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Five Million Wet Wipes Removed from Thames Foreshore
Five Million Wet Wipes Removed from Thames Foreshore

Clean up operation also found a car engine belt and a set of dentures

TfL Proposing to Scrap Bus Route 533
TfL Proposing to Scrap Bus Route 533

Amending services introduced after Hammersmith Bridge closure

Hounslow Council Hosts Second Opportunity Conference
Hounslow Council Hosts Second Opportunity Conference

Focus is on the long-term regeneration of the borough

Local Walking Netball Group Seeks New Members
Local Walking Netball Group Seeks New Members

Loss of players through injury adds to funding challenges

Hounslow Youth Council Seeking New Members
Hounslow Youth Council Seeking New Members

Initiative aims to boost youth representation across the borough

RMT Strike Over 32-hour Week Set to Hit Tube Services
RMT Strike Over 32-hour Week Set to Hit Tube Services

Impact on passengers likely to be felt over five days

Officer Based at Acton Police Station Guilty of Gross Misconduct
Officer Based at Acton Police Station Guilty of Gross Misconduct

Had sex with vulnerable women who went to report a crime

Lib Dems Claim No Progress Since Housing Watchdog Referral
Lib Dems Claim No Progress Since Housing Watchdog Referral

Council commits to reform after flaws revealed in digital systems

The End of an Era for the Chiswick Book Festival
The End of an Era for the Chiswick Book Festival

Jo James steps down as programme director after a decade

Hounslow Considers Joining Flexible Voting Pilot
Hounslow Considers Joining Flexible Voting Pilot

Mobile polling stations could be used for next year's local elections

Annual Commemoration of V2 Rocket Attack Takes Place
Annual Commemoration of V2 Rocket Attack Takes Place

Ceremony marked exact time of impact on Staveley Road

Volunteers Complete Hedge Cutting at Dukes Meadows
Volunteers Complete Hedge Cutting at Dukes Meadows

Annual task finished in just two sessions

Chiswick Rugby Club Planning Major Padel Facility
Chiswick Rugby Club Planning Major Padel Facility

Wants to build five courts on its Dukes Meadows site

Judy Loe Joyfully Celebrated at Chiswick House
Judy Loe Joyfully Celebrated at Chiswick House

Daughter Kate Beckinsale pays tribute to the 'biggest lover of life'

Four Bridges, the Wisdom of Yoda and a Cabinet Meeting
Four Bridges, the Wisdom of Yoda and a Cabinet Meeting

Chiswick Riverside councillor Gabriella Giles reports back

Home at Seven Mystifies and Excels at The Tabard
Home at Seven Mystifies and Excels at The Tabard

Spiffing costumes and a zesty plot intrigue Susan Stanley-Carroll

Chiswick Post Office Finally Reopens
Chiswick Post Office Finally Reopens

Relaunch took place with little warning on Wednesday afternoon

Domino
Domino's Licence Extension Rejected Again

Panel concludes that level of existing nuisance warranted refusal

Capital Theatre Delays Opening Until Next Year
Capital Theatre Delays Opening Until Next Year

Postponing 'Dirty Dancing' launch despite many tickets already purchased

Fury as Ealing Council Rules Out EV Gully Trial
Fury as Ealing Council Rules Out EV Gully Trial

Owners in the borough will need to use lamppost charging points

Southfield Ward Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Met Engage
Southfield Ward Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Met Engage

Only 76 people have joined since scheme was launched

Killings of Under-25s in London Drops to Two Decade Low
Killings of Under-25s in London Drops to Two Decade Low

Opposition parties say Mayor still needs to do more about knife crime

Police Warn of Return of Prolific High Road Shoplifters
Police Warn of Return of Prolific High Road Shoplifters

Serial offenders spotted back in the area on CCTV

Hounslow Council Publishes Women
Hounslow Council Publishes Women's Health Magazine

Part of an initiative to improve female health and awareness

Bollo Lane Flats Stuck in Regulatory Limbo for a Year
Bollo Lane Flats Stuck in Regulatory Limbo for a Year

149 units at Bookbinder Point awaiting safety clearance

'Secretive' Post Office Blasted After Speculation of Chiswick Reopening

Local councillors angry at lack of communication during closure

High Road Waitrose Confirms Plans for Major Refurbishment
High Road Waitrose Confirms Plans for Major Refurbishment

