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Attacks on Chiswick women in the mid-nineties

Reading about the death of Carl Royal, for whom no tears will be said, dredged up some unpleasant memories. I remember when I first hear about the attacks I was uncertain if they were true. There was no internet in those days - well not for me anyway - and stories often circulated about terrible crimes. I don't recall much TV coverage and if you didn't buy the newspaper on the right day, you wouldn't get to hear about it. It wasn't until the trial that what actually happened was confirmed for most people.I was a daily commuter from Turnham Green at that time so started doing calculations of what were the chances of the victim having been me rather than someone else and the conclusion was terrifying. I never liked walking out of the station to home after dark but I started either calling my husband to collect me or using a cab from the rank if he was not around.As the memory of the crime faded, such precautions started to seem unnecessary and about a decade ago I stopped calling for a lift or getting a cab. Lone women, who had virtually disappeared from Chiswick streets after dark were returning and men's attitudes had changed, for instance crossing the road so they wouldn't be walking behind you. Last night I walked home alone late in the evening without a second thought. Crimes against women are far from a thing of the past and there is no room for complacency but Chiswick, London and the rest of the country are much safer now than they were thirty years ago. Some people seem determined to present London as a crime-ridden hell hole but the reality is that we, men as well as women, are probably safer now than we were at any point in our history.

Anita Blake ● 26d21 Comments ● 22d

RIP Zipcar

Very disappointing to see the news about Zipcar. I did go without a car for a few months and used car clubs vehicles when needed and found them invaluable. My personal circumstances changed which meant I had to own a car and now I do wonder would it be possible ever to go back to using car clubs if provision is much less than it used to be.I was surprised to see how much was being charged for bays, particularly in Ealing. As with dockless bike hire, councils need to be careful that they don't undermine good transport iniatives by seeking to maximise revenues out of providers.

Mark Evans ● 47d31 Comments ● 22d

Afternoon Dog Walker?

We need an afternoon dog walker for late January... a tour round Chiswick House and maybe a bit of dog sitting. Anyone available?

Simon Meyers ● 27d4 Comments ● 23d

Chris Rea- RIP

Surreal he should pass away just before Christmas.He comprised his Xmas classic "Driving home for Christmas" when stuck under London traffic lights in jams driving home to Middlesbrough.

Denis I. Fox ● 27d10 Comments ● 23d

☃️☃️☃️

Wishing you all a good Christmas whatever you are doing.

Janice Evans ● 24d4 Comments ● 23d

Annapurna closure

I was so sad to see that the Annapurna was closing tonight. I first ate there in 1972, and had many wonderful meals there since. Thanks to Mr Ahmet for managing such a lovely restaurant consistently for so long.Stephen Skinner

Steven Skinner ● 35d18 Comments ● 26d

Asylum seekers boosting the economy!

The Black economy that is! “Migrants are swallowing heroin and cocaine to smuggle the drugs into Britain in exchange for VIP Channel crossings.”

Steve Taylor ● 40d82 Comments ● 27d

LBH Failed Leaf collection

Numerous complaints from residents of MertonThornton,Cleveland Avenues regarding the failure of Hounslow Councilto collect the leaf wasteSchedule of collection dates initially shown on website was for 2024 - now updated.On some dates shown no sign of HH ataff.Cllr. Grewal.Cabinet member for street cleansing says this outstanding work will be rectified ASAP.Let's seeCll John Todd

John Richard Todd ● 35d15 Comments ● 27d

Amazon

Waited all day for a small parcel from Amazon from my daughter - after nothing I walked outside and saw it luckily in the rain outside. No bell for me… nothing. Is this how Amazon do their business? Puts me off from using them in the future-

Helen Bamberger ● 31d17 Comments ● 27d

The "Antiques Market" is  expanding.

Chiswick seems alive and well on Sunday Market daysand today was no exception.With the refurbished Marks & Spencers open till 5pmas well it was all a busy sight in the area todayThe Market seems to be expanding though...from the Old Police Stationacross Devonshire Road ... surrounding the Hogarth Statue ... across Brackley Road and just about reaching the Packhorse and Talbot.Pub.I'm not complaining ... just saying!

Jim Lawes ● 35d6 Comments ● 28d

`Keys left in Zipcar

I used the MG Zipcar parked at Chiswick Station today.  I found a large bunch of keys in the glove compartment.  I notified Zipcar but I have no idea if they've taken any action, so if anyone on this forum has lost some keys and has used Zipcar, you should try ringing them

Andrzej Kowalski ● 29d0 Comments ● 29d

Who is right - Starmer or Priti.

