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Chiswick Tory Candidate Says Lime Bikes a Big Doorstep Issue
Chiswick Tory Candidate Says Lime Bikes a Big Doorstep Issue

Claims decision to ditch e-bike provider not just a concern for younger people

Council Apologises for
Council Apologises for 'Intimidating' Fly-tip Fine Letter

Elderly woman who left envelope in recycling bin upset by mention of prison

Carols in Grove Park and More on Chiswick Tower and Gunnersbury Park
Carols in Grove Park and More on Chiswick Tower and Gunnersbury Park

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Green Heat Network Key to Council Meeting Climate Targets
Green Heat Network Key to Council Meeting Climate Targets

Borough focusing on decarbonisation until the end of the decade

Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line
Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line

Closures to continue through Christmas into the New Year

Prestigious Honour for WildChiswick Founder
Prestigious Honour for WildChiswick Founder

Joanne Gilbert receives the ZSL Stamford Raffles Award

Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early Next Year
Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early Next Year

Long delayed relaunch as Pure in the Park confirmed

New Mildmay Line Operator Pledges to Boost Peak Service
New Mildmay Line Operator Pledges to Boost Peak Service

First Rail taking over London Overground franchise next May

Huge Queue Forms Outside Relaunched Marks & Spencer
Huge Queue Forms Outside Relaunched Marks & Spencer

Shoppers keen to see inside expanded High Road store

Massage Therapist Taking Over Former NatWest Branch
Massage Therapist Taking Over Former NatWest Branch

Spa & Massage currently operates from Turnham Green Terrace

Chiswick
Chiswick's Poppy Appeal Raises Over £30,000

Local branch of the Royal British Legion sees significant revival

Bedford Park Resident Announces Bid to Be London Mayor
Bedford Park Resident Announces Bid to Be London Mayor

Peter Murray seeking to put built environment at centre of campaign

Aubrey Crawley Steps Down as Labour Candidate
Aubrey Crawley Steps Down as Labour Candidate

Not standing in Chiswick Gunnersbury over LGBTQIA+ policy concerns

Lamborghini Councillor Accused of Failing to Declare Interests
Lamborghini Councillor Accused of Failing to Declare Interests

Labour party says Farhaan Rehman wasn't required to disclose directorships

Joey Barton Dodges Jail for Abusing Jeremy Vine
Joey Barton Dodges Jail for Abusing Jeremy Vine

Ex-footballer subjected broadcaster to 'profoundly traumatising' campaign

Hounslow Councillor Loses Appeal Over Illegal Immigrant Fine
Hounslow Councillor Loses Appeal Over Illegal Immigrant Fine

Nanny employed by Hina Mir reported her to police

Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site
Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site

Greenhaus set to open on Devonshire Road in the new year

West London Free Named as Country
West London Free Named as Country's Best Comprehensive

Local schools shine in Sunday Times Rankings

Festive Engagements, Local Policing and Leaf Clearing
Festive Engagements, Local Policing and Leaf Clearing

Chiswick Riverside councillor Amy Croft reports back

Housing, Lampton, Labour Scandals and Dukes Meadows
Housing, Lampton, Labour Scandals and Dukes Meadows

Chiswick Homefields councillor Jack Emsley reports back

St Michael and All Angels
St Michael and All Angels' Advent Calendar Launches

Christmas charity appeal supporting three local causes

Chiswick Tower Co-living Redevelopment Approved
Chiswick Tower Co-living Redevelopment Approved

Step-Free access at Gunnersbury Station protected in plans

Hounslow Council Appoints Another EV Chargepoint Supplier
Hounslow Council Appoints Another EV Chargepoint Supplier

Zest expected to deliver 100 charging spaces across the borough

Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns
Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns

19th century lighting refitted with LED bulbs for energy efficiency

Local Police Claim Continuing Success for Shoplifting Blitz
Local Police Claim Continuing Success for Shoplifting Blitz

Say retailers are reporting significant drop in offences

Kew Fete Helps Pay for Foodbank Entrance Upgrade
Kew Fete Helps Pay for Foodbank Entrance Upgrade

Hounslow Community FoodBox makeover enabled by donation

Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent

Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Chiswick Leads the Way in Met Engage Sign-Ups
Chiswick Leads the Way in Met Engage Sign-Ups

Makes up three of the top four wards in the borough

Zipcar Closure to Impact Local Car-sharing Network
Zipcar Closure to Impact Local Car-sharing Network

Company supplied over half car club vehicles in Ealing and Hounslow

Illegal E-bike Blitz Discovers One Capable of 60mph
Illegal E-bike Blitz Discovers One Capable of 60mph

Hounslow Council teams up with police in enforcement operation

Christmas Cheer Brings an Early Gift That Keeps on Giving
Christmas Cheer Brings an Early Gift That Keeps on Giving

Chiswick Gunnersbury councillor Joanna Biddolph reports back

Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?
Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?