Store tight-lipped on whether intention is to expand floor space

Latest Brentford & Chiswick Local History Journal Published
Latest Brentford & Chiswick Local History Journal Published

Articles include a look at 40 years of the Tabard Theatre and Brentford's gasworks

TfL Urged to Increase Staffing at Station Ticket Barriers
TfL Urged to Increase Staffing at Station Ticket Barriers

Targets for fare evasion loss reduction are currently being missed

Support Group for Perinatal Mental Health Launched in Chiswick
Support Group for Perinatal Mental Health Launched in Chiswick

Volunteer-led sessions are supported by PANDAS Foundation UK

Southfield Park Floodlight Plan Sparks Wildlife Concerns
Southfield Park Floodlight Plan Sparks Wildlife Concerns

Light pollution from upgraded basketball court feared

Finances, Casework and a Fun Weekend Ahead
Finances, Casework and a Fun Weekend Ahead

Chiswick Homefields councillor Jack Emsley reports back

Cinema Taken Out of Revised Watermans Plans
Cinema Taken Out of Revised Watermans Plans

Amended scheme includes more flats and a smaller art centre

Chiswick Historian Charged over Palestine Action Support
Chiswick Historian Charged over Palestine Action Support

Caroline Finkel was arrested for offence at central London protest

Planning Team Gives Backing to Revised Sega Site Proposal
Planning Team Gives Backing to Revised Sega Site Proposal

Decision on plan for five tower blocks to be made at forthcoming meeting

Peer Review Presents Positive Picture of Ealing Council
Peer Review Presents Positive Picture of Ealing Council

But weaknesses identified in housing, social care and finances

It
It's 'Pastures New' for Clare Balding

Broadcaster reveals her plans to quit Chiswick by spring

Moped Rider Sought After Cyclist Killed on King Street
Moped Rider Sought After Cyclist Killed on King Street

Female in her forties died after collision near Lyric Square

Local Authors
Local Authors' Showcase to Open Chiswick Book Festival

Expanded programme includes talks about wartime resistance and propaganda

Democracy is Dead in Hounslow as Trust in the Council Plummets
Democracy is Dead in Hounslow as Trust in the Council Plummets

Chiswick Gunnersbury councillor Joanna Biddolph reports back

Age Concern Chiswick Chairman to Take on Half Marathon
Age Concern Chiswick Chairman to Take on Half Marathon

Pankaj Patel supporting Alzheimer's Society in memory of his uncle

Will the Brentford Fountain Pools Ever Reopen?
Will the Brentford Fountain Pools Ever Reopen?

Council and Lampton Leisure unable to give firm commitment on future

Chiswick GCSE Candidates Thrive Despite Tougher Marking
Chiswick GCSE Candidates Thrive Despite Tougher Marking

Current year's cohort given no allowance for pandemic disruption

Enforcement of Sunday Parking Restrictions to Begin
Enforcement of Sunday Parking Restrictions to Begin

Local residents' association warns of risk of unwelcome fines

Hounslow Council Offers Reassurance on E-Bike Contracts
Hounslow Council Offers Reassurance on E-Bike Contracts

Says new providers will match Lime in numbers available for hire

Cycling Mikey in Confrontation Near Chiswick Roundabout
Cycling Mikey in Confrontation Near Chiswick Roundabout

Alleged mobile phone thieves accuse him of pulling a knife on them

Former Colleagues and Patients Mourn Passing of Chiswick
Former Colleagues and Patients Mourn Passing of Chiswick's Dr. Ruth

Dr Heinsheimer served as a GP in the area for over 40 years

Has Hounslow Council Made an Error in Dumping Lime?
Has Hounslow Council Made an Error in Dumping Lime?

Mixed views on new services as axed firm claims switch was financially driven

Passenger Boat Service to Start from Chiswick Pier
Passenger Boat Service to Start from Chiswick Pier

Regular schedule of sailings to Westminster Pier begins

Reward Offered in Renewed Bid to Find John Murray
Reward Offered in Renewed Bid to Find John Murray's Killer

£20,000 available for information on death of 'well-liked' grandfather

Previously in Chiswick

Stories published earlier in this site's weekly newsletter

Calendar

Open Events at St Benedict
Open Events at St Benedict's School

Opportunity to explore the school and discover what makes St Benedict’s so special.

