Barnes

11:13, 26 FEB 2018

CourtsGirl, 14, groomed by Ealing cabbie after he drove her home to parents' address

Spyros Ntounis, 35, had an inappropriate discussion with the child as she sat in his cab, and later sent her numerous WhatsApp messages

BarnesAlice Hart missing: Body found at Barnes reservoir during search for 'very vulnerable woman' last seen at Charing Cross Hospital

Though formal identification awaits, police believe the body to be the missing 23-year-old

South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway disruption: Signalling issue between Putney and Barnes causes cancellations and delays

South Western Railway has advised not to travel unless necessary on the Hounslow loop

Traffic and TravelHammersmith Bridge: Emergency repairs will close road to cars and buses over October half term

Repair works to the 130-year-old bridge's decking will allow it to be used until major improvement works begins in the middle of next year

South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway: One fifth of services late during first four weeks' operation - but Network Rail shares the blame

The new train operator has struggled with upgrade works, track problems and trespassing during its first month in charge

Food and DrinkNew microbrewery Jeffersons hopes west London will go hopping mad for its beers

Jeffersons, based in Barnes, hopes to help beer drinkers discover hops from all around the world

AnimalsGrass Animal Zoo: Visit new attraction at London Wetland Centre this half-term

See a bear, hippo and giraffe among the new animal display at the wetland centre

South West TrainsSouth West Trains incident: Person hit by train between Barnes and Clapham Junction

All lines between Barnes and Clapham Junction were suspended on Tuesday evening following reports a person was hit by a train

CrimeLocked up in February 2017: See the faces of those sent to prison this month from west London

Here are the faces of some of those put behind bars for serious crimes in February

Traffic and TravelHammersmith Bridge to close to traffic to allow for essential repair work

It will close for a week as part of refurbishment work on the iconic bridge

AnimalsSee the giant LEGO animal structures which have taken over the London Wetland Centre

The timelapse footage shows more than 170,000 LEGO bricks being painstakingly put together to create 11 larger than life wetland animals

SchoolsHarrow college among west London schools showered with praise in new education guide

Schools in Harrow, Hammersmith, and Twickenham have all topped a new Sunday Times guide, after Fox Primary in Notting Hill was named the best in the country

Bonfire NightBonfire Night 2016: Firework displays around west London

Bonfire Night is edging closer; why not get one of these stunning fireworks displays in your diary?

River Thames'Distressed' seal seen swimming through west London stretch of Thames dies

The animal failed to survive the journey to a wildlife centre in East Sussex after it was rescued at Kew Bridge by the RSPCA

River ThamesRSPCA rescue injured seal seen 'distressed' in west London stretch of Thames

The animal was picked up at Kew Bridge and is now being assessed by experts

River ThamesWhy not explore the River Thames at the third annual TideFest this September?

The third annual TideFest event is coming to west London on Sunday (September 11); don't miss your opportunity to explore the stunning River Thames!

EventsWhat's going on in west London this weekend, including a touching and funny play as it comes to Hammersmith

Funny, bold and touching play Things I Know To Be True is coming to west London this weekend, along with a host of other activities and events

EventsWhat's going on in west London this week, including heartbreaking and hilarious play The Dresser at Richmond Theatre

Classic wartime play The Dresser is coming to west London this week, along with a host of other activities and events

EventsWhat's going on in west London this week, including much-loved comedian Bobby Davro LIVE!

Comedian, impressionist, actor and reality star Bobby Davro is coming to west London this week, along with a host of other activities and events

EventsWhat's going on in west London this week, including everyone's favourite musical, Legally Blonde!

International award-winning musical Legally Blonde is coming to west London this week, along with a host of other activities and events

RNLIWatch Chiswick RNLI crew rescue stranded passengers on broken down boat on River Thames

The boat had an engine failure during a passenger service from Westminster to Hampton

Traffic and TravelSouth West Trains cancellations between Brentford and Hounslow due to damaged track

SWT has apologised to customers and says the cause of the incident is under investigation

ArtsShakespeare performances coming to pub gardens across west London this summer

If you're a fan of Shakespeare, then you're in luck! Performances of legendary comedy Twelfth Night are soon coming to pub gardens all across west London

RNLIRevellers celebrate Andy Murray's Wimbledon win by stripping naked and leaping off bridge into the River Thames

Watch footage of Chiswick lifeboat crew rescuing two men celebrating Andy Murray's Wimbledon title in bizarre fashion