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Mark Lamarr Handed Six-month Driving Ban
Mark Lamarr Handed Six-month Driving Ban

Former TV host had argued disqualification would cause 'exceptional hardship'

Georgia Hunter Bell is Champion of the World
Georgia Hunter Bell is Champion of the World

Wins gold in the 1500 metres indoor event in Poland

Former Hounslow Council Leader Jagdish Sharma Dies
Former Hounslow Council Leader Jagdish Sharma Dies

Hugely influential councillor's political career spanned over half a century

Hounslow Labour Party Launches 2026 Manifesto
Hounslow Labour Party Launches 2026 Manifesto

Focus on 'fairer choices' for residents

Local Charity Combatting Social Isolation to Close
Local Charity Combatting Social Isolation to Close

BEfriend volunteers had been supporting lonely residents for 30 years

Chiswick Pier Trust Calls for Boat Race Volunteers
Chiswick Pier Trust Calls for Boat Race Volunteers

Help needed to set up site for influx of visitors

Brentford Footballers Injured After Intervening in
Brentford Footballers Injured After Intervening in 'Racist Attack'

Pair 'bloodied' during incident in Richmond

New Bid to Close Marie’s Store in Acton Green
New Bid to Close Marie’s Store in Acton Green

'Flawed' application seeks to convert Cunnington Street premises into flats

A Month That Went from the Ridiculous to the Sublime
A Month That Went from the Ridiculous to the Sublime

Chiswick Riverside councillor Gabriella Giles reports back

Waiting for Hamlet is Purgatory But in a Good Way
Waiting for Hamlet is Purgatory But in a Good Way

Susan Stanley-Carroll says it provides a treat for audiences at the Tabard

Hounslow Conservatives Launch
Hounslow Conservatives Launch 'Fixing Hounslow' Campaign

Opposition releases manifesto ahead of May elections

Waitrose Reopens After Multi-Million Pound Refurb
Waitrose Reopens After Multi-Million Pound Refurb

High Road store has redesigned layout with a focus on fresh produce

Pub Owned by Former Mayor of Hounslow Has Licence Suspended
Pub Owned by Former Mayor of Hounslow Has Licence Suspended

Immigration raid found visa overstayers paying £500 a month for rooms

Hounslow Community Carer Café will launch at Chiswick Cinema
Hounslow Community Carer Café will launch at Chiswick Cinema

Drink and cake for carers looking after someone living in Hounslow

Looking at Labour
Looking at Labour's Record in Local Government

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Ealing Ranks Second for Low-rated Food Premises
Ealing Ranks Second for Low-rated Food Premises

Over one in ten in the borough assessed as requiring improvement

Brentford Boat Club Moves to Dukes Meadows
Brentford Boat Club Moves to Dukes Meadows

Young rowers bring long unused slipway back into action

Report Uncovers Huge Depth of Local Screen Industries
Report Uncovers Huge Depth of Local Screen Industries

Professor Emily Caston says they form a single convergent supply chain

Nearly 50 Bird Species Spotted at Dukes Meadows
Nearly 50 Bird Species Spotted at Dukes Meadows

Year of monitoring by volunteers highlights importance of riverside park

Silver Birch Restaurant Stuns Regulars with Closure Announcement
Silver Birch Restaurant Stuns Regulars with Closure Announcement

High Road venue had recently been tipped for a Michelin Star

Residents Warned to Move Cars Ahead of Street Cleaning
Residents Warned to Move Cars Ahead of Street Cleaning

Concession secured to allow parking in adjacent CPZs

Council Says Citizens Advice Funding Delivered Tenfold Return
Council Says Citizens Advice Funding Delivered Tenfold Return

Thousands turn to service for support due to cost-of-living

Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Ealing Borough
Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Ealing Borough

New technology expect includes better image quality and wider range

Bedford Park Society Urges Rethink on E-bike Parking Plan
Bedford Park Society Urges Rethink on E-bike Parking Plan

Says bay duplication on Woodstock Road unnecessary

Gunnersbury Park Museum Shortlisted for Major Heritage Award
Gunnersbury Park Museum Shortlisted for Major Heritage Award

Nominated for its exhibition on the legacy of activism in Southall

Proposal Made to Turn Acton Lane Offices into 39 Flats
Proposal Made to Turn Acton Lane Offices into 39 Flats

