Cyclists and pedestrians were banned from the 130-year-old suspension bridge last month when cracks in the wrought iron structure worsened during a heatwave.

Row ignites between mayor and Tory opponents over bridge closure

A Government task force has been launched to reopen a west London bridge closed to motor traffic for nearly one-and-a-half years due to structural problems.

Task force appointed to work on reopening of Hammersmith Bridge

The west London bridge has been closed to traffic for more than a year and two weeks ago people were stopped crossing on foot and bike.

Hammersmith Bridge: Who will stump up the cash for £140m repair bill?

A school with fees of £8,000 a term has been criticised for including a lunch of baked potatoes in an "austerity day".


£8,000-a-term private school criticised for holding 'austerity day'

A burst water main in Hammersmith has left people trapped in cars and restaurants after it caused major flooding.

Flooding traps people in cars and restaurants in London

A woman who sparked a hate campaign against an ex-boyfriend and the women he dated has been jailed for stalking.

Woman jailed for five years for stalking ex-boyfriend

Drivers looked on in horror as moped that was fire almost ignited pump at petrol station in west London.

Horror as moped blaze burns out pump at petrol station

Officers were called to Margravine Cemetery, Hammersmith just before 8am this morning to reports a man attacking a woman.

Man arrested after woman sexually assaulted at cemetery

Almost two thirds of homes in Hammersmith and Fulham are at risk of flooding from river water - the highest of all London boroughs.

Top ten boroughs at risk of being affected by floods

Boris Johnson announced a detailed investigation into the cost of the scheme during his official visit to the US.

Hammersmith flyover could be replaced with a tunnel

A new pit filled with nothing but balls is helping visitors let off some steam.

Pit filled with balls helps stressed out workers relax

A whole new spray-on approach to lighting up a city. 

Glow-in-the-dark paths to shed new light on a park

13-year-old Danielle Rodriguez was last seen on Monday afternoon, just after 5pm.

Girl, aged 13, disappears in Hammersmith

The diplomat, who lost the sight in his left eye after being robbed, has said he will take up a post in Bermuda.

Blinded diplomat determined to carry on

Transport is a major concern for Olympic planners - so will the Hammersmith Flyover be back in action in time?

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