Chiswick News Archive - January 2005


What happened in Chiswick during January 2005

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Oulds reprimanded but keeps party whip
Peter Thompson blasts 'contemptible' response of Council leader

Acton Lane closure to be night-time only
Year of chaos avoided as bridge work plans changed

BBC news anchor ponders Chiswick move
Emily Maitlis talks to Maxine Briggs about life and work

Elderly woman hit by bus on Kew Bridge Road
Victim from Chiswick dragged for quarter of mile

Chiswick teen in alleged £20,000 web con
13 year old set up business in grandmother's house

A4 noise level 'off the scale' says report
Wolseley Gardens campaign for barriers vindicated

Is buying a house like falling in love?
It is according to Chiswick's new estate agent PropertyGarden.com

The Only Jew in the Village
Will Watts on Bennett Arron and other acts at Headliners

10 storey block at Allied Carpets site rejected
Campaign by residents' group praised for professionalism

Local opinion sought on parking issues
Make your views heard via on-line survey

Works to Close District and Circle lines
Engineering project on track will lead to weekend closures

Friends of Dukes Meadows a 'model' group
Government Minister lavishes praise on Chiswick activists

Councillor criticises local health care standards
Ealing NHS 'not up to scratch' says Lib Dem

Success of New Deal praised by Local MP
Scheme is 'not working' says Conservative spokesperson

Gun-Toting Chiswick Councillor ditched as prospective MP
Robert Oulds pictured posing with arsenal of weapons

Ambulance dispute flares up again
Council branded 'a disgrace' for continuing to issue parking tickets

Belmont School attacker gets three years
Tyrone Williams jailed for attack on Ricky Walters

Baan Rama Bring Thai Style to Chiswick
Exhibition at Chiswick Business Park Launches New Venture

Four luxury cars taken from Chiswick lock-up
Reward offer after Porsches, Aston Martin and Ferrari stolen

artaid event raises £2,000 for tsunami relief
Sir Peter Blake donates prints which you can bid for here

Local MP joins with Gordon Brown to promote Child Trust Fund
Ann Keen and Chancellor welcomes £250 for every new baby

Charity Seeks Runners for Fundraising Task
Microloan Foundation has places for the Edinburgh Marathon

Fun Runners Seek Support For Kathmandu Marathon
Funds raised to go to Sri Lankan school children

Vihara gives thanks for generous support of ChiswickW4.com members
Overwhelming response to appeal - no more non-financial donations required

Common sense prevails in ambulance dispute
Parking tickets not to be issued at Goldhawk Road station

Johnny Vaughan gets on his bike to promote show
Radio host films ad in Wavendon and Alwyn Avenues

Rena Salmon appeal unsuccessful
Guilty verdict in murder of Lorna Stewart stands

Gunnersbury Park plan for Butterfly House
New facilities would replace those to be lost at Syon Park

Students assaulted by gang on Dolman Road
Eleven youths launch cowardly attack for packet of cigarettes

Drugs caused Maja's death says coroner
Heroin addict's body found in Wilkinson Way

Missing woman may be in Chiswick
Family make plea for Sandy Trayner to return

Girls rough it for tsunami victims
Friends to sleep out on High Road to raise funds

Charity Seeks Financial Manager
Microloan Foundation is looking for qualified manager at its Malawi base

Grove Park Playgroup Receives Ofsted Praise
Quality of children's social and emotional development highlighted

No crisps and chocs for a year makes Laura a star
Teenager's self sacrifice raises funds for Shooting Star Hospice

New editor not so Green
Maxine Briggs to takeover at local magazine

Prince of Wales visits Vihara
Charles praises inspirational generosity of the public
Also read details of the London Budddist Vihara Appeal

Man remanded over Robert Symons murder
Yousef Bouhaddao to appear in court again in 3 weeks

Bus fare rises to put pressure on Council Tax
Increases to cost Hounslow Borough an extra £500,000

Prize rabbits stolen on Christmas Eve
Callous burglars target home in Barrowgate Road

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

Local resident claims two year wait for lights repair
Confusion delays maintenance of St. Albans Avenue flats

New Year, new recycling service for Business Park
ECT appointed to collect and recycle office materials

Vihara holds prayers for Tsunami victims
Sri Lankan Buddhists try to come to terms with disaster

New Year honours for Chiswick residents
Achievements of local people officially recognised

Ms. Marple solves murder in Chiswick House
Grounds used as location for Boxing Day TV mystery story

Major High Road traffic rerouting proposed
Plan to change direction on Town Hall Avenue

Community service order for benefits fraudster
Beverley Court resident falsely claimed £18,000

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

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

Mead's year long unbeaten run ends
London Old Boys Cup - Old Meadonians 0 Old Challoners 2

Meads bounce back with brace from Hawkins
AFA Senior Cup - Old Meadonians 5 Old Brentwoods 2

Meads in control in the league
Amateur Football Combination - Old Meadonians 2 Old Hamptonians 0

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