Hammersmith and Fulham news

• FIFA

  02-08-2021 20:56
  
  FIFA is a world-renowned football game, and it is by far the most recognised and successful one out there.
  
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• Crews tackling flat fire in Catford

  02-08-2021 20:44
  
  Crews with London Fire Brigade (LFB) battled a fire that broke out at a block of flats in Catford this evening (Monday, August 2).
  
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• Number of positive Covid cases in Epping Forest increases by 128 - figures show

  02-08-2021 20:20
  
  The number of coronavirus cases in Epping Forest increased by 128 over the weekend, official figures show.
  
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• Streatham attacker concerns prior to release

  02-08-2021 19:52
  
  Concerns over possible "extremist" views of the man who stabbed two people in Streatham before being shot by armed police were voiced prior to his release from prison, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Town Council celebrates keeping up its winning streak in annual petanque challenge

  02-08-2021 18:34
  
  Epping Town Council kept up its winning streak in an annual boules challenge, once again winning the contest trophy.
  
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• Hundreds flock to first farmers’ and craft market as traders see business boost

  02-08-2021 18:32
  
  MORE than 600 residents flocked to a new farmers’ and craft market, as small businesses enjoyed more trade.
  
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• Battersea Park lamp-posts upgraded with eco-friendly bulbs

  02-08-2021 18:22
  
  Hundreds of lamp-posts in Battersea Park will be upgraded with eco-friendly LED light bulbs to help the council meet its carbon reduction targets.
  
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• Missing Brixton: Police launch urgent search for Kemari

  02-08-2021 18:07
  
  Police have pleaded for the public's help in an urgent appeal to find a young boy missing from Brixton.
  
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• Southeastern announces service improvements for September

  02-08-2021 18:01
  
  A series of improvements to Southeastern Railway's services have been announced, including additional train services on south London routes and the introducing of new trains.
  
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• Petition to save century-old oak trees in Lewisham

  02-08-2021 17:57
  
  More than 50,000 people have signed a petition to save oak trees in Lewisham.  
  
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• Update to NHS Covid-19 app will see change to self-isolation guidance

  02-08-2021 17:18
  
  Updates will see fewer people who have been in close contact to people infected with the virus told to self-isolate.
  
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• Walthamstow Stadium greyhound racing claims played down ten years ago

  02-08-2021 17:00
  
  It is ten years ago this week that two animal welfare groups distanced themselves from claims they would back the return of greyhound racing to the area.
  
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• Remembering when Epping carers business won Queen's Award

  02-08-2021 17:00
  
  It's five years ago this week since a carers business was "thrilled" to win a prestigious Queen's Award.
  
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• Police feared 'extremist views' of Streatham attacker Sudesh Amman

  02-08-2021 16:51
  
  A terrorist from Harrow was released from prison despite concerns he “retrained extremist views had apparently signalled his intent to strike again once in the community, his inquest has heard.
  
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• Woman 'hit by car' in Purley

  02-08-2021 16:10
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after she was reportedly hit by a car in Purley on Sunday morning (August 1).
  
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• Woman 'hit by car' in Croydon

  02-08-2021 16:10
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after she was reportedly hit by a car in Purley on Sunday morning (August 1).
  
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• Croydon Council wants traffic cameras in Albert Road and Holmesdale

  02-08-2021 15:05
  
  Croydon Council wants to install traffic cameras in South Norwood and Selhurst.
  
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• Surrey officer 'eroded' trust by messaging detainee

  02-08-2021 14:19
  
  A Surrey Police officer was handed a final, written warning after an independent investigation found that he acted inappropriately with a woman experiencing mental health issues he had previously detained.
  
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• NHS 111 creates 100 new jobs in recruitment drive

  02-08-2021 14:17
  
  A 100 new jobs have been created for the NHS 111 service in London as part of a recruitment drive.
  
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• E-scooter battery causes fire in Golders Green Road, Barnet

  02-08-2021 13:44
  
  An e-scooter caused a bathroom fire in Barnet and sparked a fresh warning over using correct battery chargers.
  
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• SE Londoner to run 1,600 miles for disability charity

  02-08-2021 13:33
  
  A south east Londoner is running 1,600 miles across Britain in order to raise money for a disability charity.
  
