Chiswick News Archive - August 2004
What happened in Chiswick during August 2004
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Flash floods hit Chiswick
Environmental catastrophe as sewage is pumped into the Thames
Average Terraced property in Chiswick worth half a million
Local prices generally continue to lag national and London-wide trend
New restaurant looks set to get green light
Planning approval recommended for site at Barley Mow Passage
Mixed exam results for local schools
Most local schools see improved pass rates and grades
Residents in revolt against supermarkets
But 'chattering classes' blamed for cloning of High Streets
What's happening on the High Road
An update on comings and goings in the local retail scene
ABSO granted against Chiswick woman
Court order aims to end residents' nightmare
Claims made that Council Tax being used for 'propaganda'
Opposition politicians question funding of HM Magazine
Mugging outside Devonshire House
Woman has phone stolen whilst sending text messages
New free newspaper for the local area
Chiswick Post to be delivered every Thursday
Local Tories propose overhaul of mobile masts law
Councillors would be given back control over mast siting
Acton Police Station closes for refit
North Chiswick to lose 24 hour station service for the next 18 months
Search for a West London Open Mike Star
New talent urged to take the stage at the George IV
The Stardust of a Song
John Barnes captivates his audience at the City Barge
Chiswick Sainsbury's end fast track fiasco
Back to queuing after system causes flood of complaints
Patrick White 15 September 1965 - 7 August 2004
Hogarth Health Club group CEO killed in tragic accident
Burglar responsible for 70 local crimes convicted
Crack addict stole property worth in excess of £100,000
Superbug hits at Ravenscourt Park Hospital
Man could be crippled following routine operation
Local Samaritans celebrate their golden jubilee
A shoulder to lean on for 50 years straight
Latymer Upper celebrates record results
No failures at A Level out of 169 pupils taking exams
New Police Recruits for Ealing Borough
Force number boosted with the arrival of 18 new officers
Congestion charge boundary to be extended to Shepherd's Bush
Mayor ignores local opposition to press ahead with scheme for 2006
Chiswick's media village gets bigger
CBS, France Telecom and Fox Kids move to business park
Local MP wants the dirt on tabloids
Clive Soley plans 'dodgy dossier' on editors and owners
Lebanese Loop is Back in Chiswick
Quick thinking member of the public foils card crime
100 beds to close at Hammersmith Hospital
Up to 2,000 patients in West London will wait twice as long.
Mayor accused of plans to 'crush' London boroughs
Arbour warns of tower blocks 'from Chiswick to Bedfont'
'Generous' compensation for train users
South West Trains plan refunds for passengers hit by floods
Ealing Friends of the Earth defend traffic forecasts
Christine Eborall dismisses claims that tram data is unreliable
TfL accused of conspiracy over tram consultation
Claim that only 40% of homes on the route are receiving forms
"Prospective Hot-spotting" to combat burglary
Inspector Ged Boyer on how new research is being used in Chiswick
Work-Life Balance just right at local offices
Big turnout for fun Friday event at Chiswick Business Park
How new media communications improve local community life
Brian Jenner, editor of Paddington's NewsPad.co.uk on local web sites
Crossrail not coming to Chiswick
But main scheme looks set to get the green light
ChiswickW4.com breaches 5,000 barrier
Europe's largest community portal newsletter passes new milestone
Back to Work pilot travel scheme extended
Discount tube and bus fairs for those returning to employment
No need for a brief encounter in Grove Park
Edward Prescot finds the Burlington restaurant to his liking
Frank Dobson pays visit to Dukes Meadows
Plans for new children's' play area make further progress
Young Christians clean up Chiswick
Soul in the City team join police as part of week of community action
Police warn diners as old scam returns
'Lost' man with map steals mobile in Nandos/
Local band get busy
Stranded in demand after Grove Park School Ball
Soul in the City takes a trip to the park
Youngsters from Turnham Green Church run trip for elderly
Ealing Council take on new traffic powers
Will be able to fine motorists for a wider range of offences
Local Police make 'biggest ever' drugs bust
Drugs with a street value of £10 million were aimed for local area
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