Report shows W4 to be the quickest selling premium area

Southfield Road Crossing Moves a Step Closer
Southfield Road Crossing Moves a Step Closer

Councillor reports that site surveys are underway ahead of consultation

Chinese Furniture Store Moving into Large High Road Site
Chinese Furniture Store Moving into Large High Road Site

Homary planning to takeover the Cotswold Outdoors premises

Previously in Chiswick

Stories published earlier in this site's weekly newsletter

Calendar

All Aboard for a Magical Christmas
All Aboard for a Magical Christmas

The Railway Children Arrives at the Tabard Theatre

Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Chiswick Property
Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Chiswick Property

Horton and Garton explain how the Chancellor’s decisions reshape the outlook for W4’s homeowners, buyers and landlords

Buying or selling a house? You might want to call a Plumbing Inspector.
Buying or selling a house? You might want to call a Plumbing Inspector.

Advice from The Italian Plumber

Boutique Homme Menswear Pop Up Shop
Boutique Homme Menswear Pop Up Shop

With 40% off all its current collections

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s

From sparkling riverside dinners and lively parties to thoughtful hampers and gifts

Get Set for Christmas at the Dukes Meadows Fine Food Market
Get Set for Christmas at the Dukes Meadows Fine Food Market

Packed with festive gift options and seasonal produce

W4 Gong Bath - Discover Serenity
W4 Gong Bath - Discover Serenity

Relax with a Gong Bath Evening

 Marmalade Fine Jewellery Daily Gift Drop This Christmas
Marmalade Fine Jewellery Daily Gift Drop This Christmas

Spot a Marmalade umbrella and win a £100 store credit

Christmas Jazz Party with the Phil Brown Swingtet
Christmas Jazz Party with the Phil Brown Swingtet

Last gig of the year at the The Duck and Ball

Creating London
Creating London's Most Successful Mudlarking Exhibition

Kate Sumnall giving talk hosted by Chiswick Pier Trust

St. Paul
St. Paul's Grove Park Brings Joy to the World

Professional soloists join church choir for Christmas concert

Chiswick
Chiswick's Festive Switch-on Brings Cheer Despite Unlit Tree

Carols and Father Christmas herald seasonal display

Charlotte Cooper
Charlotte Cooper's Hogarth's House Residency Exhibition to Open

Artist draws on building's past and Foundling Hospital connection

Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year
Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year

Illumination of Great West Road marks end of commemorative events

Ravenscourt Park: Seasons of Light at The Curtis Building
Ravenscourt Park: Seasons of Light at The Curtis Building

Amy Shuckburgh exhibiting paintings of the park she has known all her life

Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Ahead
Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Ahead

Tubes and train services affected by engineering works

Lifestyle

London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Hounslow

Your waste and recycling at Christmas

Give A Book for Christmas
Give A Book for Christmas

Local author C S Fiore-Krasnic's second book is now available to purchase

Lights, Camera, Christmas!
Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Chiswick Cinema’s Festive Line Up

Deirdre Dyson Custom Hand Knotted Rugs
Deirdre Dyson Custom Hand Knotted Rugs

Celebrating 25 years of business with all sale rugs reduced to £2025

Spring Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School
Spring Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School

Dive in and start something!

 Nunn...the Wiser
Nunn...the Wiser

Market Update Quarter 3 2025

Tabard Theatre
Tabard Theatre's Success Celebrated by Local Creatives

Simon and Sarah Reilly toasted after award win

Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace
Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace

Frankie's and Debbie Jo both offering bread, pastries and coffee

Popular Devonshire Road Wine Bar Closes
Popular Devonshire Road Wine Bar Closes

Vinoteca had been at the location for nearly 12 years

Chiswick Girls Rugby Team Inspired by Red Roses
Chiswick Girls Rugby Team Inspired by Red Roses

Facilities upgrade has given additional momentum to participation

Polytechnic FC Marks 150 Years This Season
Polytechnic FC Marks 150 Years This Season

One of nation's oldest amateur football teams to hold commemorative match

Picture of Queen Victoria
Picture of Queen Victoria's Garden Party Back in Chiswick House

Events depicted happened exactly 150 years ago

Napoli on the Road Retains its European Crown
Napoli on the Road Retains its European Crown

Also wins award for Pizza of the Year for Ricordi d'Infanzia

Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick
Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick

MAN v Fat initiative looking for overweight players to join

'Animal Health Spa' Set to Open on the High Road

Mars group planning facility including gym and hydrotherapy for your pet

What
What's With Chiswick High Road's MAGA Man?

Kenny Given on bringing the word of Trump to W4's 'woke left'

Thames Tradesmen Celebrates Henley Win Fifty Years On
Thames Tradesmen Celebrates Henley Win Fifty Years On

Club looks back at its triumph in the Wyfold Challenge Cup

Property

Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building
Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building

Borough planning committee narrowly votes to approve Holly House

Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?
Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?

Average sale price declines with fewer family houses changing hands

'Worst Ever' Chiswick Property Market Grinds to a Halt

Transaction levels below those seen during lockdown and financial crisis

Foxtons Hit By Bloomberg Report Alleging Toxic Workplace
Foxtons Hit By Bloomberg Report Alleging Toxic Workplace

Investigation claims sexism and racism rife at Chiswick-based estate agent