Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Dining igloos and raclette bar pop up returns to Southbank

  19-10-2023 19:00
  
  This festive season, Southbank will be full of après ski vibe, with two alpine-inspired alfresco dining pop ups.
  
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• Police ramp up patrols around religious venues in Hampstead

  19-10-2023 18:35
  
  Neighbourhood police officers are carrying out "reassurance patrols" in Hampstead as the Israel/Gaza conflict continues.
  
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• Maxey Road Plumstead Road crashes: Woman fights for life

  19-10-2023 18:10
  
  A woman is fighting for life after being hit by a motorbike in the same area that an eight-year-old boy died earlier this year under similar circumstances.
  
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• Barnet FC star Idris Kanu speaks out: 'It wasn't right for me'

  19-10-2023 18:10
  
  Delve into the inspiring journey of Idris Kanu, the Sierra Leone international making waves in the Vanarama National League. Explore his roots at West Ham United, his determination on the pitch, and his aspirations for the future.
  
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• Heroes 'apprehend and sit on robbers' at Rush Green Co-op

  19-10-2023 18:00
  
  A Co-op store that was attacked by robbers twice in the last few weeks was once again targeted last night, claim residents.
  
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• Gardening: growing Indian corn on Highgate allotment

  19-10-2023 18:00
  
  Plot holder Gary Sycamore grows unusual corn on his Shepherd's Hill allotment alongside veg he sells in aid of Highgate gardening charity the Harington Scheme
  
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• Man fined £300 for spitting on floor in Greenwich

  19-10-2023 17:45
  
  Elian Jose Montego, of Rowan Crescent in Streatham, was found guilty of the offence at Bexley Magistrates’ Court earlier this month.
  
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• One Beyond discount chain set to open Romford store

  19-10-2023 17:25
  
  A discount store is set to open at a Romford retail park, creating 30 jobs.
  
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• Alun Armstrong in To Have And To Hold Hampstead Theatre

  19-10-2023 17:23
  
  He's appeared in numerous screen roles from Dickens to Old Tricks, now Alun Armstrong stars in a new Richard Bean comedy about ageing at Hampstead Theatre
  
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• West Croydon and Sydenham overground suspended: Casualty on tracks

  19-10-2023 17:18
  
  The London Overground between West Croydon and Sydenham is currently suspended due to a casualty on the tracks.
  
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• Zara Aleena killer Jordan McSweeney bids for early release

  19-10-2023 17:16
  
  The sexual predator who stalked and murdered Zara Aleena in Ilford is bidding to reduce his prison sentence calling it “excessive”.
  
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• Met Police sacked for racist Irish Traveller nightclub slur

  19-10-2023 17:15
  
  PC Dylan Cusano was out in Hastings when he called 999 claiming club doormen had assaulted him and stolen his watch, a misconduct hearing was told.
  
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• Met Police officer sacked for racist Irish Traveller nightclub slur

  19-10-2023 17:15
  
  PC Dylan Cusano was out in Hastings when he called 999 claiming club doormen had assaulted him and stolen his watch, a misconduct hearing was told.
  
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• Environment Agency goes green in bid to reduce pollution

  19-10-2023 17:07
  
  Environment workers clearing ditches and streams to prevent flooding have switched away from using petrol-driven equipment to help reduce their own emissions.
  
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• Met Police sorry for teen boy's Hackney water pistol arrest

  19-10-2023 16:50
  
  The Met Police has apologised after a boy in Hackney was arrested at gunpoint because he and his sister were playing with water pistols.
  
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• Recycle Week: Blue Peter’s Mwaksy Mudenda at Oakdale School

  19-10-2023 16:46
  
  TV presenter Mwaksy Mudenda has appointed pupils at Oakdale Junior School as Blue Peter’s first “recycling youth ambassadors”.
  
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• Met Police accused of racism over Hackney water pistol case

  19-10-2023 16:25
  
  A teenage boy was knocked down by a police van in Hackney and then arrested at gunpoint because he and his little sister were playing with bright blue and pink water pistols, a press conference has heard.
  
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• Flat fire in Bethnal Green prompts warning from fire brigade

  19-10-2023 16:23
  
  A flat fire in Bethnal Green that started from cooking has sparked a fire brigade response with a stark safety reminder.
  
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• Ewell Colliers Close: Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash

  19-10-2023 16:18
  
  A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after a crash in West Ewell.
  
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• Suspected WWII grenade found in Valence Avenue, Dagenham

  19-10-2023 16:17
  
  A suspected WWII grenade has been removed safely by police after reports of it having been found at an address.
  
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• Green Party's Siân Berry quits as Highgate councillor

  19-10-2023 15:50
  
  Siân Berry has triggered a by-election as she resigns as Highgate councillor after nine years.
  
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• Harrow man jailed after threatening guard at knifepoint

  19-10-2023 15:25
  
  A Harrow man is among three jailed after robberies in south London.
  
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• Flip Out to open new Canary Wharf indoor play park

  19-10-2023 15:21
  
  Canary Wharf will see a new addition to its family entertainment options, with the announcement of a brand new indoor play park this winter.
  