Is Starmer right to pay £billions to the EU when the UK has a massive Black Hole? “Britain is set to rejoin the Erasmus student exchange scheme, six years after ditching the programme as part of the deal to leave the EU. “Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, accused the government of “throwing billions of pounds of hard-earned taxpayers’ money on rejoining Erasmus, instead of taking advantage of our Brexit freedoms to support trade with the rest of the world, boost investment and drive economic growth”.

Steve Taylor ● 31d4 Comments ● 30d

Very sentimental lost earring

Hello,I’ve lost a gold earring in the shape of a flower with a clear shiny stone in the middle, had them since I was a child so would love to find the missing one, I suspect it fell out on the high road or in the park perhaps. Thanks,Sophie

Sophie Adamou ● 32d3 Comments ● 30d

Sweary councillors parking in disabled bays

It looks like the next leader of Hounslow Council is likely to be John Terry!

Francis Rowe ● 51d43 Comments ● 30d

Will I get a fine from Sainsbury

Yesterday I left the big Sainsbury Chiswick car park via the Action Lane exit an hour after going in. Stupidly I chose the lane that had the arrow pointing INTO the car park rather than the arrow pointing out! I only realised when I was halfway out. Has anyone else done this and received a fine for overestaying?

Iris Hill ● 37d5 Comments ● 30d

Mince Pies !

We miss the "Plum Duff Bakery"...once located at the top of 'The Avenue'especially at this time of the year.Their "puff pastry" mince pies were memorable.Interestingly the Sunday Times recently published their findings following a blind tasting of this years offerings at prominent supermarkets. What surprise scores.Waitrose 5 starsM&S      2 starsAnd Waitrose are selling theirs currently at discount prices!

Jim Lawes ● 31d5 Comments ● 30d

Has anyone lost something at the flower stall in Turnham Green?

I’ve found a small piece of jewellery and would love to return it to its owner. I’m not sure if it’s real or children’s jewellery. I’m working on the flower stall — if you think you’ve lost something, let me know what it is and hopefully I can get it back to you. ^_^ 64

Kaspa Starr ● 31d1 Comments ● 31d

Katherine Dunne fails (again)

I was bemused by the puff piece on Katherine done by Chiswick Calendar. Bit surprised they didn't ask her favorite color and if she believed in unicorns. Did we need glamor shots?? Also chuckled at the coverage of the recent area forum with feedback from Katherine's colleague, Alexandra Crush.  So many issues: "Element of competition" In order for there to be competition the competitors must provide the same service. They do not. Per the article, Voi services Ealing. That's it. Forest doesn't. This necessitates needing two different suppliers that can charge whatever they like because their competitor cannot provide the same service. The concept of checks and balances does not exist. Simple economics. "truncated journeys weren't a key issue" Surely Katherine should have choked on these words. "50% less Voi than promised" and "Forest immediately increases fees after getting contract" Is it me, or have the suppliers failed to comply with the terms of the contract? If so, what's the escape clause? If a painter fails to provide the works promised in a contract, the owner would have a court case in their favor. The contract becomes null and void. "no incentive for Lime to comply" False. Wandsworth dealt with this issue by rounding up non-compliant bikes and held them ransom. When I asked Katherine about this her response was "there is no regulation." Apparently she can't do what others clearly can. "commercially sensitive information" With spending public money, how is the public not made aware of any expenditure value? There is talk about competition on an open market yet oddly the market is secret. "I wasn't there but I'm sure it was raised" Why wasn't she there and simply how could she not know??? This begs the question can a petition be started for her removal? She fails repeatedly and there is no reason anyone should endure another two years of this dreadful and unnecessary policy she has put in place. She is clearly out of her league. As for any e-bike/scooter being left where it doesn't belong, what is the line item value for Hounslow Highways to remove them? Has it exceeded it's allowance? My bet is any increase in fees Katherine dreamt of by awarding Voi and Forest is erased (and then some) by the increase in costs for HH to remove illegal vehicles now dumped by three different vendors. Not to mention, the public can't use any Lime bike found in Hounslow. So those cost of removing them is wholly borne by Hounslow. To wit on Glebe Street this AM:


David Lesniak ● 93d109 Comments ● 31d

News today

Horrific..

