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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 ● 28d28 Comments ● 25d

Expert repair needed for 2 HP Officejet printers

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

Valerie Bott ● 25d1 Comments ● 25d

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 ● 26d4 Comments ● 25d

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 ● 25d0 Comments ● 25d

Mrs R Bains Amex

Found on Heathfield Terrace this afternoon

Ray White ● 28d2 Comments ● 26d

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 ● 28d16 Comments ● 26d

'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 ● 26d1 Comments ● 26d

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 ● 29d1 Comments ● 27d

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 ● 32d2 Comments ● 27d

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 ● 44d21 Comments ● 27d

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 ● 30d6 Comments ● 28d

Chiswick High Road

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

Davey Harris ● 29d13 Comments ● 28d

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 ● 62d202 Comments ● 28d

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 ● 28d3 Comments ● 28d

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 ● 32d10 Comments ● 29d

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 ● 33d18 Comments ● 30d

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 ● 36d47 Comments ● 30d

Sash window Refurb

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

Alexandra Heath ● 30d1 Comments ● 30d

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 ● 32d2 Comments ● 32d

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 ● 32d1 Comments ● 32d

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 ● 49d27 Comments ● 33d

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 ● 63d19 Comments ● 33d

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 ● 39d17 Comments ● 34d

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 ● 34d0 Comments ● 34d

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 ● 35d2 Comments ● 34d

Helium balloons

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

Madeleine Hazard ● 40d10 Comments ● 35d

Shoplifters returning to CHR

Board outside CHR café: "Grab & Go". Somehow I don't think these people need instructions.

Berit Scott ● 44d15 Comments ● 35d

Chiswick Station bike racks have been broken into

For anyone leaving their bikes at the station, or maybe considering an alternative route to work.The bike racks at Chiswick Station are not secure. They've been detached from the ground and looks like several bikes taken today (including mine!)I doubt South Western will be able to fix them quickly so it's not safe to leave cycles for at least a few days

Adam Bradley ● 43d5 Comments ● 35d

Market Research for West London Sauna & Cold Plunge

I am doing some market research for a new Nordic-style, sauna & cold plunge facility in west London. East and south have the wonderful community sauna baths but there's nothing similar in the west. Please can you take 2 mins to answer these short questions and share the survey link with anyone who might be interested in this. All answers are anonymous and you don't need to log into anything to respond. https://forms.gle/uLa8maa2xq1HCKBA7

Clare McKenna ● 35d0 Comments ● 35d

Another Starmer failure

The ridiculous One in One out scheme devised by the hapless Starmer and the useless Yvette Cooper has come unstuck.The first flight out, due tonight, to return to France illegal immigrants was stopped by a Charities group.Surprise, surprise.Not.

Denis I. Fox ● 36d1 Comments ● 36d

Fruit ad veg stall.

Does anyone know what has happened to the owners of the fruit and veg stall that used to be outside Sainsbury's? I used to use it once or twice a week and it has been closedfor some time now.

Keith Iddon ● 50d7 Comments ● 36d

NATURELIA

Went in today, a very varied and interesting selection of food items from around the world.  Perhaps the first day they are open.Found the staff very helpful and I hope they do well

Mitra Alam ● 36d0 Comments ● 36d

Resident parking permit woes

Is it just me? The renewal notice for the permit came in and having following the link as I always have I can't get anywhere with it. The Hounslow website refused to accept my log-in (which was correct but never mind) I reset the password (more than once) and that seemed to be accepted. However trying to log-in with the new password(s) doesn't work either. There seems to be no way to call anyone so I've resorted to the only channel of communication which is an email via "tarantoportal.com".They give themselves 10 working days to reply so the permit may well have expired by the time anyone gets round to replying.Is this normal these days, and is it even legal to enforce internet only systems with no other means of contact?

Bruce Hammal ● 40d5 Comments ● 36d

Chiswick Post Office re-opens - Heathfield Terrace

Much to my surprise I was able to use the Post Office on Heathfield Terrace yesterday.For the first, and probably only time, there was no queue!

