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Man dies in Shepherd’s Bush care home fire
Four fire engines and about 25 firefighters tackled a fire at a residential care home in Elgin Close, Shepherd's Bush.
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Delays to repairs at ‘crumbling’ St Mary’s Hospital cast doubt on its long-term prospects
Professor Tim Orchard, chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, described the delays as ‘devastating news for our communities, our staff and patients, and for the whole of the capital’s healthcare system’.
Electric Buggy Trial Launched in Hammersmith and Fulham
Ten vehicles available for hire at 20p a minute
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Rented ‘golf buggies’ are hip new way to go in west London – and probably a world-first
There are currently ten Yo-Go buggies which are being operated as part of a “world-first” trial in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Electric Buggy Trial Launched in Hammersmith and Fulham
Ten vehicles available for hire at 20p a minute
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds
Class C drug, Khat, found at Shepherd’s Bush Sports Café
Samuel Tseguy, the licence holder, said the café serves as a community hub for locals with backgrounds in countries like Eritrea and Egypt.
Mayor Says New Gatwick Runway Would Rule Out Heathrow Expansion
Says if permission granted it would be 'slam dunk' on climate grounds
Council Retains Tax Support Scheme for Low-income Households
40% of residents receive some form of discount
Hopes Raised for End to Piccadilly Line Disruption
TfL engineers close to completing repairs on damaged trains
Vacant office block perfect location for student flats, says property firm
The proposal, submitted on behalf of the pensions and investments company Royal London, would see 179 rooms incorporated into the building in Hammersmith town centre, plus a new library and café at the ground floor.
Council Retains Tax Support Scheme for Low-income Households
40% of residents receive some form of discount
14-storey Tower Block Proposed Next to Hammersmith Gyratory
Queen Caroline Street building would contain 179 rooms for students
400 neighbours voice lack of enthusiasm for Earl’s Court’s major overhaul
Residents and amenity societies across Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham cited concerns about the impact of building 4,000 new homes in Earl’s Court on local infrastructure and transport links.
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks
TfL Plans Use of AI to Identify Risks on Platforms
Technology could identify people at risk of jumping or falling onto tracks
Over 400 Objections Made to Earls Court Development
Proposal which would see 4,000 flats built also has support in the area
MP Ben Coleman decides it’s time to give up role as a councillor
Ben Coleman, who has represented the Lillie ward in Hammersmith and Fulham since May 2014, said it has been a ‘huge honour’ supporting residents and business and that he will continue to represent them as their MP.
Transport Disruption Ahead in Hammersmith
Engineering work and strikes affecting tube and rail services
Council Seeks Comments on Article 4 Direction
Move to change rules on turning office blocks into flats