Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Toxic algae fear prompts warning to keep away from lake

  20-08-2024 21:24
  
  Redbridge Council has suspended water sports at Fairlop Waters amid fears over potentially toxic algae blooms.
  
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• First look inside much-loved Waitrose store after its 'amazing' redesign

  20-08-2024 21:23
  
  One of Waitrose’s most iconic supermarkets - John Barnes in Finchley Road - has re-opened with a new layout and dedicated doughnut stand.
  
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• First look inside much-loved Waitrose store after its 'amazing' re-design

  20-08-2024 21:23
  
  One of Waitrose’s most iconic supermarkets - John Barnes in Finchley Road - has re-opened with a new layout and dedicated doughnut stand.
  
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• Tube flasher who was spotted with trousers around his knees is jailed

  20-08-2024 20:33
  
  Barking sex offender Dan Pirvu exposed his genitals on the platform of West Ham underground station.
  
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• Man taken to major trauma centre after being beaten and stabbed

  20-08-2024 20:23
  
  A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after being beaten and stabbed in Stratford.
  
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• 'AVOID area' with roads closed as firefighters tackle flat fire in Sydenham

  20-08-2024 18:50
  
  People have been urged people to "avoid the area" as roads are closed as firefighters have tackled a flat fire in Sydenham.
  
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• Zookeepers resort to unusual tactics to get animals onto scales

  20-08-2024 18:33
  
  Cute lion cubs and penguin chicks were among the 10,000 animals put on the scales at London Zoo’s annual weigh-in as part of a global programme to protect endangered species.
  
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• The best Asian restaurants and takeaways in London have offically been named

  20-08-2024 18:00
  
  The Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) have named the best Asian restaurants and takeaways in central London - full list.
  
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• Greenwich store at risk of losing licence to sell booze after vape sold to child

  20-08-2024 18:00
  
  A shop in Greenwich is at risk of losing its licence to sell booze after an employee was found selling a nicotine vape to children.
  
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• Scandinavian sushi restaurant set to hit high street

  20-08-2024 17:37
  
  A sushi chain is set to open a new restaurant in Upper Street, Islington.
  
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• Fatal fire caused by 'lighted flare thrown into OAP's home', court told

  20-08-2024 17:36
  
  Pensioner Robert Price died in a house fire after a "lighted flare" was allegedly thrown into his Dagenham property, a coroner's court has heard.
  
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• Erith drink driver and would-be car thief in Bromley and Bexley courts

  20-08-2024 17:34
  
  These cases were heard at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates’ Courts on Monday, August 19, 2024.      
  
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• Shocking moment crashing cars narrowly miss cafe customers caught on CCTV

  20-08-2024 17:18
  
  Shocking CCTV footage has captured the moment two cars crashed outside a cafe in Buckhurst Hill.
  
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• Council under investigation by housing watchdog over dangerous window complaint

  20-08-2024 17:10
  
  The Housing Ombudsman has named and shamed Camden Council in a 'severe maladministration report', and placed it under wider investigation.
  
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• Tesco announces yet another price hike for its beloved sandwich meal deal

  20-08-2024 16:42
  
  Tesco has announced that it is once again raising the price of its popular lunchtime meal deal.
  
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• Walkers fans scream 'don't believe this is real' upon release of new crisps

  20-08-2024 16:40
  
  Walkers has released new Smokin’ BBQ Sauce flavoured crisps which will join its core range along with the likes of Ready Salted and Salt & Vinegar.
  
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• Third Romford sex assault in a week as crime scene put up near children's playground

  20-08-2024 16:32
  
  A third sexual assault was reported in Romford last week, next to King George's Playing Field.
  
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• Man dead after he and wife 'struck by car' on holiday in Spain

  20-08-2024 16:11
  
  Steven Campbell, from Chingford, died from a catastrophic brain injury after he and his wife were struck by a car during a holiday in Spain, a court has heard.
  
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• Calls for tightening of gun-licensing laws after Epsom head and daughter murdered

  20-08-2024 16:07
  
  A coroner has called on the government to tighten gun-licensing laws after the former head of Epsom College and her daughter were murdered.
  
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• Three arrests after disturbance from large group gathering in Peckham

  20-08-2024 16:06
  
  Three people have been arrested, one suspected to have assaulted an emergency worker, after a disturbance involving large groups of people gathering in Peckham.
  
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• The school where pupils asked for more choice at lunchtime - and got it

  20-08-2024 16:04
  
  A primary school that has maintained the highest standards for more than a decade has again been given Ofsted's top rating.
  
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• Solar panels on roof of Sutton Sainsbury’s catch fire

  20-08-2024 16:00
  
  Fire crews have tackled a blaze caused by solar panels at a Sainsbury’s store in Sutton today (August 20).
  
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• Ted Baker stores in north London to close doors for final time

  20-08-2024 15:28
  
  Two Ted Baker stores in north London are set to close for the final time today (August 20).
  
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• Road closure after firefighters scrambled to Hornchurch house

  20-08-2024 15:20
  
  Firefighters tackled a house fire in Hornchurch which reportedly forced a road to shut.
  
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• 'Thank you Romford for all of your support': Town centre cinema closes after 12 years

  20-08-2024 14:58
  
  Premiere Cinemas Romford in the Mercury Mall has closed permanently after being repossessed by its landlord.
  
