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Roehampton Lane 20mph from 20 March 2026 plus extra speed cameras

Just so that you know :)

Joy Griffiths ● 6d48 Comments ● 1m

Olive's House

People will undoubtedly have strong views either way about this proposal and I can see things getting pretty fraught around Bath Road particularly when children's classes are taking place at the Arts Ed on Saturday morning.Personally I can see the pros and cons but what I don't understand is the economic logic. The number of small children in the area is falling, nurseries are closing and school rolls are down. Maggie and Rose - a previous attempt at creating a 'Soho House for kids' went into liquidation. This will be a massive facility with a huge capacity for membership. Blackstone know more about investment than I do, so what am I missing?

Francis Rowe ● 4h2 Comments ● 4m

Trump has the hump

Oh dear! The Orange One doesn't like not getting his own way, so has thrown a strop with our Prime Minister over being told he couldn't just assume we'd let him use some U.K. bases for his bombing campaign in Iran. Iraq still looms large in memory, and Starmer has a difficult line to tread with one of the most unpredictable and unstable U.S. Presidents ever, but if he's p*ssed of the Donald - it can't all be bad. We need to put ourselves first this time, after all where were the U.S. when we could have done with some support in the Falklands, not to mention the invasion in Belize they didn't even mention, special relationship? In our dreams.

Vanessa Smith ● 19h28 Comments ● 43m

R.I.P. Neil Sedaka

So sorry to hear that Neil Sedaka has died, an amazing singer and prolific songwriter over many years. A man who provided many hit songs for almost anyone who was anyone in the singing world, 'Solitaire', 'Amarillo', 'The Hungry Years' among the many he wrote, that were recorded by the best. We had the pleasure of seeing Neil Sedaka three times when he came to London, he always remembered his British following and every concert was packed out.

Vanessa Smith ● 3d10 Comments ● 1h

Sir Sadiq and Crime

I must admit, I lost my cool when listening to the News Agents podcast yesterday.Khan was on the show and gas-lighting the audience. He tried to boast about how he has reduced crime in London - focusing on the fall in homicide rates. He failed to acknowledge what most London folk see, feel and know - that criminal activity is totally out of control.Our high street shops have been ravaged by shoplifting, car theft is a daily occurrence, people cannot wear expensive watches without being mugged, and young girls cannot walk the streets without fear of being attacked. Khan clearly has an agenda…. one that is failing London, including our own W4….Sorry to post a political message… just saddened by the decline in cultural standards…

Emma Elizabeth ● 49d284 Comments ● 2h

Sainsbury's plans

Hundreds of new flats, using already overburdened infrastructure, sounds like a really terrible idea!

Rae Lewis ● 19d30 Comments ● 3h

Virgin media landline

Did anyone have their virgin media landline go down today?

Iris Hill ● 15h1 Comments ● 5h

Student photographer

I am looking for a student to take some photos at a civil ceremony at Chiswick Town Hall . Maximum one hour Friday 29th May . Can anybody help

Dominique Simson ● 7d2 Comments ● 16h

Holes in the road

Anyone thinking to drive to the Grove Park Piazza, think again.The small test holes drilled by Cadent have now been enlarged to large pits, presumably in search of the gas leak that has occasioned several telecoms access covers in the area to be propped open for months. Works are anticipated to be completed by Thursday evening (12 March) though the permission is open-ended. Diversions are in place and the 272 bus is being re-routed via Grove Park Road and Hartington Road. Allow more time for your journey!

Bruce Hammal ● 20h0 Comments ● 20h

FYI. Hammersmith Bridge

"After a very long break, it appears that the Hammersmith Bridge Task Force is due to meet again early this year. In advance of this meeting (no date for which has been published) Putney MP Fleur Anderson is hoping to show the Task Force the level of support for reopening the bridge by holding a rally on its south side.Along with the Leader of Wandsworth Council, Simon Hogg, she is  asking people to join her for a public demonstration calling for the bridge to be fully reopened to motor traffic.She hopes that a large turnout will provide a photo opportunity which can be used to show the level of local support for the full restoration of the bridge. Event attendees are asked to assemble at noon on the Barnes side of the bridge on Saturday 24 January for the photo with speakers expected between 2-3pm.Anyone intending to turn up is invited to register on Eventbrite." (Or just turn up)Extract from Barnes Bugle.

