Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Extinction Rebellion climate activists arrested in London

  23-08-2021 20:06
  
  At least eight people have been arrested at protests in London demanding urgent action on the climate crisis organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR).
  
  Read more

• Epsom Hospital new campaign shows young people Covid risks

  23-08-2021 18:35
  
  Epsom Hospital have joined other NHS Trusts for a new promotional video that documents the dangers of Covid-19 and urges young people in particular to get vaccinated against the virus.
  
  Read more

• Wandsworth Children’s Services receives praise from Ofsted

  23-08-2021 18:00
  
  Wandsworth Council has been praised for its commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children in a recent Ofsted inspection.
  
  Read more

• Enfield man jailed after posing as HMRC and Royal Mail

  23-08-2021 17:56
  
  A 20-year-old from Enfield has been jailed after trying to swindle the public out of more than £185k through scam text messages.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Man contests 'unclear' parking signs in Richmond Green

  23-08-2021 17:47
  
  A man has branded parking in Richmond Green a “scandal” due to its “confusing” signage.
  
  Read more

• Trident Point leaseholders asked for £25k to remove cladding

  23-08-2021 17:18
  
  Homeowners are facing bills of up to £25,000 to help remove potentially unsafe cladding from their block of flats.
  
  Read more

• HappyWoods Nurseries in Enfield among the top 20 in the UK

  23-08-2021 17:07
  
  An Enfield nursery has been recognised as one of the top 20 nursery groups in the UK.
  
  Read more

• Orpington high street: Man in custody after two stabbed

  23-08-2021 17:06
  
  A man has appeared in court after being charged following a stabbing in Orpington.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 'Afghan refugees are welcome to support' - say church bosses and leaders

  23-08-2021 16:43
  
  Church bosses and leaders say they will continue to help and support Afghanistan refugees fleeing the Taliban.
  
  Read more

• Orpington house fire: 25 fighters called to Stapleton Road

  23-08-2021 16:26
  
  A fire broke out in a house in Orpington on Saturday night.
  
  Read more

• Domestic abusers to be ‘tagged’ after prison

  23-08-2021 16:15
  
  Domestic abuse offenders in London will be “tagged” with GPS tracking devices as a pilot scheme is expanded to “increase protection for victims”, Sadiq Khan has announced.
  
  Read more

• LONDON CITY HALL: TfL fares could rise in new year

  23-08-2021 16:05
  
  London commuters have been warned  they could face fare rises of almost five per cent in the new year, the highest rise since 2012.
  
  Read more

• Mayor: 'Immediate action needed' to help Afghan refugees

  23-08-2021 15:55
  
  Sadiq Khan has said London “stands ready to help Afghan refugees” as the UK prepares to offer sanctuary to 20,000 Afghans fleeing violence.
  
  Read more

• Councillor describes escape from Afghanistan as Kabul fell

  23-08-2021 15:42
  
  A councillor has spoken of the chaos she witnessed as she fled from Afghanistan while Taliban fighters took control of the country.
  
  Read more

• 'Hardest hit' by Covid, ICU at Croydon to get new beds

  23-08-2021 15:41
  
  Croydon Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment after new funding was secured for the facility.
  
  Read more

• MP battles to save Barnet police station

  23-08-2021 15:30
  
  A local MP is battling to save the last police base in her constituency from being sold off by City Hall.
  
  Read more

• Cottage lived in by environmentalist, explorer and adventurer gets blue plaque

  23-08-2021 14:40
  
  A cottage, once lived in by an environmentalist, explorer and adventurer has been given a prestigious blue plaque.
  
  Read more

• Two cars stolen on single night in Oxted

  23-08-2021 14:22
  
  An investigation has been launched after two cars were stolen on a single night in Oxted, just south of the M25 in Surrey.
  
  Read more

• Wandsworth charity walks to remember loved ones

  23-08-2021 14:13
  
  A fundraising walk is taking place in September to support young people suffering from parental loss.  It's Time is a Wandsworth based charity set up during the pandemic to support 16-30-year-olds who experience the death of a parent. The walk is 15 miles or 15km, which represents approximately 15% of the UK that will sadly lose a parent by the age of 30.Participants can choose to take part anywhere and at any time on Sunday, September 5.All ticket sales and donations will go directly
  
  Read more

• Driving theory test centre is set to close down - here's when

  23-08-2021 14:10
  
  A DRIVING theory test centre in Harlow will close from next month, it has been revealed.
  
  Read more

• The Glades Bromley shopping centre empty units - how many

  23-08-2021 13:21
  
  Six empty shops remain closed in The Glades shopping centre in Bromley.
  
  Read more

• IN PICTURES: Special service marks 100th anniversary of Epping war memorial

  23-08-2021 12:50
  
  A rededication service has been held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Epping war memorial.
  
  Read more

• Weather: Latest forecast for summer bank holiday Monday

  23-08-2021 12:34
  
  Forecasters are predicting nice and warm weather for the last summer bank holiday for the year.
  
  Read more

• Norbury house fire Pollards Hill South: 40 fighters attend

  23-08-2021 12:21
  
  A fire broke out at a house in Norbury this morning (Monday).
  
  Read more

• Covid-19 travel testing companies have misleading price

  23-08-2021 12:21
  
  Health secretary Sajid Javid has warned people to look out for travel testing companies who may be taking advantage of holidaymakers, Press Association has reported.
  
  Read more

• Love Island’s Liam and Millie are betting favourites to win the ITV2 show

  23-08-2021 12:15
  
  Liam Reardon and Millie Court enter the Love Island final as the odds-on favourites with Ladbrokes.
  
  Read more

• Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts to relcoate

  23-08-2021 12:00
  
  A scouts group in Richmond is set to get a new home next month.
  
  Read more

• Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts to open new headquarters

  23-08-2021 12:00
  
  A scouts group in Richmond is set to get a new home next month.
  
  Read more

• London Met Office weather August bank holiday: Sun forecast

  23-08-2021 11:51
  
  It's been a long time coming, but London is finally in for some sun at the end of this week.
  
  Read more

• Streatham takeaway fire: 25 firefighters tackle blaze

  23-08-2021 11:12
  
  A fire at a fast food takeaway shop in Streatham has sparked a London Fire Brigade warning to other takeaway owners.
  
  Read more

• Love Island final 2021: Everything you need to know before you watch

  23-08-2021 10:40
  
  Everything you need to know before watching the Love Island final tonight, including who is in the final, how long Love Island will be on tonight and what time it starts.
  
  Read more

• Legionella bacteria found in Thameslink train toilets

  23-08-2021 09:15
  
  A union has declared a dispute with a rail operator, claiming there has been a "potentially lethal" Legionella outbreak on its trains.
  
  Read more

• Man dies after stabbing in Lea Bridge Road in Leyton

  23-08-2021 08:40
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed.
  
  Read more

• 5 Covid symptoms most common in the last 30 days - even if you are vaccinated

  23-08-2021 08:00
  
  The expert has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.
  
  Read more

• Interview with Surrey care worker on life in lockdown

  23-08-2021 06:00
  
  Georgia Richardson, assistant locality manager for Dimensions in Surrey, said she'd tried 9-5 office jobs before but they just weren't for her.
  
  Read more

Follow @HammFulNews on Twitter!