That Was the Year That Was
The biggest stories of 2014 in Shepherd's Bush
January
Ealing Council Set to Approve QPR's Plans for Warren Farm
But residents hope to challenge decision in court
Westfield Shopping Centre Has Busiest Ever New Year
With number of shoppers up by almost a quarter on 2013
Second Outstanding Ofsted Report for Randolph Beresford Centre
Staff and parents in Australia Road celebrate "excellent reward"
MP Andy Slaughter Accuses Council of "Social Cleansing"
Over deal with developer to replace council house for private homes
February
Burlington Danes Students Perform for Royal Couple
Prince Charles "particularly enjoyed" dancing in Much Ado About Nothing
Million Pound Plus Property Market Thrives in Shepherd's Bush
But latest prices show drop in overall average from all time high
Warren Farm Battle Moves to High Court
QPR's proposed training ground to be subject to review
March
Redevelopment of Shepherd's Bush Market to Begin in Summer
After companies secure funding of £44 million for phase one
College Congratulates Oscar Winner Steve McQueen
Triumphant night for former Ealing, Hammersmith and West London student
Local Charity Director Pays Warm Tribute to Tony Benn
He was patron of Staying First, part of Shepherd's Bush Housing Group
H & F Register Office Begins Offering Same-sex Weddings
New law comes into force allowing gay couples to marry
April
Orchard Tavern Reopens its Doors
Askew Road pub back in business after "drastic plastic surgery"
Westfield's Expansion Plans Given Green Light
John Lewis and other new stores to open by Christmas 2017
Fulham and Hammersmith Chronicle to Close
Local paper one of three shutting on April 25
H & F Raises over £18 Million in Parking and Traffic Fines
Making H &F London's sixth highest revenue raising council
May
Dame Sally Coates Steps In at West London Free School
Former Burlington Danes head to help school search for new headteacher
Super Hoops Smash and Grab Premiership Return
10 man QPR beat Derby with last minute winner at Wembley
Labour Celebrate Victory in Hammersmith and Fulham
Shock result as "David Cameron's favourite council" is ousted
New Council Leader Stephen Cowan Thanks Voters
Saying: "I am grateful for the trust people have shown in electing us"
June
Council to Review Major Developments across Borough
BBC TV Centre among projects with "lack of affordable housing"
But Hammersmith Hospital A&E Still Set to Close
Provisional date for shutdown is September 10
Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Launches this Week
Luxury hotel on Green retains Pavilion's historic facade
White City's New Health and Wellbeing Centre Opens its Doors
Four GP practices among services moving into new building on Bloemfontein Road
July
H&F Mayor Mercy Reopens Hammersmith Library
Along with 100 local residents celebrating the occasion in Shepherd's Bush Road
QPR Fans Give "Overwhelming" Support to New Stadium
Survey shows vast majority back club's move to Old Oak Common
But Cargiant Boss Says QPR's Plans are "Speculative and Presumptive"
War of words breaks out over club's hopes of moving by 2018
August
Imperial Healthcare Confirms Local A&E to Shut on September 10
Trust Board statement gives reasons for approving "new clinical strategy"
Lights Go Out Tonight to Mark World War One Centenary
Commemorations set to take place across London from 10pm
MP Andy Slaughter Blocked from Entering NHS Meeting
As Imperial Healthcare Trust Board rubberstamps plans for local hospitals
White City's Big Day Out Voted a Huge Success
Sun comes out for crowds enjoying our annual festival
September
House Next Door to Abu Hamza's Sells for One and a Half Million
Five bedroomed property adjacent to home of cleric's wife and children
Hospital Campaigners Hold "Die-in"
Ahead of closure of Hammersmith Hospital A&E
Westfield Children's Centre KidZania Begins Recruiting Staff
"Reality theme park" will open its doors early in 2015
Three H&F Branches of Phones 4u Close
As parent company collapses into administration
October
New Record Set for House Price in W12
Property in Hartswood Road sells for over three million
Two Charged after Flying Squad Swoop on Shepherd's Bush Green
Robbers caught red-handed coming out of HSBC with stolen cash
Market Campaigners Vow to Fight Compulsory Purchase Order
After Communities Secretary overrules planning inspector's recommendation
November
Trial of Terror Suspects Set for June 3, 2015
Man charged with plot involving Shepherd's Bush targets
Shepherd's Bush Stations to Open 24 Hours at Weekends
All night service coming to Central and Piccadilly lines next September
New Hotel Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Teams Up with New Attraction KidZania
Partners in "educational entertainment experience" opening early in 2015
White City Playground Tops London Awards
Film of kids at play clinches title of Adventure Playground of the Year
December
Ugli Voted Best Business in Shepherd's Bush
Wood Lane creative campus triumphs in Brilliant Business Awards
Cargiant Advances Plans for 'Old Oak Park'
Scheme on 47 acre site could scupper QPR's hopes of new stadium
Three Jailed for Smuggling Drugs into Wormwood Scrubs
Package had been smeared in Marmite to disguise smell of cannabis
Local Hospitals 'Require Improvement'
Health regulator slams Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
December 30, 2014