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Siamese Cat found

Anyone missing one? Found on Brooks Road, mature cat crying for a couple of ours in the road. Have taken her in for now

Sarah Durham ● 9d5 Comments ● 3d

The Met  -v-  Illegal E-Bikes

https://news.met.police.uk/pressreleases/met-seizes-dozens-of-illegal-e-bikes-in-continued-crackdown-3435532Where are they coming from?  Perhaps there should be stronger regulations about bringing them into the country/putting them on the streets and pavements instead of having to play catch up because they have not been registered and licensed as the motorbikes that they are.

Philippa Bond ● 12d40 Comments ● 3d

Anyone tried Virgin Media 360?

Virgin seem very keen for us all to 'upgrade' to this but I belong firmly to the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' school.Has anyone done the switch? If so, did it go smoothly? Any obvious drawbacks apart from losing everything already on your TiVo?

Susan Kelly ● 7d3 Comments ● 3d

Peatfree gardening

Does anyone know where peatfree compost can we bought locally. Our favourite and convenient-for-the-carless local garden centre (Wheelers) did not have it when I asked, except for seed-sowing, though It did last year for the largest bags.The 2010 peatfree target for the horticultural industry to come off their addiction has slipped dangerously—and we are now even better informed of the environmental damage of peatcutting. RHS members should sign their peat ban petition. The deadline was given as 28 February, but there must be other sites where our voice can be registered.

caroline finkel ● 5d9 Comments ● 3d

Gold Signet Ring

Found today at the Acton Lane entrance to Sainsbury's car park. DM me to describe and collect.

Ray White ● 2104d4 Comments ● 3d

Running shoes found

A tote bag with 3 x pairs running shoes found tonight in a Forest bike basket parked in Alwyn Avenue Forest Bike bay.Hoping to reunite them with their owner.

Kate Balmer ● 6d2 Comments ● 3d

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

Just so that you know :)

Joy Griffiths ● 19d78 Comments ● 4d

Found Signet Ring.

I found a Signet Ring this morning out walking my Dog Max just off Chiswick High Street.Has anyone lost one.

tony crumpton ● 4d0 Comments ● 4d

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 ● 16d25 Comments ● 5d

Bedford Park school street fines

I live in Grove Park but support (well, I did) the shops on Bedford Corner. Ealing’s professed (in the article) notification of households did not include me and certainly not all Chiswick resident drivers. So £80 of the £39,280 fines is from me for entering a new school street. Lesson learnt!   I won’t be back, promise. Ealing Education is very expensive. Why not a first time warning for Chiswick residents?

Liz Hagerty ● 23d13 Comments ● 5d

Is Brook House ever going to be built?

At 25 storeys Brook House at the end of Bollo Lane was poised to be Chiswick's tallest building and would have been visible across the area in the same way those towers in North Acton are although much closer.Originally it seems to have been the plan that this would have been the first phase of the massive TfL scheme with the flats sold on the market to fund the rest of the development. However, as the report on the front page shows, construction is starting at another point further up Bollo Lane on a part of the development with smaller towers which a build to rent company is funding.I am not a property expert but I would guess that this is because there is less confidence that the flats in the tower would be sold at a price to recoup costs. What would be interesting to know is if this is just a change of order in the way the overall project is being built or if Brook House is effectively scrapped. Has anybody been past the site to see what sort of activity is taking place there recently?

Mark Evans ● 7d9 Comments ● 6d

Richmond to dump Lime

Richmond's council is about to consider a report recommending dumping Lime and giving Forest a monopoly in the borough. Last summer we did cycle with friends who didn't have bikes from the north of Chiswick (Ealing bit) to Richmond along the very. This won't be possible now this year with Forest also recently banned from Ealing. It does slightly mitigate Hounslow's decision to dump Lime as it means Hounslow-Richmond journeys remain possible (and I suppose we could bring guests down to Turnham Green station to pick up a Forest bike).

Mark Evans ● 6d1 Comments ● 6d

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 ● 13d6 Comments ● 7d

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 ● 63d137 Comments ● 7d

Questionable picture

'Ambulance worker loses unfair dismissal case after Hammersmith Hospital incident'I have to say I think the use of an AI generated picture of an ambulance with an upturned wheelchair on the road in the foreground to illustrate this story is highly questionable and misleading.  It doesn't even match the story, and I don't think crediting the picture as AI makes it OK.Is this the first time CW4 has used AI generated pictures and will it be the last? Just because the technology makes this possible, it's still of a breach of trust with your readers.'

Peter Evans ● 21d3 Comments ● 7d

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 ● 14d3 Comments ● 8d

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 ● 14d2 Comments ● 8d

Marmite

I very rarely but Marmite but I've just finished a jar.  There's no reference as to how to dispose it: is it glass or plastic?

James Petri ● 23d15 Comments ● 9d

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 ● 17d14 Comments ● 9d

Lost key

We have lost a green key with Charlotte on the back in the Chiswick School/Chiswick Pool area. Please let us know if you find it!

Alison Walter ● 9d0 Comments ● 9d

Low-traffic zones unlawful, High Court rules

Latest news from Croydon:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g77gq24wro'Six Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in south London have been ruled as unlawful by the High Court as they were mainly in place to raise money'.Who'd have thought it!

Peter Evans ● 11d12 Comments ● 9d

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 ● 14d35 Comments ● 9d

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 ● 13d45 Comments ● 10d

Virgin media landline

Did anyone have their virgin media landline go down today?