Helen Bamberger ● 35d26 Comments ● 34d

Anyone been to The Kitchen (pan-Asian) restaurant yet?

Despite having a broken website (https://www.atthechiswick.co.uk/the-kitchen/), it's already got 50 five-star glowing Google reviews. Can anyone share their experience of the place, please? Hoping for something special.

Gordon McDonald ● 37d5 Comments ● 34d

Nat west in Hammersmith today

Just to tell everyone  Nat west was closed today- due to a ‘ failure technology in their branch - I went up there  took ages. this is becoming a horror story . . Great - let’s hope it works tomorrow- not good for the elderly who don’t do on line. because they don’t trust on line - and need this as so many branches are closing.

Helen Bamberger ● 34d2 Comments ● 34d

Big Ben ladies purse found in Chiswick

I found a ladies purse with a picture of Big Ben on it at 5pm on Thursday 11th by Marks and Spencers in Chiswick. Message me if you know someone that's lost one.

Alan Ham ● 38d7 Comments ● 34d

Chiswick high street

Why and who are allowing spa’s and vets to occupy our high street, with the cost of living crisis we are in need of affordable food shops, a permanent post office and housing surgeries things that are so needed to name but a few, it is now getting ridiculous, lots of us do not drive nor can we afford cars to get to more affordable shops it seems chiswick high street  has become a place for only those with money, M&S and waitrose are unaffordable for most and Sainsbury are now not far behind, i have lived in chiswick all my life and our high street has become a joke and only a paradise for the rich, shame on you once again Hounslow Council

Julie Greenham ● 35d10 Comments ● 35d

Marks and Spencer opening

Does anyone know where we can see an actual opening date for the old/new M&S? I know it says Autumn, and that will be in case they need to move the dates, but I was hoping someone might have some insider knowledge? Thanks

Jenny Smith ● 96d36 Comments ● 35d

Drive-In on Chiswick High Road

I was walking down Chiswick High Road at around 7.30 tonight, when an e-scooter passed me at great speed (at least 20mph) on the pavement (cycle lane 9a, as some think it). It then turned left, going through the door of Tesco and parked up in store. Dangerous on many levels, especially as it didn't appear to slow down before turning. Whatever next? Smartcars in Sainsburys? Mercedes in M&S? Please be careful out there everyone!

Richard Evans ● 38d2 Comments ● 36d

APCOA & £1000 PCNs

Looking at the news article where a pensioner was threatened with jail and reduced to tears over a envelop in / near the wrong waste recycling bin, I was intrigued to learn that APCOA have wide plans to expand their activities in Hounslow in 2026 and will ,be issuing £1,000 fines to anyone, even 5 year olds who break their rules.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047422e6y4ohttps://www.hounslow.gov.uk/news/article/10130/new-crackdown-on-fly-tipping-and-anti-social-behaviour-approvedNone of us like fly tippers but expect a 2-tier process where fly posters for various markets get away scot free, and anyone spilling a tea cup (or a lost letter) gets fined £1K.When do Reform get in?

Davy Jones ● 37d3 Comments ● 37d

Hounslow Vision 2025?

One wonders if LBH's Vision 2050 will last past 2026. This is a hilarious read, and I suspect1) Cost a lot2) Has the longevity of a lettuce3) Was partly written by a a botHere's the eco green woke Utopia for 2050. (none of it it happening now):Ideal 1:'Modern infrastructure supports business expansion andquality of life. Residents benefit from rising incomes, whichfuel demand for housing, leisure, and services, creating avirtuous cycle of growth.'Ideal 2:'The borough is a resilient, dynamic place where, despitedifferences, people feel united by wanting to make their areasafe and welcoming'Ideal 3:' Residents enjoy access to co-working hubs, rooftop gardens, and wellnessfacilities — all powered by renewable energy. The area iseco-friendly — but it thrives because it’s built around humanwellbeing, resilience, and long-term liveability.'https://democraticservices.hounslow.gov.uk/documents/s203703/Hounslow%20Vision%202050%20-%20Appendix%20-%20Vision%202050%20document.pdf

Davy Jones ● 37d1 Comments ● 37d

Waymo comes to Chiswick

I spotted a Waymo driverless car on Acton Lane a few days ago - a Jaguar E-Pace. Just to check my eyes weren't deceiving me, I looked up what the company is doing in the UK and they are indeed running trials locally. They are taking place in Ealing Borough not Hounslow so you won't see them on the High Road. There will currently always be human safety staff onboard while they run the trials but it looks like the car is driving autonomously unless they intervene. No date given for when the service is commercialised but it is already operating in LA and San Francisco.

