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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Today's practical local briefing for Southwest and West London villages: official updates, planning and records, travel signals, events and useful source checks.

OpenNortholt man among money laundering gang jailed for total of 27 yearsA NORTHOLT man was among four people jailed today (12) for a total of 27 years for laundering dirty cash into crypto-currency.OpenNorth London s £1,000,000,000 Film Quarter approved - but at what cost to the environment?Camden councillors approve plans for "world-class" production studios by a slim majority as critics opposed its "disastrous and extreme" environmental impact, height and fire safety risksOpenTeen cyclist rushed to hospital after hit and run as 14-year-old boy arrestedPhotos shared showed large parts of Clapham Park Road cordoned offOpenThames Water dumped raw sewage into river in idyllic West London town for 14 hours straightOn June 2 heavy rain led to the release of untreated waste into the River Thames at Isleworth from 9.10am to 11.40pmOpenResidents invited to attend the Safer Neighbourhood Board meeting this JulyView events and updates from local groups, organisations and the Council.OpenRichmond employers unite to boost opportunities for young peopleView events and updates from local groups, organisations and the Council.OpenRichmond Sustainability Forum brings repairs and reuse to life at The FixeryView events and updates from local groups, organisations and the Council.OpenKhan launches Singapore-inspired housing strategyThe mayor of London says the capital can learn from the city-state's housing model.OpenRoyal Free London expands breast screening serviceThe hospital trust says it is expanding geographically and will offer services to an extra 310,000 women.OpenWest End theatre to be named after Dame Judi DenchThe Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.OpenBritish Sushi Time is here as free giveaway gets office workers away from their deskSummer is here, and while Brits may think of sunny days in the park, sizzling barbecues, games and strawberries and cream in the summer sun, many of us can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to leaving our desks to get out and enjoy it.OpenFear of lost millions as Ealing housing ventures are wound upLABOUR-run Ealing Council’s decision this week to wind-up two housing ventures should have been taken long ago, say opposition councillors.OpenBoston Manor Park flooded with council workers in operation to tear down unauthorised encampmentExclusive: The area in the Brentford park has been inaccessible to the public for years and will now be restored with "nature recovery work" taking placeOpenLate-night Ealing belly dancing plans withdrawn after Met Police concern over safety of dancersThe applicant sought to open the venue in the basement beneath a casino in West EalingOpenDame Kelly Holmes turns up to West London parkrun to celebrate one millionth milestoneThe one millionth parkrun has taken place with Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes joining runners at the milestone community event