14-08-2020 18:00
  
  The Conservative opposition group at Richmond Council has called for an emergency meeting to deal with the issue of a lack of public toilets in the borough's public spaces.
  
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• Sunflower growing competition lights up Berwyn Road

  14-08-2020 17:40
  
  A road in Richmond has come together in a neighbourhood sunflower growing competition, which has nurtured flowers and community spirit throughout lockdown.
  
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• UK weather: Flash flooding hits Wallington

  14-08-2020 17:13
  
  FOOTAGE shows the moment a van driver was trapped under Wallington Bridge as parts of the UK was hit with flash flooding yesterday.
  
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• Epping Forest Guardian launches new nostalgia Facebook group

  14-08-2020 17:00
  
  Everyone loves a trip down memory lane.
  
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• Brent Council refuses alcohol licence at Peaco Express Market

  14-08-2020 17:00
  
  A shop hoping to cater for the East African community had its application for an alcohol licence rejected after concerns it could contribute to a growing street drinking problem in the area.
  
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• Here's when the Red Arrows will fly over Richmond for VJ Day

  14-08-2020 16:45
  
  The iconic Red Arrows are set to fly over Richmond tomorrow to mark VJ Day 75.
  
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• Two arrests after police called to wheelie bin drama

  14-08-2020 15:30
  
  Two youths were arrested after a helicopter search took place last night.
  
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• Belong Sutton reopens with social distancing measures in place

  14-08-2020 14:52
  
  After a successful six months of opening in the Times Square Shopping Centre, Belong Sutton was forced to close its doors after the pandemic hit the UK.
  
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• Belong Sutton reopens with social distancing measures

  14-08-2020 14:52
  
  After a successful six months of opening in the Times Square Shopping Centre, Belong Sutton was forced to close its doors after the pandemic hit the UK.
  
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• Trial announced to combat traffic concerns in West Greenwich

  14-08-2020 14:45
  
  Measures to combat "serious road safety concerns" raised by residents in West Greenwich are to be trialled from next week.
  
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• Lib Dem MPs become Age UK Richmond ambassadors

  14-08-2020 14:30
  
  Age UK Richmond has welcomed two Liberal Democrat MPs as patrons of their charity, who promise to voice the concerns of elderly residents in the borough.
  
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• Enfield political groups react to proposed planning overhaul

  14-08-2020 14:30
  
  Local politicians in Enfield have reacted to a proposed shake-up of the planning system that could see their oversight of applications diminish.
  
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• UK warns 160,000 holidaymakers in France not to rush home

  14-08-2020 14:05
  
  THE UK has warned 160,000 holidaymakers not to rush home to avoid having to go into quarantine.
  
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• Political leaders on impact of planning shake-up on Barnet

  14-08-2020 14:00
  
  Barnet’s political leaders have reacted to a proposed overhaul of the planning system that could see their oversight of applications diminish.
  
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• Heath Robinson Museum reopens to visitors next week

  14-08-2020 14:00
  
  The Heath Robinson Museum, in Pinner Memorial Park, is reopening for visitors on Thursday, August 20.
  
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• Kew Gardens 10K is back up and running

  14-08-2020 13:30
  
  After last year’s Richmond RUNFEST, race director, Tom Bedford, told his staff: “Next year’s event will not see any changes for the first time in 7 years!”.
  
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• Sadiq Khan urges Government to rethink A Level results

  14-08-2020 13:11
  
  The UK Government should follow Scotland’s lead on A-levels and make sure teachers’ predicted grades are “properly taken into account”, the Mayor of London has said.
  
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• People flouting face mask rules could face fines up to £3,200

  14-08-2020 12:54
  
  People who repeatedly refuse to wear a face mask where it is required could face fines of up to £3,200, Boris Johnson announced as further on Saturday.
  
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• UCAS clearing: How to find university courses if you didn't get the grades you wanted

  14-08-2020 12:11
  
  Students in England and Wales have received their A Level results.
  
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• Coronavirus: UK not in second wave, it's still tackling first

  14-08-2020 11:20
  
  THE UK is not at the beginning of a second coronavirus wave, and is still trying to end the first, new data suggests.
  
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• Brent Council approves St Nicholas Prep School extensions

  14-08-2020 08:00
  
  Brent Council approved plans for extensions at a private school despite some concerns around the development’s design and its impact on traffic in the surrounding area.
  
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