New Labour MP refuses to give up his council seat

New Labour MP refuses to give up his council seat

Ben LynchSep 17, 2024

A new London MP will not be giving up his seat on a local council and will juggle both roles, though he’s said he…

Victorian warehouse could be turned into 119 homes

Victorian warehouse could be turned into 119 homes

Ben LynchAug 28, 2024

A Victorian warehouse building in West London is earmarked to be turned from office space into 119 new homes. A spokesperson on behalf of…

Who is Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s new Deputy Leader Alex Sanderson?

Who is Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s new Deputy Leader Alex Sanderson?

Ben LynchAug 1, 2024

Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s new Deputy Leader has described her election to the role as an ‘honour’, after the position was vacated following Ben…

Plans to replace Hammersmith flyover with a new tunnel

Plans to replace Hammersmith flyover with a new tunnel

Ben LynchJul 11, 2024

A West London council is looking to replace a 1960s flyover with a new tunnel as part of its long-term plans for a key…

How Now Brown Cow

How Now Brown Cow

Michael HollandJun 24, 2024

I was very excited to be invited over to the newly refurbished Brown Cow in Fulham Road to check out their seasonal menu and…

Linford Christie Stadium changing rooms to be demolished

Linford Christie Stadium changing rooms to be demolished

Ben LynchJun 24, 2024

A block at a West London sports stadium is expected to be demolished after being classified as a ‘dangerous structure’. Hammersmith and Fulham Council…

Another borough hikes fly-tipping charges

Another borough hikes fly-tipping charges

Ben LynchMay 30, 2024

Charges for fly-tipping and littering may be significantly hiked to discourage offending in a West London borough. From July this year, residents living in…

Council’s children’s services bumped up to ‘outstanding’ in Ofsted report

Council’s children’s services bumped up to ‘outstanding’ in Ofsted report

Ben LynchMay 26, 2024

A West London council’s children’s services have been bumped up to ‘outstanding’ in a new Ofsted report. Inspectors praised Hammersmith and Fulham Council for…

School where children contribute to local food bank rated ‘Outstanding’

School where children contribute to local food bank rated ‘Outstanding’

Ben LynchMay 6, 2024

A Fulham school where pupils are recorded as regularly contributing to their local food bank has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted report.…

Veterans rail against local MP over claims of support during eviction threat

Veterans rail against local MP over claims of support during eviction threat

Ben LynchApr 24, 2024

West London veterans have resolved to ‘set the record straight’ after their local Conservative MP claimed he had been ‘continually’ fighting for them to…

Chelsea FC completes purchase of neighbouring veterans housing complex

Chelsea FC completes purchase of neighbouring veterans housing complex

Ben LynchApr 13, 2024

Chelsea FC have completed their purchase of the veterans housing complex Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, just weeks after residents fearing eviction were promised none…

Transport Minister opposes car ban on Hammersmith Bridge

Transport Minister opposes car ban on Hammersmith Bridge

Ben LynchApr 9, 2024

Transport Minister Huw Merriman has said the Government wants to see Hammersmith Bridge reopened to ‘all forms of traffic’, after campaigners made their latest…