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loud music in grove park today

Any idea where the music is coming from? Just curious. No beef.

Simon Pedley ● 2d2 Comments ● 4h

A question for Forest bike users

This message is for Forum members who use e-bikes, not for those who just want to complain about how awful they are. According to the 27 August article on the Voi e-bikes contract, Forest bikes is now the only company that serves Hounslow, Ealing and Hammersmith. The bad reviews of the functionality of their app and the financial charges that result are pretty grim. Can anyone share their experiences of using Forest bikes (who doesn't work for the company)? Thanks

Chris Smith ● 17h1 Comments ● 4h

MISSING SMALL GREY CAT

My small grey cat Molly has been missing since Thursday morning from Staveley Gardens (one of the white houses). Very grateful if anyone who lives nearby could check their sheds/outbuildings/ anywhere she might have got trapped. She is microchipped but doesn't have a collar. Grateful for any sightings. Thank you in advance.

Katherine Forster ● 5d5 Comments ● 6h

Wild suggestion to relocate the Post Office to Robert Dyas

(as per front page news) Am I the only one thinking this proposal is nuts? We need a proper post office, not a counter with limited services.  I shop at RD and I wouldn't want them to reduce stock to accommodate a post office and I'm sure the employees don't want the nuisance of a post office inside their store  Residents can submit their views via:  postofficeviews.co.uk (search for branch code 130006)  comments@postoffice.co.uk  03452 66 01 15  FREEPOST Your Comments  The Post Office says all feedback will be “carefully considered” before a final decision is made, with the change proposed for July/August 2026.

Isabel Martin ● 100d35 Comments ● 7h

The "Core Power" company in Chiswick's Business Park.

One occasionally spots the word "Chiswick"when reading The Times newspaper.In the 25th August edition there was an article about"a fleet of nuclear powered cargo ships" being planned, designedand manufactured for the USA in partnership with a Chiswick company.Once upon a time Chiswick was proud to be manufacturing Shoe Polishand repairing London Transport's fleet of buses.Things have moved on it seems ... Is "Core Power" leading the way into the future in W4?

Jim Lawes ● 8h0 Comments ● 8h

Politics Of Envy

outrageous Labour want to send inspectors into home to assess the value to levy mansion tax, communist move sunrise outrageous. What is this country becoming, lack of any aspiration, if you dare to be ambitious Labour are coming for you. The top 1% already contribute approx 33% of income tax for what….to give to people who don’t work, wrong on every level. Stop benefiting fraud. Labour has zero clue on how to grow the economy.

Jayne Thorburn ● 11h2 Comments ● 8h

Three Cheers for The Italians squatters

My sadness and anger at the loss of the Italians last year has now been mitigated by squatters taking over the empty unit. When will landlords learn that the hospitality business is tough and if a busy and popular business is your tenant is struggling to pay the existing rent then it is probably because the rent is too high.It looks like someone has convinced the landlord that there was more money to be made by getting in a new tenant but with no rent for seven months and now the extra cost of booting out the squatters, hopefully a lesson has been learned.

Anita Blake ● 2d14 Comments ● 10h

Farcical opening of new post office

The technical issues suffered on the opening day of the new Chiswick Post Office do not bode well. Let's hope there are not more serious problems on the "Horizon"!

Richard Evans ● 14h0 Comments ● 14h

Ealing borough recycling collections

Can anyone confirm which day your recycling will be collected in Ealing if it was due to be picked up this Monday? I've searched online and am getting contradictory answers.

Anita Blake ● 17h4 Comments ● 16h

Government adds 'Do Not Rape Women & Children' Guide to Asylum Seekers' Welcome Pack

Is this a good idea?

Michael Brown ● 10d39 Comments ● 1d

Disposable BBQ being used on Chiswick Common

I Just can’t believe the Stupidity of People .

John Kennedy ● 30d37 Comments ● 1d

Chiswick adjacent

The Askew Road has been cordoned off - this morning between the Goldhawk and Uxbridge Road - this afternoon still for a stretch at least of “Askew Village”. A large police/emergency service presence still around as of lunchtime.

Mark Bridges ● 12d18 Comments ● 1d

Possible Dog Poisonings?!

Hi all & just wondering if anyone has any bona fide news about the Police checking & clearing Homefield Park, Chiswick Lane & Chiswick Lane South a few weeks ago?Apparently drugs were found hidden & one dog died & 2 others were very unwell. Drugs, Poison, Rat Poison?Can anyone confirm up-to-date follow through.Thanks

Caroline Ryan ● 4d2 Comments ● 1d

Concerns about traffic restrictions to Weltje Road are hypocritical

Regarding the recent article on the proposed  Weltje Road traffic restrictions, having lived on the road for 32 years and recently moved to Chiswick  (to a road where A4 access is blocked)  I find the complaints about potential traffic displacement somewhat hypocritical.It is true that Weltje Road has been treated as a 3,500-vehicle-a-day rat run, gridlocked and choking on fumes for 50 years as the ONLY small residential road open to the A4 fron Hogarth Roundabout to Hammersmith Broadway, as your article rightly points out. Yet, I don’t see any of the Chiswick residents crying foul about "traffic displacement" volunteering to open up their own quiet, residential streets that have blocked access to the A4 to share the burden.  It seems they are perfectly happy to leave Weltje Road residents carrying the entire burden at the expense of their health and safety, just so their own roads stay quiet. LBHF’s scheme is a fair and proportionate solution to a dangerous and deeply unfair situation.