Dr Rawad Hamade Joins the Team at The Dentist@Chiswick
Dr Rawad Hamade Joins the Team at The Dentist@Chiswick

Offering a range of services, including Invisalign, root canal treatments and general dentistry on Thursdays

Spaces available for our Autumn Term. Enrol now!
Spaces available for our Autumn Term. Enrol now!

At West London Drama Training, we believe every child is a star in the making

Art Classes Starting Soon - Painting, Portraiture, Pottery and more
Art Classes Starting Soon - Painting, Portraiture, Pottery and more

'Wonderful structured courses in small, friendly groups. Affordable and thoroughly enjoyable!'

Open mornings at the International School of London in Chiswick
Open mornings at the International School of London in Chiswick

A chance to learn about this unique educational establishment

The Chiswick Cinema
The Chiswick Cinema's Programme for 2025/2026

Plus a special offer for ChiswickW4.com readers

The Tamp Podcast
The Tamp Podcast

Founder Dorian Needs talks with local residents, business owners and celebrities on a variety of topics

Psychological Mystery
Psychological Mystery 'Home at Seven' to Be Staged at the Tabard Theatre

Tour marks the 50th anniversary of RC Sherriff's death

Nunn...the Wiser
Nunn...the Wiser

Market Update Quarter 2 2025

Wolfe Vets Is 5 Years Old
Wolfe Vets Is 5 Years Old

The only independent veterinary clinic in Chiswick

Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington
Walfinch Chiswick, Hammersmith & Kensington

Awarded a prestigious “Outstanding” rating by the Care Quality Commission following its very first inspection

Cast and Crew to Join Special Screenings of Downton Abbey Film
Cast and Crew to Join Special Screenings of Downton Abbey Film

Chiswick Cinema to host event for release of The Grand Finale

Artistic Legacy of William Hogarth to Be Explored
Artistic Legacy of William Hogarth to Be Explored

Music and poetry to feature at St Nicholas Church event

The Phil Brown Swingtet Back at Riverside Drive
The Phil Brown Swingtet Back at Riverside Drive

Playing every style of jazz from Armstrong to Basie

PLA Backing Saves This Year
PLA Backing Saves This Year's Thames Tidefest

Strand on the Green focused event had previously been supported by Thames Water

Chiswick Landmarks Join Open House Festival
Chiswick Landmarks Join Open House Festival

An opportunity to get rare access to local architectural gems

Gabriel Chanan to Give Talk on Ukrainian and Russian Painting
Gabriel Chanan to Give Talk on Ukrainian and Russian Painting

Lecture hosted by The Arts Society Chiswick looks at their intertwined history

Crews from Around the Globe to Join the Great River Race
Crews from Around the Globe to Join the Great River Race

Get the best view of the annual spectacle at Chiswick Pier

Charity Pub Quiz to Support World Suicide Prevention Day
Charity Pub Quiz to Support World Suicide Prevention Day

The Hound hosting event to raise fund for Shout

Chiswick Book Festival to Mark 80 Years Since WWII
Chiswick Book Festival to Mark 80 Years Since WWII's End

Expanded programme includes talks about wartime resistance and propaganda

Autumn Term Set to Begin for Hogarth Singers
Autumn Term Set to Begin for Hogarth Singers

Choir will be rehearsing for a performance of Haydn's Harmoniemesse

Chiswick House to Host Hounslow Council Cabinet Question Time
Chiswick House to Host Hounslow Council Cabinet Question Time

Trust's director Xanthe Arvanitakis to chair

Lecture to Look at Cultural Context of Foundation of Bedford Park
Lecture to Look at Cultural Context of Foundation of Bedford Park

Nicholas Friend examines the world that shaped it 150 years ago

Frogs To Be Performed by The St. Michael
Frogs To Be Performed by The St. Michael's Players

Staging of comedy by Aristophanes is a first for the group

West London Chorus Choral Workshop To Feature Handel
West London Chorus Choral Workshop To Feature Handel

