Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Throwing a light on Diwali by Rashna Thivakaran

  31-10-2022 21:11
  
  A few years ago Diwali was little - known in the UK amongst non Hindus but nowadays it features regularly in the news and in shops at this time of the year, so perhaps, it would be a good idea to explain what this important festival represents. 
  
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• Lou's Barber Shop owner fears for future of 54-year-old shop

  31-10-2022 21:00
  
  A Rise Park barber who has been running the same shop for more than 50 years has said he is worried for his future.
  
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• Hurricane Havoc By Grace Galloway, Notre Dame School

  31-10-2022 20:43
  
  It’s been about a month since hurricane Ian spread across the southeast of the United states on September 28th 2022, causing mass destruction across several states including Florida. Supposedly being the deadliest Florida has seen since 1935 with mortality rates of more than 100 people mostly caused by drowning. it was declared a category 4 hurricane with 150 mile per hour winds.
  
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• Lee High Road Lewisham car and bus crash: Driver in hospital

  31-10-2022 20:05
  
  THE driver of a car has been taken to hospital after a crash with a bus in Lewisham.
  
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• Harry Morgan restaurant could be empty until Christmas 2023

  31-10-2022 20:05
  
  The former Harry Morgan restaurant building in St John’s Wood could remain closed until Christmas 2023.
  
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• The origins of Halloween - Pratisha Subedi , Townley Grammar School

  31-10-2022 19:00
  
  Halloween always brings a fun time every year on the 31st of October. Also known as All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, there are many activities to participate in including pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, dressing up in costumes, and meeting friends and family. But have you ever wondered about the history of this widely celebrated holiday?
  
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• Dagenham man 'beaten to death' by Albanian drug gang

  31-10-2022 18:59
  
  Members of an Albanian drug gang beat a Dagenham man to death after he tried to steal from their cannabis factory, a court heard.
  
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• CCTV images released after 10 Harlow cars vandalised

  31-10-2022 18:59
  
  Police have released CCTV images of two people they want to speak to after 10 parked cars were damaged.
  
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• Dyslexia Awareness Week

  31-10-2022 18:13
  
  Dyslexia is a learning difficulty which 1 in 5 people and 10% of British people have. It is something which would have an impact on students whilst they are in school as it affects their ability to accurately spell and read.
  
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• Lee High Road Lewisham crash: Live traffic updates

  31-10-2022 18:02
  
  A road in Lewisham is currently closed due to a crash, according to AA maps.
  
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• Lee High Road Lewisham bus and car crash: Recap

  31-10-2022 18:02
  
  A road in Lewisham is currently closed due to a crash, according to AA maps.
  
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• The Thrill of Horror - Evana Ojeleye, Townley Grammar School

  31-10-2022 17:43
  
   
  
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•  Lewisham High Road fight: Man still fighting for life

  31-10-2022 17:38
  
  A man remains in a life-threatening condition three days after being found with knife injuries following a street fight in Lewisham.
  
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• Islington vet's pride at helping street dogs in Bosnia

  31-10-2022 17:36
  
  An Islington vet has spoken of the pride he felt working with a charity to help dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  
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• Bristol Rovers Joey Barton cleared of assaulting wife in Kew home

  31-10-2022 17:19
  
  Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has been cleared of assaulting his wife after a judge ruled he could not have a fair trial because prosecutors would not call the alleged victim to give evidence.
  
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• Brixton shooting: Flowers left at scene where two men died

  31-10-2022 17:17
  
  Flowers have been left at the scene in Brixton where two men were killed after a car chase ended in a fatal moped crash and a shooting.
  
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• Suggs, Chrissie Hynde and Paul Weller launch youth charity

  31-10-2022 16:59
  
  Madness frontman Suggs hosted a fundraising launch for Horizons Charity which is boosting life chances for deprived youngsters in north London
  
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• Third person assaulted by Finchley Road station attacker

  31-10-2022 16:56
  
  More footage has been released of an attacker who pushed another man onto the tracks at a Tube station.
  
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• Cat killed in horrific Harrow firework attack

  31-10-2022 16:46
  
  A cat was found dead and with horrific injuries after it was killed in a “deliberate” suspected firework attack.
  
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• Instagram is investigating why accounts have been deactivated

  31-10-2022 16:36
  
  Instagram has reported that it is looking into why thousands of users have suddenly had their accounts disabled.
  
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• Tower Hamlets children to be paid to stay in school

  31-10-2022 16:34
  
  East London children will be paid £400 to stay in school and complete their studies under an educational scheme reintroduced by a local council.
  
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• Cyclist suffers cardiac arrest on A20 Sidcup

  31-10-2022 16:25
  
  London Ambulance Service has confirmed that a cyclist who was taken to hospital from the A20 in Sidcup suffered a cardiac arrest.
  
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• Aldi announces November date for opening of Romford store

  31-10-2022 15:48
  
  Aldi has announced the opening date of its new Romford supermarket, with a Team GB gold medallist set to cut the ribbon on launch day.
  
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• Poppies will look different for Armistice Day 2022 amid important change after 54 years

  31-10-2022 15:42
  
  Traditionally poppies are worn from October 31st – 11 days before Armistice day on November 11.
  