Iris Hill ● 13d3 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 20d3 Comments ● 12d

The Hogarth Art Prize

This is a courageous and exciting proposal which really deserves to succeed.The William Hogarth Trust (regd charity no 1092251) which I chair, acts as a "supporters'club" to Hogarth's House and will be promoting the Prize. Hogarth's House is an unusual registered charity, no 1010069, in its own right - the council is the sole trustee. We hope local people will encourage artists that they know and local schools to submit their works!

Valerie Bott ● 16d1 Comments ● 12d

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 ● 13d0 Comments ● 13d

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 ● 20d2 Comments ● 13d

Chiswick Station footbridge

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

Madeleine Hazard ● 32d12 Comments ● 15d

Car repair/mechanic recommendation please Chiswickarea..

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

Juliet Hogg ● 15d2 Comments ● 15d

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 ● 18d36 Comments ● 15d

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 ● 15d0 Comments ● 15d

"PC sacked for making discriminatory remarks"

https://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=concrime1242.htm"Allegations dated back to incidents in 2024. It was alleged that in early May of that year PC Jones made a number of racially offensive comments with racial connotations in front of colleagues. In a separate incident in September 2024, he was said to have told his tutor that he felt he was being “targeted as a white man” and that he had “no country to go back to.” That latter allegation was not proven at the hearing."We still do not know what PC Jones said in May 2024. This is inadequate reporting. And many people would have some sympathy with the view expressed in September that he was "targeted as a white man" and that he "had no country to go back to". This doesn't seem at all "inflammatory" to me. So what did he say in May??

Una-Jane Winfield ● 16d0 Comments ● 16d

Film about Raising the Money and Creating Solar Power in a London Street

https://power.film/pages/screen-the-film?kuid=cbace717-5267-469a-87d6-b6a2ea8950ec-1760472345&lid=50529&kref=SuFBK2wxhloQThis is about the couple who camped on the roof of their terraced home in Walthamstow and engaged their street in raising money to put solar panels on their street.It has been in the press and you can watch the film online or in cinemas all across the UK and further afield.  You can also request a showing of the film and watch as more dots for the screenings appear all over the map.  Some screenings also have Q&As with the film makers and other involved people.

Philippa Bond ● 20d2 Comments ● 17d

Mobile hairdresser for elderly mother in Chiswick

Hello, please can you let me know if you have any recommendations for mobile hairdressers for the elderly that cover the Chiswick area. Thank you.

Caroline Forde ● 20d1 Comments ● 17d

Moving Violation PCN

Can someone confirm if challenges to moving violation PCNs are deemed to be automatically accepted by law if the council issues a notice of rejection of representation past a delay of 56 days? The response was received over 120 days after my challenge. For background, the PCN was issued for turning onto Rivercourt road after it became restricted.  Missed the temporary warning sign along A4 and by the time we got to the entrance was too late to read the formal signage and react given speed of traffic on that road. Thanks.

Paul Magnus ● 19d4 Comments ● 18d

Parking a motorhome in the area.

This July, for about 3 weeks, we have a student driving from Portugal to Chiswick in his motorhome (6 metres long).Does anyone, who has experience of this sort of "home", know of a nearby place to park and stay!?CheersNick Speakeasy School of English.24 Chiswick High Road.

Nicholas Jenkins ● 26d2 Comments ● 18d

The Prince of Darkness

He has developed a paunch.He looks haggard, lost his arrogance and brashness and looks as if he is headed for the gallows.There must be a treason for all of this.

Denis I. Fox ● 21d21 Comments ● 18d

Cyclists on Pavements - The Police's Policy of doing nothing

By way of the offices of local MP Andy Slaughter the police have set out their approach to adult cyclists and electric bikes on pavements:  From: Met PoliceSent: 11 February 2026 19:24To: SLAUGHTER, andy.slaughter.mp@parliament.ukSubject: RE: Fwd: Adult Cyclists on Pavements (Case Ref: AS141992) Dear Mr Slaughter,Thank you for your message and for raising your constituent’s concerns regarding cyclists and e‑bike riders using pavements and pedestrian areas in Hammersmith and Fulham. We fully recognise that dangerous cycling, the misuse of e‑bikes, and anti‑social riding can pose risks to pedestrians. These concerns are frequently raised with us at community meetings, and they remain a priority for our neighbourhood policing teams.While officers do have enforcement powers in relation to cycling on pavements and the misuse of e‑bikes, safe and proportionate intervention can at times be challenging. Stopping cyclists—particularly those travelling at speed—must always be assessed carefully to avoid creating further risk to the rider, pedestrians, or officers. On occasions where it is unsafe to intervene, immediate enforcement is not possible. However, where officers can safely engage, they issue advice, warnings, and take proportionate enforcement action.Our neighbourhood officers undertake regular proactive activity to address dangerous cycling and the misuse of e‑bikes across the borough.This includes:Engagement and education with cyclists and e‑bike usersChecks on roadworthiness and compliance with relevant legislationEnforcement where appropriate, including the seizure of illegally modified or high‑powered e‑bikesPartnership work with the Local Authority’s enforcement teams Teams also conduct dedicated operations targeted at locations where concerns have most frequently been raised by local residents and partners. These operations are carried out routinely throughout the year, and neighbourhood teams continue to focus on locations where pedestrians are most affected. As with all local policing teams, officers balance a wide range of competing demands, but they remain committed to responding to community concerns and to directing activity where it can have the greatest impact. I hope this information is helpful, If further detail or a follow‑up discussion would be useful, we would be happy to assist. Kind regards [Embedded Image]Zach AliPolice ConstableStaff OfficerCentral West (AW) BCUAddress: Charing Cross Police Station, Agar Street, London WC2N 4JP [Embedded Image][Embedded Image]

Tim Walsh ● 24d67 Comments ● 18d