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Using sash windows best to keep cool

I see so many sash windows not open in the best way to keep the house cool.  Here's an explanation of how this Victorian design works:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1438187/Experts-reveal-best-way-to-keep-cool-open-the-window.html

Philippa Bond ● 2882d48 Comments ● 3h

Defence Secretary

I see John Healey the Defence Secretary has resigned. Interesting to see who Starmer's going to put in his place. It appears that we don't have any more money to spend on defence, but plenty to throw at Overseas Aid, where nobody seems to know where any of it actually ends up. I did try to find out where all the money we send to Sudan every year for example, all c£226 million of it, ends up - in the back pockets of those currently running the country. Great system...Where does charity begin?              

Brian Coyle ● 2d46 Comments ● 4h

Climate/Nature Emergency

There will be a showing of the National Emergency Briefing film on the climate and nature crisis at Actone cinema on 12 July. Tickets now on sale.https://www.actonecinema.co.uk/movie/peoples-emergency-briefing

caroline finkel ● 4d1 Comments ● 4h

Air Conditioning Installation

Hi. Looking for recommendations please for home air conditioning installation companies. Many thanks

Maria Barr ● 14h1 Comments ● 12h

Local Notary

Does anyone know of a notary who is a solicitor as well. I need help with a European Power of Attorney document that I must be sign and then have it Apostille at the Foreign Office in order for a Portuguese soldier solicitor to represent me & I do not want to spend a lot of money doing this if at all possible.

Juliette Abbey ● 2d4 Comments ● 16h

Sainsbury's fly tipping

Seems that nowhere is safe from the fly tippers now. The space that used to house the recycling facilities was fly tipped today when I shopped there. When I asked an assistant instore she was surprised but clearly hadn't been told by management. Seemingly coming to any space near you wherever you are!

Peter King ● 16d31 Comments ● 1d

Belfast in the news for all the wrong reasons

We were recently in Belfast and County Antrim for the wedding of Canadians friends. Such wonderful people and a truly great place to be a tourist. Please ignore the bad news and go and see for yourself.

Sam Hearn ● 2d3 Comments ● 1d

Morrisons

Opening on the old art shop site near TG Station on Friday 8 May according to local flyers. Various opening offers including wine 2 for £12.  Flyer mentions meal deals so they must be selling snacks & sarnies.

Paul Charlton ● 47d26 Comments ● 1d

Family cycle ride to Osterley Park from Acton Green

Spaces are available for an organised group ride from Acton Green to Osterley park tomorrow June 13th. Gather at 11:15 and return at 3pm.Aimed at families and suitable for children of 7+ who are confident riding independently on the road. Osterley park is holding the West London Cycling Mela on the day.Register here: https://lcc.org.uk/events/ealing-cycling-campaign-family-ride-to-osterley-park/

Neil Roberts ● 1d0 Comments ● 1d

Local W4 Estate Agents

Recent good/bad experiences please! Both buying and selling locally this year Thanks in advance…

Bud Murry ● 2d1 Comments ● 2d

Lime Bike FIASCO!

I found myself in Hammersmith at 11pm last night and decided to walk home to Chiswick. Got as far as Latymer School and saw a Lime bike so decided to jump on as I still have the app on my phone. Lovely, smooth ride back to Chiswick ... but then I couldn't find anywhere to park it when I got back to W4. I checked on the Lime app and each of the blue parking spaces I cycled to said "You are unable to park here". Eventually, after spending an extra £5 trying to find somewhere to park the bloody thing I ended up leaving on an unmarked piece of pavement at the park end of Fishers Lane because that's where the Lime app said I should leave it.The time it took for me to find somewhere to end my ride and the walk home from where I left the bike, well let's just say I could have carried on walking from Latymer and it would have been quicker, and cheaper.I was not in the best of moods when I got home but luckily everyone was in bed so they didn't feel my wrath and I yelled at the TV instead.Unbelievably ridiculous situation

Chris Blackwell ● 4d10 Comments ● 2d

Classic Car Gathering  - Devonshire Road Sat 11am at Rozies

Just a note to say that at 11am Saturday (tomorrow) the Chiswick Car Club (an informal group of local owners/enthusiasts) will be gathering on Devonshire Road at Rozies, before driving off to Duke of London in Brentford around noon. There should be a few nice vehicles to see or photograph, hopefully keeping out of the way of other users. Anyone with an  enthusiasm for classic or interesting cars or bikes is welcome to join us. All otherwise welcome.  All the bestRichard Harrison 125 Rusthall Avenue

Richard Harrison ● 8d5 Comments ● 3d

ITN NEW AT 10.00

Very strange top of the news headline on the issues in Belfast this evening. Just showed a small fire in the street in daylight. Ive been watching live pictures from AP News from the helicopter, and I see multiple locations with houses completely ablaze. Firefighters banging on the doors of other properties, along with civilians. And ive seen people living next to a house totally ablaze only coming out of the house onto the road as it's the fireman at the door and not youths. Just very strange reporting, or lack of, of what is actually happening.  No idea about the other news chs

Julian Pavey ● 4d6 Comments ● 3d

Does the Prime Minister think 16 year olds can’t cope with social media but can cope with voting?

Is this more a reflection on 16 year olds or on the Prime Minister?

James Petri ● 5d18 Comments ● 3d

Guttering cleaning and repair - recommendations please

I urgently need my guttering cleaning and maintaining. There seem to be so many companies advertising this, has anyone had a good experience and can make a recommendation? Thanks. Tim

Tim English ● 4d0 Comments ● 4d

Lime fired

On the front page, Lime bikes have been fired and instead we shall see the introduction of Forest and Voi bikes ...Okay, but what happens if you Lime from London to Chiswick but there is nowhere to terminate your Lime ride and park the bike?I know that Lime is a bit of a mess but surely getting Lime to enforce their parking and improve their bike parking would be better than introducing yet another app and yet another bunch of eBikes to litter about the place?

Chris Blackwell ● 317d106 Comments ● 4d

Wood Sash Windows

Hi there, can anyone suggest a good company for wood sash window replacements? Thank you!

Nicola Fox ● 5d1 Comments ● 4d

Lawn Repair

My lawn is in a dreadful state! Can anyone recommend a lawn company? Ideally I’d like a new lawn, but I’ve got foxes and I think they’d ruin it. Thanks.

Jill Merrett ● 7d5 Comments ● 4d

Bamber Case

For those following the Bamber case, new evidence, Channel 5 at 9pm. 8.6.26 tonight.

Janice Evans ● 5d0 Comments ● 5d