Martin Weaver ● 37d1 Comments ● 36d

Romania appoints AI minister

"Not a minister for artificial intelligence. Rather, a cabinet member who is, literally, the work of AI.The new addition is, like a pop star, known simply by the single name: Diella.Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced her as a member of his new cabinet on Thursday, four months after securing his fourth term in office in May elections." Q: Who would be better replaced by AI locally? Individuals or the whole lot. Im pretty sure some council jobs could be replaced by AI now if not pretty soon

Julian Pavey ● 36d1 Comments ● 36d

RIP Ricky Hatton

Sad news. Way too young

Susan Jacques ● 37d0 Comments ● 37d

BT Full Fibre

Hello, when did Chiswick get full fibre ? last time I checked with Openreach, my area wasn't planned until late 2026. Today checking my BT account, it gives me the options to renew to full fibre. Has anyone upgraded from copper to full fibre? what does it involve? do they need to install anything in my flat?
thanks

Isabel Martin ● 43d13 Comments ● 37d

As The New World Order Takes Hold..

...Britain and it's society continues to break up, and at an alarming rate.All you dimwits are not laughing now are you?

Michael Brown ● 57d12 Comments ● 37d

Found: White iPod type charging case

Near Chiswick station - Soundcore 201 - drop me a line if yours

Davey Harris ● 37d0 Comments ● 37d

8th September 1944: WW2: a V2 bomb anniversary

6.44pm is the time that the first V2 bomb had crossed the English Channel and landed in Chiswick's Staveley Road ... in the middle of the street and outside the School.A memorial was unveiled there some years ago with a dignified ceremony and a large crowd.There are images and more detail on the Internet.

Jim Lawes ● 43d5 Comments ● 38d

Donating to the Food Bank

Oh, no! She's not banging on about this again? Yes, she is.With no sign of food prices easing, despite a general fall in inflation, the Ealing Food Bank is struggling. We have had to cut back on how much we give each family and the warehouse has stopped buying some things altogether. We frequently run out of things during the session now.So if you could find your way to adding a tin or 2 to the collection box when doing your supermarket shopping, it will be going to a good home. Tins of meat would be especially welcome as the warehouse has stopped buying those in favour of fish and vegetarian protein.Thank you for reading.

Susan Kelly ● 42d6 Comments ● 39d

Sweenealogy :  Chiswick & Surrounds

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6pzj3ddwzw4&pp=2AbMAQ%3D%3DChanges to Chiswick & West London over the past 50 years documented in this fascinating Youtube channel. The most noticeable change is the huge increase in street clutter & road markings

Jo Vaughan ● 44d1 Comments ● 40d

Proposed withdrawal of 60+ Oyster

I am horrified. This has been an absolute lifeline. As I am forced to work for at least 7 years longer than my expected retirement age, this is the least that I can expect having not, by the way, benefitted from free travel when I was of school age as is the case now.In fact there are many more discounted and free options open to young people now that I had to pay full price for when I had very little money and no parental support. Not everyone over 60 owns a mortgage-free property or for that matter owns a property. Not everyone drives a car.Perhaps if TfL stopped wasting money on pointless re-painting of road crossings and re-branding of rail lines they might have a bit more to spare to continue to fund this small concession.

Charlotte Kasner ● 68d33 Comments ● 40d

Upholstery and lots more

HelloI’m due to start my upholstery class again at the Macbeth Centre in Hammersmith next week. There are a few places left for the Friday class. Do have a go. The tutor is brilliant. Loads of other interesting courses to enjoy. It’s a really great resource. Highly recommend.

Janet Reuben ● 40d0 Comments ● 40d

Cataract Surgery

I was on my way to Specsavers the other day and guess who I bumped into? Everyone!Joking aside, I'm having cataract surgery tomorrow and I'm absolutely terrified! I keep thinking about the scene in A Clockwork Orange and the torture that Malcolm McDowell endured when his eyes were forced open!Any reassurance you can give me would be much appreciated!

Jill Merrett ● 50d23 Comments ● 40d

Emergency Alert Test

Don’t be unduly alarmed when you hear the emergency alert test from 3 pm this afternoon.

James Petri ● 44d11 Comments ● 41d

Robbie Williams Budapest 12th Sept

Hi, we've got 2 tickets for Robbie in Budapest on 12th Sept if by any chance someone is there that day?