Adrian Irving ● 50d120 Comments ● 21h

Chiswick Sea Cadets:  Instructors Wanted - No experience necessary

Do you have enthusiasm and a passion for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds?Would you like the opportunity to apply this passion in a meaningful role to launch young people for life, whilst also enhancing your skills, boosting your self-esteem and meeting new people?Chiswick Sea Cadets, based at Chiswick Pier, is currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join their team as Sea Cadet Instructors. Chiswick is a long-established Sea Cadet Unit that has provided life-changing opportunities for many young people. We currently have 30 cadets who come from all over the area.There are free training courses available for you to develop new skills, boost your CV and support you in this role. These tasks can also be divided between volunteers, so why not come along with a friend and share the experience?There are no specific educational or experience requirements for this role; having the right attitude and a passion for improving the lives of young people are the most important things! If you think the person specification below sounds like you, then please get in touch:• You are reliable, honest and trustworthy• You are enthusiastic and keen to learn new things• You are a good communicator• You enjoy working as part of a team• You will be a role model to young peopleIf you think this volunteer role is for you then please do click apply and find out how you can start making a difference, or contact the unit directly for more details.Apply: https://www.sea-cadets.org/volunteerEmail: Info.chiswick@lwdscc.org

Rebecca Skeete ● 7d2 Comments ● 21h

Lost watch Turnham Green Terrace

I've lost a Swiss Railway Clock watch, leather strap, which almost certainly slipped off near the Londis on Turnham Green Terrace. Do please DM me if you've picked this up. Thanks.

Michael Dempsey ● 22h0 Comments ● 22h

The Islamic Prayer Room in Chiswick

Last Friday I stumbled across an Islamic Prayer Centrelocation in the heart of Chiswick and it took me by a big surprise.I entered the building thinking that a certain event was taking place but I had got the day wrong. I should have attended the  day before!I found the Stewards friendly and understanding of my intrusion.I spoke to a young lady on the pavement outside and she said that the women had their own Prayer room within the building and that they were happy to be "on their own and away from the men" !Reading about Iran in the National Press these past few days ...I wonder what kind of message or structures are being preached behind closed doors in W4.

Jim Lawes ● 1d2 Comments ● 1d

Free  - Small electrical repair training for Hounslow Residents

Action West London are running free electrical fixing and training workshops in West London can help you get started, with a new career.The next workshop will be held in Hounslow on March 26th 2026At this workshop you will learn:✅How you can get into a career in repairing small electrical items✅Get the chance to watch small electrical repairs take place✅Find out how we can help you in pursuing a funded electrical fixing qualification, and start a new career path.This opportunity is for you if:✅ You are unemployed.✅ You live in one of the following west London boroughs, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Brent or Richmond.✅ You're interested in learning how to fix small electrical items.Learn a new skill, get certified, and help the planet! 🌍 Find out more and register your interest: https://buff.ly/zMKQKor

Zahra Shah ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Katherine Dunne's ridiculously expensive e-bike policy

We all know Katherine Dunne misrepresented the truth. Some call it lying but that word tends to offend. So let's keep it user friendly.There is no choice for e-bikes in Hounslow. You go in one direction, you must use only the one service. Period.Now Katherine Dunne's policy is costing users ridiculous sums of money.As of the next billing period (depending on when you're monthly debit is) Lime has REDUCED it's fee from £8.99 to £6.99 for UNLIMITED rides shorter than 20 minutes. My personal routine is an 8 minute ride to work and then another 8 minute ride to the gym. My weekly total is 176 minutes or thereabouts for normal routine and traffic.Were I able to use Lime for all those rides, my monthly cost would be £6.99.The equivalent cost using just Forest would be £18.99. That gets you 250 minutes. If you use more than that, the cost increases to £36.99 for 500 minutes or £70 for 1200 minutes. Of course that also means you must rely on Forest being dependable which it is not.With Lime 1200 minutes could cost you £6.99.With Forest 1200 minutes will cost you £70.Quick simple, easy math (pay attention here, Katherine) means to use Forest it will cost you £63 more per month or £756 more per year.I'm not allowed to say I think Katherine Dunne is a failure. It hurts her feelings and she is a sensitive councillor. But c'mon folks, she's costing cyclists £756 more than should be paid for the same exact service. There is nothing preventing her from allowing Lime to return to Hounslow. Others have unearthed and published this fact.Why are Hounslow residents being gouged to use e-bikes?

David Lesniak ● 3d4 Comments ● 1d

Chiswick Station footbridge

STILL not open … apparently lighting and cabling to be completed and not a workman in sight !

Madeleine Hazard ● 19d12 Comments ● 2d

Car repair/mechanic recommendation please Chiswickarea..

I need a wing mirror including assembly fitted to my Toyota iQ. Any recommendations please? Thanks.

Juliet Hogg ● 2d2 Comments ● 2d

Gorton and Denton

Let's see if the market gets it correct. Not always the case. Outright winner rounded up to the nearest price from decimal odds Greens    1/2 reform    4/1 Labour    8/1 Con       1000/1 Lib Dems  1000/1 Labour v Reform reform     1/3 Labour     7/4 Lib Dems v Conservatives Con       1/5 Lib Dem   2/1

Julian Pavey ● 5d36 Comments ● 2d

House refresh/renovation between tenants

Any recommendations for a company that could do some refurbishing/refreshing of a house which is rented. Our tenants of 5 years are leaving and we’d need to refresh the house before putting it back for rent. Ideally one company who could undertake painting/redecorating, some carpentry repairs, minor plumbing. Thank you for any recommendations.

Niamh Power ● 2d0 Comments ● 2d