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Rachel Reeves

This woman misled the Commons in her budget speech, by yet again creating a non-existent blackhole in the public purse, satisfying her backbenchers demand to scrap the 2 child cap.Kemi Badenoch produced her finest hour yet as leader of the opposition by giving her a right royal roasting in front of a packed commons and huge TV audience.Fighting against sleep I managed to watch the chancellor's waffling replies to the probing questions given her this morning, first by SKY's Trevor Phillips, followed by BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. Neither presenter was fooled by her mendacious waffling.Rachel from Accounts and her equally deceitful boss, Never Here Keir are both living on borrowed time.

Denis I. Fox ● 37d170 Comments ● 29m

Chiswick predictions for 2026

I am described by some on this forum as a reverse Nostradamus but some of my predictions on this forum have come true.Hoping to repeat what some people will claim is a ‘stopped-clock’ effect, these are mine for 2026.Labour will hold on to power in May in both Hounslow and Ealing with a significantly reduced vote share. It will increase its representation in Chiswick if Reform put up a candidate in local wards.Sainsbury’s will finally tell us what it intends to do with its Chiswick store.Nothing will happen with the Holly House development at Chiswick Roundabout.There will be no good news about Hammersmith Bridge , Turnham Green’s Piccadilly line service or step-free access for Chiswick stations.An announcement will be made about plans to restore some of the eastbound bus lanes in Chiswick.Please share your predictions and we can check back on this thread in 2027.

Francis Rowe ● 5d32 Comments ● 42m

Shocking food waste - Chiswick M&S

After all that waiting, this is how Marks & Spencers appallingly dispose of their food waste, day in, day out. This is not an isolated incident, and even more shockingly this is filmed in (but not limited to) our new Chiswick branch. Nothing here can be reused, everything is still in plastics so its not even compostable, and none of this - despite being within date - was given to foodbanks. I urge everyone to contact Marks and Spencers and complain - I have and they simply fobbed it off with a generic response. Puts me off shopping there, thats for sure. Please share. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS5nxHhCFxf/?igsh=MW1aWxna2V5N2YzNA%3D%3Dhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTBADJ3CNsw/?igsh=MTM3M2p2NjYxajN6MQ%3D%3D

Jenny Smith ● 1d17 Comments ● 1h

Average bus speeds fall below 9mph

Interesting update from Ross Lydall in the Evening Standard on this huge problem for London.https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/bus-speeds-london-slow-9mph-tfl-sadiq-khan-assembly-b1261821.htmlThe speed across Hounslow was 8.84mph in October of this year compared to 9.4mph for the 2023/24 financial year. You might expect October to be lower than the annual average but across London the report shows that bus speeds are falling and, as a result so are passenger numbers.The operators say most delays are caused by road works but a government minister is admitting that LTNs and cycle lanes have been a factor in the slowdown.The issue is more acute now with tube fares up again meaning that more people might be forced to consider the bus even though it might increase their travel time. The council had come up with quite an imaginative scheme to restore some of the lost bus priority on Chiswick High Road but all seems to have gone quiet on that. Hopefully this latest data will release funding to try and reverse this trend.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 25d138 Comments ● 1h

Warning ! rubbish bins collections from flats above shops

Hounslow council people have been seen checking purple rubbish bags left by the collection bins , when asked the response was it will be up to £1000 fine if bags are left by the bin even if the bins are full !! they said if full, take your rubbish back until bins are empty ! This is just nuts, those bins are always full, there not enough of them to begin with, and only get collected twice a week . They are just trying to fine people when they don't provide a proper service 

Isabel Martin ● 17d52 Comments ● 3h

2026: the End Game for the UK's hospitality sector?

Industry surveys show a third of pubs are operating at a loss. Pubs are closing their doors for the final time at a frightening rate. A number of reasons are cited. It is incontrovertible that the huge increases in business rates, employers' NI, and the rise in the minimum wage (with it's ratcheting effect on differentials) are making the situation a great deal worse.

Sam Hearn ● 1d4 Comments ● 3h

Be careful out there!

I have just landed flat on my back outside my house. The combination of last night's rain and low temperatures have  made pavements more treacherous than I have ever known them. Very few have been gritted and looking at Nextdoor.com I have not been alone in coming a cropper this morning!

