Hammersmith and Fulham news

• The Bodyguard Review, Elizabeth Bourn, St Michael's

  07-03-2023 22:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The premise of ‘The Bodyguard’ is simple: a former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard is hired to defend and protect international superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. The execution, however, is less simple. From hitting the high notes of Whitney Houston’s classics to making an audience of sceptics believe in your love story, it is far from simple. However, despite these seemingly massive feats, after a night at the New Wimbledon Theatre, I can say hand-on-heart
  
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• Film reviews: Champions, A Yak in the Classroom

  07-03-2023 22:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two touching classroom dramas, one set in remote Bhutan, the other a Bobby Farrelly comedy about a basketball coach shepherding a team of special needs kids, are among the week's releases
  
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• ULEZ Expansion 2023: Plans for more buses in outer London

  07-03-2023 20:03 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  More bus service could be offered to outer London regions ahead of the ULEZ expansion this August.
  
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• Celebrating International Women's Day - Gumley School - Fatima Pervez

  07-03-2023 19:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  March - a time for watching fragrant flowers bloom and the full worm moon to emerge. Named after the Roman god ‘Mars’, March is a time for growth and spring as well as new beginnings for plants and animals . March is also widely known for International Women’s Day. But where did it come from? Who started it?
  
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• London electricity grid company UK Power Networks to strike

  07-03-2023 19:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The electricity grid company that serves London has announced strike action taking place in March and April 2023.
  
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• Father in Nigerian organ-harvest case 'thought it was scam'

  07-03-2023 19:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A senior Nigerian politician accused of plotting to arrange an illegal kidney transplant for his sick daughter in the UK told jurors he thought he was being “scammed”.
  
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• M25 Brentwood: Traffic disruption after three-vehicle crash

  07-03-2023 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There were miles of queues earlier after a three-vehicle crash on the M25 near Brentwood.
  
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• Covid booster jabs for over-75s to be offered in April 2023

  07-03-2023 18:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Covid booster vaccine will be offered to those who are aged 75 and over in England and Wales in April 2023
  
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• Barking, Stern Close fatal fire: Neighbours 'heard screams'

  07-03-2023 18:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Screams were reportedly heard by neighbours who spoke after an 11-year-old boy's death in a fire in Stern Close, Barking.
  
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• Mortlake station stabbing: Man left with life-changing injuries

  07-03-2023 18:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been left with life-changing injuries after a horror stabbing at Mortlake Railway station.
  
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• STK Strand Restaurant Review: A Glamourous Steakhouse in London

  07-03-2023 17:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The glamourous West End steakhouse restaurant really does bring the 'vibe' to 'vibe dining'.
  
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• Trouserless Shipley takeaway boss caught on CCTV on night of rape

  07-03-2023 17:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A BRADFORD takeaway owner who raped a woman at his premises at dead of night after plying her with alcohol has been jailed for eight and a half years.
  
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• Camden Council admits Daleham Gardens fire safety breaches

  07-03-2023 17:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Camden Council has pleaded guilty to safety and health breaches after a woman died in a Hampstead blaze.
  
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• Stratford station: Man arrested after alleged harassment

  07-03-2023 17:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after allegedly impersonating a police officer and harassing a group of females in Stratford.
  
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• Walthamstow: Man dies days after Brandon Road stabbing

  07-03-2023 17:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has died days after being stabbed in Walthamstow, police have said.
  
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• Network Rail to install tactile paving following death of blind man

  07-03-2023 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Network Rail has pledged to install tactile paving on all station platforms by 2025 after a campaigner lobbied for them following death of their blind partner in Eden Park.
  
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• Appeal after Rolex watch stolen at gunpoint in Harrow

  07-03-2023 16:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An appeal has been launched after a man stole a Rolex worth thousands of pounds at gunpoint.
  
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• Southeastern Railways: Snow to cause potential disruption

  07-03-2023 16:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Southeastern Railway has warned passengers that snow and ice could affect travel in the coming days.
  
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• Met police officer jailed for assaulting woman in Forest Hill

  07-03-2023 16:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A police officer has been jailed for assaulting a woman in Forest Hill after members of the public contacted the police after witnessing the incident.
  
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• Met Office forecast London: Snow and ice warnings

  07-03-2023 16:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has revealed more snow and ice warnings are in place this Wednesday and Thursday in south east London.
  
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• Barking, Stern Close flat fire: 11-year-old boy dies

  07-03-2023 16:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old boy has died following a flat fire in Stern Close, Barking this morning (Tuesday, March 7).
  
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• Greenwich thug among trio jailed for barbaric torture in Gravesend

  07-03-2023 14:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A barbaric thug who lead the torture of a man with knives, boiling water and a flame thrower has been jailed.
  
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• When Leyton contortionist Pixie Le Knot set to be in Game of Thrones

  07-03-2023 14:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It's ten years ago this week since we reported on a contortionist was set to appear on a blockbuster TV series which she had never heard of.
  
