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

Local schools shine in Sunday Times Rankings

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

Step-Free access at Gunnersbury Station protected in plans

Criminal Court Reform, Chiswick Tower and Gunnersbury Park
Criminal Court Reform, Chiswick Tower and Gunnersbury Park

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

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

Chiswick Hotel Offers Free Christmas Wrapping Room
Chiswick Hotel Offers Free Christmas Wrapping Room

Offering the chance for parents to better hide presents from their children

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

Ealing Council Apprentice Scheme Leads to Glastonbury
Ealing Council Apprentice Scheme Leads to Glastonbury

Existing jobs and skills service aims to support local businesses

Brentford and Hard-Fi Team Up for Special-Edition Shirt
Brentford and Hard-Fi Team Up for Special-Edition Shirt

Celebrating 20 Years of 'Stars of CCTV'

Kew Gardens Reveals Plan for Brentford Gate
Kew Gardens Reveals Plan for Brentford Gate

Permission being sought for overhaul of ‘tired’ entrances

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

Carols and Father Christmas herald seasonal display

Local Hospitals Push Ahead With Green Energy Overhaul
Local Hospitals Push Ahead With Green Energy Overhaul

Emissions at Charing Cross already down by over a quarter last year

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

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

Joint Advent Carol Service Provides Opportunity for Farewell
Joint Advent Carol Service Provides Opportunity for Farewell

Father Simon Brandes is retiring after the Christmas holiday

Chiswick Chamber Orchestra Provides Seasonal Delight
Chiswick Chamber Orchestra Provides Seasonal Delight

Anthonia Chalmers enjoys an afternoon performance include Tallis and Vivaldi

Hounslow Council Abandons Plans to Dim Streetlights
Hounslow Council Abandons Plans to Dim Streetlights

Cost saving move ditched after consultation with police

Accusations Fly After Fractious Council Meeting
Accusations Fly After Fractious Council Meeting

Cllr Katherine Dunne 'can't recall' directing obscenity at Cllr Ron Mushiso

Another Hounslow Councillor
Another Hounslow Councillor's Car Seen in Disabled Bay

Hina Mir’s vehicle parked there during council meeting

Chiswick Man Ejected from Air Canada Flight Avoids Jail
Chiswick Man Ejected from Air Canada Flight Avoids Jail

Racially abused crew after dispute over coffee

Council Rejects Call for Independent Scrutiny of Lampton Group
Council Rejects Call for Independent Scrutiny of Lampton Group

Opposition raises concern about finances and transparency

Brentford FC Opens Safe Haven at Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford FC Opens Safe Haven at Gtech Community Stadium

Security hub to operate 24/7 every day of the year

Hounslow FoodBox Launches Christmas Appeal
Hounslow FoodBox Launches Christmas Appeal

Supporting families in need over the festive season

Marks and Spencer Confirms Chiswick Store Reopening Date
Marks and Spencer Confirms Chiswick Store Reopening Date

Return will be just in time for Christmas shopping

Chiswick Volunteer Returns from Ukraine Mission
Chiswick Volunteer Returns from Ukraine Mission

Marc Scorer was delivering a fully stocked ambulance

Lamborghini Councillor Apologises for Disabled Bay Use
Lamborghini Councillor Apologises for Disabled Bay Use

Farhaan Rehman also gives up licensing chair and makes charity donation

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

Earlier Termination for 94 Due to Oxford Street Changes
Earlier Termination for 94 Due to Oxford Street Changes

Mayor's pedestrianisation plan would mean last stop is Marble Arch

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

Councillor reports that site surveys are underway ahead of consultation

Hounslow Council’s
Hounslow Council’s 'Hefty' Fly-Tipping Fines Spark Debate

Critics raise concern about fairness and heavy handed enforcement

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

Chiswick House Conservatory Added to At Risk Register
Chiswick House Conservatory Added to At Risk Register

Historic England raising concern about future of historic glasshouse

All Pain No Gain for Chiswick
All Pain No Gain for Chiswick's Cinderella Tube Service

District line closures continue with no prospect of improvement

Previously in Chiswick

Stories published earlier in this site's weekly newsletter

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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

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

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

Market Update Quarter 3 2025

 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

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

With 40% off all its current collections

St Michael
St Michael's Players to Bring Snow White to Life Again

The group's popular Christmas pantomime returns this December

The Twelfth Night of Christmas Opens at Chiswick House
The Twelfth Night of Christmas Opens at Chiswick House

Interior of historic villa transformed into Georgian fantasy

Creating London
Creating London's Most Successful Mudlarking Exhibition

Kate Sumnall giving talk hosted by Chiswick Pier Trust

The Addison Singers Classical Choirs Present
The Addison Singers Classical Choirs Present 'Gloria'

Programme includes works by Vivaldi, McDowall, Howells and MacMillan

Two December Concerts from the West London Chorus
Two December Concerts from the West London Chorus

An evening of Mozart and Haydn followed by Carols by Candlelight

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

Artist draws on building's past and Foundling Hospital connection

Grove Park Group to Host Christmas Carols in the Piazza
Grove Park Group to Host Christmas Carols in the Piazza

Singers of all abilities including children invited to come along

St Peter
St Peter's School to Host Community Christmas Fair

Festive event taking place this Saturday

Christmas Popup Supporting The Mulberry Centre
Christmas Popup Supporting The Mulberry Centre

Local creatives selling their work in the Barley Mow Centre

Hogarth Singers Bringing Festive Cheer
Hogarth Singers Bringing Festive Cheer

Songs for Christmas features collaboration with Belmont School

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

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