Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Man who raped teenager in Orpington bushes convicted

  10-12-2020 22:04
  
  A 'sexual predator' who hit a teenage girl over the head before dragging her into some bushes and raping her in Orpington has been convicted today (December 10).
  
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• Matt Ratana colleague raises over £40K for bereaved family

  10-12-2020 18:41
  
  A former colleague of slain police officer Matt Ratana has raised over £40,000 for his bereaved family.
  
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• Doctor warns of high risk of liver disease in Harrow

  10-12-2020 17:45
  
  Harrow is listed as one of the areas with high risk of liver disease, a new study has found.
  
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• Harrow Council defers discussion on Canons Park Station plans

  10-12-2020 17:00
  
  Discussions around a major redevelopment scheme at a London Underground Station car park have been postponed to allow for a site visit by councillors.
  
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• SE London: Covid-19 dashboard shows cases across Bexley

  10-12-2020 16:43
  
  Coronavirus infection rates are rising once again in south east London, and Bexley, the borough with the highest number of cases in the region, has broken down all the figures behind this rise.
  
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• Budget cuts go to Lewisham's mayor and cabinet

  10-12-2020 16:14
  
  Proposals to outsource some adult services to save Lewisham Council money are set to be reconsidered, it emerged at a mayor and cabinet meeting last night (December 9).
  
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• Kingston sees early December spike in coronavirus cases

  10-12-2020 14:57
  
  Kingston and Epsom and Ewell witnessed a spike in the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 coronavirus in early December, the latest figures from the pandemic show.
  
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• Woman's body found in River Thames at Woolwich Arsenal Pier

  10-12-2020 14:32
  
  The body of a woman has been found in the River Thames by the Woolwich Arsenal Pier.
  
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• Harrow Council refuses new plans at Barnet FC’s The Hive

  10-12-2020 14:11
  
  Plans for a hotel and specialist higher education facilities at the home of Barnet Football Club were refused by Harrow Council.
  
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• Bexley: Identical twin girls get identical test results

  10-12-2020 13:55
  
  A pair of identical twins from Bexley have achieved an identical score in their 11+ exams, hopefully paving the way for both of them to join their chosen secondary school.
  
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• London Met police offers compensation for weapon handover

  10-12-2020 13:03
  
  Members of the public who own knives and firearms can hand in their weapons at London police stations in exchange for financial compensation.
  
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• Home office offers compensation for weapon handover

  10-12-2020 13:03
  
  Members of the public who own knives and firearms can hand in their weapons at London police stations in exchange for financial compensation.
  
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• Woolwich police raids seize illegal tobacco & alcohol

  10-12-2020 12:41
  
  Enforcement teams have executed a number of operations and raids in Woolwich, resulting in multiple arrests, business licenses suspended, and over 15,000 cigarettes & 400 litres of alcohol being seized.
  
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• This is why Asda will be closing all UK stores on Boxing Day

  10-12-2020 11:44
  
  The supermarket has opted to close all of its 631 stores across the UK, in light of coronavirus guidelines over the Christmas period.
  
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• School Christmas holiday has been extended in England

  10-12-2020 11:11
  
  The decision was made to allow teachers to have a “proper break” from working with test and trace to identify Covid cases.
  
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• Universal Credit payment dates this Christmas

  10-12-2020 11:00
  
  These dates are different to when claimants would usually be paid as there are multiple bank holidays around the corner.
  
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• Croydon: two men charged with murdering Albert Amofa

  10-12-2020 10:20
  
  Two men have been charged with murdering a 33-year-old from Croydon who died from a stab wound to the leg.
  
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• Plan for 7-storey flats in Friern Barnet wins approval

  10-12-2020 10:00
  
  A plan to build 204 homes and a food store on the site of a former car showroom has been given the green light.
  
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• Harrow has second-lowest crime rate in London

  10-12-2020 07:00
  
  A senior Harrow councillor said he is “proud” to see the borough have one of the lowest crime rates in London.
  
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• Help Amnesty change the world on Human Rights Day

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  This year has been like no other: with a global pandemic, world politics in chaos, and a climate emergency. But there is hope. There are many, many people standing up for change and striving to make tomorrow’s world a better one. But some of them need your help.
  
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