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September 2008
Brentford FC Inspiration Behind Subbuteo? 
      'Flick and Kick' creator Peter Adolph lived in Chiswick and played for local club 
Relief at Hand for York Road Residents 
        Support promised after third burning car incident 
Five Years for Slashing PC 
        Officer scarred for life after assault with Stanley knife 
Open Door Policy For Gunnersbury Park 
        Regeneration Board takes decision to hold all meetings in public 
Success for Brentford Police 
        Vehicle checks net illegal and inconsiderate motorists 
Engineering Works on South West Train Routes 
        Buses to replace trains on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October 
Train Too Crowded? 
        London Assembly wants to help you find a seat 
Immigration Checks Prompt Mass Exodus of Traffic Wardens 
        Council claims contractors are responsible for recruiting and vetting staff 
Does Being Plane Stupid Make Any Sense? 
        Christina Farr talks to aviation activist Katrina Forrester 
Government Advisors Call For Review of Airport Expansion Plans 
        2M Group believes proposals to expand Heathrow 'have lost all credibility' 
Leading Businesses Support Third Runway For Heathrow 
        But it must be built within strict environmental standards 
Mary Macleod on Progression, Taxes, Family Life and Abortion 
      Prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate participates in Guardian survey 
Blue Badge Fraudster Fined 
        Brentford woman caught using disabled parking permit 
Coming Up at the Watermans 
      Cinema screenings and comedy at the local arts centre 
Live Dancing Billboards and Stairway To Heaven 
        Not enough to keep M4 out of list of Britain's most boring roads 
Wanted : Local Cannabis Factory 
        Police seek residents' help in locating premises 
Gran Tagged for Benefit Fraud 
      Judge imposes curfew on Brentford woman 
The best places to eat out in and around Brentford 
      Give your feedback on local restaurants 
Bus Strike Goes Ahead 
        First Group fleet could be out of action this week 
Local Crime Figures Just A Click Away 
        New 'crime mapping' website helps keep residents in the picture 
Couple Celebrate Fostering Qualifications 
        Kevin and Paula Foster pass exams whilst juggling eight children 
August 2008
Latest Brentford Property Sales 
      Wallis House revives activity in the local market 
Local Rower Wins Silver 
        Disappointment for Brentford based Annie Vernon 
Mixed GCSE Results for Local Schools 
        Excellence in some schools hides below par scores overall 
'New Jack the Stripper Theory' 
        Crime author thinks killer was Welsh child murderer 
Vino Rosso Leaves its Diners Happy 
        Although it clearly helps to be a carnivore 
        Cracking Down On School Gate Parking 
  Parents who stop on zig-zag markings face £100 fines 
Who Were Brentford's Heroes? 
      Help find details of men named on war memorial 
Local Rower Goes for Gold 
        Brentford based Annie Vernon in final this Sunday 
Brentford Property Volumes Recover 
        Some comfort for beleaguered local estate agents 
Anglers Thwart Woman's Suicide River Plunge 
        Local lifeboat called after car is driven into the Thames 
Mela Partygoers Sign to Save Gunnersbury Park 
        Concerns over how funding is to be raised for park improvements 
New Records Set By Local Schools 
        Oxbridge success and high pass rates for sixth formers 
A Law Unto Themselves? 
        Hounslow Council to handle complaints against local Councillors 
Council Brings In New Parking Enforcement 
        PCN's for motorists who park across dropped kerbs 
Proposals for Gunnersbury Park's Private School Denied 
        'No plans' in the pipeline to sell off the small and large mansions 
Serious Assault at Rose and Crown 
        Peacemaker in brawl ends up with fractured skull 
Concern Over Local Diarrhoea Outbreak 
        Doctor issues advice for both prevention and treatment 
Boris Aims to Raise Bog Standards 
        Councils encouraged to join Community Toilet Scheme 
Grassroots Grants Up For Grabs 
        Voluntary and neighbourhood groups invited to apply for cash 
Local PCTs Ranked Amongst Country's Worst Performers 
        Healthcare Commission survey places Hounslow and Ealing in bottom 20% 
Samaritans At The Ready
      As students learn exam results 
Proposed New Development for Kew Bridge Road 
      Incorporating residential, retail, restaurant, offices and a new public house 
Councillors Told They 'Cannot Help' Residents With Parking Fines 
        New 'legilsation' prohibits intervention in disputes with Council over PCN's 
Cat Missing From Brentford 
        Help find fluffy tabby cat Dexter 
Brentford Helping Brentford 
        Plans to move war memorial and fund Christmas lights 
Thief Chooses Bad Location for Crime 
        Brentford man arrested after bag snatch outside police station 
Dita the German Shepherd Dog Found
        Back safe and well with her family after 12 days 
Borough Commander To Discuss Knife Crime 
        Residents invited to put forward their views to Chief Superintendent David Bilson 
Unique Opportunity To Shape Future of Gunnersbury Park 
        Regeneration drive to prevent further decline to landscape and buildings 
A Special Delivery For West Mid 
        As they become proud new parents of a Natural Birthing Centre 
Tara Win London Junior Camogie Championship 
        Final Score - Tara 6-06 v 4-02 Croydon 
Crossrail Given Go Ahead 
        Project on track to be operational for passengers by 2017 
Spanning The Thames
        Illustrations, commentary and stories of bridges and buildings along the river 
Stolen Silver Mercedes Taken On Crime Spree 
  Sweet-toothed car thieves pocket £400 of confectionary from petrol stations 
Small Improvements Make Big Difference
        Resident of local care homes become silver surfers 
Schedule of carriageway closures M4 Junctions 1-3 
        Further overnight maintenance on elevated section required 
New Law Will Satisfy Appetite For Fairness 
  Restaurants to be banned from using service charges to "top up" staff pay 
      
