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Shane Warne RIP

Much too young to go at 52, and so soon after Rod Marsh as well. While not enjoying the damage those two wreaked on the England team over the years, they have left behind some great sporting memories.

Richard Greenhough ● 1695d6 Comments ● 1695d

Leader of Hounslow Council

Jumped before being pushed ?

Jan Porter ● 1697d70 Comments ● 1695d

Nilo Clothing South Parade

I took a pair of jeans which had split in the bum area and asked if he could repair them, which he said he could. I wore them once and they split again (and no, I haven't got a big bum!). I took them back and asked for a refund, which he flatly refused saying that he'd done his job of repairing them. I refuted this statement and said he hadn't done a good job and he hadn't repaired them, as he said he would. I asked if he could try again and he said he could but he would charge me again. Needless to say, I didn't accept his generous offer. I asked if he could at least refund me half of what I had paid, but again he flatly refused. No apology, no "sorry madam". Very bad customer service, £15 down the drain. I feel cheated, and very miffed. Would you be?

Jill Merrett ● 1696d13 Comments ● 1695d

Ikea Pax wardrobe- recommendation for someone to take apart?

Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to take apart a large Ikea Pax wardrobe? Taskrabbit is often mention but the reviews other than on their own website are awful. Thanks for any recommendations.

Dave Wilson ● 1695d0 Comments ● 1695d

New Update: Collection for Ukraine Sunday 6th March 25 Fairlawn Ave

Hi all, just another update on the efforts of Margie and Marek. They have helped to coordinate 1300 military helmets from Glasgow to London and they will soon be delivered to the Ukrainian military. Given that the Ukrainian military never planed for such a large proportion of the population to be actively fighting they are in need of many more, and the problem is that they are expensive. They are also now working with the Association of Ukrainian Doctors as well as one of UNESCO's accredited NGOs and have had specific requests for certain items. Margie will be taking donations of the following items on Sunday 6th March between 8am and 8pm:Medical SuppliesBatteriesFirst Aid KitsTourniquetsGauzeBandagesSleeping BagsTentsFlashlightsLong Range Walkie TalkiesPhone Bank ChargersWe have learnt a lot from last weekend, so please could anyone who has any donations please ensure that they are clearly labelled, no mixed bags/boxes please as the sorting slowed us down a little. Also, please no toiletries, toys or clothes this time as we need to give priority to the requested items. They are still fundraising for the situation. All raised funds are going towards petrol, Euro Tunnel tickets etc., and importantly to finance the team on the ground's ability to react to the changing needs of people. For instance when Marek and the other drivers reached the border, they were asked to help find ways to keep the many many people queuing to get into Poland warm. They immediately went out and bout 27 fire pits, fuel etc. Being able to react in real time is extremely helpful to those coordinating on the border. If you would like to contribute pease bring any of the above items to 25 Fairlawn Ave W4 5EF between 8am and 8pm this Sunday (6th March), or please consider donating via PayPal, using the link: https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8HDA5ubSo4 What would also be helpful, if you would rather physically donate but don't have any of the above items, is sending any of the above to Margie Frew (at 25 Fairlawn Ave, Chiswick,W4 5EF) via Amazon Prime (Please make sure they will be delivered by Sunday), however if possible please make sure they are MEDICAL GRADE. If you want to keep up to date with everything they are, doing, or watch the piece CH4 did on them, please have a look at Margie's Twitter page @margiefrew , and please do share.Thank you, and thank you so everyone who has helped them so far.

Holly Campbell ● 1695d4 Comments ● 1695d

Ukraine Emergency Appeal - link to justgiving

Please may I ask you to donate to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Emergency Appeal? To do so please copy and paste this link into your browser. Thank you.https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/latymer-upper-ukrainedecCharity Registration No. 1062638The purpose of the fund and further information is also below. Every pound donated by the UK public will be matched by the UK Government up to £20 million.£30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month£50 could provide blankets for 4 families to keep them warm£100 could provide emergency food for two families for one monthIntense conflict in Ukraine is threatening the lives and livelihoods of civilians across the country, causing hundreds of thousands to flee. Homes have been destroyed or are unsafe to live in. Essential services have been hit. Families have been separated. People have been injured. Lives have been lost.DEC charities and their local partners are in Ukraine and across the border in the neighbouring countries. They are working to meet the immediate needs of all people fleeing with food, water, medical assistance, protection and trauma care.

