Chiswick News Archive - March 2003
What happened in Chiswick during March 2003
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Council
admit Chiswick parking charges unjustified
Councillor on Hounslow Borough's executive concedes basis for higher permit
charges is unsound
Asylum seeker hostel plan for Grove Park
An application has been made to turn the RAF Association building into
a hostel
Three
dead in Chiswick car crash
Three men, including John McMullen who lived locally and had recently
become a father, have been killed in an accident near the Chiswick Roundabout
Meeting
puts school "back to square one"
Angry scenes at Southfield School as governors protest they were misled
Foxtons
accused of "immoral" behaviour over flat sale
Client "gazundered" by senior employee of controversial estate
agent
Chiswick
man found guilty of indecent assault
Police praise victims’ courage
Crack down on Chiswick traders
New pilot scheme aims to tackle illegal dumping of rubbish by local businesses
Anti-noise
campaign gathers support
High level backing for Grove Park residents campaigning for a measures
to reduce traffic noise from the A4
Butterfly
House could move to Chiswick
Chiswick House Friends suggest new option for Walled Garden area of grounds
Mayor
confirms plans to bring congestion charge to Chiswick's doorstep
If re-elected Ken Livingstone would like to see the zone extended to Hammersmith
and Shepherd's Bush
Ambassador
attends Lenten project launch
Our Lady's and St. Edward's Church aims to raise £36,000 for families
in Manila
New non-emergency contact number for Chiswick Police
Chiswick
team capture first trophy of the season
Old Meadonians were victors in a thrilling encounter with Winchmore Hill
Excluded
children to return to Southfield School
Governing body votes to reinstate them leading to governors resigning
in protest
Iraq
War puts paid to Chiswick Crusade
Comedy Musical about the first crusade cancelled due to recent world events
Late
Bloomer sought for awards ceremony
A local celebrity or someone who has an inspirational story to tell about
the role learning in adulthood has played in their life is being sought
to present a major award
State
of the art diagnostic centre opens in West London
Technology offers the chance of catching serious illnesses early
Permit
Charge cut proposed for Chiswick
Hounslow Council parking report recommends reduction in the premium Chiswick
pays for permits as well as a host of other major changes
Women
charged over playground assault
Meanwhile Ministers' statements appear to back Head's actions
Somali
victim of playground attack lives in fear
"I don't want my children to be scared any more. I don't want any
more trouble" Police are seeking more witnesses to the incident
Crash
victim's relatives demand action over horror junction
The same stretch of road has now claimed 7 lives over the past few months
Clamping
to come to Chiswick?
Details of increased fines and plans to introduce clamping plus a failed
attempt by local councils to single out Chiswick for even higher penalty
charges
New
CPZ for the Acton Green area to be in place this Summer
Designated by the Ealing Council as the South Acton CPZ the scheme is
designed to control overspill parking from Chiswick Business Park
Fishy
goings on at the Bell and Crown
'Afishionados' initiative to get people catching and cooking British fish
Renewed
optimism as latest plans for Brentford FC stadium are unveiled
Supporters group working with developers to ensure that the club stays
close to home with a scheme that will bring professional football within
yards of Chiswick High Road
Police
chief moving on
Inspector Mike Nicholls to take new role at Heathrow after successful
stint in W4
Praise
at last for South West Trains
Train company still the least reliable in London but head of Strategic
Rail Authority praises them for improvement
Old
Meadonians in double challenge
As Arsenal's Champions' League challenge falters a local side looks more
likely to have a full trophy cabinet this year
Crisis
for local school after playground attack
Violent assault and allegations of intimidation has parents and children
living in fear
Ealing
LEA backs excluded families in legal action
Colin Lowther, the head teacher of Southfield Primary school, could face
legal action from the families of the pupils he excluded
Angus
Fails to Score in Chiswick
Disgraced TV star's rehabilitation got off to a blank start at the University
of Westminster sports ground as he prepares for his comeback on Red Nose
Night
Stunning
tax increase for part of Chiswick
Ealing borough opts for a massive rise with Hounslow's double digit increase
mild by comparison
Chiswick
Police chief outlines strategy
Inspector Mike Nicholls on reduction of crime in the town centre
Car
crime initiative launch
Chiswick police want your help to cut vehicle theft
West
Chiswick parking zone given go-ahead
Scheme expected to be in place by this Summer
Matthew
Kelly cleared
Police say that there is no evidence to proceed against TV presenter but
caution him over use of Class A drugs found at his Chiswick home
Garden
centre for Chiswick House?
Your views wanted on plans for a nursery and heritage garden centre in
the house grounds
Westside
Story
How the Duke Meadows Community Association, Ann Keen and Intelsat have
got together to help a new youth club for children from local housing
estates
February
property numbers show 0.6% fall in Chiswick
Some agents believe the price fall has been more rapid but that the market
is returning to "more sensible and affordable levels"
Third
runway at Heathrow is still an option
Revised consultation on airport expansion to include both Gatwick and
Heathrow
Chiswick
Charity lends a hand
Started by two Chiswick businessmen, the Micro Loan Foundation helps people
to help themselves
Cash
boost for Wm. Hogarth School
New funds allow extension of care scheme
Chiswick
Electrics have moved to 315 Chiswick High Road
Chiswick's largest range of electrical goods. A small family run firm
that prides itself on offering superb customer service.
Local
charity seeks volunteers
Emotional Leap helps people deal with failed fertility treatment
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