July 2008
Armed Robbery at Coral Bookmakers 
      Police appeal for witnesses to Ealing Road hold-up 
Waterman's Accuses Arts Council of Stubborness 
        And claim they ignored advice of two separate departments over funding cuts 
Cameron Direct - Live and Unscripted and in Brentford 
        Residents get Tory Leader's views on Heathrow, Expenses and Labour Frontbenchers 
Chiswick Rubbish Festers in the Sun 
        Streets lined with bin bags after Council fails to keep residents informed 
Keens Divided On Crucial Commons Vote 
        As a majority of 28 secure expense claims for second homes 
Airport Campaign Set For Plane Talking 
        EU Meeting Delegation heads to Europe to highlight failure to tackle air pollution 
Residents To Stage Conference With Climate Camp 
        Alongside HACAN, NoTRAG, Camp for Climate Action and Greenpeace 
Do You Have Text Appeal? 
        Find out if your texting style is the most attractive 
Council Admits to Spying On Ealing Family 
        Anti-terrorism surveillance was used to police school intake policy 
        
        Alarming Rates of Childhood Obesity Uncovered in Ealing 
      with figures significantly higher than national average 
Motorcyclist Killed on M4 in Brentford 
      Severe delays in area following accident 
Latest Brentford Property Sales 
        Low volume makes market direction unclear 
Green Flag for Local Park 
      Boston Manor Park retains coveted award 
Armed Robber Hits Isleworth Bookies 
        Gunman assaults staff before making off with cash 
Excellent Development Really is Excellent 
        Local charity wins top award at star-studded ceremony 
Dear MP, Please RSVP 
        Mixed results for local MPs in 'Responsiveness League Table' 
'Mr & Mrs Expenses' Face Cuts In Allowances 
        As Parliamentary review aims to restore public's confidence 
Could You Give Gordon Nightmares? 
        Ramsay's on the look out for more restaurants to rescue 
Mayor's £6m Revitalisation Project For Local Parks 
        Londoners will have chance to vote on which green spaces will benefit 
Air con planned for Hammersmith and City and District Lines by 2010 
      But no breeze at the end of the tunnel for Piccadilly Line 
Watch Where You Poop Pooch! 
        Councils warned over using CCTV for 'trivial' surveillance 
Schedule of carriageway closures M4 Junctions 1-3 
        Further overnight maintenance on elevated section required 
24 Arrested In 'Cash for Crash' Scams 
        Police issue stark warning against making false insurance claims 
      
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