Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Are Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues with social media sites

  11-12-2024 19:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Users have reported issues with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp today (Wednesday, December 11)
  
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• Man attacked by 'group armed with weapons' outside Hackney school

  11-12-2024 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man was attacked by a group of people armed with weapons near The Excelsior Academy, a Shacklewell school in Hackney.
  
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• 'Iconic estate with heated walls would be ruined by plan to give us radiators'

  11-12-2024 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Neighbours living on the iconic Alexandra Road estate in Camden fear that plans to install a new heating system would “irreversibly harm” their Grade II* listed homes.
  
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• Landlord 'hell' after letting agents goes under 'leaving them without rent money'

  11-12-2024 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A landlord has claimed he has had four months of “hell” after a Romford letting agents he rented his property through went under.
  
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• Bingo caller to host Christmas Eve event for those in need of company

  11-12-2024 17:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A former professional bingo caller is inviting all those in need of company to a free event in Chalk Farm on Christmas Eve.
  
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• 'Huge achievement' as historic library reopens after £1.8m revamp

  11-12-2024 17:32 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The £1.8m refurbishment of Highgate library has been hailed as "a huge achievement" .
  
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• Robotics whizzkids are crowned UK tech champions

  11-12-2024 17:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Middlesex University engineering students Omar Veiga and Arun Ananthakumar have won a Gold prize in the WorldSkills UK finals.
  
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• Tower blocks height reduced for Romford car park redevelopment

  11-12-2024 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Havering Council has reduced the proposed height of new tower blocks for its planned Como Street, Romford car park redevelopment following pushback.
  
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• Police hunt for suspect after man stabbed in 'unprovoked' attack in Peckham shop

  11-12-2024 16:57 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting for a suspect after a 62-year-old man was stabbed in an “unprovoked” attack at a shop in Peckham.
  
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• Motorists set for 18 weeks of roadworks chaos

  11-12-2024 16:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Traffic chaos is expected in the New Year when a chunk of Wembley High Road is closed off for 18 weeks.
  
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• Reception pupil hit by car sparks student campaign for safer roads

  11-12-2024 16:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A student from Hylands Primary School in Romford is campaigning for safer roads after a Reception pupil was hit by a car in Globe Road.
  
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• Peer faces scrutiny from school’s A-Level politics pupils

  11-12-2024 16:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pupils studying politics at La Sainte Union school had a first-hand insight into the workings of Parliament from crossbench peer Lord Russell.
  
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• Croydon man fined more than £800 for throwing cigarette butt on floor in Bromley

  11-12-2024 16:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been ordered to pay more than £800 for throwing a cigarette butt on the floor.
  
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• No arrests one day after four ‘sprayed with substance’ near University of Greenwich

  11-12-2024 16:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There have been no arrests one day after four were sprayed with an “unknown substance” outside the University of Greenwich.
  
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• Floral tributes laid for ‘dedicated worker’ who died after assault at Ilford station

  11-12-2024 16:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Flowers have been laid to rest as Transport for London honours Jorge Ortega, an Elizabeth line worker who died following an Ilford station assault.
  
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• Man dies in hospital four days after motorbike crash in Willesden

  11-12-2024 15:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has died after a motorbike crash on Robson Avenue, Willesden, near Roundwood Park.
  
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• WATCH as panicked drug dealer throws £30k stash in bushes while 'out for a walk'

  11-12-2024 14:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Aden Maynard threw £30,000 of drugs including almost 220 grams of cocaine in a bush.
  
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• Sara Sharif's dad and stepmum guilty of murdering her in campaign of abuse

  11-12-2024 14:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Sara Sharif's dad and stepmum have been found guilty of her murder.
  
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• Harold Hill decorator received £100k of Covid loans she wasn't entitled to

  11-12-2024 14:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Harold Hill decorator Ruxanda Guja received £100,000 worth of Covid support loans she wasn’t entitled to.
  
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• Viral TikTok as Audi driver 'flees from police in chase' in Clapham Junction

  11-12-2024 13:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A viral TikTok with 1.4 million views captures chaos as a white Audi appears to attempt to flee police near Clapham Junction Station.
  
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• Boy, 13, arrested after man stabbed near park in Abbey Wood

  11-12-2024 13:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was stabbed near a park in Abbey Wood.
  
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• Man dies after incident on busy road in Barkingside

  11-12-2024 13:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has died after a medical incident on a busy road in Ilford.
  
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• Tottenham teen jailed in Dubai after having sex with girl

  11-12-2024 12:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Marcus Fakana, an 18-year-old Tottenham teenager, has been jailed in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• ‘Nazi’ extremist from Harrow planned terrorist attack at law firm

  11-12-2024 12:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man who police say identified as a “Nazi” planned a terrorist attack at a law firm in north London to “intimidate” immigrants.
  
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• Reopening date for Colindale Tube station revealed

  11-12-2024 12:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Colindale station is set to reopen to passengers before Christmas according to TfL.
  