Joy Griffiths ● 1696d2 Comments ● 1696d

RT news

I watch this occasionally.The current situation is being reported as that Donbass and the other ,in their words, 'self-proclaimed' independent areas of eastern Ukraine are in imminent danger of attack from Ukraine.23 journalists in Russia have been assainated. The only credible opposition leader is in prison.All demonstrations are attacked by baton wielding police.The Russian Olympics team is corrupt re doping.Is it right that this station is on air in this country?I believe in free speech but I'm having second thoughts because of the blatant propaganda that this station broadcasts.

Ben Gemmingen ● 1708d72 Comments ● 1696d

Ukraine Food Drive

Past and present members of our team have family in Ukraine. Over the years, we have worked with a courier to send things back to their families. The Ukrainian Social Club in Notting Hill is sending trucks daily with provisions. Normally it would take two days to reach western Ukraine.From this day forward, we will be collecting food which we will drop off to the club on Fridays or as needed. Simply drop off anything to us and we will deliver to the club. We are at 83 Chiswick High Road at the intersection of Chiswick Lane.Please bear in mind grocery stores in Ukraine are unable to restock.We ask you all to join with us to lend our support to all Ukrainians at a time when they need us most.

David Lesniak ● 1699d16 Comments ● 1696d

Update from Ukrainian collection on Fairlawn Ave

Hi all, a quick update from the the amazing efforts made by residents of Fairlawn Ave and surroundings on Sunday. The team led by the wonderful Mareck, and coordinated by the equally wonderful Margie, reached the Polish/Ukrainian boarder today with eight vans of generous donations from West Londoners, including a very generous donation from Ocado Zoom. All the baby food, formula, nappies, toiletries, blankets, thermals and medication including antibiotics, insulin etc. are already being made use of. Over in Poland the effort is being coordinated by Mareck's sister who is thankfully a doctor and knows how best to utilise all the medication. Having people on the ground in Poland means that they can help in realtime with the changing needs of the situation. Tonight, and likely for the next few days, what they need most now are ways of stying warm as the queues are very long and it's freezing. Mareck and his sister have quickly organised for 27 fire pits and two tons of high heat, slow burn fuel for people to try and keep warm. These are very real and urgent requests from people who are actually there. Thanks to their effort people can stay a little warmer tonight. There are of course many more to help. UNFORTUNATLEY PayPal has currently suspended the PayPal account due to the flurry of donations. They now have all the necessary documentation to show this is genuine, so it will be up and running again in the next 24 hours. If this is something you would like to contribute to, please keep trying. I don't have any affiliation to the organisers, other than being in complete awe of them and wanting to help. You can see a little clip about this particular effort on Channel4 news website and twitter, titled 'Russia Ukraine Conflict: Peace talks begin in Belarus in crucial 24 hours' posted Yesterday. It's about 21 mins and 4 seconds in.  If you would like to donate you can do so through Paypal (once up and running again) using the email address Margiefrew@hotmail.com

Holly Campbell ● 1697d4 Comments ● 1696d

Sad staveley road morning "protest"

So..  I walked along Staveley road this morning to work - loads of kids walking to the community school (not breathing car fumes), handfuls cycling, 4 parents with cargo-style bikes and kids, all enjoying the splendour of an almost car and pollution free journey along Staveley road. And then there were 14 bitter angry old residents (inc 2 not-local councillors) standing pitifully at the barrier wanting to allow cars once again to start racing along and polluting the streets everyone else was enjoying. Streets for everyone and not just car users. So depressingly sad. The road is a joy now. Who in the right mind would want to re-allow continuous car traffic? Get a grip people.

Lisa Reynolds ● 1703d70 Comments ● 1696d

What is the most pressing issue of importance to Chiswick residents

Julie Carter ● 1698d16 Comments ● 1697d

Carpet Fitter

Any recommendations for someone local? Just have one room to do and have the carpet. Bruce mentioned someone but a bit far away.

Russell Pearson ● 1697d0 Comments ● 1697d

Brexit

We told you so.And still not a single, tangible (or intangible) benefit.And please don't say the vaccination programme.  We did that under EU rules (as confirmed by the head of the Medicines Agency).