David Powers ● 47d7 Comments ● 42d

cleaner

hi can anyone recommend a cleaner (not agency) i had a long term one who has had to stop. 2 replacements have proven unreliable not turning up. Iam looking for someone every 2 weeksThanks

Peter Mizzi ● 42d0 Comments ● 42d

A Level questionnaire on Chiswick High Road

HelloI’m a Year 12 Geography student and am currently doing my coursework which is worth 20% of my final grade. I’m investigating whether Chiswick High Road meets the criteria for an Ideal High Street. If you live or work in Chiswick, I’d be really grateful if you could answer a few quick questions- link below:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6tgJofJOzKy33ATQu9-TnjHZsC-seZuO6D5_0dyZBJjB3kw/viewform?usp=header Many thanksHarry Stimpson

Harry Stimpson ● 43d0 Comments ● 43d

Gardener recommendations

I would like to re-turf my small patch of lawn this autumn. The ground will need some serious preparation - meaning hard work - to get it ready for laying. Does anyone have personal recommendations for this sort of job - price being less critical than the guarantee of a good job!

Bruce Hammal ● 44d6 Comments ● 44d

Arachnid training needed

sadly, I have inherited a Brazilian Black Tarantula from my sister; it’s just over a year old so still juvenile. I was Wondering if there’s any spider enthusiasts in the local area who could help train me to handle the tarantula? I would need a slow pace and I would be happy to pay for your time. Thank you

Jack Davies ● 48d4 Comments ● 44d

Padel Courts on Common Land

So Rocks Lane Padel is seeking approval for two changes at the facility on Chiswick Back Common.  There is in fact rather more to this story than would appear at first glance. What is being proposed: - the permanent retention of protective vinyl panels on the western padel courts, and the extension of operational hours for floodlights.from 7:00am to 11:00pm daily. (Currently, lighting is officially permitted only between 8:00am and 10:00pm on weekdays and 8:00am until 9:00pm on weekends)What the report doesn’t say is that Rocks Lane already been operating in this way since 2022 even though that is not permitted by the terms of their 2004 agreement with Hounslow or allowed by terms of their existing planning permission. The application they have made would appear to be a retrospective one to “fix” that.  It is unclear whether the 2004 agreement with Hounslow has been or is intended to be amended. The vinyl panels have been in place since 2022 and although they are retractable they have in fact never ever been retracted during that time.  They are pretty unsightly and Rock Lane have recently applied to put in even more. If this was a private facility, on private land, with private parking facilities and well screened from public view it might be argued that Mr Warren was entitled to create a high price private club for members who were happy to travel long distances and pay such high prices.  The last known figure that Hounslow Council was receiving as a “use fee” was just £2000 per year.  But this is all happening on Chiswick Back Common which is Common Land which is there as a public amenity and as clearly stated in the 2004 agreement as community facility for local people and intended to be at affordable prices.  The agreement emphasised the requirement to be good neighbours.  Common land should is not generally supposed to have permanent buildings on it - the whole point is that they are supposed to be preserved as Open Spaces.  The clue is in the name. In the event that Common Land does get built on - this should only happen with consent from the Secretary of State with the Open  Spaces Society being a statutory consultee.  None of this appears to have happened or is this being proposed for either the existing constructions or for the proposed constructions.  Most of the space at Rocks Lane Chiswick can now only be used for padel which while it is an enjoyable and increasingly popular sport is impacting other popular but more accessible sports such as football, netball and tennis which also have more flexible spaces. But they are of course less profitable than the padel courts which are being hired out at between `£57 and £64 per hour. Is this the right way to go for an important area of Common land?

Jackie Elton ● 85d24 Comments ● 44d

Tube strike

Does anyone have any detail about the tube strike planned for next week please?

Robin Knight ● 51d5 Comments ● 44d

No Brainer Rayner

Sir Keir won't get rid of her, for she holds his left wing element together.The fact that she should not repeat the accusation against the Tory boys her "It's one rule for them, another for oooss" is a blessing.

Denis I. Fox ● 48d36 Comments ● 45d

Pub/ restaurant recommendations

Help!We have friends coming into town on Sunday meeting up near New Bond St Looking at pub/restaurant recommendations. Looking for something a little different! Realise there is a potential tube strike Don’t know area for food very well so any help much appreciated Thanks in advance

Claire Harrington ● 47d5 Comments ● 45d

General Builders / Property Maintenance / Damp Proofing Company Recommendations

Hi Neighbours.  Looking for recommendations please for the following skills:General BuilderDamp Proofing Company Property Maintenance CompanyVery grateful for any suggestions.Many thanks, Maria

Maria Barr ● 45d0 Comments ● 45d

Chiswick Post Office

Our regular postman told me today that the post office counters will be open on Monday. Hoping it actually happens.

