Labour-run Hammersmith and Fulham council bans all staff from smoking at their desks while working from HOME Council has banned staff from smoking even when they are working at home Hammersmith and Fulham council told staff ‘any part of a private dwelling used solely for work purposes will be required to be smoke-free’ Smoking ban … Read more
They are an emblem of Britain’s engineering prowess and steeped in hundreds of years of history, but London’s bridges risk disintegrating into the Thames as they suffer from lack of funds and crumble under the weight of party politics. In recent months a number of the Capital’s bridges have either needed emergency repairs, or been … Read more
A Government task force has been launched to reopen Hammersmith Bridge after it closed to motor traffic last year due to structural problems. The 133-year-old cast iron suspension bridge in west London was closed ‘indefinitely’ to motorists in April last year after ‘critical faults’ were detected. The bridge further closed to pedestrians and cyclists last month … Read more
Standing by the Thames, enjoying one of London’s prettiest views, I can’t help humming the tune from that children’s classic, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. As the characters find their path blocked by a river, they all sing: ‘We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it. Oh, no! We’ve got to go … Read more
Hammersmith Bridge was closed to the public with little warning today after safety inspectors found cracks in the 133-year-old structure had worsened amid the recent heatwave. The suspension bridge in west London was closed ‘indefinitely’ to motorists last April after ‘critical faults’ were detected in the ironwork. Hammersmith and Fulham Council made the decision to … Read more