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• 350,000 Londoners were on furlough just before 'freedom day'

  02-08-2021 13:29
  
  Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.
  
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• Lambeth among top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines

  02-08-2021 13:27
  
  Lambeth was among the top London boroughs for Blue Badge fines in 2020.
  
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• Teenager stabbed on Mitcham Road in Croydon

  02-08-2021 13:14
  
  A teenager was stabbed in Croydon this morning.
  
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• Teenager stabbed on Mitcham Road

  02-08-2021 13:13
  
  A teenager was stabbed in Croydon this morning.
  
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• Woolwich man wanted for stealing watch from elderly victim

  02-08-2021 13:09
  
  Police are hunting a man in Woolwich after he allegedly stoke a high-value watch off an elderly victim.
  
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• Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust delivers 100,000th Covid vaccine

  02-08-2021 12:34
  
  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS trust delivered its 100,000th coronavirus vaccination on Friday.
  
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• New £820 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire

  02-08-2021 12:05
  
  An £820 million film and TV studios facility is set to be built in Hertfordshire and will create more than 4,500 jobs.
  
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• New £700 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire

  02-08-2021 12:05
  
  An £820 million film and TV studios facility is set to be built in Hertfordshire and will create more than 4,500 jobs.
  
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• Plaque to be unveiled for Summerstown singer Marc Bolan

  02-08-2021 12:01
  
  A plaque will be unveiled in September to remember Summerstown star Marc Bolan.
  
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• Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for London

  02-08-2021 12:00
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in London today.
  
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• Fire at shop with flats above in High Road, Tottenham

  02-08-2021 11:58
  
  Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called yesterday to a fire at a shop with flats above.
  
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• London Ambulance Service says Mondays now among busiest days

  02-08-2021 11:50
  
  London Ambulance Service has said that Mondays are now among its 'busiest' days as it urged non-emergencies to use the 111 service.
  
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• Aldi and Tesco attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves

  02-08-2021 11:28
  
  The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.
  
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• TFL: Talks held in bid to avoid August Tube strikes

  02-08-2021 11:22
  
  Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,
  
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• Last-ditch talks held in bid to avoid August Tube strikes

  02-08-2021 11:22
  
  Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,
  
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• Fundraiser set up for family of Brands Hatch marshal

  02-08-2021 11:12
  
  A fundraiser has been set up for the family and friends of a volunteer marshal who died in an accident at Brands Hatch racing circuit on Saturday (July 31).
  
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• August bank holiday 2021: Exact date of the next long weekend

  02-08-2021 10:19
  
  The government sanctioned eight bank holidays this year with the next one coming this month.
  
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• Two men charged with murder of 71-year-old woman

  02-08-2021 09:37
  
  Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.
  
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• Streatham terrorist Sudesh Amman’s inquest set to begin

  02-08-2021 09:30
  
  The full jury inquest into the death of terrorist Sudesh Amman on a south London street is due to begin.
  
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• Hairdressers of the Year Winner

  02-08-2021 09:01
  
  Congratulations to all the team at Friends Hair Salon!
  
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• Barber of the Year Winner

  02-08-2021 08:58
  
  In June, Your Local Guardian and the Epping Forrest Gaudian newspapers went on the search for the ‘Barber of the Year’ as nominated and voted for by our readers. The winner was crowned and nowhere is their story.
  
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• Reece Williams: Man charged with Greenwich murder

  02-08-2021 08:26
  
  A man has been charged with murdering 29-year-old Reece Williams, who was stabbed to death in central Greenwich.
  
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• Glass barriers to shield London from Thames flooding

  02-08-2021 06:00
  
  Glass barriers could be built along a stretch of the River Thames to prevent catastrophic flooding in London after thunderstorms caused flooding across the capital last week.
  
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• Forest Hill director up for Black British Business Awards

  02-08-2021 06:00
  
  A managing director from Forest Hill has been named as a finalist to the 2021 British Black Business Awards.
  
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• Black British Business Awards announce Sutton finalists

  02-08-2021 06:00
  
  A husband and wife from Sutton have been announced as finalists in the British Black Awards.
  
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