Bob Guyett ● 52d14 Comments ● 48d

Brazen shoplifting in High Road

At 4:15pm yesterday I was in the EE shop in the High Road (No. 276) when three villains attempted to rob the store of new Samsung mobile phones displayed to the left of the entrance inside the shop.There were ten of us - six customers, four staff - inside the shop. Fortunately, one of the staff (a young woman; her first day there) spotted this scout sent in on his own to check out the store. She quietly alereted the manager who promptly locked the entrance door after the scout left. About two minutes later three masked men wearing balaclavas and sun glasses tried to smash into the store. Luckily, the front door held firm.Us inside the shop stared out at the would-be thieves in mute amazement. They stood for a time on the other side of the High Road (outside Wyndhams the butcher) staring at us. Then we gave the shop assistant a round of applause for her quick thinking.The manager reported the incident to the police and two officers did arrive about half an hour later by which time, of course, there was no sign of the miscreants. No doubt one more useless and too-late report was filed somewhere. And all this took place within sight of the old closed Chiswick police station!Quite an afternoon!

Robin Knight ● 54d27 Comments ● 48d

New Lifestyle Concierge Business for 50+ Chiswick residents

Hello!  I'm thinking of setting up a Chiswick lifestyle concierge business targetted to 50+ Chiswick residents, on a monthly subscription basis. Client's pay for time, not a list of services, and it is bespoke and tailored to each individual's needs that can vary month to month.  If you are of this target demographic, would you kindly reply to the questions below for my research. I would be hugely grateful.  1) Which tasks or errands do you find most time-consuming or stressful?2) Services can include household errands and shopping, wellness, travel  and social bookings, pet care, household organisation. 2) Would you pay for help with these, and what would feel like good value?3) Are there any services you feel are missing?Thank you so much!  Answers by Sept 7th please.

Jayne Dark ● 48d0 Comments ● 48d

Black and white dog

I saw a Black and white dog running down Chiswick high road this afternoon came from duke avenue and ran towards Devonshire road I followed on my bike got quite close but he kept running off had a coller on lost sight at end of Devonshire road hope he stays safe and gets reunited with his owner

Debbie Harewood ● 49d2 Comments ● 49d

Saturday tailback on A316

At about 18:20 on Saturday evenings there is a tailback on A316 from Chiswick bridge to Hogarth roundabout. By 19:30 the road is clear.  Where are they all going?

Christopher Shea ● 59d9 Comments ● 49d

pavement weedkiller

Judging from the verdant weed growth on the pavements of eastern Hounslow, the borough is doing well with its aim of being a greener borough.But it all looks unkempt and abandoned.So let's get a bit of effective weedkiller sprayed, now, please . . .

Robert Shaw ● 86d45 Comments ● 49d

Can we change the name of our Borough?

Whilst "Hounslow" may have had a proud past ... the name today conjures up, in my view, the dreadful state of the scene in Hounslow High Street and it's environs.It's nothing to be proud of ... in fact this morning I have the dreaded task of having to visit Barclays Bank there ... having to side- step ugly scenes and the likelihood of being pestered en route.Then living miles away from there one is still under the 'umbrella' of that name "Hounslow"We need a new name!London Borough of "Magnolia" ?London Borough of  ?Any thoughts or ideas?

Jim Lawes ● 52d8 Comments ● 50d

Union Jack flags now flying on CHR!

I noticed UJ flags hanging securely to some half dozen lamp-posts ...opposite Turnham Greenthis evening.Being a somewhat international community these days ... should we be proud or concerned?

Jim Lawes ● 54d62 Comments ● 50d

HATCH MEYHANE

We have lived in Chiswick for over 45 years and have seen restaurants come and go. Recently we read a recommendation for Hatch Meyhane at 4 Chiswick High Road. We have now been five times. The restaurant itself is bright and spotless, the welcome warm, the food great quality and delicious, the portions generous, the price reasonable.We stress we have no personal connection with the owners of this restaurant.

