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17 December, 2023

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What's Happened In Chiswick

New Move To Make the Glebe Estate a Conservation Area
Council says last attempt was frustrated by 'misinformation'

Chiswick Tower Sale Raises Hopes for Gunnersbury Station
Middle Eastern buyer acquires former BSI building

Court Told Man Detained in Chiswick Part of Terror Group
Prosecution says business park was subject to 'hostile reconnaissance'



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Costa Coffee Confirms Plans to Depart High Road
Cafe will close its local outlet next February

Secret Garden Blooms at the Tabard Theatre
A timeless production that will appeal to any age says Susan Stanley-Carroll

Death of Former Chiswick Councillor Announced
Pieter Betlem served Riverside ward for twenty-two years



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Hounslow Council Back Tracks on App Only Parking
Introducing payment by card in bays in shopping areas

W4 Youth Hold Survey As Part of Playzone Project Bid
Aiming to get funding for facilities in Southfield Recreation Ground

Holding the Council to Account and Celebrating WB Yeats
Chiswick Homefields councillor Gerald McGregor reports back



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A Christmas Gift from Our Head of Traffic
Chiswick Homefields councillor John Todd reports back

Action Promised Following Elizabeth Line Fiasco
Re-examination of problems after passengers stranded for three hours

Local Pub Staff Being Trained to Spot Customers in Danger
Taking part in the 'Ask for Angela' scheme



+ Chiswick Art School +
Update to Spring Term 2024 Classes Now on Sale



MP Raises Suffering of Local Leaseholders in the Commons
Criticises government for failure to reform the system

Football Fans' Party Boat Crashes into Hammersmith Bridge
Damage to structure not believed to be serious

Hounslow Community Foodbox Providing Christmas Hampers
Volunteers help assemble packages for over 400 residents

Man in His Fifties Stabbed on Askew Road
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening



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Phone Boxes Accused of Fuelling Anti-social Behaviour
Ealing Council leader says they are only there for ad revenue

Mayor Says Ridership Figures Show London is 'Roaring Back'
Big increases in passenger numbers as festive season begins

Roadworks Planned in the Chiswick Area
Delays likely due to road and lane closures

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport
Tubes and train services affected by engineering work and strikes



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Gunnersbury Station upgrade news

Age Concern Chiswick needs a volunteer Fire Officer

Your lost £10 note

Anti-social parking Chiswick Back Common

Hammersmith Bridge

Big shout out to Watermans

EE phone reception

TfL Rules Out Piccadilly Line Cover for Turnham Green


What's on in Chiswick

+ Watermans Christmas Show +
An enchanting musical version of The Pixie and the Pudding

+ Step Into the Enchanting World of The Secret Garden this Christmas +
Chiswick's Theatre at the Tabard invites you to enjoy this timeless classic this December

Dukes Meadows Christmas Market
Open Sunday the 17th and 24th for all your Christmas fare

Chiswick RNLI December Events
Fish and chip supper with the crew and carols with the team

A Christmas Concert from Pianist Mark Viner
Programme features Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Alkan and Liszt

Come to Believe in Magic at Cavendish Primary School
Christmas event organised by the newly formed Friends of Cavendish

New Online Exhibition on the Golden Mile Launched
Gunnersbury Park Museum takes a look at the area's industrial past

Christmas Celebrations Underway at The Lyric
Cinderella and Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas prepare to open


News from Nearby

Brentford: Fury as Minister Overrules Inspector on Tesco/Homebase
Approval given to scheme against recommendation of public inquiry

Brentford: Northumberland Estates Loses Park Road Allotment Appeal
Refused permission to build housing on Isleworth site

Brentford: Girl Hit By Bus Wing Mirror on Brentford High Street
TfL dismisses claims that cycleway works to blame

Ealing: Nine Taken to Hospital After 'Chemical Incident' in Hanwell
Chlorine gas believed to have been released at Gold's Gym

Ealing: Three People Convicted of Murdering Shakira Spencer
Found guilty of 'depraved acts of indescribable cruel torment'

Ealing: Bed Bugs Close Another Borough Library
Building at Northolt shut while pest controllers deal with infestation

Ealing: King Meets Local Volunteers at Ealing Christmas Market
Crowds delighted to see Charles in the Broadway Shopping Centre

Fulham: Fulham has London's 'Best Stock of Family Houses'
Brisk activity in premium-price homes in generally slow market

Acton: Asda Express Opens Branch on Friary Road
The new convenience store is opposite Acton Mainline station

Fulham: Claude Bosi To Open Another Restaurant on Fulham Road
Lyonnaise-style brasserie named in tribute to his grandmother

Putney: Plans To Reopen the Star and Garter Approved
Lower Richmond Road site to become upmarket boutique hotel

Putney: Street Pastor Scheme to Be Launched in Putney
Volunteers wanted to participate in pilot to make area safe at night

Wimbledon: Overwhelming Support for Levy Increase from Respondents to Survey
Only 13% of households participated in Conservators' consultation

Wandsworth: Relaunch for Neighbourhood Watch in the Borough
Wandsworth schemes becoming part of national network

Wandsworth: Problem of Waterlogged Sports Pitches Being Tackled
Council acts to reduce number of fixtures being cancelled

Wimbledon: Dons Local Action Group Getting Busier All the Time
Charity founded during Covid finds expanded role as cost of living soars


Jobs in Chiswick

School Meals Supervisory Assistant at Thomson School
Enthusiastic and reliable person with a courteous, friendly, and approachable nature wanted to join lunchtime team

Examination Invigilator at Latymer Upper School
You will need to be energetic, flexible in working hours and committed to supporting students at a stressful time

Want to use your creative skills to inspire children?
Building Imaginations run after school clubs and are looking for more passionate individuals to join our team. Sessions pay £35 - £45ph. 

Administrative Assistant at St Paul's Grove Park
We are looking for part-time administrative support with flexible working for our friendly local church. Full details on our website stpaulsgrovepark.com

Lettings Negotiator – Andrew Nunn Associates
We are currently looking for an energetic individual to join our busy lettings team here in Chiswick.

Home Instead Care Coordinator
To perform a variety of duties in the coordination of scheduling service for clients whilst providing the highest quality of service to clients.

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