Mark Evans ● 37d5 Comments ● 37d

New Mildmay Line Operator Pledges to Boost Peak Service

Front pageWell, let's hope they get the points and signalling sought at Gunnersbury and Richmond, and TFL do the same for Acton and Earls Court. Far too often, the service is let down this side on those locations. Minor delays this morning but a 50 min wait to go from TG to richmond. The information at TG is non existant ON the screens and over the tannoy while we seem to have new barrier staff nowhere to be seen these days. Yeh,have a guess where they are sitting. The ladies who get moved around are the only ones that are around when at TG.

Julian Pavey ● 39d1 Comments ● 37d

Money gift for neighbours children - how much????

Rather than the usual overload of chocolates, was thinking of giving neighbours children, 2 early teens, some money.  But how much?  It's just a gesture and the adults will get a bottle of something.  We're not best friends so it's just a neighbourly exchange.

Carol Sawyer ● 37d7 Comments ● 37d

Removing the cap on Child Benefit - a good way to reduce child poverty?

This is now very much on the political agenda. It was in in the LibDem and SNP 2024 manifestos but not in the Labour Party Manifesto. Labour  instead promised to develop an "ambitious strategy to reduce child poverty".

Sam Hearn ● 63d94 Comments ● 37d

O2 shop.

Does anyone know whenthis shop will be opening in Chiswick please?

Keith Iddon ● 43d5 Comments ● 38d

Chiswick Christmas Popup – Supporting The Mulberry Centre!

Chiswick Christmas Popup – Supporting The Mulberry Centre!We’re excited to share that the much-loved Chiswick Christmas Popup returns on Wednesday 10th December, hosted by the Chiswick Business Group at Workspace Barley Mow!🕚 11.30am – 3.30pm📍 Workspace Barley Mow, ChiswickThis festive community event brings together talented local makers, designers and small businesses — all in support of The Mulberry Centre’s free cancer support services.Visitors can browse a beautiful selection of handmade, locally crafted gifts including jewellery, prints, accessories, artisan food, homewares and more. It’s the perfect chance to shop sustainably, support independent creatives and give back to a vital local charity this Christmas.A huge thank you to the Chiswick Business Group for championing The Mulberry Centre's work and helping raise essential funds for people affected by cancer.

Johanna ● 41d3 Comments ● 39d

Grove park footbridge update

Here's what I just learned:1) They have now installed a temporary footbridge made of scaffolding. But not for humans, only for cables.2) This afternoon they are going to lift the old bridge off and take it away for repair and strengthening.3) They'll bring it back in 10 weeks' time and we'll get a lovely good-as-new footbridge.

Simon Pedley ● 42d1 Comments ● 40d

Lost padel racket and shoes

Hi everyone,Unfortunately on Friday evening I left my padel racket and shoes in the carrier basket of a forest bike at the end of Whitehall gardens. I thought it'd be a good idea to put a post out on here on the off chance someone has picked it up with the intention of trying to find its owner...All the best,Elwyn :)

Elwyn Robert Jones ● 42d5 Comments ● 40d

Electrician Recommendations

Hi. Does anyone have good local electrician recommendations for urgent work. BB electricians who come highly recommended on here have no availability for weeks. SES another recommendation don’t respond. Many thanks

Samantha Bonsignore ● 42d6 Comments ● 41d

Turnham Green Tube

Does anyone know what exactly happened this morning to shut down Turnham Green tube and bring multiple ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars to the station? `I asked a police officer and he said there was someone "under the train" - I normally assume jumper but this was a big production.

Annie Fitzsimmons ● 63d46 Comments ● 41d

Christmas trees

Does anyone know if they are selling xmas trees on Acton green common by the church?

david ward ● 43d2 Comments ● 42d

Plea for person who left kittens at Grove Park vet to help the mummy cat

I am writing this on behalf of Protected Paws charity, for whom i am fostering."To the gentleman who left four kittens at Grove Park vet in Chiswick.We want you to know that we're not here to judge. You chose a vet practice rather than leaving them on the street, and that tells us that you care. These kittens are well socialised and clearly came from a loving home. We would like to offer free neutering for their mother - no questions asked. You don't need to explain your situation. Our only goal is to prevent this from happening again and to ensure their mum is healthy and safe. If you feel unable to keep her, we are also willing to take her into our care. Whatever you decide, please reach out. We promise compassion, understanding and complete confidentiality."Please come via the vet, via the charity themselves or via this message.  They really are a wonderful charity with real compassion.