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• Vehicle found on fire on Penhill Road in Bexley

  19-10-2023 15:08
  
  Police have found a vehicle on fire in Bexley in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).
  
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• Nature Notes: Truth about 'twit-twoo'

  19-10-2023 15:00
  
  October! Owl time! Tes the tawnies are beginning to search for new and re-establish territories and in doing so chase this year’s young away to find their own neck of the woods.
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train at Harold Wood station

  19-10-2023 14:50
  
  A person died after being struck by a train at Harold Wood station.
  
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• Three men jailed for robberies in Greenwich and Bromley

  19-10-2023 14:46
  
  Three men from London have been jailed following a series of robbery offences in Greenwich and Bromley.
  
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• Half Term: South Bank hosts free breakfast in bed pop up

  19-10-2023 14:46
  
  The free food pop up takes place for one day only on South Bank during the school holidays
  
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• Driver fined after ‘not seeing no entry sign’ at Bushey park

  19-10-2023 14:34
  
  A driver has been fined after stating he did not see a “no entry” sign on Chestnut Avenue in Bushy Park.
  
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• Person hit by train delays service from London Euston

  19-10-2023 14:30
  
  Network Rail has warned of major disruption between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes after a person was hit by a train.
  
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• Kervan Kitchen in Brentwood 'employed illegal workers'

  19-10-2023 14:24
  
  A Brentwood restaurant has been stripped of its premises licence after an immigration raid found it had been employing illegal workers.
  
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• Hornchurch car dealership has showroom plans refused

  19-10-2023 13:55
  
  A car dealership in Emerson Park has had plans for a new showroom refused by Havering Council.
  
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• Jeremy Vine films Veolia bin lorry 'in Camden cycleway' again

  19-10-2023 13:40
  
  Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has hit out at waste collection company Veolia after he filmed a lorry appearing to drive the wrong way down a Camden cycle lane for the second time in three months.
  
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• Brazen bag thief who targeted tourists at London pubs is spared prison

  19-10-2023 13:40
  
  A brazen thief who stole bags from tourists and other drinkers in London pubs has been spared prison time.
  
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• Netflix price rise leaves fans threatening to cancel

  19-10-2023 13:29
  
  Netflix customers are threatening to cancel subscriptions after the streaming giant announced another price rise for millions in the UK
  
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• Video and e-fit released of Hampstead Heath 'flasher'

  19-10-2023 13:25
  
  Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to trace after women reported indecent exposures on Hampstead Heath.
  
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• 5 of London's best cocktail bars make World’s 50 Best list

  19-10-2023 13:25
  
  Find the London bars, voted among the best in the world, in Haggerston, Shoreditch, Mayfair and Holborn
  
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• Maxey Road Plumstead crash: Statement from London Ambulance Service

  19-10-2023 13:01
  
  A woman was rushed to hospital with a “severe” head injury and has been left in a life-threatening condition following a crash in Plumstead.
  
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• NewVIc College: Students 'involved' in stabbing incident

  19-10-2023 13:00
  
  Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) has confirmed that two of its students were "involved" in an incident where two teenagers were stabbed in Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow.
  
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• Maxey Road Plumstead crash: Motorcyclist flees scene

  19-10-2023 12:59
  
  The rider of a motorbike fled the scene following a crash that has left a pedestrian in a life-threatening condition.
  
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• Havering to bid for London Borough of Culture 2025 title

  19-10-2023 12:56
  
  Havering Council has announced that the borough will be competing to become the London Borough of Culture 2025.
  
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• Susan Brandt first solo show at Amberden Gallery Hampstead

  19-10-2023 12:17
  
  Susan Brandt grew up immersed in Hampstead's rich artistic heritage and stages her first solo exhibition of her Bauhaus-influenced abstract drawings at the age of 80
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain in London

  19-10-2023 12:03
  
  London is set to be hit by rain all day on Friday as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
  
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• Barrier Point Road, Silvertown flat fire: Woman dies at scene

  19-10-2023 12:00
  
  A woman has died in a fire at a block of flats in Silvertown. 
  
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• Plumstead Maxey Road crash: Woman fighting for life

  19-10-2023 11:56
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital where she is fighting for her life after a crash with a motorbike in Plumstead.
  
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• Harrow care home turns into German beer hall for Oktoberfest

  19-10-2023 11:45
  
  Harrow pensioners enjoyed a knees up celebrating Oktoberfest in their care home.
  
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• What is antisemitism and why is it affecting communities?

  19-10-2023 11:40
  
  Jewish schools across the UK have been increasing their security as a result of safety concerns among parents.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What to expect from October 19

  19-10-2023 11:31
  
  The middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl will offer shoppers a breakfast maker, carpet cleaner, wooden kids' toys and more this week.
  
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• Man charged with Kenton sexual assault and court date set

  19-10-2023 11:30
  
  A man is due to appear in court accused of committing a sexual assault in Kenton.
  
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• Man who raped girls in south west London jailed

  19-10-2023 11:15
  
  A man who raped two teenage girls in south west London has been jailed.
  
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