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• £1m lottery ticket still unclaimed after six months - are you the winner?

  20-08-2024 14:54
  
  A winning £1 million lottery ticket bought in Camden six months ago still has not been claimed - and the owner has just one day left to claim their prize.
  
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• ‘Let’s have it’: Crayford roofer who squared up to police at far-right protest jailed

  20-08-2024 14:22
  
  Roofer Alfie Arrowsmith has been jailed after he squared up to police while shouting “let’s have it” during far-right Whitehall disorder.
  
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• Mystery after giraffe figure appears on top of historic clocktower

  20-08-2024 14:13
  
  Hampstead people were left scratching their heads after a giraffe-like figure appeared at the top of a historic clocktower in Heath Street.
  
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• Condition update on man 'fighting for life' after restaurant stabbings

  20-08-2024 13:43
  
  A man is continuing to fight for his life in hospital after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Forest Gate.
  
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• Noah Kahan is heading to the O2 Arena - Everything you need to know

  20-08-2024 13:30
  
  Stick Season singer Noah Kahan is heading to the O2 Arena London this week, check the door times, support act and more.
  
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• Murder charges after man dies weeks after alleged attack

  20-08-2024 13:30
  
  Two men from Newham have been charged with the murder of a man who died after collapsing at Paddington station weeks after an alleged attack.
  
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• RECAP after firefighters tackle blaze on roof of Sutton Sainsbury's

  20-08-2024 13:18
  
  Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at the Sainsbury's store on Sutton High Street.
  
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• LIVE updates as firefighters tackle blaze on roof of Sutton Sainsbury's

  20-08-2024 13:18
  
  Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at the Sainsbury's store on Sutton High Street.
  
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• 'I lost my sight, but that won't stop me climbing 24 mountains in 24 hours'

  20-08-2024 13:02
  
  A blind lawyer from Finsbury Park is aiming to climb 24 mountain peaks in 24 hours with his boss to show he can push his body “to the limit like everyone else can”.
  
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• 'I'm 80 and beat cancer - now I'm walking for 127 days to say thank you to NHS staff'

  20-08-2024 12:56
  
  A grandad grateful to be alive as a survivor of cancer at the age of 80 is tackling a months-long challenge to fundraise for Queen's and King George Hospitals.
  
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• Lorry destroyed in fire after crashing into bridge

  20-08-2024 12:41
  
  A lorry went up in flames after it crashed into a bridge in Kenworthy Road, Hackney.
  
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• Holland & Barrett in Morden reopens after major transformation

  20-08-2024 12:30
  
  Holland & Barrett has reopened its doors at its refitted site in Morden.
  
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• Major police search operation at New Malden disrupts journeys around Waterloo

  20-08-2024 12:25
  
  National Rail has apologised for the "significant disruption" to journeys to and from London Waterloo.
  
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• Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?

  20-08-2024 12:19
  
  Here is what parents in England can expect if they routinely take their child out of school during term time.
  
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• WATCH major police and dog presence after incident on busy south east London road

  20-08-2024 12:18
  
  A major police presence has been seen attending an incident a busy road in Peckham in a video shared on social media.
  
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• First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?

  20-08-2024 12:16
  
  Collectors have been encouraged to look out for the historic addition to the nation’s change.
  
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• Coronation Street star rushed to hospital and shares health update with fans

  20-08-2024 12:14
  
  Coronation Street star Liam McCheyne who plays Dylan Wilson shared that he was rushed to hospital
  
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• Labour promises workers right to switch off from calls and emails out of hours

  20-08-2024 12:10
  
  The Labour government and Sir Keir Starmer have backed the right to allow workers to ignore work calls and emails out-of-hours
  
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• Pictures from scene show multiple cordons as man critical after Bexleyheath fight

  20-08-2024 12:07
  
  Multiple police cordons have been put in place after a fight on a busy road in Bexleyheath.
  
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• London Zoo takes Banksy gorilla artwork down 'for safekeeping'

  20-08-2024 11:58
  
  A Banksy artwork at London Zoo has been removed for “safekeeping” and to allow the popular attraction to use its full entrance during its “busy summer period”.
  
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• What does 'very demure' mean? Everything to know about the viral TikTok trend

  20-08-2024 11:52
  
  What does 'very demure, very mindful' mean? Everything you need to know about the popular TikTok trend.
  
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• Person dies after being hit by train on Victoria line

  20-08-2024 11:52
  
  The Victoria line was suspended after a person died after being hit by a train at Kings Cross underground station.
  
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• Police used necessary force to shoot crossbow stalker dead in Surrey Quays

  20-08-2024 11:50
  
  An IOPC investigation into the fatal shooting of man armed with a crossbow and sword in Surrey Quays has found police used necessary force.
  
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• The man who ran a forgery factory making fake passports for people smugglers

  20-08-2024 10:43
  
  Radouane Bouhafs ran a forgery factory making fake passports for people smugglers.
  
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• Bromley dealer chucked bag of drugs out of window during police chase

  20-08-2024 10:24
  
  Crack-cocaine Ardley Wray dealer threw a bin liner of drugs out of his car window while trying to evade arrest.
  
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