PATRICIA FRYER ● 50d2 Comments ● 50d

Orange found near Chiswick Quay



Report from PetsReunited

Alison Howard ● 60d11 Comments ● 51d

Red kite?

Do we have Red Kites in west London? Sure I saw one flying over Ealing Common.

Paul Brown ● 51d2 Comments ● 51d

Bird watching

I have just seen a red kite lazily patrolling the skies over Bedford Corner and Chiswick Back Common. I have long been aware of these birds getting ever closer to central London down the M4 and M3 corridors ever since their reintroduction some years back. They are now a regular sight on the way to and from Heathrow and I knew it was only a matter of time before they came to town. They are a wonderful sight but small furry creatures might not be quite  happy to see them nor the foxes, as I'm sure they'll soon be availing themselves of the discarded fast food and overflowing bins in our parks and green spaces. On balance though I welcome them.

Bruce Hammal ● 60d4 Comments ● 51d

Lime fired

On the front page, Lime bikes have been fired and instead we shall see the introduction of Forest and Voi bikes ...Okay, but what happens if you Lime from London to Chiswick but there is nowhere to terminate your Lime ride and park the bike?I know that Lime is a bit of a mess but surely getting Lime to enforce their parking and improve their bike parking would be better than introducing yet another app and yet another bunch of eBikes to litter about the place?

Chris Blackwell ● 82d105 Comments ● 51d

Tube strike

Does anyone have any detail about the tube strike planned for next week please?

Robin Knight ● 51d0 Comments ● 51d

Bus strikes

Multiple bus routes affected this Friday and next Monday in our area, including routes 13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 613, 662, 665, 681, 696, 698, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, KU1, KU2, KU3, N13, N18, N23, N31, N33, N65, N72, N85, N94, N105, N148, N220, N281, N295.

Paul Charlton ● 55d6 Comments ● 51d

Litter Bins.

Last evening whilst walking past Waterstones I was taken aback to see a woman with two little girls merrily emptying the contents of a carrier bag into a litter bin, the items I saw several of were girls shoes. She was still there posting as I reached the end of the M&S hoarding. This evening, as I was entering Homefield park a man came from the other side of the road following me into the park, he placed a carrier bag, of which I presumed to be rubbish, into the waste bin,he saw me looking back and continued into the park for a dozen steps, them turned around and left only to cross the road and go into one of the houses on Chiswick Lane. Just why?

Jan Porter ● 52d1 Comments ● 51d

Scaffolders

Can anyone recommend a good local scaffolder who might be able to do a small job (without, hopefully, charging the earth) please? TIA

Richard Evans ● 52d1 Comments ● 52d

Pay by phone parking

Hey  got a problem with the app. Unable to put carer reg in when they visit. It has an unknown reg coming up which can’t be changed arghhh. Carers can’t afford fines. Anyone have a fix. Been ‘chatting’ with the AI but it’s as useless as a chocolate teapot. App worked fine yesterday

Helen asunters ● 55d12 Comments ● 52d

Opting out of the Winter Fuel Payment

If your income is over 35k and, like me, you don't want HMRC monkeying about with your tax code any more than they do already, then you have until September 14th to opt out online.https://submit.forms.service.gov.uk/form/7964/opt-out-of-winter-fuel-payment/29643

Susan Kelly ● 52d0 Comments ● 52d

Recommendations for watch repairs?

Can anyone recommend a local watch repairer? I have a 1980s watch that I would like to get working, or at least get an estimate for a repair.I have previously been a customer of Platinum Prestige in the High Road, but, after major problems with work they did, I don't want to use them again--much as I like to support local businesses.

James Rodgers ● 53d4 Comments ● 52d

Builder recommendation please

Hi,I am looking for a local builder to W4 to help with some renovations on my house. Such as fitting a new bathroom, removing a stud wall and fitting new kitchen.Thanks

Jenny Tollady ● 53d0 Comments ● 53d

Really Taylor Swift Engagement Takes over No1 News Item

BBC and  Sky So much more Horrible stuff going on

John Kennedy ● 56d12 Comments ● 54d

Keys Found Wilton Avenue

Set of keys found today Wilton Avenue

Catherine Costello ● 55d2 Comments ● 55d