What happened in Chiswick during January 2008


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Michelin Award La Trompette One Star
Devonshire Road restaurant receives much anticipated accolade

Dec's Demolition Condemned by Neighbour
Angry gran plans to 'give him some stick' when he moves in

A Bumpy Ride For Burlington Lane?
Speed bumps to be considered as part of safe route to school scheme

Gunnersbury Cable Theft Stops Tubes In Their Tracks
District Line suspended after thieves steal power cables

Ant & Dec Sell Soho House Shares in £105m Deal
Billionaire fashion tycoon Richard Caring buys 80% of group

Bogus Charity Collectors Back in Chiswick
Women claiming to help Iraqi refugees steal £250 from elderly resident

Burst Water Main Floods Chiswick High Road
Covering pavement making it impossible for pedestrians to use

"All of West London Should Have its Say On Heathrow"
Councillor calls for inclusion after Ealing Borough is left out of consultation

Three Suspects Sought For Graffiti on E3 Bus
Operation BusTag officers need help identifying young perpetrators

Cautionary Tale From The River Bank
Motorist gets more than they bargained for after parking on Thames slipway

A Joke of A Review
Food critic should brush up on local knowledge as well as gags

A Busy Year For Local Lifeboats
But RNLI issues funding SOS to safeguard future of the service

Confusion On The Buses
Reports that crime is up on the 94 are refuted by London Assembly

Grime Busters Planned for Ealing Streets
As part of new proposals to make the borough cleaner

Chiswick Comes Out In Force Against Heathrow Expansion
Hundreds of residents attend meeting to make their 'no' heard

Woman Struck By Train at Turnham Green Station
Appeal for witnesses to incident last Sunday

A Different View of The Birds and The Bees
After Gunnersbury Triangle is revealed as a hot spot for 'cruising'

Late Night Laughter at JB Bar & Diner
New Thursday night comedy comes to the High Road

Post Office, Parking, Pavements and Parents
A-Z of what residents would put into Chiswick's Room 101

Hearty, Richly Satisfying and Quite Simply Delicious
Elliot Road's Fish Hook will reel you in time and again

Witness Appeals for Cashpoint and Street Robberies
Police seek help identifying the perpetrators of violent crimes

Thieves Target High Road Cafes
Female suspect sought for spate of handbag thefts

A Very Chiswick Affair
Moran Hotel invites local businesses to participate in wedding fair

Ramsay Falls Further From A-List Grace
As Tatler pans his restaurants and Time Out passes on his pubs

Campaign to Restore Gunnersbury's Historic Stables
Years of neglect have turned Grade II listed building into 'ugly eyesore'

Moran Hotels More Than Double Their Beds
With the acquisition of the Bewleys hotel chain

First Impressions
Helping you look as young on the outside, as you feel on the inside

First Time Buyers Have Cause For New Year Cheer
National Association of Estate Agents report improvement in market share

Heathrow Crash 'Vindicates' Friends of the Earth Safety Campaign
Group gave evidence to Terminal 5 public inquiry back in 1998

War of Words Erupts Over Shepherd's Bush Tube Closure
Local MPs Greg Hands and Andrew Slaughter on opposite sides of the tracks

From Zero to Five Stars In One Go
Local restaurant's case highlights flaws in Scores on the Doors scheme

Wind Turbines Cause Turbulence Amongst Residents
Chiswick Business Park applies for permission to erect eco-energy generators

Residents Given The Opportunity To Say No
Against Heathrow expansion at council's public meeting

Fresh Flavours from Culinary Institution
Stamford Brook move marks a new beginning for Leiths

New Format Brings Colour to Local Newspaper
But falling circulation figures make for gloomy reading

Cleaners Sued Over Riverside Fire
Esporta claim negligence and want £31 million

High Road Location or Inspired Italian Cooking?
Emma Brophy ponders the secret of Zizzi's success

Local Secondaries Shine in Exam Leagues
Excellent performances at GCSE and A Levels

Armed Only With Skates and Some Seriously Glittery Costumes
Chiswick celebs Sarah Greene and Tim Vincent take to the ice on ITV

Jazz Supper Nights @ Frankie's
New series kicks off with acclaimed jazz pianist Trevor Watkis

Thespians & Theatre Lovers Cry Foul Over Arts Council Cuts
Richard Briers & Sheila Hancock join local MPs in condemning proposed funding cuts

Chiswick Actress to Feature In TV Drama
Catch Claire Spence in the second series of Primeval

Ramsay Falls Further From A-List Grace
As Tatler pans his restaurants and Time Out passes on his pubs

Richard Bacon Silenced By Surgery
Chiswick quieter as radio presenter undergoes operation on vocal cords

Teenager Assaulted In Wavendon Ave Robbery
Thirteen year old punched in the face for £10

Spate of Thefts from Cars Prompts Police Caution
Motorists reminded not to leave their valuables on display

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Then let themakeupshop.co.uk revamp your make-up bag & your look

Utility Companies Fined For Overrunning Road Works
Thames Water, National Grid and EDF Energy top list of worst offenders

Operation Reclaims Almost 700 Uninsured Vehicles
Lamborghini, Porsche and Mercedes CLK amongst Police seizures

20 Questions for Ruth Kelly
Councils take issue with transport secretary following backing of new runway

TfL Launch Oyster Photocards for Teenagers
In a bid to clampdown on antisocial behaviour on buses

It's All In the Timing..
Motorists caught out by discrepancies in council's clocks

Arrest Made After Stamford Brook Death
Victim dies after being run over on Goldhawk Road

Attempted Robbery On Gunnersbury Station
Victim threatened with large knife as he waited for tube

Residents Face New Hartington Court Battle
More plans submitted to develop thirties riverside block

New Year Honours for Chiswick Residents
Services of Jasper Conran and Des Lynam recognised

'Cynical bribe' in Battle for Third Runway
Assembly member criticises BAA offer of loft and window insulation

Studio G14 Take Personal Training To New Level
We discover the benefits of an holistic approach to health and fitness

**** Chiswick Community News ****

Junior Sailor Picked for Olympic Training
Dedication pays of with admission to elite programme

Old Meads Slip Up In Third Round of Senior Cup
Football Result: Old Meadonians 2 Old Challoners 3

Chiswick Underline Supremacy
Rugby Result - Old Merchant Taylors 3 Chiswick 30

Free Dial-a-Ride for Disabled and Older Residents
Ann Keen MP welcomes fare abolition on 'vital lifeline'

Paddle Power Comes to Brentford
New local canoeing club to open under Kew Bridge

Chiswick Rugby Club Seek Local Support
For match that could take them two games away from final at Twickenham

Harland & Voss International Women's Day Donation 2008
Local electricians invite applications from charities for award worth £500

Councillor's Boasting Commands Visit From General
Pride in local youth brings high ranking Army officer to the borough

Latymer Under 15's Through To Final
Following thrilling win over Charterhouse in ISFA cup tie

Outstanding OFSTED Report for St Peter's Primary
School 'provides an excellent standard of education and care for its pupils'

Classy Chiswick Shrug Off Saints
Rugby Result - Chiswick 30 Verulamians 10

Former England Captains Support Cricket in Chiswick House
Mike Gatting & Chris Cowdrey amongst guests at fundraiser hosted by Simon Hughes

Successful Southern Foray For Chiswick
Rugby Result - Eastleigh 7 Chiswick 18

Old Meads Edge Their Way Into Quarter Finals
Football Result : Old Meadonians 2 Old Suttonians 1

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