Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Ealing volunteering champion takes on national role

  12-10-2020 22:52
  
  A COMMUNITY champion in Ealing is now leading a national network dedicated to celebrating the good work done by students.
  
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• Thousands of counterfeit goods seized in Hillingdon day of action

  12-10-2020 22:50
  
  THOUSANDS of counterfeit goods were seized by Hillingdon Council officers in a day of action.
  
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• Richmond Park praised by environmentalist David Attenborough

  12-10-2020 19:00
  
  In his 94 years, Sir David Attenborough has seen more of the natural world than most others. But in a recent video the environmentalist has encouraged people to enjoy his local patch of wilderness - Richmond Park.
  
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• London lockdown: No new rules in Boris Johnson's update

  12-10-2020 19:00
  
  London will not face new coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday, escaping new lockdown rules in the latest announcement from the Prime Minister.
  
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• Coronavirus: New test centre opens in Morden

  12-10-2020 18:31
  
  A NEW walk-through Covid-19 testing site has opened as the government tries to improve access for people in Merton.
  
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• Lewisham and Deptford MP quizzes Boris Johnson

  12-10-2020 18:30
  
  No sign language interpreter is expected to be present at the Prime Minister’s press conference this evening as he updates the public on new Covid-19 measures.  
  
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• Carshalton Park courts secure funding for 'facelift'

  12-10-2020 18:06
  
  Carshalton Netball club has successfully secured funding to repurpose two out of five of the tennis courts in Carshalton.
  
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• Royal Observatory Greenwich: Mars at its 'brightest'

  12-10-2020 18:05
  
  Mars is currently as its "biggest and brightest" thanks to a rare phenomenon, and is "really easy to see" even with your eyes according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
  
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• Looking back: Redevelopment of village pub debated by Epping Forest planners

  12-10-2020 18:00
  
  The future of this former pub was making the headlines in the Epping Forest Guardian five years ago this week.
  
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• London is saved from tougher coronavirus lockdown

  12-10-2020 17:57
  
  London is on the brink of a new lockdown with the city's nine million residents banned from seeing their friends and family indoors within days.
  
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• Boris Johnson announces new coronavirus restrictions - recap

  12-10-2020 17:32
  
  Read our recap as Boris Johnson announced new restrictions.
  
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• Boy, 4, dies after crash on Uxbridge Road, Hayes

  12-10-2020 17:18
  
  POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a fatal accident in Hayes on Sunday evening.
  
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• Council criticises Covid-19 'Testing Shambles of the Week'

  12-10-2020 17:07
  
  The Leader of Richmond Council has disputed the accuracy of Covid-19 data, after finding that many positive cases in Richmond are individuals whose tests were conducted miles away.
  
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• LIVE: Boris Johnson to announce new coronavirus restrictions

  12-10-2020 16:51
  
  Follow our live-blog as Boris Johnson is set to announce new restrictions.
  
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• LIVE: Boris Johnson announces new coronavirus restrictions

  12-10-2020 16:51
  
  Follow our live-blog as Boris Johnson is set to announce new restrictions.
  
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• Study reveals thousands return to fitness at Merton gyms

  12-10-2020 16:44
  
  A study of gym visits since reopening facilities has revealed the growing confidence in Merton gym-goers to get back to their fitness regimes and remain fit, healthy, and active.
  
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• Greenwich University investigating 'homophobic & racist abuse' at halls of residence

  12-10-2020 15:06
  
  The University of Greenwich has released a statement after a "disturbance" at one of its halls of residences saw "racist and homophobic abuse" used to attack one of the students.
  
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• Driver from Tottenham facing jail

  12-10-2020 15:06
  
  A driver is facing jail after being convicted of deliberately mowing down an armed police officer in his Mercedes.
  
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• The silver linings of lockdown with Sutton yoga studio

  12-10-2020 14:20
  
  A yoga studio which was forced to temporarily close due to Covid-19 speaks on their lockdown silver linings
  
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• 'Amazing generosity' in response to Greenwich refugee appeal

  12-10-2020 14:17
  
  Greenwich residents have shown their compassion after responding in their numbers to appeal to help refugees hit by devastating fires in Greece last month.
  