Hilary Campbell to direct a rehearsal of Dixit Dominus

Chiswick Station Footbridge to Close for Over Six Weeks
Chiswick Station Footbridge to Close for Over Six Weeks

Passengers will need to use Grove Park Bridge to get to opposite platform

Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Ahead
Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Ahead

Tubes and train services affected by engineering works

Lifestyle

West London Property Market Update: Steady in the face of speculation
West London Property Market Update: Steady in the face of speculation

Chiswick Estate Agents Horton and Garton give some insights

The Chronicle Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Night
The Chronicle Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Night

A simple, lean and accessible production suitable for all ages and dedicated to clarity, honesty, and laughter

Celebrate Sam Harrison
Celebrate Sam Harrison's 20 Years as a Restaurateur

Come along to a supper club at Sam's Riverside and Sam's Waterside

Switch to Metro Bank and Enjoy 31 Months of Fee-Free Business Banking!
Switch to Metro Bank and Enjoy 31 Months of Fee-Free Business Banking!

Looking to save money and grow your business?

Got a hot water cylinder? There are things you need to know.
Got a hot water cylinder? There are things you need to know.

The Italian Plumber advises on how to keep safe

Introducing Son of Osterley Bookshop
Introducing Son of Osterley Bookshop

Come along to bag a bargain and experience the new shop focus

Megan
Megan's at the Flower Market

A stylish, independently owned Mediterranean restaurant

The Hogarth Academy
The Hogarth Academy

Transform Your Passion for Fitness into a Nationally Recognised Qualification in Just 10 Weeks

Chiswick Girls Rugby Team Inspired by Red Roses
Chiswick Girls Rugby Team Inspired by Red Roses

Facilities upgrade has given additional momentum to participation

Polytechnic FC Marks 150 Years This Season
Polytechnic FC Marks 150 Years This Season

One of nation's oldest amateur football teams to hold commemorative match

Picture of Queen Victoria
Picture of Queen Victoria's Garden Party Back in Chiswick House

Events depicted happened exactly 150 years ago

Aussie Team Takes Win in Padel World Cup
Aussie Team Takes Win in Padel World Cup

Defeated home side at tournament hosted at Rocks Lane

Napoli on the Road Retains its European Crown
Napoli on the Road Retains its European Crown

Also wins award for Pizza of the Year for Ricordi d'Infanzia

Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick
Weight-loss Rugby Comes to Chiswick

MAN v Fat initiative looking for overweight players to join

'Animal Health Spa' Set to Open on the High Road

Mars group planning facility including gym and hydrotherapy for your pet

Thames Tradesmen Celebrates Henley Win Fifty Years On
Thames Tradesmen Celebrates Henley Win Fifty Years On

Club looks back at its triumph in the Wyfold Challenge Cup

What
What's With Chiswick High Road's MAGA Man?

Kenny Given on bringing the word of Trump to W4's 'woke left'

Love Letters of Chiswick Woman Inspire New Film
Love Letters of Chiswick Woman Inspire New Film

The Extraordinary Miss Flower features mix of music and spoken word

Mike Ashley Company Takes Over Roko Health Club
Mike Ashley Company Takes Over Roko Health Club

Hartington Road facility will join Everlast Gym group

Fascists Come to Chiswick Town Hall
Fascists Come to Chiswick Town Hall

When Lord Haw-Haw and Oswald Mosley brought the blackshirts to W4

The White Company Taking Over Rock and Rose Site
The White Company Taking Over Rock and Rose Site

Home furnishing shop set to open on High Road in the summer

Property

Foxtons Hit By Bloomberg Report Alleging Toxic Workplace
Foxtons Hit By Bloomberg Report Alleging Toxic Workplace

Investigation claims sexism and racism rife at Chiswick-based estate agent

Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building
Green Light for What Will Be Chiswick Tallest Building

Borough planning committee narrowly votes to approve Holly House

Burlington Lane Scheme Dropped from Planning Meeting Agenda
Burlington Lane Scheme Dropped from Planning Meeting Agenda

Decision believed to be to allow more reports to be submitted

'Worst Ever' Chiswick Property Market Grinds to a Halt

Transaction levels below those seen during lockdown and financial crisis

Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?
Is Chiswick No Longer a Million Pound Postcode?

Average sale price declines with fewer family houses changing hands

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