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Keys found

…on Chiswick Back Common, behind M&S, this morning. Message me if they’re yours.

Judith Steinert ● 13d1 Comments ● 3d

Residents Say tree roots are making pavements impassable

"Residents of Duke Road are calling for action over the escalating problem of pavement narrowing on their street."https://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&page=contrees014.htmI see the suggeestion seems to be to remove the trees. There is another option though, extend the pavement around the outside of the tree.

Paul James ● 23d36 Comments ● 4d

RIP David Crosby

At the age of 81, he is finally Eight Miles High. Thanks for the musical memories.

Richard Greenhough ● 993d28 Comments ● 4d

Operation Choke-Chis continues unabated

With the High Road now semi-blocked nearly 24/7, our vital work to clamp down on freedom of movement in W4 continues! The District Line is on its knees, Burlington Lane is blocked for who knows how long, while the footbridge at Chiswick Station will be out of order until well into 2026, maybe even 2027. And as for the Mildmay Line, the frequent delays and cancellations are also encouraging. Plenty of other road works going on too, with admirably little visible work being done. Victory is within our grasp comrades!!

Davey Harris ● 9d25 Comments ● 4d

film recommendation

If you want to go and see a good film, I'd recommend "one battle after another". Now showing at the Chiswick cinema. 96% on rotten tomatoes.A realistic action drama about dysfunctional modern America.

Simon Pedley ● 9d7 Comments ● 8d

Lost gold wedding ring

My mum has lost the gold wedding ring of her mother which she wore on her little finger. It was pretty tiny and a simple gold band. She walked to the high road from Grove Park and has retraced her steps. If anyone finds it, do please message me. Thanks

Zoe Corney ● 9d1 Comments ● 8d

Hounslow ebike - FOI

If anyone interested I have response to Freedom of Information request about the selection process for Voi and Forest.  The request covered - 1. Details of the complete process and criteria used for the recent selection andappointment of Voi and Forest bikes and e-scooters to operate in theborough.2. Copies of any formal proposals, bids, or tender documents submitted by Voiand Forest in relation to their appointment.3. Details of the process and reasons for the deselection or removal of LimeBikes from the borough’s rental scheme.4. Copies of all internal and external communications, meeting minutes, reports,and decision-making documents related to the selection of Voi and Forest,and the deselection of Lime, from 1 January 2023 to the date of this request.

Philip Hodges ● 8d2 Comments ● 8d

Chiswick GP surgeries. Looking for recommendations.

After more years than I dare admit with my current GP practice I am thinking of going elsewhere. After all the recent amalgamations and the opening of the new Health Centre in Fishers Lane does anyone  have any up to date experiences to draw on for recommendations - or indeed otherwise? I would be particularly interested to hear about people's opinions  of the Health Centre.

Bruce Hammal ● 19d29 Comments ● 9d

Unwanted Development

Planning application : P/2025/2646REGISTERED: Under ConsultationCreation of five padel tennis courts with three containers, floodlights, an entertainment area (open 15 hours a day), seating area and associated services including cycle parking.Chiswick Rugby Club, Dukes Meadow Great Chertsey Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2SHPlanning application : P/2025/2646REGISTERED: Under ConsultationI strongly object to the above proposal. The main pointsare Noise pollution, I have personnel experience of just hownoisy padel is. Light pollution and its disruptive effect on wildlifeas well as local residents Wildlife. The hedgerow running alongthe border with the allotments has already been hacked downduring the nesting period twice. This development on MOL willreek further damage. Vehicle traffic will increase, there is no wayof getting to this site by public transport. It is proposed to have anentertainment area open fifteen hours a day, this will result inadditional noise pollution to the whole, nearby, residential area. Ifthis development goes ahead it will be a disaster, similarproposals submitted by the nearby Riverside Tennis Club and theDan Masons Drive club have already been turned down. Why arewe to suffer this one.You need to object by Friday the 26th of this month! Here ...https://planningandbuilding.hounslow.gov.uk/NECSWS/ES/Presentation/Planning/OnlinePlanning/OnlinePlanningOverview?applicationNumber=P%2F2025%2F2646&guid=c312ad1a-1a40-4d49-a326-a205e7da1d05

Lawrence Stainbank ● 16d1 Comments ● 9d

Eating out

Does anybody else find that eating out seems to have got very expensive ?

John Southey ● 15d37 Comments ● 9d

Cleaner Recommendations

Just wondering if anyone knows a reliable and experienced cleaner who is currently looking for more work.  We are looking for someone for 4 hours a week for our house in the Turnham Green area. Many thanks!

Oana Jackson ● 352d4 Comments ● 10d

The suppressed report on LTNs

If even TfL's favourite academic can't come up with data that shows LTNs don't reduce car use, perhaps it is now time for everyone to admit what always seemed blindingly obvious from the start. This doesn't create the basis for scrapping all of them but it does mean that local authorities should be looking at where their schemes displace traffic to. There needs to be hard questions asked about whether or not some of these schemes have been manipulated to make nice roads nicer and roads were the less well off live, more polluted.