Bruce Hammal ● 5h2 Comments ● 3h

Physio for ankle /foot rehabilitation

Completed survey on fractured ankle ,looking for rehabilitation physio as next stage

John Flynn ● 4h0 Comments ● 4h

Knitting wool/yarn donations requested for Twiddle Muffs for Dementia patients

Hi all, It’s that time of year again so I back on the hunt for knitting wool/yarn of any quality of ply (including unfinished projects) for the knitting group who make 'twiddle muffs' for Dementia patients, they supply various hospitals. Absolutely none will be wasted. Please have a root around to see if you’ve anything to donate. Thank you to all who’ve been able to assist in the past (for my Mum and Mother in law who knitted for children’s items for charity) and to those who may be able to in the future - I look forward to hearing from you via my mobile 07984 802205 as the direct message no longer works from here ie W4 forum. Thank you 😊For those who are not familiar with ‘twiddle muffs' they are knitted tubes decorated inside and out with ribbons, buttons, toggles and beads. They have been found to have a calming effect on people with dementia by keeping their hands busy and warding off anxiety. They are particularly useful in a hospital setting while people are in waiting rooms ahead of treatment.

Joy Griffiths ● 94d7 Comments ● 20h

Parking Penalty.

Can anyone with legal knowledge be able to assist please. Vehicle Control Services Limited have unlawfully given out hundreds of £100 fixed penalty tickets to motorists after parking LEGALLY in one of 4 public parking spaces in my local council car park. They have unlawfully contacted DVLA for the names of registered keepers of these vehicles. They are only allowed to receive such information if the vehicles were parked in private car parks i.e. Asda, Tesco etc. Are DVLA and Vehicle Control Services Limited at risk of criminal prosecution for breach of Data Protection.

Neil Milkins ● 2d14 Comments ● 1d

Barons Court platform closures and Turnham Green

I was planning to write to TfL to ask that consideration be given to extra Piccadilly line services at Turnham Green while platforms are closed over the next year at Barons Court. The rationale would be that the removal of one stop creates slack in the timetable to introduce another and delays and safety issues could arise if even more people are crossing the crowded platform at Hammersmith to switch with the District line. If any body can suggest other points to strengthen the argument or likely objections that TfL will put forward, that would be really helpful.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 16d12 Comments ● 1d

Predictions for 2026

I read the New York Times predicts return of the bumb phone for 2026.

Nicholas Beard ● 6d9 Comments ● 1d

Recommendation for gutter cleaning for 3-storey block of flats?

I'm looking for someone you would recommend highly to clean gutters for a block of 3-storey flats (6 flats total), and maybe clean windows too. Clear access is available on all sides. Thank you for any replies as I couldn't find any recent recommendations within the forum.

Chris Smith ● 2d0 Comments ● 2d

Fake taxis outside Sainsburys OAP scammed

A warning to anyone vulnerable who orders taxis from Sainsbury’s, mother in law booked one and was surprised at how quick it turned up, they proceeded to take her home and used a fake device for payment which obviously didn’t work, but they then managed to get her PIN code off her and proceeded to try and empty her bank account over the course of 2 hours, as they gave a card back that wasn’t hers which she didn’t notice. They are opportunists and not linked to the taxi firm Sainsbury’s use, what scumbags doing that to an 88 year old just before Christmas

Steve Evans ● 3d8 Comments ● 2d

Discarded Christmas Trees

In the last two days I've noticed a big pile of discarded Christmas trees at the southern entrance to Acton Park (still wrapped in netting so presumably unsold) and a smaller pile outside Turnham Green station (no netting so presumably people who for some reason have taken their trees down early). This seems such a waste but you now know where to go if you want a free tree.

Mark Evans ● 15d8 Comments ● 2d

bin collections are earlier this week!

(at least in grove park).You have bin warned.

Simon Pedley ● 15d4 Comments ● 2d

London Electric Buses

Has there been any comment if the new Chinese electric buses have a kill switch.

Nicholas Beard ● 2d0 Comments ● 2d

RIP Ian Balding

Sad news. Interestingly, Ian won the derby and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe with Mill Reef in the same year and became champion trainer. All in the year Claire was born. The list of horses of note is far too long. But we have Son Andrew keeping up the name in stellar fashion I wonder in 2026 if Andrew would rather win the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe over the Epsom Derby. Only ask that, as the derby has lost its way in the racing world over many years now.

Julian Pavey ● 4d6 Comments ● 3d

Missing Maine Coon Cat

Hi,Our brown tabby with white male Maine Coon called Lazlo went out in Christmas Eve and has not returned to date. We live in Addison Grove in Bedford Park. He may be trapped in an outbuilding, or stuck in someone’s house if the owners are away. He is very good at sneaking through cat flaps. He may also have roamed out of his area (Addison Grove/FairfaxRd/Priory Rd) and become lost. He is a strikingly large cat with a wild lynx-like appearance as Maine Coons are and is super friendly. He should be wearing a black leather collar with a brass name plate.We have put posters up around Bedford Park and posted on neighbourhood WhatsApp groups.Do please get in touch if you think you spot him.Many thanks,Marcus

Marcus Vere ● 10d23 Comments ● 3d