Chiswick News Archive - July 2004


What happened in Chiswick during July 2004

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Toddler run down by bus in front of mother
Girl killed on junction of Sutton Lane North and Wellesley Road

Crossrail unlikely to come to Chiswick
But main scheme looks set to get the green light

One minute's silence to be held for Sade
Funeral of toddler to be held at Chiswick Church

Chiswick's air worse than Cromwell Road
Report shows dramatic rise in pollution in the area

Chiswick's newest gastro-pub reviewed
The Hole in the Wall doesn't leave too big a hole in your pocket

Chiswick's Royalty Hit Hard Times
Princess sells tiara for a new roof over her head

Woman's body found near Chiswick Bridge
Police appeal for help in identifying body found on river bank

Ken to see red over new car buying schemes
Chiswick company say new rules will slash motoring costs

Woman cyclist robbed on Dukes Avenue
Suspect rode distinctive yellow mountain bike

Local agents welcome tighter industry regulation
DTI calls for all agents to be subject to ombudsman

Football and Climbing help street kids in Uganda
Ex-Chiswick pupil makes fund-raising climb of Kilimanjaro

Lowest rating for local health trust
Hounslow PCT claim improved performance not reflected in ranking

Family make new plea for missing Chiswick man
Thurlough McGowan last seen in Priory Avenue in 1996

Will the tram increase traffic on your street?
Probably not according to Friends of the Earth

Good news for Chiswick rail users
Service increasing to 4 trains an hour on the Hounslow Loop

New ruling heralds big change in local media
More use of internet in local planning publicity encouraged

New floatation centre now open on Devonshire Road
Float Your Way to the Ultimate in Relaxation at Floatopia

The road to Athens begins in Chiswick
Team GB set off on Olympic quest from DIY store car park

Cavendish School Fair Banner Slashed
Mindless vandalism mars School's Summer Event/

Top Borough Policeman apologises for phone chaos
Non-emergency call problem could take 18 months to resolve

Halfords coming to West Chiswick?
Planning application suggests new store is on way

Lions Return To Chiswick House Grounds
Staveley Road Gates Regain Their Grandeur After 44 years

Councillor claims Ealing is afraid of public meetings
Gary Malcolm slams reduction Area Committee meetings

Big Turnout for Tram Rally
Anit-tram group claims public awareness of the project remains low

Arbour Prompts Action on Turnham Green Station
Recently re-elected GLA rep raises issue of CCTV in Assembly

Double rainbow over Chiswick
Rare meteorological event caught on camera

New lights and playground for Acton Green
Funding given in recent Area Committee Meeting

West Side Story named 'Chiswick's favourite musical'
Vote made during the Bedford Park Festival

Chiswick's Aim Tarnishes ITunes Debut Week
Row between Steve Jobs and Aim's Alison Wenham continues

New report exposes poor train service
South West Trains least punctual, most overcrowded London operator

Objections Block Late Licence For Est Est Est
Councillors heed local's petition against licence renewal

The Fantastic Herons take flight
Stunning new sculpture unveiled on Dukes Meadows

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