WENDY SUZANNE VALVONA ● 49d8 Comments ● 42d

Anyone want Tickets for 7:30 tonight. The Holiday with full orchestra

I have 2 tickets for The Holiday film with full orchestra at Eventim in Hammersmith for tonight - starts at 7:30. We can no longer make it. Tickets cost £57 each but happy to take £30 each if anyone interested?

Zoe Corney ● 42d0 Comments ● 42d

Leather jacket reconditioning

Any recommendations as to where to take an old leather jacket for reconditioning/mending please ?

Madeleine Hazard ● 43d5 Comments ● 42d

Chiswick Pier Christmas event and AGM

Is this Wednesday 10th December or Thursday 11th please? Story in here says Wednesday 11th. Just a typo . Thanks for any answers

Beccy Thorp ● 42d0 Comments ● 42d

E3 bus

Is going on some crazy diversion, eastbound down the A4 and then to Chiswick school without stopping. Apparently they're doing something to the bridge at Chiswick station, the one that was supposed to be mended at the end of summer this year. Grrrr.

Davey Harris ● 43d3 Comments ● 43d

Missing Dog.

Bailey the brown Jack Russell went missing from the recreation ground at Thames Rd on firework night.  If you see him please get in contact. Thanks

Juliet Hogg ● 71d8 Comments ● 43d

Front page article on H&F council changing the light bulbs on the bridge.

"The council says the works combine cutting-edge engineering with careful heritage preservation, ensuring the bridge remains one of the world’s most distinctive suspension structures." Distinctive?  Sure is but for all the wrong reasons.

Adrian Irving ● 43d3 Comments ● 43d

Free Honest Burgers

Honest Burgers on Chiswick High Road will be giving away 100 burgers and chips from 11am next Wednesday. Don't ask me why.

Anita Blake ● 51d10 Comments ● 43d

Parking ticket advice needed

Is anybody on here an expert on PCN'S.  Ive received a Charge certicate foe a PCN that i wasnt made aware of.  Now LBE are demanding a staggering £240!! Any advice would much appreciated.  Rhanks in advance

Danielle Fox ● 46d8 Comments ● 43d

Plasterer recommendations

Hello,I am looking for recommendations of plasterers.Thanks.

Ana Strachan ● 45d0 Comments ● 45d

Farewell Sir Tom Stoppard

The death of Tom Stoppard has been announced. A self confessed conservative with a small "c" he always championed the individual against the state. He loathed communism and indeed all authoritarian regimes. Coming to Britain at a young refugee he fully absorbed the British respect for free thinking and tolerance of others opinions. A reminder if we needed one, of how our intellectual life is enhanced by the contributions of "outsiders".

Sam Hearn ● 49d5 Comments ● 45d

Re:  SCAMS

Beware of scams leading up to Christmas offering festive treats etc., also calls about your mobile phone contract, and remember '02 never phone their customers, always go into your account to check on anything you are suspicious of.

Janice Evans ● 45d0 Comments ● 45d

Christmas volunteering

Hi all,I'm alone on Christmas Day. This is all fine, I'm with my brilliant family the day after. But I can be useful on the 25th. Anyone know good local volunteering opportunities to stop me staying in bed? I've seen past efforts but none recently dated.

Edd Edmondson ● 46d3 Comments ● 45d

Oxford Road North closure

There are signs out saying Oxford Road North is closed but it is still open. The TFL app says it’s closed until 9th December with the 440 bus diverted but they are still going down the road. Does anyone know what is happening?

Gordon Treadway ● 46d1 Comments ● 46d

Hammersmith flyover tunnel!

Interesting to see it being discussed in the Local Plan, how about getting a bridge sorted first? Its like learning English without A,B,C’s!

John Bird ● 99d134 Comments ● 46d

Accountant recommendations

I am looking for a local, reliable accountant. Any recommendations are much appreciated.

Clare Mathewson ● 47d0 Comments ● 47d

Door Keys Found

In the high road, handed them in to the Estate Agent next to West 4 Kebabs.