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• Police given extra powers in Woolwich after horror Halloween

  31-10-2022 15:42
  
  Police have been given extra powers in Woolwich today to help “prevent a repeat of what happened last year” in a horror Halloween.
  
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• Twitter users could be charged $20 for verified status, reports suggest

  31-10-2022 15:38
  
  According to reports Elon Musk is set to introduce a $20 per month charge for Twitter verification
  
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• Barking and Dagenham leader cleared over 'Black man' video

  31-10-2022 15:38
  
  Barking and Dagenham Council leader has been cleared of wrongdoing over his comments at a Black History Month event, and will be able to stand as a candidate to be Barking MP.
  
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• Recipe: Tuscan Chicken liver pate

  31-10-2022 15:33
  
  As we move towards end of year festivities, thoughts turn to entertaining so why not take after the French and host an aperitif dinatoire of small bites and drinks?
  
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• Energy support vouchers worth £400 are going unclaimed

  31-10-2022 15:33
  
  Pre-payment meter users are missing out on energy support vouchers as millions go unclaimed.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion protest at McDonald's East Finchley HQ

  31-10-2022 15:23
  
  Extinction Rebellion activists have gathered outside the McDonald’s European headquarters as part of a week-long protest.
  
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• Woodland Trust is warning people not to dump their pumpkins after Halloween

  31-10-2022 15:00
  
  The Woodland Trust has shared an urgent warning against pumpkin dumping after Halloween.
  
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• West Wickham robbery: Four arrested after knife found

  31-10-2022 15:00
  
  Four people have been arrested after a robbery in West Wickham last Friday (October 28).
  
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• ‘Super surgical centre’ planned for Brent

  31-10-2022 14:59
  
  A plan has been put together to create a "centre of excellence" for inpatient orthopaedic surgery in Park Royal.  
  
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• Missing Croydon boy last seen 11 days ago

  31-10-2022 14:48
  
  Police are looking for a boy from Croydon who was last seen 11 days ago.
  
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• Brixton shooting: Police issue update as two dead

  31-10-2022 14:45
  
  Police have issued an update following an incident - involving a shooting - in Brixton where two people died.
  
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• Is Instagram Down? Users report accounts being suspended

  31-10-2022 14:30
  
  Instagram users have reported issues with the app as many have been logged out and told their accounts have been suspended.
  
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• Brent Council chief executive to step down

  31-10-2022 14:18
  
  Brent Council’s chief exectutive will step down next April after nearly eight years in the role.
  
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• Looking back to 800th anniversary of Epping Forest charter

  31-10-2022 13:31
  
  Conservationists are preparing to celebrate the 800th anniversary of a charter that paved the way for the protection of Epping Forest.
  
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• Crouch End artists donate to National Brain Appeal auction

  31-10-2022 13:25
  
  Crouch End and Muswell Hill artists have donated anonymous work to The National Brain Appeal’s A Letter in Mind fundraiser
  
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• Brixton shooting: Horrifying pictures from scene

  31-10-2022 13:25
  
  Horrifying pictures of the scene of a shooting in Brixton which left two dead show forensic tents and debris strewn across the road.
  
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• Interview Siobhan Lowe Thea Crake Tolworth Girls School

  31-10-2022 13:23
  
  It was a pleasure to have an interview with Siobhan Lowe on her perspective on the history of Tolworth Girls School
  
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• Tube Strike November: What are the dates?

  31-10-2022 13:18
  
  London Underground strikes in November will impact travel.
  
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• Met Police officer Mohammad Ghalayini jailed after theft

  31-10-2022 13:08
  
  A police officer linked to Enfield and Haringey has been jailed after stealing money from a wallet handed into the police.
  
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• Theatre review: A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain, The Gate

  31-10-2022 13:03
  
  Notting Hill’s loss is Camden’s gain as renowned The Gate Theatre moves into its new home with a powerful fable about the UK's hostile inhumane immigration system
  
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• Memories of Walthamstow police station being put up for sale

  31-10-2022 12:51
  
  It's ten years ago this week since disappointment was expressed at the loss of what could have been a "real community asset" after an east London police station was put on the market.
  
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• Murder probe launches after woman stabbed in Dagenham

  31-10-2022 12:49
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 60s died in Dagenham.
  
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• Hackney campaigners call for transparency over Morning Lane

  31-10-2022 12:49
  
  Campaigners are urging politicians to rebuild trust over the redevelopment of a multi-million pound town centre site after its agreement with a developer lapsed.
  
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• The Festival of Lights, Community, and Hope - Ansh Nandula, Wilson's School

  31-10-2022 12:47
  
  After this year’s incredibly eventful Diwali, I reflect upon recent and upcoming celebrations, the key messages of Diwali, new beginnings, and the sense of togetherness that the festival never fails to bring.
  
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• Government may cut Havering's Homelessness Prevention Grant

  31-10-2022 12:37
  
  Proposed cuts to Havering’s Homeless Prevention Grant are to be decided “in due course”, central government has confirmed.
  
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• Where can I get help with the cost of living in Hackney?

  31-10-2022 12:20
  
  Anyone struggling with the cost of living in Hackney - or who wants to help others - can find out more about support on offer in the borough.
  
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