'I would reopen Hammersmith Bridge to cars in 3 years' claims Tory Mayoral hopeful

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        October 16, 2026

'I would reopen Hammersmith Bridge to cars in 3 years' claims Tory Mayoral hopeful

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Exclusive: Alex Challoner is one of four Conservatives hoping to be named the party's candidate for the 2028 Mayoral election
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Surrey Comet — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
'Let’s get our market back on its feet'
• Kingston’s Ancient Market remains closed after a fire, as clearance begins and the council explores an interim market ahead of November’s Christmas Market.
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'Let’s get our market back on its feet'
• Kingston’s Ancient Market remains closed after a fire, as clearance begins and the council explores an interim market ahead of November’s Christmas Market.
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Community work grows at Acton, Southall Peabody estates
• RESIDENTS on Peabody housing estates in Southall and Acton are being encouraged to join community programmes in Windmill Park, Westcott Park and Friary Park.
Ealing Council news RSS feed · Government and records · yesterday
New online service for free school uniforms
• Families across the borough can now access free school uniform more easily, thanks to a new partnership between Ealing Council and Uniformd.
Surrey Comet — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Plans submitted to turn Surbiton one-bed flat into five-person three-bed home
• Four Kingston Council planning applications include new flats at Brighton Road and Highwood House, plus roof, façade and window repairs in Surbiton properties.
Ealing Times — News (Newsquest) · Local news · yesterday
Big day out at Trailfinders is prize in Ealing Broadway competition
• EALING Broadway shopping centre has teamed up with Ealing Trailfinders and Gutterball to give a family of four the chance to enjoy the ultimate rugby and bowling day out.
BBC News — London region · Local news · yesterday
School closure would be devastating, parents say
• Kew Riverside Primary in south-west London is currently at just 40% of its capacity.
Kingston Council events · Events · today
World on a Plate - Crispy Seafood & Vegetable Pancake
• Official Kingston event listings for libraries, wellbeing, civic, culture and community notices.
MyLondon · Local news · yesterday
'Permanent harm for sake of 20cm': West London village fights off plan for flats in conservation area
• Hillingdon Council's planning committee voted unanimously against the proposals, overriding national planning guidelines
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16 OctBen and Tixi present open mic and more... — 16th October 202616 Oct · Latin BridgeLatin Bridge - Cuban Night — 16th October 202616 OctNeoclassicism: Art, Ideas, and Influence — 16th October 202616 OctSamuel Coleridge Taylor Exhibition — 16th October 202627 OctKingston Jobs Fair — 27 October 202618 OctLearn to grow your own food (Kingston Orchard Project) Week 2 — 18 October 202624 OctWorld on a Plate - Chicken & Lemon Risotto — 24 October 202617 & 24 Oct at 20:00 · The AlexandraAcoustic Live Lounge at The Alexandra — 17 Oct 202616 & 23 Oct at 10:00; 17 & 24 Oct at 09:30 · YMCA WimbledonBroadway Boogie at YMCA Wimbledon — 16 Oct 202617, 18, 24 & 25 Oct at 21:00 · The Old FrizzleLive Music at The Old Frizzle — 17 Oct 202617 & 24 Oct at 21:00Live Music at the Prince of Wales — 17 Oct 202617, 18, 20, 21, 24 & 25 OctMandarin Classes for Adults — 17 Oct 202616, 19, 20 & 23 Oct at 19:00Capoeira Classes20 Oct–24 Oct at 08:00; 24 OctLegally Blonde17, 18, 24 & 25 Oct at 08:00Puppy Yoga Club20 Oct at 19:00Quiz Night in Bertie’s Bar16–24 OctSEEDL FREE Live and On-Demand Training27 Octa small and quiet light: On Screen — 27 October 202625 OctWives as They Were and Maids as They Are — 25 October 202623 OctDan Jones - Castles: A Fortified History of the World — 23 Oct 202620 OctJudi Dench: Is it Too Late to Make a Run For it? — 20 Oct 202624 Oct · Richmond Theatre LiveLive at Richmond Theatre — 24 Oct 202626 OctMusical Theatre Workshops (Ages 8-12) — 26 Oct 202620 OctRichmond Sings! (Richmond Theatre Choir) - October — 20 Oct 202617 OctRichmond Theatre Book Club – Agatha Christie’s The Hollow — 17 Oct 202617 OctThe Gang of Three — 17 Oct 202621 OctHenning Wehn - Acid Wehn — 21 Oct 202617 OctSeason (6 Shows) — 17 Oct 202622 OctThings I Took from the Dark as told by Reece Shearsmith — 22 Oct 2026
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