Dave Dodds ● 48d0 Comments ● 48d

Noah Arc Bespoke Joinery

Has anyone used the services of Noah Arc Bespoke Joinery? If so I would like to hear from you.Would you recommend this company?

Jean F Fernandez ● 49d0 Comments ● 49d

Dead mice and birds in loft

An electrician working in the loft of our flats (accessible only by ladder) told me that there are a number of dead mice and bird/s in our loft. What are rules or procedures for collecting and disposing of? Thanks for any advice

Chris Smith ● 51d1 Comments ● 49d

Leather chair Repair

Any Recommendations please

John Kennedy ● 51d1 Comments ● 50d

Stitching Room need your help :)

As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves wrapped up in the joy of giving, purchasing gifts and enjoying warm drinks. However, I want to take a moment to reflect on those who are in desperate need of our support, like Maisie.Maisie is a brave girl who faces a challenging battle for her life. In her country, she cannot access the surgery she desperately needs and must raise £50,000 to make it a reality. It's easy to overlook the struggles of others, but this holiday season, we have the power to make a difference.Instead of spending money on that extra cup of coffee or another gift, why not consider donating even a small amount? Every pound counts and can help bring Maisie one step closer to the surgery that could save her life.Let's come together and show that kindness and compassion truly matter. Remember, what we give often comes back to us in unexpected ways.This Christmas, let's make a meaningful impact and give the gift of hope to Maisie.You can contribute to her cause and learn more about her journey at Maisie's Mission to Live.Thank you for your generosity and for helping spread the word. Let's make this holiday season one of giving and hope!Please read Maisie Story below.Thank Youhttps://www.maisiesmissiontolive.co.uk/https://www.gofundme.com/f/maisies-fight-for-life?attribution_id=sl:710e20c6-647b-4bfe-bad9-2dab88477726&lang=en_GB&ts=1754832977&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Sylwia Wojciechowska ● 50d0 Comments ● 50d

Ukraine

Former MP Andrew Bridgen - The brave Ukranian secret operative who blew the whistle on child trafficking from Ukraine to UK - has been killed in a car bomb and a second operative injured in a seperate attack. See -rumble.com/v6ie751-Ukranian-secret-serviceman-who-exposed-corruption-killed-in-car-bombSee more from former MP  Andrew Bridgen on twitterx.com     @ABridgen

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 335d79 Comments ● 50d

Chiswick Creatives Christmas Pop Up - this weekend

Hi, I am a member of Chiswick Creatives. We are a group of local artisans who get together every month. We have been putting on a Christmas market every year since 2019 (bar 2020!) in St Michael and All Angels church parish hall (upstairs at the side) at this time of year. We will be there again this weekend, from 6.30pm tomorrow (28th November)until 8.30pm. Then also on Saturday 29th 10-5.30pm, and Sunday 30th 11.30-4pm. Please do come along to support us. We will have 15 wonderful makers and designers with us, all selling beautiful handmade gifts. Dogs are very welcome as well as children - who may be happy to meet local children's book illustrator (Maximus the Mouse, Frederick the Fox) Lisa Read. If you come on Friday night you will be welcomed with a glass of fizz.

Angela Weyers ● 52d1 Comments ● 50d

EV & hybrid cars new additional tax

Following on from the budget, I'm wondering where I stand with my plug in hybrid. Currently I pay ''road tax'' but the talk is of charging plain EV drivers a sum per mile. Assuming the bill will be worked out at the MOT stage, I'll be charged for some miles that I drove via petrol which they will assume were electric battery miles. Anyone know (especially the plums at the treasury) how they propose to do the charging as I and others could still be paying the road tax as its primarily a petrol driven motor with c.30 miles on a charge?

Peter King ● 52d8 Comments ● 50d

What is going on with labour?

what a mess who would have thought that after the shenanigans with the Tories that Labour in 17 months could actually do even worse? It is truly shocking that number 10 are briefing against their own cabinet or so the press have us believe and mounting a leadership contest….surreal. Labour are truly unprofessional, lacking in any balance in terms of running the economy or the country and non of them have any leadership qualities. The scaremongering coming from RR is terrifying re the budget, Labour are making matters in every area 10 time worse…they are embarrassing!