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• The Romford to Canning Town bike ride delivering toys for Christmas appeal

  11-12-2024 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Motorcyclists revved up their bikes for their Christmas toy run from Romford to Canning Town in support of the Kevin Jenkins OBE Newham Christmas Toy Appeal.
  
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• Film crew descends on Romford ahead of Strictly Come Dancing final

  11-12-2024 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Small business owners at Romford Shopping Hall could appear in the Strictly Come Dancing final after filming took place.
  
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• Travel information board to replace adverts at Euston Station

  11-12-2024 11:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Travel information will replace digital adverts on the large screen at Euston station after widespread passenger complaints.
  
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• RECAP after major road still closed after HUGE house explosion in Ilford

  11-12-2024 11:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Ley Street remains closed one day after a house fire following a gas explosion.
  
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• LIVE updates as major road still closed after HUGE house explosion in Ilford

  11-12-2024 11:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Ley Street remains closed one day after a house fire following a gas explosion.
  
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• Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing man last seen two weeks ago in Camden

  11-12-2024 11:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help in their search for a missing Turkish man who was last seen two weeks ago in Camden.
  
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• Kentish Town Tube station to reopen before Christmas

  11-12-2024 11:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Kentish Town Tube station is set to reopen before Christmas on December 23 after an 18-month closure.
  
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• EastEnders fans say show character is 'just annoying now' and call for her to go

  11-12-2024 10:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  EastEnders fans have called on an important character to leave the BBC soap opera after becoming 'annoying'.
  
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• Man in his 20s dies after being found unresponsive in Blackheath

  11-12-2024 10:47 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man in his 20s has died after being found unresponsive in Blackheath.
  
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• Young drivers risk £200 fine as 'extremely concerning' number admit breaking the law

  11-12-2024 10:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The punishment for illegally using a mobile phone behind the wheel is six penalty points and a £200 fine
  
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• Celebrations tubs to Cadbury treats - the Christmas chocolates that have shrunk

  11-12-2024 10:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  From Celebrations tubs to two Quality Street chocolates - see the Christmas chocolates that have shrunk in size over the past 12 months.
  
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• Body of woman found in River Thames

  11-12-2024 10:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The body of a woman has been found in the River Thames.
  
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• Third person treated at scene of Ilford house fire as cause yet to be confirmed

  11-12-2024 10:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A third person has been confirmed to have been treated at the scene of a huge fire in Ilford.
  
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• GCHQ releases 2024 Christmas challenge - can you solve the 'fiendish' puzzles?

  11-12-2024 09:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  GCHQ has released it's 2024 Christmas challenge which features a series of seven puzzles - see where to download it and what to expect.
  
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• Could Cillian Murphy reprise role in 28 Years Later? Actor 'spotted' in trailer

  11-12-2024 07:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Fans of the 28 Days Later franchise have claimed to have 'spotted' Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer actor Cillian Murphy in the 28 Years Later trailer.
  
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• Romford temporary homes plan sparks concern over costs

  11-12-2024 07:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A proposal has been made for 18 temporary homes to be built on the Waterloo Estate in Romford - but a committee leader is concerned about the cost of the plans.
  
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• Queen's Hospital taking on stroke patients diverted from The Royal London

  11-12-2024 07:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Stroke patients are being diverted to Queen’s Hospital in Romford while equipment is being replaced at Whitechapel's Royal London Hospital.
  
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• Lounge faces backlash over £500 drinks deal as 'bottles could be used as weapons'

  11-12-2024 07:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The CEO Lounge in Dagenham has faced backlash over its premises licence application from residents and police who fear it will cause "chaos" and "criminality".
  
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• It’s now or never…special offer for Elvis Evolution in London 2025!

  11-12-2024 07:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  He remains one of the 20th century’s biggest musical icons and in 2025, the King of Rock and Roll ‘Elvis’ would have been 90!
  
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• The 'outstanding' Croydon school which develops students' talents

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Croydon primary school has retained its outstanding Ofsted rating after inspectors praised how it includes pupils’ families in the community.
  
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• 'Proud' optician hands over 'world class' practice to new owners

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Packford Opticians in Woodford transitions to new owners after the retirement of founder Chris Packford at the age of 81.
  
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• Orpington boy with leukaemia delivers Christmas gifts to sick kids in hospital

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A four-year-old boy with leukaemia from Orpington in Kent has hand delivered hundreds of gifts to those in hospital over Christmas.
  
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• Everything you need to know as Southeastern trains are set for new timetable

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new Southeastern timetable will begin this month, with an extra 220 trains to be added to the service – here’s everything you need to know.
  
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• Disabled Greenwich mum, 94, will be 'cut off from shops' if car parks are sold

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 94-year-old disabled resident is worried she will be cut off from the shops in her local town centre following the council’s decision to sell off a nearby car park, a councillor has claimed.
  
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• Busy south London bus route to be AXED despite dozens of objections

  11-12-2024 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A busy south London bus route is set to be axed despite objections.
  
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