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Glorious but falling apart: What kind of future for the pride of Fulham?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:15:00 GMT

Fulham Town Hall has been a centre of civic pride since the end of the Victorian era, long before our borough's current administrative boundaries were drawn up. But the listed building is sorely underused, in need of repair and could soon be put up for sale. DAN HODGES was given a tour

Fulham residents unable to return to fire-ravaged flats

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:38:00 GMT

Tenants of a Fulham estate say their close-knit community has been 'devastated' by a fire which ripped through a block of flats this week, destroying several homes.

Accomplished jazz drummer killed in Westway scooter crash

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:12:00 GMT

An 'exceptional' jazz musician who played in the house band at Ronnie Scott's has been named as the victim of a fatal scooter accident on the Westway this morning.

Local libraries to go in sweeping overhaul of services

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Local libraries are facing the axe in a cost-cutting overhaul of book-lending services, it was announced this week.

Westway closed after scooter rider killed in the early hours

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:40:00 GMT

A scooter rider was killed early this morning after crashing on the Westway at White City.

Residents and council reach truce in 'forest of poles' battle

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:14:00 GMT

Parking officials have agreed to a compromise after angry residents challenged them over dozens of new sign posts which began appearing on their streets.

Man hit by bus 'was pushed'

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:43:00 GMT

The pedestrian who was hit by a 272 bus in Shepherd's Bush on Monday was pushed, according to witnesses.

Summer of art and music launched at Roof Garden

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:25:00 GMT

FREE live music and art exhibition will transform The Lyric Roof Garden this summer.

Hunt continues for Chelsea FC and Cardiff City football yobs

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:21:00 GMT

POLICE investigating a mass brawl between Chelsea and Cardiff City fans earlier this year have released more pictures of people they need identified.

Man arrested after Goldhawk Road bus hits pedestrian

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:28:00 GMT

A man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a bus in Shepherd's Bush.

Tenants left homeless as fire rips through flats in Fulham

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:56:00 GMT

Firefighters are tackling a fierce blaze which broke out earlier in a block of flats in Fulham.

Big interview: Henry Compton head leaves on a high

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:56:00 GMT

RUNNING an inner-city comprehensive school has been the challenge embraced by Dinesh Ramjee since 2002. The Henry Compton headteacher announced his retirement this term and GREG Burns caught up with him to find out how teaching has changed and what his legacy will be.

A century of support rewarded for Fulham's oldest fan

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Rampaging yobs launch reign of terror against Fulham shops

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Petrified shopkeepers in North Fulham are suffering a reign of terror at the hands of rampaging teenagers.

Heathrow expansion protest group in for long haul

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:33:00 GMT

MEMBERS of the group that led the successful campaign against expansion at Heathrow Airport have no plans to stop pushing for quieter skies above London.

Dogs catch crims at Fulham Tube

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:31:00 GMT

A blitz by police on criminals operating in and around Fulham Broadway Tube station has taken place after pressure from nearby businesses.

Police play down sharp robbery rise

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:53:00 GMT

Crime figures that show the number of robberies in Hammersmith and Fulham went up by more than 100 last year have been played down by the borough's police chief.

Wakefield staff dash around London in charity challenge

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:26:00 GMT

STAFF from Wakefield Nursing Centre chained themselves together and went on a fun-filled treasure hunt across London.

Pankhurst House tenants fear 'sink estate' future

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:21:00 GMT

ANGRY residents have formed a tenants association in a bid to allay fears that Pankhurst House could become a 'sink estate'.

H&F community groups respond to council funding cuts

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:17:00 GMT

IT WAS a mixture of good news and bad news for voluntary groups across Hammersmith & Fulham this week after council cash was handed out.