Jayne Thorburn ● 67d78 Comments ● 52d

£1,000 envelope in Hounslow

Is anyone else really angry about the story on the radio news this morning that the London Borough of Hounslow has fined a lady from Feltham £1,000 for 'fly tipping' a cardboard envelope (with her name and address left on) outside her flat, on top of a pile of boxes, as there was no room for it in the overflowing bin? It is said they are doing this as an example and to crack down on fly tipping and they will not back down, even though the lady concerned can ill afford it, suffering as a result, and insisting the entire fine is paid in one go, as they do not offer payment plans. They have, however, given her a further 30 days to pay it (their generosity of spirit knows no bounds). It seems that they want to line their coffers from innocent individuals, while big companies get away with so much more. Absolutely dreadful and scary to say the least!I would be interested to know how many users or companies have been fined for ebikes abandoned on pavements, sometimes in great numbers at a time, which block them and create further hazards for those of us who use them. None, I'm sure.I do hope there will be further (peaceful) protest about this and the lady concerned is exonerated, rather than martyred. Meantime, always remove personal details from everything and shred them!

Richard Evans ● 66d75 Comments ● 52d

Oven repair needed

Looking for someone to fix my Smeg oven.  I'm in Acton W3 9LS and my phone number is 07904 631 038

Danielle Fox ● 53d1 Comments ● 52d

Chiswick's perennial problem with fallen leaves

It comes this time every year, uncleared slushy pavements, often turning to ice and making walking hazardous, We sadly know that the local council will not get around to clearing the problem any time soon. Many small beer criminals are given Community sentences by magistrates and judges, but I have never witnessed such people fulfilling their unpaid work. Why cannot the local police liaise with the council and give these wrongdoers retribution for their sins by asking them to clear our streets from leaves.

Denis I. Fox ● 62d10 Comments ● 52d

94 bus

It will be a pity not to have the 94 bus serving all the way to Piccadilly. I take this bus to go to work . We won't have a direct bus to the west end anymore.  We have the 9 from piccadilly to Hammersmith but you have to change bus and often pay twice if too much traffic or waiting for the second bus (especially later in the evening ). I'm not a fan of the pedestrian of Oxford Street anyway, maybe they should focus on the money laundering shops instead 

Isabel Martin ● 58d20 Comments ● 52d

Keys found on 26th November 2025

A key ring with two house keys with large yellow tag attached found in Queen Anne’s Gardens near junction with Bedford Road.

Thomas Edward Francis Sutherland ● 53d0 Comments ● 53d

Out of control dog attack - Chiswick House today

⚠️ Serious Dog Attack at Chiswick House Today – Please Be AwarePosting anonymously for now, but I want to alert local dog owners to a serious incident that occurred today at Chiswick House.My well-trained, gentle dog was attacked for the second time in three months by the same woman’s uncontrolled and aggressive dog. On both occasions, the owner made no attempt to control her dog (a male Vizsla), refused to put it on a lead, and responded with hostility and complete disregard for the safety of others. During today’s incident, she repeatedly shouted at her dog and threw objects at it, yet told me “not to panic” while my dog was being injured.Today’s attack resulted in a deep puncture wound to my dog’s shoulder, with significant bleeding. It is clear this dog is not safe around others, and the owner’s behaviour suggests she is fully aware of this. The fact she was walking so late in the day raises further concern that she may be avoiding other owners due to her dog’s behaviour.I have reported the incident to the police and to Chiswick House. If no action is taken, I will also put up posters so other dog owners can recognise and avoid this individual. I have multiple photos and videos of both the woman and her dog - from today and from the previous attack in September - which I will be providing to the authorities. For some reason I haven’t been able to attach images here.I am sharing this to make sure other dog owners are aware of the ongoing risk. If anyone else has experienced similar behaviour from this same dog or owner, please come forward. The combination of an aggressive dog and an owner who refuses to take responsibility is a genuine danger to other pets and potentially to people as well. This situation cannot continue unchecked.

Debbie Liggitt ● 62d11 Comments ● 53d

Halfords Autocentre

Has anyone had their car serviced at this garage on Power Road (formerly Iversons). The independent garage that I have used has become progressively more and more expensive and Halfords appear to be offering reasonable value as well as easier parking.

Jeremy Parkinson ● 60d7 Comments ● 53d

Vandalism on CHR

Spate of vandalism on CHR over the weekend.   Graffiti on several shops and looks like the glass front door to Maverick opticians has been smashed.  Idiots.

Paul Phillips ● 55d1 Comments ● 53d

What are the current opening hours for the Royal Mail Parcel Office?

