Chiswick News Archive - August 2003
What happened in Chiswick during August 2003
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Cyclist
killed on Chiswick High Road
Brentford man knocked off bike by open door of parked car
Agents feel
the pain as volumes plunge
Latest numbers show a 47% decline in volumes with property prices showing
little sign of recovery
Mayor
turns down Turnham Green option
Ken Livingstone explains why he doesn't believe the Piccadilly line should
stop at Turnham Green
Another
fatality at Turnham Green station
Second person killed at station in under two months raises concerns about
safety at the station
Hogarth signs up for Fun Run
18th Century artist latest resident to sign up to raise money for Dukes
Meadows
Chiswick
High Road 21 years on
Such a lot of change even since 1982 - a montage of images from then and
now
Happy
end to appalling crime
ChiswickW4.com members rally round to help robbed blind pensioner
Power
Cut made worse for Chiswick commuters
LUL fail to stop Piccadilly line trains at Turnham Green when District
Line closed
Some
Chiswick residents face prospect of massive tax hike
Ealing Council's finance man suggests 30% rise could be required
Official
indifference as sewage flows on the streets
Thames Water take their time as health risk and stench worsen
The
'Not Our Responsibility' Cycle
Acton Lane bridge remains blighted by graffiti as authorities pass the
buck
Unaffordable
Housing
Hugh Fasken, Editor of the Green Magazine, looks at the problems resulting
from West London's property price boom
The
Bombing of Staveley Road
Recollections of the V2 attack on Chiswick sought
Fuller's
get Bitter and Twisted
Britain's Champion Beer now available in local pubs
Dame
Tilly Trott returns
Former Watermans favourite is back
Youth
Club thank you to Intelsat
Locally based satellite company praised for positive contribution
Crossroads
Team to take Flora Challenge
Local charity which supports carers in fund raising run
Local
School results show continued improvement
Big increase in top A Level passes and GCSE grades at Chiswick Community
School
Developer
accused of holding the Council to ransom
Clifton Cape offer to end appeal against refusal of 28 storey tower if
new plan is accepted
Major
changes to tube and bus fares
Big rises in some fares unless you pre-pay and kids travel for free on
buses in 2004
Local
MP Named in Kelly Inquiry
Clive Soley offered to help Alastair Campbell by getting "more active"
Speculation
grows on third runway approval
Leaked reports are suggesting that the decision to expand Heathrow has
already been made
New
Magazine gets on competitor's Wick
Launch of new local publication delayed as legal action forces name change
The
Art Emporium to open at Dukes Meadows
Chiswick’s latest exciting arts venture seeks interested artists
New
local band seeks lead singer
Award Winning Alternative Rocker Searches For Vocalist
New
application for riverside school made
Alpha Plus's Proposed Pier House School back on the agenda as amended
plans submitted
Chiswick
to get Christmas Lights
Councillor reveals decorations will appear in the main shopping areas
this year
Support
Needed to Raise St Peter’s Roof
The historic church needs half a million by December
Record
crowds for "Operation Speedboat"
Over 1,000 people attend event at Chiswick Business Park
Major
overhaul for Chiswick High Road
Council plans major package of new works including extended bus lanes,
cycle paths and pavement narrowing
Chiswick
Business Park moves into new phase
Exhibition of plans for the third phase of development to be held including
details of transport improvements
Man rescued from river outside Chiswick pub
Incident raises questions about lack of life-saving equipment at Strand
on the Green
Fans
to relish London Pride Middlesex Sevens
Chiswick Brewer signs two year sponsorship deal for the world's most famous
charity Sevens event which takes place this Saturday
The
Bad Dads Hit Town!
A local group of dads form band to play at charitable events
Chiswick
braced for Traffic Chaos
Mayor says no to request for Piccadilly service at Turnham Green as major
disruption predicted
Be
Green with your Garden Waste
Free Home Composters available plus details of how to order Garden Waste
sacks
Chiswick
Choir seeks New Sponsors
Great opportunity for local businesses to raise their profile and help
the arts
From
Ecuador to Peru via Chiswick
Lucy Hurn lands her dream job as a development worker in Lima
Old
Meadonians want to attract fit ladies
Local football club looking to set up women's team
Ready
Teddy Cook Off
Free tickets for show and courses on how to prepare nutritious meals for
the under 5s
Will
to Win promoted
Double celebration for Chiswick Tennis Club
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