Chiswick News Archive - December 2004


What happened in Chiswick during December 2004

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Belmont School attacker found guilty
Violent assault left victim fighting for his life

Acton Lane closure could lead to year of traffic chaos
Bridge near Chiswick Park tube needs emergency repairs

Knife point robbery at Chiswick subway
Teenager has mobile phone stolen at A4 underpass

Uzi for sale in Chiswick Car Park
Sky News reporter's sting catches gun dealer

Polomo descends gracefully on Chiswick
Stylish emporium of affordable luxury now open

Conservatives hold Chiswick Homefields ward
Gerald McGregor to be new local councillor

Top Local Policeman defends 999 response times
Hounslow fail to meet targets on reaching emergencies

Car Park Gun Dealer Jailed For Six Years
Uzi sale caught on camera by undercover reporter

Vanessa Redgrave provokes demo on Turnham Green
Russian group demand extradition of Chechen exile Zakayev

Could it finally be the end for hated bus gate?
Controversial scheme might be gone by next Spring

Raising the roof at Chiswick House
Renovation under way at iconic local building

Local burglary clear up rates 'lowest in country'
94% of burglars in north Chiswick never caught suggests report

Olympic Legend urges Christmas card recycling
Matthew Pinsent promotes collection bins in Tesco and WH Smith

Local charity urges New Year's Resolution
Microloan Foundation provides added incentive to stop smoking

Reindeers Make Flying Visit
Santa's friends descend on Chiswick Business Park

ECT Recycling win waste disposal contract for Ealing
Council sign seven year deal with local enterprise

Children Fill Dukes Meadows With Seasonal Spirit
A familiar looking Santa appears to add to the Christmas cheer

Hounslow Rates a 'Good' from Audit Commission
Cross the board improvement boosts official rating

Gough blasts 'juggernaut of development'
Local Tory candidate says proposal are too much, too fast

Latest local crime update
More incidents of knife attacks in Chiswick

Local tube station upgrades to be delayed
Chiswick to remain public transport blackspot for the disabled

Ealing Council rated weak by Audit Commission
Joins Hackney and Lambeth as one of lowest ranked London Councils

Pensioners Alone at Christmas celebrates its 20th year

Volunteers sought to help out this Christmas Day

Chiswick Business Park Has An Art Attack
Children leave mark on award winning development

Olympic Legend urges Christmas card recycling
Matthew Pinsent promotes collection bins in Tesco and WH Smith

Meads hit six for second successive week
A.F.A. Middlesex and Essex Senior Cup Old Meadonians 6 Old Vaughnians 1

Will job losses hit West London home prices?
Redundancies at the BBC and CSFB fuel fears of a crash

Vandals on 237 bus sought by police
Photos issued of youths suspected of criminal damage

Arbour goes to the top to get action on CCTV
Kiley promises Turnham Green cameras this month

GLA rep says local NHS in 'massive crisis'
Claims dismissed by Head of Hounslow's PCT

Resident pleads for Stile Hall Area CPZ
'Give us back our streets from freeloading commuters'

Scouts give a helping hand at Sainsbury's
3rd Chiswick Scout Group to raise funds by packing bags

Chiswick charity gets festive
Microloan Foundation holds Christmas fund raising reception

Advent goes on-line at St. Michael's
Children's art to help raise money for good causes

Meads on Cruise Control
A.F.A. Senior Cup Old Meadonians 6 Old Salvatorians 0

Low turnout feared for local by-election
Chiswick Homefields Ward set to vote this week

Local primary school league tables published

Excellent pass rates achieved at Key Stage 2

Mormons obtain injunction against local man
Andrew Price believed he was saving members of 'cult'

CCTV still released of High Road theft

Mobile phone stolen in Chiswick restaurant

Consider it Done can be your Christmas Fairy
Emma Brophy becomes a convert to lifestyle management

On-line classified ads targeted by fraudsters
Police issue warning about 'criminal cashback' scam

Double celebration at Strand on the Green School
Award for the infants and good exams results for the juniors

Local author receives prestigious award
Val Bott wins with book on the Brentford flood of 1841

Meads make heavy weather
Old Boys' Cup - Old Meadonians 3 John Fisher O.B. 1

Hounslow Tories launch website ahead of Election
Modern campaign tool in place as party fights for victory

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