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• DVSA driving theory tests have changed (here's what learners also have to do)

  12-10-2020 14:00
  
  The DVSA (also known as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) have made a number of changes to driving theory tests.
  
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• National pharmacy awards recognise Earlsfield employee

  12-10-2020 13:50
  
  An assistant pharmacist in Earlsfield was singled out for “excellent customer service” and “patient care” in a community award.
  
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• London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to transfer pensions administration services following review - www.professionalpensions.com

  12-10-2020 13:29
  
  London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to transfer pensions administration services following review  www.professionalpensions.com
  
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• Queen's Birthday Honours: Stephen Alambritis awarded MBE

  12-10-2020 13:20
  
  The Leader of Merton Council has been awarded an MBE for services to Local Government in South London.
  
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• MP urges for opening of Queen Mary’s minor injuries unit

  12-10-2020 13:07
  
  Putney's MP will lead a debate in Parliament today (October 12), calling for the reopening of the Minor Injuries Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton.
  
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• Frontline staff fear impending second wave of coronavirus

  12-10-2020 13:00
  
  As the number of coronavirus cases in the UK continues to rise, health and care staff say they are stretched and scared of what a second wave might bring.
  
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• Gravesend flytipper fined after leaving behind evidence

  12-10-2020 12:57
  
  A flytipper has been caught and fined after items they had dumped in the street led council officers straight to their door.
  
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• London faces Tier Two coronavirus lockdown

  12-10-2020 12:20
  
  London's nine million-strong population is to be banned by the government from seeing their friends and family indoors - as Boris Johnson prepares to stop households mixing, while still keeping pubs, restaurants and gyms open.
  
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• Lee Green LTN to 'open up' after 'major' traffic surges

  12-10-2020 12:13
  
  Lewisham Council is set to “open up” its first low traffic neighbourhood after surrounding roads saw a “major” surge in congestion.
  
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• London lockdown now 'highly likely', Sadiq Khan warns

  12-10-2020 12:04
  
  New coronavirus restrictions in London are now “highly likely”, the Mayor of London has said.
  
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• Restaurant tips should not go to the owner

  12-10-2020 12:00
  
  I was infuriated by your front-page story “Restaurant staff threat over tips” (Epping Forest Guardian, October 1). Not only by the behaviour of the Melin Chigwell owner but also by his lack of understanding of the word “tip”.
  
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• Entrepreneur Farah London announces bid for Mayor

  12-10-2020 11:00
  
  What’s in a name? For the latest candidate to join the race for Mayor of London, it seems to matter quite a lot.
  
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• Virus can survive on surfaces for four weeks

  12-10-2020 09:20
  
  The virus responsible for Covid-19 can survive for up to four weeks on surfaces including banknotes and mobile phone screens, researchers have claimed.
  
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• Scientists: Virus can survive on surfaces including phone screens for four weeks

  12-10-2020 09:20
  
  The virus responsible for Covid-19 can survive for up to four weeks on surfaces including banknotes and mobile phone screens, researchers have claimed.
  
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• London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to transfer pensions ... - Professional Pensions

  12-10-2020 09:00
  
  London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to transfer pensions ...  Professional Pensions
  
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• Traffic for Herts, north and east London, west Essex - recap

  12-10-2020 08:15
  
  Good morning and welcome to our blog. Here we will be keeping you up to date with the latest travel alerts which may disrupt your journey this morning.
  
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• Traffic for Herts, north and east London, west Essex - live

  12-10-2020 08:15
  
  Good morning and welcome to our blog. Here we will be keeping you up to date with the latest travel alerts which may disrupt your journey this morning.
  
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• UK heading for new national lockdown within two weeks

  12-10-2020 06:00
  
  The UK could be placed back under a national lockdown in two weeks, an expert has warned.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns what shoppers 'should not buy' for Christmas

  12-10-2020 06:00
  
  Money Saving expert Martin Lewis has told people to be careful when buying gift cards for loved ones this Christmas.
  
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