That Was the Year That Was in Hammersmith
Looking back at the biggest stories of 2018, from floods to festival fun
January
Local NHS Trusts Respond to Winter Crisis in Health Service
Hospitals 'working around the clock' to provide safe care for patients
Queen Caroline Street Gunman Jailed for Attempted Murder
Perry Wilson handed 25 year sentence for shooting in Hammersmith's Albion Mews
Benedict Cumberbatch Appointed New President of LAMDA
Sherlock star has supported Barons Court academy since graduating in 2000
February
Serious Flooding Hits King Street
Burst water main near Ravenscourt Park leads to road closure
Another Mains Burst Leaves Thousands Without Water
Substantial flooding occurring on Goldhawk Road in Shepherd's Bush
Feast Canteen Launches in Kings Mall on Valentine's Day
'Modern food court' will be open daily with six 'mix and match' restaurants
H&F Council Calls on Capco to Hand Back West Ken Estates
Saying that Earls Court developer's masterplan is 'undeliverable'
March
W6 Becomes a Winter Wonderland
Local people share their snaps of Hammersmith in the snow
Man Charged with Murder of Julian Aubrey in West Kensington
Uruguayan diplomat Enrique Facelli accused of stabbing LGBT activist
Local Heroes Celebrated in H&F's First Civic Honours
Awards presented for outstanding contributions to our community
The Hammersmith Society Pays Tribute to Chairman Tom Ryland
After announcing his death earlier this month in Hammersmith Hospital
April
21st Century Fox's Hammersmith Grove Offices Raided
By European Commission watchdogs investigating potential sports broadcasting 'cartel'
Police Raids Deal 'Massive Blow' to Murderous Local Gang
Six charged after seizure of guns, ammunition and Class A drugs in Fulham
Westfield's New Expansion is Officially Open
Be among the first to visit and enjoy host of special offers and events
Who Will Be the New Councillors in Hammersmith?
Full list of candidates standing for election on 3 May has been published
May
Sean Holmes to Leave Lyric Hammersmith in October
Artistic director of nine years says 'time for new generation to take over helm'
Labour Tighten Grip on Hammersmith & Fulham
The party now has 35 councillors along with 11 Conservatives
Council Leader Stephen Cowan Thanks Voters for Support
After Labour councillors take over every ward in Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush
Poor Weather Blamed for Hammersmith Property Sales Slump
But sales continue to be strong for premium units in riverside developments
June
Tower Blocks and Town Hall to Go Green for Grenfell
As mark of remembrance and solidarity on anniversary of fire
Hammersmith's Summer Festival is Back This Weekend
Kicking off two months of fun, fitness and culture in Lyric Square
Barons Court Project is New Mayor Daryl's Chosen Charity
Second year of mayoral support for drop in day centre in Talgarth Road
Yellow Bikes Are Coming Back to Borough's Streets
After H&F council agrees deal with dockless sharing cycle company ofo
July
Olympia London Owners Reveal Spectacular Plans for Future
Including modernised main halls, two hotels, theatre, cinemas and green spaces
Hammersmith Grove Gains Four New 'Parklets'
New green spaces with trees and seating first step towards low emission zone
Mamma Mia! Stars Mingle with Fans on Hammersmith Broadway
As Apollo hosts premiere of the sequel to the much loved Abba inspired movie
LAMDA's 'Excellent' Extension in Talgarth Road Wins Architecture Award
Just a day before being compared to a 'shipping container' by the Hammersmith Society!
August
Autumn Facelift in Store for Hammersmith's Kings Mall
New cladding, entrances and shopfronts aim to give building a more modern look
Huge New Pergola Opens in September on Top of Olympia's Car Park
'Botanical bolthole' will have three restaurants and bar with panoramic views
No Spring Bounce for Hammersmith's Property Market
Latest figures show sales of both terraced houses and flats grinding to a halt
Speedboat Owner from Hammersmith Appeals Jail Sentence While On the Run
Manhunt continues for Jack Shepherd who caused the death of Charlotte Brown
September
Boundary Commission Confirms Controversial Plans for New Constituencies
Hammersmith and Fulham to be reunited but Shepherd's Bush wards to join up with Willesden
Bill Bailey's Chihuahua Pablo is Safely Back Home
Comedian thanks supporters after little dog lost on Hammersmith Grove is returned
Hammersmith's Spectacular New Pergola Olympia is Now Open
Offering three restaurants and bar with panoramic views of skyline
Rapper Young Spray Thanks Supporters After Stabbing
As man is held on suspicion of GBH during Grime Awards at Eventim Apollo
October
Lyric Hammersmith's Main Auditorium Reopens After Major Facelift
Artistic Director Sean Holmes' final season begins with othellomacbeth
Kings Mall's Feast Canteen Closes After Seven Months
Shopping centre says new names will replace it in 'destination space'
Hammersmith & Fulham Police to Merge with Neighbouring Services in February
Radical shake up will create new Basic Command Unit across three boroughs
Hammersmith Man To Be Detained Indefinitely for Killing His Brother
Stephen Blake stabbed Christopher Beaumont to death with a kitchen knife
November
Council Threatens Legal Action After Capco Reveal Plans to Sell Earls Court
Sale to Hong Kong billionaire would mean more uncertainty for West Ken residents
Lumi Power Yoga is Voted Hammersmith's Favourite Business
King Street studio among big winners in this year's H&F Brilliant Business Awards
'Tommies' Stand Guard at Hammersmith Town Hall
Sculptures honour WW1 fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Kings Mall's Patisserie Valerie is Back in Business
Hammersmith cafe reopens following chairman Luke Johnson's rescue plan
Hammersmith Property Market Shows First Signs of Revival
With strong demand from families for traditional terraced houses
December
Latest Plans for Redevelopment of King Street Unveiled This Weekend
Residents invited to view plans before works begin in 2019
Friends Pay Tribute to Disability Campaigner Debbie Domb
Co-founder of Hammersmith & Fulham Coalition Against Cuts has died at 60
Kings Mall's Revamped H&M Store Has Grand Re-opening
Expansion over three floors is part of general upgrade for King Street centre
Help Decide the Future of Hammersmith's Riverside Studios
Residents asked to take part in survey ahead of long awaited opening in 2019
December 31, 2018
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