West London News

London UndergroundSherlock Gnomes spotted on London Underground by commuters at Baker Street station

You probably didn't expect to see these guys when you left home this morning

Metropolitan PoliceMan charged in Finsbury Park murder investigation to appear in court

A man has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in connection with a fatal stabbing on Saturday (April 21)

NHSShocking number of people hospitalised with gunshot wounds in London revealed

The equivalent of 16 people a month were treated for gunshot wounds in London over the last 10 years, NHS figures reveal

Acton High SchoolActon High School teachers voice 'grave concerns' about academy plans and pupil safety

Teachers said conditions at the school "have been allowed to deteriorate" but voiced "grave concerns" about academy plans

London MarathonThe stars of record breaking London Marathon 2018 including west London runners

Hounslow's own Sir Mo Farah broke a British record during the hottest London Marathon ever

SouthallBody of a man recovered from the Grand Union Canal in Southall

Police are carrying out enquiries to establish the man's identity

SouthallMan 'threatened to self-harm' at Southall station before 'assaulting two police officers'

Ealing Police tried to talk him away from danger but he refused to engage with them

SouthallEmergency vehicles surround Southall station after 'near miss' on tracks

There were no trains running for an hour to or from Southall on Sunday morning (April 22)

CrimeMurder investigation launched after man dies in double Finsbury Park stabbing

A fight involving deadly weapons is believed to have broken out in Finsbury Park

HounslowHounslow school getting £2million to spend on new facilities thanks to the 'sugar tax'

The levy from more than 11 MILLION sugary drinks went into the plans

PropertyWhere were the cheapest and most expensive west London homes sold in February?

Prices varied between just £90,000 and nearly £11 MILLION in February

Traffic and TravelIs it illegal to drive barefoot or in flip flops? This is the footwear you should wear in summer months

Here's what the law says about your choice of footwear in the hotter months

Harrow Crown CourtFive jailed after guns and hunting knife found in police chase near Notting Hill Carnival

The men have been jailed for more than 40 years after two firearms and a hunting knife were found in their car

Notting HillMan jailed for stabbing victim in the neck with scissors in Notting Hill

Dennis Gayle left his victim fighting for his life after attacking him with a pair of scissors in Notting Hill

CrimeYoung woman left concert at Camden's Electric Ballroom before being beaten and raped by stranger

The victim had enjoyed a night out before a man beat and raped her

West London NewsLondon's most notorious dogging hotspots have been revealed

Even posh Green Park near Buckingham Palace is a popular spot for dogging, apparently!

HounslowWanted man arrested after allegedly crashing 'stolen motorcycle' during police chase in Hounslow

Marcus Opku, who has been wanted on recall to prison since 2015, was arrested on Wednesday (April 18)

WestminsterTrocadero Sky Bar & Restaurant plans approved with concessions over police concerns

Police were concerned over the potential for late-night nuisance and crime, but Westminster planning councillors were happy with the developer's arguments

Traffic and TravelNew research reveals one in four drivers admit to regularly hogging the middle lane

Is there anything more infuriating on the motorway?

BrentColindale fatal stabbing victim named as woman 'known to him' is charged with murder

The man who was stabbed to death has been named as 26-year-old Raul Chiriac

Metropolitan PoliceMurder investigation launched after builder found dead on site in Hatton Garden

Police are appealing for information about a man who fled the scene

Kew GardensWest London's best parks and gardens for relaxing, playing, seeing and learning

These are good for either a day-long attraction or a quiet public park with some beautiful flowers and wildlife

West London NewsKensal Green shop and flats fire leaves ground floor of building 'destroyed'

Six fire engines and 35 firefighters have attended the incident in Chamberlayne Road

EalingWoman who died after late-stage abortion was discharged despite vomiting, inquest told

Aisha Chithira, 31, suffered catastrophic internal bleeding and died hours after undergoing the procedure

Hillingdon HospitalHillingdon Hospital to pay 13-year-old disabled boy more than £2 million in High Court settlement

The trust did not admit liability for the boy being left paralysed on the left side and with learning difficulties

Traffic and TravelYour rights and how to get compensation if your car is damaged by a pothole

Money Saving Saving Expert Martin Lewis has some top tips on what to do

HarrowWoman in 40s in hospital after Harrow hit and run

The vehicle "made off from the scene" after the collision in Cecil Road on Monday (April 23)

SouthallEaling residents should 'call police immediately' if they see this man wanted for alleged Asbo breach

Mohammed Shakeel, 24, is wanted by police in Southall

West KensingtonArrest after stabbing in North End Road, West Kensington

The girls were flown to a hospital where they remain in a stable condition

Conservative PartyClaims that tweets sent by woman selected as Conservative election candidate were anti-Muslim

Philippa Auton stood down as a candidate and local Conservatives said she made the decision of her own accord

HarlesdenHarlesden High Street police lockdown described by eyewitness recalling 'they all had weapons'

Police said there was no evidence of any shots being fired and no individual nor any firearm was found

British Transport PoliceWoman jailed for stabbing busker in the face outside London Bridge station

"This was a completely unacceptable and vicious attack," British Transport Police said

Food and DrinkCelebrity chef Tom Kerridge wants Uxbridge residents for his new TV show

If you live in and around Uxbridge and want to eat better, this is for you

AnimalsGreater London has more animal cruelty reports than anywhere else in the country

The RSPCA received 11,259 complaints of animal cruelty around Greater London in 2017 - more half this number related to dogs