Francis Rowe ● 19d84 Comments ● 10d

Dog show

We really enjoyed our time there today. Thank you to all the volunteers that made today such a success. I know how much time my neighbour spent to make today possible and I admire her.

Martine Dismore ● 17d6 Comments ● 11d

Camera on the junction of Spring Grove and Strand on Green

I noticed there is a new camera on the junction of Spring Grove and Strand on the Green yesterday. Is it new? Is it active? I know about the restrictions on Strand but I've never seen an enforcement camera before? I can't find any info on https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/transport-traffic/south-chiswick-liveable-neighbourhoodDoes anybody know? Thanks

Joanna Midgley ● 15d28 Comments ● 12d

Expert repair needed for 2 HP Officejet printers

Please recommend a good local technical expert to sort out two printers for me!

Valerie Bott ● 12d1 Comments ● 12d

Robo Calls

I have received one. Just hung up and blocked the number. Seems to be a big problem and huge fines have been given out.

Nicholas Beard ● 13d4 Comments ● 12d

Nursery data hack.

Reading this story Digital Brit Card came to mind. Remember Co op, M&S, and JLR. How safe would it be? Any thoughts?

Nicholas Beard ● 12d0 Comments ● 12d

Mrs R Bains Amex

Found on Heathfield Terrace this afternoon

Ray White ● 15d2 Comments ● 13d

Trump vs Paracetomal

He's gone full Wako  now.Is he  going to tell,  mums to be to drink bleach instead?No doubt feed all this nutniess from Robert Kennedy juniorMake America Bonkers Loons the lot of em, no doubt the antivac brigade in the UK, will be laping this up.

Dave Dodds ● 15d16 Comments ● 13d

'Meals on Wheels' Bedford Park Chiswick

Afternoon - I think I have exhausted all web searches on this so it may not exist. I am looking for a local 5 or 7 day a week Meals on Wheels private company that supplies a daily hot meal to elderly (not one where it is frozen and they have to heat themselves).If anyone has any leads or suggestions it would be appreciated. We are fully tapped into local carers etc. so it would be as an 'add on' to support independent living.

Kirsty Braine ● 13d1 Comments ● 13d

Blue Light Card found belonging to Imran Choudahary

Found on a pavement! If that is you, let me know so I can get it back to you! :)

Martha Keith ● 16d1 Comments ● 14d

https://dosomethinggood.ealing.gov.uk/ealing-climate-week/

Lots of activities including:Info on energy grants and energy efficiency tomorrow 20 September at Acton Baptist ChurchAnother School Uniform Swap on 27 Septmber at Stirling Road.And more.

Philippa Bond ● 19d2 Comments ● 14d

Chiswick Station Footbridge

Works on the above have been somewhat sporadic since it closed 5 weeks ago.  The original info said it was due to re-open 15th September but I hear (unofficial) rumours that re-opening is likely to be November.  NetworkRail have been unhelpful with  their replies - has anyone managed to get a more definitive timeline from Network Rail?

Ruth Parfitt ● 31d21 Comments ● 14d

Final Cut Pro

Hi, can anyone teach me the basics of FCP? I have looked on YouTube but would prefer an in person / online tutor?

David Powers ● 17d6 Comments ● 15d

Chiswick High Road

What was going on this morning back towards the roundabout?? Buses on divert, blue lights everywhere, usual chaos!

Davey Harris ● 16d13 Comments ● 15d

Forget aspiration with Labour

lets pray what is being reported in the autumn budget is just gossip! Absolutely shocking not only have labour killed growth, increased inflation they are now plotting to kill aspiration, enlarge the state & benefits, the private sector becomes less than 50% what planet is she on? Attacking people’s primary home with capital gains tax, sellers tax and who knows what else. The 50B deficit which she has created remember she has already taxed us another 40B claiming the last government left a 20B gap she has overspent by 70B and this will not be the last they will keep on going until they drive the country into the ground.

Jayne Thorburn ● 49d202 Comments ● 15d

Dickie Bird

One of the all-time umpiring rates Dickie Bird has walked back to the pavilion just a few runs short of his century.My he Rest Ina plPeace and with heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

N V Brooks ● 15d3 Comments ● 15d

Fibre Broadband

I've seen a few vans and workmen around W4, the last week or two, working on a fibre cable network, which will hopefully one day bring modern internet speeds to our homes. (For those that need decent upload speeds, for example, it's long overdue). Has anyone heard any whispers as to when we may actually get access to it?

Jamie Wiseman ● 19d10 Comments ● 16d

Quintin Hogg Sports Ground - Hartington Road

Hi,I wonder if someone can help me. My son’s Saturday morning football training has been moved from King’s House Sports Ground to the Quintin Hogg Sports Ground in Hartington Road.I know there is some sort of traffic restriction in place but have no idea how it works for visitors to this sports ground.Can someone please tell me how I should travel by car to this ground from CHR without copping a fine?Thanks in advance.

