Halloween is on the horizon, with the annual fright-fest taking place this year on Saturday October 31 . For those of you who love a scare, there are plenty of frightening events taking place all over Hammersmith and Fulham (or just a short journey away!) From parties to horror movie nights... And there's even some more gentle spooky goings on suitable for children. So put these great events in your diary and get ready for the fright of your life this Halloween! Fulham Palace ghost tour Hear the tales of hauntings by old inhabitants of Fulham Palace as you creep around the spooky halls on this special ghost tour. Learn all about ghost hunting on the Fulham Palace Ghost Tour and keep a look out for any deathly beings... This event takes place on Wednesday October 28 at 7pm. Tickets cost £20 per person. Fulham Palace, Bishop's Park, Bishop's Avenue, Fulham , SW6 6EA - 020 7736 3233 Halloween at Askew Road Library On Tuesday October 27 (10am to 5pm), Askew Road Library will be … [Read more...] about Spooky events to enjoy in Hammersmith and Fulham this Halloween
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Jailed in September: The despicable West London criminals put behind bars
Murder, rape, assault, drug-dealing and fraud - these are some of the horrific crimes committed by those jailed in west London in September. Victims endured awful beatings, vicious stabbings, devastating injuries and lost thousands of pounds to heartless criminals. Three crooks even took money meant for the families who lost their homes and loved ones in the terrible Grenfell Tower fire. Thanks to the hard work of police and prosecutors these callous men and women are now locked behind bars. We've rounded up the most shocking crimes and the jail sentences handed out by judges in September. Gumtree robber Abdullahi Ahmed An 18-year-old from Hayes was jailed for eight years after he admitted setting up meetings with unsuspecting Gumtree sellers before robbing them at knife point. Abdullahi Ahmed, of Central Avenue, used the popular classified ads website to arrange to meet sellers before threatening them with weapons and stealing the products he expressed interest in buying. In the space … [Read more...] about Jailed in September: The despicable West London criminals put behind bars
Royal retreat of Windsor prepares to party for Harry, Meghan
Gregory Katz, Associated Press Updated 3:23 am, Friday, May 11, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Matt Dunham, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, April 23, 2018, Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle attend a Memorial Service to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London. Now with only a week until the May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a party atmosphere is developing in the English city of Windsor, with tens of thousands of visitors expected in the city on the couple’s wedding day. less FILE - In this file photo … [Read more...] about Royal retreat of Windsor prepares to party for Harry, Meghan
100 things to do outdoors in west London
Now that summer's on its way and the weather is warming up, it's time to get out and about, and discover your city in the sunshine! Just in case you're stuck for ideas of what to do, we've put together a comprehensive list of things to do in west London with your warm weekends - so you'll never be bitten by the boredom bug again! And we've also included some other seasonal delights to keep you going all year long. So why not create your own 2015 London bucket list? West London must-sees 1. Stroll down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace in Westminster to see the changing of the guard. 2. Watch talented street artists and performers in Covent Garden Piazza. 3. Look for the Chinese-style gates, architecture and decorations in Chinatown, Soho. 4. Walk across the famous zebra-crossing at Abbey Road, near Maida Vale, and emulate the famous Beatles pose. 5. Cross London’s iconic bridges - the Westminster bridge and Albert bridge, in Chelsea, are particular beauties for west London. 6. … [Read more...] about 100 things to do outdoors in west London
7 rooftop bars you must visit this summer
Summer is in the air, and what better to do on a balmy summer night than to head to the top of a roof garden and sip drinks by the sunset? Rooftop bars are on-trend at the moment, and for good reason - you get to relax with a view of starry London in your sights. So choose one of these fabulous bars in west London and enjoy the view... Just don't look down! Lyric Bar At the top of the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith is a rooftop bar and grill with a stunning view of Lyric Square, perfect for after-work drinks and al-fresco dining on a warm summer evening. They even offer a Fat Sam hot dog inspired by the Lyric's current production of Bugsy Malone! The Lyric Theatre, King Street, Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 0QL - 020 8741 6850 Aqua Spirit If you're looking for an extra-special night out, Aqua Spirit is the place to go! A glitzy, sophisticated champagne and cocktail bar on the fifth floor of the old Dickins and Jones department store off Regent Street, Aqua Spirit offers stunning views of … [Read more...] about 7 rooftop bars you must visit this summer