T P Howell ● 1856d226 Comments ● 1697d

Scam or not

Just had 2 text messages telling me that I have been in contact with someone isolating from COVID and to order a specific Omicron test kit.  I took this at face value until asked to pay £1 for delivery.I then began checking and the messages come from a telephone number +44 7840 574028.NHS blue logo used and warnings that this is an Omicron specific test.   Also if I decline, I will be forced to isolate.As I have not been anywhere for 10 days except to walk the dog and never take my phone with me, I am sceptical.

Elizabeth Ross ● 1697d8 Comments ● 1697d

Cllr Hanif Khan deselected

From “Brentford TV” -CLLR HANIF KHAN IS DESELECTED AS LABOUR WARDS CHOOSE CANDIDATES FOR BOROUGH ELECTIONS. The driving force behind the Borough's new traffic schemes fails to win in two wards – first in Hounslow West, then in Hanworth Park (which he currently represents). He is still able to put himself forward in other wards but one observer said: "His chances of being a candidate are now looking pretty slim."

Mark Perry ● 1699d13 Comments ● 1697d

£50m funding ringfenced for cycling

Grant Shapps' letter to Sadiq Khan says that £50m should be spent on active travel schemes by June in the latest funding deal for TfL. SO while TfL will need to raise revenues from other sources such as boundary charges / payment per journey for cars, cycle and safer streets schemes are protected and invested in by the government. The Boroughs that have shown leadership in the past two years like Hounslow can expect more funds for their schemes while those that have not like RBKC will likely not receive LIP funding.

Paul Campbell ● 1701d14 Comments ● 1698d

Biodegradable Plastic Bags

Are they so called because they reduce to very small pieces and do no harm whatsoever to any part of the environment, possibly they are even beneficial? Or are they made from ordinary harmful plastic?

James Petri ● 1707d21 Comments ● 1698d

Bedford Bans Bikes and Scooters From Town Centre

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/environmental-issues/community-safety/town-centre-cycling-restrictions/?fbclid=IwAR3T0Q9A_3QkyVDRCoDt59TD8bO1vW4fC83sN_A6SWbSyj-l6AElVMbE9_YTown centre cycling restrictionsA Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been put in place following consultation suggesting that reckless riding of bicycles in Bedford town centre was reducing the quality of life of residents.The PSPO restricts cyclists from riding bikes through the main pedestrian area of Bedford Town Centre from 9am to 6pm.A penalty of £75 may be issued by a police officer or authorised person to anyone cycling through the main pedestrian area from 9am to 6pm.The PSPO came into force 19 June 2019.    View a copy of the PSPO here (PDF)    View a map of the PSPO designated area (PDF)E-scooters It is illegal to ride e-scooters on any public road or footway and this includes Bedford town centre. The Council also does not give permission for e-scooters to be used on any Council land including our parks and open spaces. If you are caught doing so the Police can issue offenders with:    six points on a driving licence    £300 fine    the scooter seizedSee information on the Bedfordshire Police website.Much cheaper than an unused cycleway.

Claire Moran ● 1701d10 Comments ● 1698d

labour wanted to help clear garden

HiWe are looking for a labourer for a few days to help clear up building materials, wheel barrow soil into skip etc after a building project.please ring Mac on 07795 311290

Laura Mckay ● 1699d1 Comments ● 1698d

Travel in Ealing Charter

Ealing Council is working on a new Travel in Ealing Charter. "Congestion. Pollution. Road danger. Carbon emissions. Inactive lifestyles. Social isolation.All are negative consequences of too much motor traffic on the borough’s streets; and Ealing Council is committed to making it easier for people to travel in different ways.""Changing how we travelTackling the climate crisis is one of the council’s three top priorities. In April 2019, the council declared a climate emergency and pledged to make Ealing carbon-neutral by 2030. Road transport accounts for over a quarter of the borough’s carbon emissions, with travel by car being the main contributor. A reduction in the number of car trips would have a positive impact on the issues mentioned above.Every day, around a quarter of a million car trips start in Ealing. One in five of these (50,000) are short enough to be walked in under 20 minutes, and two out of three (166,000) could be cycled within the same time*. The borough is also well connected with buses, tubes and trains. If walking, cycling and public transport can be made easier, more convenient and safer for all, especially children, older adults, disabled people and other vulnerable users of our roads, then there are huge potential benefits."https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201042/current_consultations/2939/travel_in_ealing_–_a_charter_for_better_engagement?utm_campaign=Around%20Ealing%20Extra_%23115_24%20February%202022&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_content=&utm_medium=email

Paul Campbell ● 1700d6 Comments ● 1699d