Can anyone tell me the opening hours for the Royal Mail parcel office located beside the Chiswick Post Office?I’ve waited in all day for a parcel to be delivered, and I get a notice that I’m not in!  This is not the first time this has happened, and it’s really annoying, so it's a trip to the parcel office, but I cannot find any online information about the current opening hours (I’ve gone before and found it closed).  If anyone knows the current opening hours, I’d be very grateful!

Sandie Goodman ● 54d1 Comments ● 54d

Pathetic Journalism

Again and again we see cases of journalistic catastrophising!  Today we see a typical example.  A Guardian HEADLINE of  ‘Households face SHOCK increase in Energy Bills from January”. After reading the lengthy article it appears that households, with average usage (£1728 per annum)  will see bills increase by 28pence a month or just over £3 per annum!  Really!!  What a shock!  Many people will now lose sleep worrying. Their Christmas celebrations will be spoilt by the Guardian advising that bills will increase. And in the real world people are losing their homes in Ukraine.

Steve Taylor ● 58d56 Comments ● 54d

Venezuela

I see that in the last 4 hours, Venezuela's airspace has been emptied and all Planes are diverting around. Normally, the airlines are tipped off in advance, or are warned that something has happened and reported from a flight that, as a precaution, the airspace is closed down. Is something planned to happen from either side? Or just a precautionary measure. All we need is another conflict going on

Julian Pavey ● 56d7 Comments ● 54d

Trump is a Bully

surreal according to the press reports Trump is negotiating on behalf of Ukraine so they give up territory that Russia has taken by force, plus reduce their military, plus who knows what……Trump is completely ignorant and clearly does not respect any country. I pray the EU steps up we can NOT have a monster like Putin invading any country and gaining. Time to send a real message to trump butt out. We all know what happens next Putin will keep coming and war will happen. Trump wants a win for himself he doesn’t care about the damage and signal it gives, he is a BULLY.

Jayne Thorburn ● 58d35 Comments ● 54d

Mouse inside my bathroom wall!

Mouse inside my bathroom wall! I am on first floor and had a long-term illegal pet last year, thus the virtual hermetic sealing around every skirting board, pipe and cable holes in my flat I have humane traps around the bathroom, but not much use if said mouse is still inside the wall! I have been serenading said visitor in half hour stints of 5 different so-called rodent repellant soundtracks on YouTube, Iron Maiden, Cannible Corpse, Full of Hell, currently trying Petbrick with Napalm Death lined up..... Because it sounds as though it is trying to break through the grouting in tiled wall, the volume of the scratching/digging is reverberating all around my flat, driving me up the walls! I am meant to be finishing some work, but can only focus on rodent noise.      I am looking at 2 options right now, either I dig out a tile or 2, then ask landlord for forgiveness, or just take piles and folders of work down the pub, hope this visitor gives up or makes it into loaded humane traps.    Anyone have a better plan I could try?????

Amanda Odonnell ● 55d11 Comments ● 54d

Termination of 94 AND 7 bus routes

As the news here suggests there is a new consultation from TFL that highlights the intention to curtail the 94 bus route at Marble Arch once Oxford St is pedestrianised. However this will also affect the 7 bus route from East Acton.This is undoubtedly to reduce the congestion on the back roads but it unfairly penalises West Londoners from reaching the West End by bus without either walking up to a new bus stop or taking the tube which is more expensive and sometimes less convenient. The 12 is long gone and the 23 has already been rerouted via Piccadilly and Park Lane leaving West London with no bus access to Oxford Street. This is frankly the last straw.  Please have your say at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street-transport-highways

Jacqueline Cloake ● 54d0 Comments ● 54d

Anyone else

See the article on the front page regarding Councillor Rehman parking his Lamborghini in a parking space for disabled people? I wonder what is going to happen to him as regards sanctions from the Labour Party.Will they even take this seriously?

Keith Iddon ● 55d10 Comments ● 55d

Notice of parking fine - scam or not

I have just had notification that I have an unpaid p n with a deadline of today.  My driving licence may be revoked, a negative impact on my credit record.I am asked to press ‘http://fines.pcn23.top/i’No name - mine nor the issuing authority, no vehicle identified, date of offence or location.Checking my diary for 14 days ago, I was in Wiltshire but certainly received no ticket/ notification of any offence.

Elizabeth Ross ● 59d9 Comments ● 56d