Hammersmith and Fulham news

• No evidence South African Covid variant spread in Tottenham

  16-03-2021 19:30
  
  There is no evidence that a more infectious strain of coronavirus found in Tottenham Hale has spread, according to Haringey’s public health chief.
  
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• Sadiq Khan announces new £544 million fund to boost economy

  16-03-2021 19:00
  
  Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today announced a £544 million investment to aid London’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• MAPPED: Most reports of sexual crimes in Clapham Common  

  16-03-2021 18:39
  
  Data has revealed the roads in the Clapham Common where the highest number of violent and sexual crimes have been reported.
  
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• Boss of Bromley and Catford Papa John's stores jailed

  16-03-2021 18:37
  
  A pizza boss who 'cooked the books' at stores in Catford and Bromley has been jailed for tax fraud.
  
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• Cycle hangar users in Lewisham face hike

  16-03-2021 18:22
  
  The cost of using a cycle hangar in Lewisham is set to increase by 25 per cent after Lewisham Council withdrew its subsidy.
  
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• Child life coach speaks on mental health as schools reopen

  16-03-2021 18:05
  
  A children's life coach and counsellor from south London says the future of this generation "rests on a knife edge" as she speaks on schooling and the pandemic.
  
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• Met Police to face questioning from London Assembly tomorrow

  16-03-2021 18:00
  
  The Metropolitan Police will tomorrow face questions from the London Assembly’s police and crime committee over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.
  
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• Cars filmed driving along pavements near schools in Enfield

  16-03-2021 17:44
  
  Cars mounted kerbs and drove along pavements in a residential street while children were walking home from school.
  
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• Frith Manor girl wins national Pearson's writing competition

  16-03-2021 16:44
  
  A creative 11-year-old girl from North Finchley has won a national writing competition for her touching story based on everyday heroes.
  
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• Luisa Porritt launches campaign to be Mayor of London

  16-03-2021 16:00
  
  Liberal Democrat candidate Luisa Porritt today officially launched her campaign to be Mayor of London with a pledge to “take London forward”.
  
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• Hillingdon safeguarding scheme up for an award

  16-03-2021 15:53
  
  HILLINGDON is nominated for an award for its innovative approach to protecting children and young people from exploitation.
  
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• Beauty spot facelift, thanks to Uxbridge firm's donation

  16-03-2021 15:48
  
  A BEAUTY spot has been revitalised, opening it up to more visitors, thanks to a donation from an Uxbridge firm.
  
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• Metaswitch ready to open new office in Enfield Town

  16-03-2021 15:45
  
  The global headquarters for a cloud communications company has opened in Enfield.
  
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• World's longest rail bridge begins to soar across Colne Valley

  16-03-2021 15:43
  
  WORK began this week on the UK’s longest railway bridge, with sinking the first of almost 300 piles that will form the foundations for the HS2 Colne Valley Viaduct.
  
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• Covid cases near zero in more parts of Enfield and Haringey

  16-03-2021 15:00
  
  More parts of Enfield and Haringey saw Covid-19 cases of around zero as the Government started to lift lockdown restrictions.
  
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• Croydon music teacher leading Big Band in Abbey Road session

  16-03-2021 14:27
  
  A music teacher from Croydon will lead a live streaming session of the Len Phillips Big Band from Abbey Road studios this Saturday (March 20) it what is hoped will mark an end to crowd-less concerts for the expert jazz musicians involved.
  
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• President of Enfield Over 50s Forum dies

  16-03-2021 14:18
  
  Monty Meth, the president of the popular Enfield Over-50s Forum, has died aged 95.
  
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• Man in court after stabbing in Acton

  16-03-2021 14:08
  
  DETECTIVES investigating a stabbing in Acton have charged a man with attempted murder.
  
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• Autumn trial date for Sarah Everard murder suspect

  16-03-2021 13:58
  
  Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court charged with the of 33-year-old marketing executive Sarah Everard.
  
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• Lee Bowyer resigns as Charlton Athletic manager

  16-03-2021 13:38
  
  Lee Bowyer resigned as Charlton manager on Monday (March 16) after being heavily linked with his former club Birmingham.
  
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• New Amazon Fresh store opens up in Wembley Park

  16-03-2021 13:34
  
  The second Amazon Fresh store in the UK has opened up in Wembley.
  
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• 'Stay Local' rules for Hertfordshire at Easter

  16-03-2021 13:23
  
  THE Government's 'Stay Home' message is to be dropped as more restrictions are set to be eased at the end of the month - but what will change?
  
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• Sarah Everard: Four arrested at central London protests

  16-03-2021 13:22
  
  Four people were arrested and two received fixed penalty notices amid further protests over the policing of the vigil in central London.
  
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• More than 500,000 London homes may be overcrowded, report finds

  16-03-2021 13:00
  
  More than half a million homes in London may be overcrowded, according to a new report from the City Hall Conservatives.
  
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• Removal of parking machines accelerated in Richmond

  16-03-2021 12:49
  
  Over 100 parking metres will be removed from residential areas before the end of June in a bid to reduce fraud in the borough.
  
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• Bexley address raided in police modern slavery investigation

  16-03-2021 12:44
  
  Police have raided seven properties across London and Hertfordshire as part of an investigation into sexual exploitation and modern slavery, making eight arrests.
  
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• Covid-19: Dons Local Action Group to mark one year together

  16-03-2021 12:39
  
  Dons Local Action Group will celebrate one-year since it's launch with a virtual event at Plough Lane.
  
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• Thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham

  16-03-2021 11:57
  
  Police are increasing patrols after thieves target mothers with buggies in Balham.
  
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• Prince Philip leaves hospital after one month

  16-03-2021 11:55
  
  The Duke has spent 28 nights as an in-patient – his longest ever stay.
  
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• Blessing Olusegun and Sarah Everard police response slammed

  16-03-2021 11:41
  
  Lewisham and Southwark Trades Union Councils have criticised the police response to the vigil for Sarah Everard and the death of Blessing Olusegun.  
  
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• Sarah Everard: Police officer due in court accused of murder

  16-03-2021 10:52
  
  A police officer charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
  
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• Undercover police in nightclubs part of plans to better protect women

  16-03-2021 10:13
  
  “We must drive out violence against women and girls and make every part of the criminal justice system work to better protect and defend them.”
  
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• Sarah Everard: Woman starts memorial garden tribute

  16-03-2021 07:00
  
  An organiser has spoken out after plans for a silent vigil was put to a halt after she was threatened with a £10k fine.
  
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• Harrow Council consultation on Streetspace cycle lanes

  16-03-2021 07:00
  
  People can have their say on pop-up bike lanes and safety measures installed near schools to encourage cycling and walking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Six stations along the Greenwich line to receive upgrades

  16-03-2021 06:00
  
  Over £200,000 has been secured for a range of improvements for six Greenwich Line stations.
  
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• Flats 'smaller than a tube carriage' on sale in South London

  16-03-2021 06:00
  
  Flats smaller than a tube carriage are now on sale near East Croydon Station.
  
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