Maria DaCunha ● 13d114 Comments ● 2d

Live Music Concerts at the Gtech

Just a thought about the plans by Brentford for live music at the Gtech (which I am in favour of) - would this have been feasible if lots of weekends over the summer were already hosting events at Gunnersbury Park and, if Brentford get approval for their programme, does that mean that Gunnersbury Park will be restricted in what they can host assuming they get their act together on permissions?

Mark Evans ● 65d27 Comments ● 2d

Dolly Parton RIP ….. BBC progs after News at Ten

Sadly Dolly Parton has passed away today. She was an absolutely remarkable entertainer, business woman, writer, philanthropist and many other accolades that are too numerous to mention. The BBC and probably many other channels are broadcasting programmes/concerts etc after News at Ten tonight should you wish to watch, record…. or whatever. RIP Dolly Parton.

Joy Griffiths ● 5d14 Comments ● 2d

night-time car thefts

Sometimes I forget to lock my car (on my driveway).Almost every time, everything inside gets stolen. It's happened multiple times over the last 20 years. This time: my driving glasses, a £2 pair of sun-glasses and some CDs. There seem to be people roaming around during the night checking car doors opportunistically and just grabbing whatever they can, even if it's almost worthless.Very frustrating. Anyone know who does this?

Simon Pedley ● 9d17 Comments ● 3d

Door fraud ALERT

Metropolitan PoliceMore Trust | Less Crime | High StandardsMet EngageMenu {SITE-NAME} LogoMessage Type Icon The PoliceLocal Fraud MessageWe know you flagged that fraud is a concern for you, so this is a quick update to tell you how we’re addressing concerns and supporting residents.High Security Notice:Please be aware that there is a group of people going door to door pretending to be Home Affairs Officers. They have documents and letterheads from the Home Affairs Department and claim that they need to verify that everyone has a valid ID for the upcoming census. They rob houses. They are everywhere and they look neat.Someone will come to your house and say *I want to take your photo/fingerprint according to some scheme*. They have a laptop, a biometric machine and a list of all the names. They show the list and ask for all this information.Please be aware that there is no such initiative by the government.Please be aware that all of this is fake. Do not give them any information. Everyone should be vigilant and *aware*!Send this to all your community groups. Please inform your family and friends.Your Local Safer Neighbourhood TeamWe consider fraud to be a serious crime and will put the time in to tackle it however we can. In the meantime, there are ways to keep yourself safe. Fraud comes in many forms and across various different channels, whether that's through emails, phone calls or in person encounters. Please see a few resources below to protect you and others from potential fraudsters:   Learn the ten golden rules to prevent fraud.Find out about the most common types of fraud.Download The Little Book of Big Scams to find out more. The Little Book of Big Scams audio version is also available. For more information and help and to report fraud, go to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and cybercrime reporting centre. Lastly, if you think you’ve uncovered a scam, been targeted by a scam or fallen victim to fraudsters, please contact 101 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at Action Fraud. Message Sent ByJanusz Dura(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, SNT)Neighbourhood AlertIn an emergency always call 999 or visit our website to report crime online – www.met.police.uk© 2026 - Met Engage - Privacy | Accessibility | Safer Neighbourhood Teams | Platform managed by VISAV LimitedNeighbourhood Alert

Julian Pavey ● 4d5 Comments ● 3d

Third Acton Real Ale festival

Welcome to the third Acton Real Ale festival!In cooperation with our friends at Portobello Brewery, we have curated a selection of more than 20 cask ales from a wide range of independent, provincial breweries and microbreweries, with styles including mild, best bitter, porter, IPA, stout, real cider and much, much more! The good people at the Pint of Hops beer shop will be complementing these with a choice of international bottled beers.You will be able to vote for your favourite beer and we will be announcing the winner on Sunday evening. The top spot in our inaugural year went to Brentwood’s Marvellous Maple Mild and last year’s victor was Elgood’s Double Dog Mild. Can anything break mild’s winning streak this year?The full list of beers will be posted on our website before the festivities begin and on our Instagram @33ActonHighSt.Were that not enough, we have also arranged a panoply of entertainment, with comedy acts on Friday, live music on Saturday, and a charity raffle and table quiz on Sunday to raise funds for Stonewall Housing. Festival T-shirts and other must-have merchandise will be on sale, and there will also be a barbecue on all three days, with V/VG options available. Children and families are more than welcome until 7:00pm on all three days.Our core range of rotating cask ales, keg craft lager, cider and Guinness, along with three different alcohol-free beers, soft/hot drinks and bar snacks will of course also be on offer.We are very excited to announce that this Real Ale festival marks the beginning of a cooperation with the wonderful team at Vindinista, who will be supplying all of our wines, so if you prefer grape to grain, you are in for a treat.Please join us at the West London Trades Union Club between 12pm and 11pm next Friday, Saturday and Sunday (28-30th Aug). You will find us at 33-35 High Street, Acton, W3 6ND (look for the red door) on the Uxbridge Road. All are welcome and entry is free.PUBLIC TRANSPORT:From the West, buses SL8, 207, E3, 218, 266, 70, 440 stop at Acton Old Town Hall.From the East, buses SL8, 207, 70, 440, 218 stop at Acton Central station.Overground (Mildmay line): Acton Central is approximately a 6-minute walk away. Turn left out of the station and take the first left down Birkbeck Road to reach the main road; we are opposite and to the right.Tube (Piccadilly and District lines): Acton Town is a 15-minute walk away, or you can take the E3/70 bus from the station to Acton Old Town Hall; alternatively, get off at Turnham Green and take the E3 bus north.For accessibility assistance please see our website: https://wltuc.com/accessWe are looking forward to seeing you! If you have any queries, please email Emily at secretary@wltuc.com or drop in to the club one evening

Patrick Green ● 7d1 Comments ● 4d