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• The People's Kitchen art project to come to Rainham

  07-03-2023 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A touring pop-up kitchen facilitating a space where people can “take stock and come together” is to make Rainham its home for a few days this month. 
  
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• Ofsted's best and worst rated Hackney secondary schools

  07-03-2023 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Secondary school offers for those who applied on time have been released across the country.
  
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• Wrecked car 'abandoned' in Welsh Harp for two days

  07-03-2023 13:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A car which appears to have been damaged in a crash disrupted motorists after it was left next to a narrow bridge for two days.
  
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• Best and worst Ofsted-rated Camden, Barnet and Haringey schools

  07-03-2023 13:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Ham&High has had a look at which are the top schools across Camden, Barnet, Westminster and Haringey and which are the worst - according to Ofsted.
  
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• Met Police officer found guilty of sexual assault

  07-03-2023 13:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.
  
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• Plumstead Road Woolwich crash: Father still fighting for life

  07-03-2023 13:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A dad who was involved in a crash when crossing a road in Woolwich with his two sons is still fighting for his life – 16 days after one of his son’s died as a result of the incident.
  
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• Barking and Dagenham backs underage knife sale sentencing guide

  07-03-2023 13:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Barking and Dagenham Council has welcomed new guidance for the sentencing of retailers found selling knives to children.
  
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• A20 Swanley vehicle fire near M25 and M20

  07-03-2023 12:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two fire engines have been at the scene of a burning vehicle on the A20 near Swanley this morning.
  
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• Girl robbed and assaulted on Eldred Drive Orpington

  07-03-2023 12:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A girl has reportedly been sexually assaulted and robbed of jewellery in Orpington following an argument.
  
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• Food agency 3Food4U holding social and memory cafes in Epping Forest

  07-03-2023 12:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  People with memory issues and those who look after them can socialise in a supportive and friendly environment at three cafes in Epping Forest this month.
  
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• Eurovision 2023 tickets: Ticketmaster issues update before sale

  07-03-2023 12:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Fingers crossed for Eurovision fans today as Ticketmaster releases tickets for the highly anticipated event.
  
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• Met Office London forecast hour-by-hour after snow warning

  07-03-2023 12:16 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As snow and sleet showers are forecast in south east London tomorrow evening, we have brought you the hour-by-hour Met Office forecast.
  
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• ULEZ: Transport for London consults on Havering bus routes

  07-03-2023 12:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two bus routes may be withdrawn and another extended in Havering as the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launches a series of proposals to improve public transport. 
  
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• Custom House: Shipman Youth Zone £8m regeneration begins

  07-03-2023 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The £8 million redevelopment of a youth centre in Custom House is underway.
  
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• Man tried to throw woman in front of train at King's Cross

  07-03-2023 11:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A drunken man has been convicted after trying to throw a woman in front of a train.
  
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• Sky at Night scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock in Barbie honour

  07-03-2023 11:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Islington-born Sky at Night scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness in celebration of International Women’s Day and British Science Week.
  
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• Celebrity Gogglebox Sheila Hancock 'sacked' after nudity row

  07-03-2023 10:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Dame Sheila Hancock revealed she was ‘axed’ from Channel 4 Celebrity Gogglebox following an argument over the amount of nudity she had to watch
  
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• Willesden fire: Crews rescue man from blaze in two-storey home

  07-03-2023 09:39 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man was taken to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation at a house fire in Willesden.
  
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• North London Met Police officer found guilty of sexual assault

  07-03-2023 08:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A serving Met Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague while on duty.
  
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• Tottenham stabbing: Victim Jordan Briscoe named by police

  07-03-2023 08:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in Tottenham has been named by police.
  
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• Vets issue Antifreeze warning amid Met Office snow alerts

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Vets have issued a warning to pet owners over Antifreeze as the Met Office issues yellow weather alerts for snow and ice.
  
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• Speed limit could be introduced on Rochester Way Eltham

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 20mph speed limit on a major road in Eltham could be introduced following safety concerns.
  
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• South London boy writes to PM for more support for disabled children

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A nine-year-old boy has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling him his parents feel “failed and forgotten” as he pleaded for better support for disabled children and their families.
  
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• David Attenborough kept away from birds in Wild Isles over Avian Flu

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An infectious diseases expert warned executive producer Alastair Fothergill that a case of avian flu could be fatal to the legendary BBC presenter.
  
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• Croydon councillors call on government to reconsider council tax rise

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A letter calling on Michael Gove to reconsider allowing Croydon to increase council tax by 15 per cent has been written by councillors.
  
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• Council tax hike for Lewisham residents as councillors vote

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Lewisham residents will have to pay up to £218 extra per year in council tax after councillors voted to hike it.
  
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• Bottomless Brunch in Covent Garden: A Guide to London's Top Spots

  07-03-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Exploring the Best Bottomless Brunches in Covent Garden: A Delicious Tour of London's Vibrant Brunch Scene, Paired with a Visit to the Iconic Borough Market
  
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