Keith Welham ● 20d18 Comments ● 17d

Unite The Kingdom Protest

If you only heard about this protest from the mass media, you would have been fed propaganda and lies, as we have seen through Covid.Hundreds of thousands of people marched in unity, far more than the 110,000 reported. I remember the BBC reporting just ‘a thousand’ at an anti-lockdown protest, which later was shown to be more like 500,000.  The little trouble there was happened when Police allowed the counter-protesters to meet the main crowd. Just 25 were arrested on Saturday and I’m sure many of them were ‘Antifa’. Compare this with 528 arrests at Notting Hill this year and 857 arrests at the Palestine Action in September, which had similar numbers attending. Where was the condemnation by Starmer then? He certainly hasn’t mentioned the Gospel singers, the Haka troupe or the many Veterans proudly marching for their country. Nor will he mention the counter-protesters shouting anti-semitic slogans and the so kind ‘liberals’ chanting ‘Charlie’s in a box’. What a lovely bunch they are.Even the Met Police have been caught out lying, by posting a photo showing violence against them. Except that photo was not from Saturday but from a protest in 2020.  When there is such a leftist agenda from the Government to the media, gaslighting and lying to the public, then they are the ones creating huge division in this country and can not be trusted.

John Rogers ● 23d47 Comments ● 17d

Sash window Refurb

Hi, I need to get a sash window refurbished, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance.

Alexandra Heath ● 17d1 Comments ● 17d

Windsor flypast for Trump

I gather the US jets were withdrawn owing to bad weather which was disappointing. It's not as if they were being expected to put on a full display - just to fly in formation in a straight line!The Red Arrows managed it as well as the Red Devils the next day in far from ideal parachuting weather.

David Marles ● 19d2 Comments ● 19d

A toast to Pete Murray OBE

Pete Murray, foremost DJ is 100 years old today.Many readers will remember him on our screens, always cheery promoting the pop music of the day.His opening line- "Time to jive on the old six five"

Denis I. Fox ● 19d1 Comments ● 19d

5 Forest + 1 Lime + 1 Voi = 1 trip home

As if further evidence is needed Katherine Dunne's new e-bike policy is an abject failure:Tried taking a Forest from Kensington to Chiswick. A trip made loads of times with one single Lime hire. The first Forest died en route. So I stopped to exchange bikes while still in Kensington. I could not. A total of four bikes "unavailable." Keep in mind I've paid for a bundle of minutes that are now inaccessible and set to expire. So I jumped on a Lime knowing I'd be in for a transfer. Left the Lime with all others by St Peters Square. Of course the app doesn't like that option but I submitted the photo anyway with plenty of context showing their own vehicles. Rather than attempt Forest again (why would anyone) I walked to Netheravon to get a Voi. While walking I contacted Forest customer service just for fun. Was told the first bike that died "was going through a connection issue preventing rides on further bikes until the "ride" ended, which could take a few minutes." That never happened with Lime. If there was an issue, it was an instantaneous swap and you'd get full credit for the initial ride. Lime gave credit for any ride that had a problem. With Forest, they simply take your money regardless of what happened. Their equipment failed, their app failed and you're expected to wait and pay for the privilege.Um...no.

David Lesniak ● 36d27 Comments ● 20d

Warning - some Mid Chiswick Streets no unrestricted Sunday parking

From this coming Sunday it will not be possible to park for free on streets such as Windmill Road, Elliott Road and parts of Chiswick Common Road. The restrictions which apply on weekdays will now also apply on Sundays mainly to resident bays.  So do let people know in order to avoid unwelcome parking tickets this Sunday. Check signs carefully. The restrictions have been brought in after a long three year process as residents found themselves unable to park near their own homes on Sundays.   Other streets like Linden Gardens have had similar restrictions for a long time and there are some restrictions in East Chiswick. But there are still several places where free parking is possible on a Sunday in Chiswick.

Jackie Elton ● 50d19 Comments ● 20d

Rolling Stones recording new album in Chiswick?

A comment in this article from Keith Richard's son suggests they might be - I would guess at the Metropolis Studios so keep an eye out for them !https://radiowise.uk/rolling-stones-the-album-would-be-ready-the-tour-is-in-the-floors/

Mark Evans ● 26d17 Comments ● 21d

Pulmonary fibrosis and Daksha Joshi

September is pulmonary fibrosis awareness month and so sharing the following link regarding my late mother - https://everybreathcounts.co.uk/APF-Stories/MilanIf you or anyone you know has pulmonary fibrosis and haven't heard of the charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, please do check out their resources and support.

Milan Joshi ● 21d0 Comments ● 21d

R.I.P. Robert Redford

So sorry to hear that Robert Redford has passed away, what a wonderful life, and such brilliant films, known also for his environmental activism. One of my favourites along with the the very cool Steve McQueen and of course, Paul Newman. R.I.P.

Vanessa Smith ● 22d2 Comments ● 21d

Helium balloons

Where to get these locally, now that lovely party shop opposite Sainsbury’s has gone ?

Madeleine Hazard ● 27d10 Comments ● 22d