Developer wants to add extra floor to the Dukes Gate building

Sam
Sam's Kitchen to Close on Turnham Green Terrace

Sam Harrison says decision allows him to focus on success of brasseries

B&Q Developer Hails New Consents from Hounslow Council
B&Q Developer Hails New Consents from Hounslow Council

No indication that work is due to start on London Motorsport Campus

Date Set for Gunnersbury Park Licensing Review
Date Set for Gunnersbury Park Licensing Review

Councillors to decide if restrictions on events need to be tightened

Chiswick Area Forum to Hear Policing Update
Chiswick Area Forum to Hear Policing Update

Will be final public meeting in borough before local elections

Online Fashion Retailer Seeks Permission for Fishers Lane Operation
Online Fashion Retailer Seeks Permission for Fishers Lane Operation

Brandy Melville using Garment Building without required permission

Another Blow for E-bike Users in Chiswick
Another Blow for E-bike Users in Chiswick

Ealing Council ejects Forest limiting further cross border ride options

Massive Bollo Lane Project Officially Breaks Ground
Massive Bollo Lane Project Officially Breaks Ground

Housing minister visits South Acton site to press go on construction

Low Response to Sainsbury
Low Response to Sainsbury's 'Early Listening' Consultation

Just 79 fill in survey expressing concerns about parking and building height

Huge Bedford Park Family Leisure Club Gets Funding
Huge Bedford Park Family Leisure Club Gets Funding

Blackstone investing in plans for large facility behind Tabard pub

Tesco to Close Express Store on Chiswick High Road
Tesco to Close Express Store on Chiswick High Road

Local branch shutting later this year on a date to be confirmed

Over 1,000 School Street Fines Already Issued in Bedford Park
Over 1,000 School Street Fines Already Issued in Bedford Park

Ealing Council sees huge revenue surge from access restrictions

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Free Jewellery and Watches Valuation Day at Olympia Auctions
Free Jewellery and Watches Valuation Day at Olympia Auctions

Come along on Tuesday 24th March and meet our experts, no appointment needed

Time for more than just a Spring clean?
Time for more than just a Spring clean?

Colleen De Spaey of Bespoke Living advises

Summer Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School
Summer Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School

A great range of professionally taught courses in small friendly groups

Learn to Row with Quintin Boat Club
Learn to Row with Quintin Boat Club

The perfect start to your rowing journey!

Kingdom Tutoring Spring Workshops
Kingdom Tutoring Spring Workshops

7+ Exam Preparation, KS2 -Creative Writing and Comprehension Skills

 Your Problems Are Not Accidents
Your Problems Are Not Accidents

Ozana Giusca explains why your problems might be your greatest messengers

Let Sound Carry You Into Calm
Let Sound Carry You Into Calm

Relax with a Gong Bath Experience

Kew House School Boat Club Makes History
Kew House School Boat Club Makes History

With Landmark Victory at Schools’ Head!

Chiswick Coffee Roasters Embarking on World-record Journey
Chiswick Coffee Roasters Embarking on World-record Journey

Edwin and Magda going in a van to Australia with their young family

Yuma Sushi Upgraded to Five Stars on Reinspection
Yuma Sushi Upgraded to Five Stars on Reinspection

Council food safety team happy with steps taken to improve hygiene

Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site
Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site

Greenhaus set to open on Devonshire Road in the new year

Could the Annapurna Be About to Reopen?
Could the Annapurna Be About to Reopen?

Relaunch under new ownership might be imminent

Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick
Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick

MAN v Fat initiative looking for overweight players to join

Tabard Theatre
Tabard Theatre's Success Celebrated by Local Creatives

Simon and Sarah Reilly toasted after award win

The Steam Packet and The Roebuck Get New Owner
The Steam Packet and The Roebuck Get New Owner

Two Chiswick pubs acquired by Cheshire based chain

The Italians Closes Its Main Premises
The Italians Closes Its Main Premises

Another blow for the High Road as popular venue shuts

Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently
Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently

Chiswick's oldest establishment has been open for over 50 years

Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace
Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace

Frankie's and Debbie Jo both offering bread, pastries and coffee

What
What's With Chiswick High Road's MAGA Man?

Kenny Given on bringing the word of Trump to W4's 'woke left'

Property

Huge
Huge 'Chiswick Gardens' Scheme Planned for Sainsbury's Site

Developer proposing at least 300 flats and is challenging affordability requirements

Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?
Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?

Report shows W4 to be the quickest selling premium area

Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building
Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building

Borough planning committee narrowly votes to approve Holly House

Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?
Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?

Average sale price declines with fewer family houses changing hands