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Nearly 50 Bird Species Spotted at Dukes Meadows
Nearly 50 Bird Species Spotted at Dukes Meadows

Year of monitoring by volunteers highlights importance of riverside park

Silver Birch Restaurant Stuns Regulars with Closure Announcement
Silver Birch Restaurant Stuns Regulars with Closure Announcement

High Road venue had recently been tipped for a Michelin Star

Residents Warned to Move Cars Ahead of Street Cleaning
Residents Warned to Move Cars Ahead of Street Cleaning

Concession secured to allow parking in adjacent CPZs

Council Says Citizens Advice Funding Delivered Tenfold Return
Council Says Citizens Advice Funding Delivered Tenfold Return

Thousands turn to service for support due to cost-of-living

Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Ealing Borough
Radar Speed Cameras to Be Trialled in Ealing Borough

New technology expect includes better image quality and wider range

Bedford Park Society Urges Rethink on E-bike Parking Plan
Bedford Park Society Urges Rethink on E-bike Parking Plan

Says bay duplication on Woodstock Road unnecessary

Hounslow Council Misses Targets for Waste Collection and Care Plans
Hounslow Council Misses Targets for Waste Collection and Care Plans

Report shows over 1,000 household bins not picked up in a month

Gunnersbury Park Museum Shortlisted for Major Heritage Award
Gunnersbury Park Museum Shortlisted for Major Heritage Award

Nominated for its exhibition on the legacy of activism in Southall

Updates From the Costa del Chiswick
Updates From the Costa del Chiswick

Chiswick Homefields councillor Jack Emsley reports back

Proposal Made to Turn Acton Lane Offices into 39 Flats
Proposal Made to Turn Acton Lane Offices into 39 Flats

Developer wants to add extra floor to the Dukes Gate building

Sam
Sam's Kitchen to Close on Turnham Green Terrace

Sam Harrison says decision allows him to focus on success of brasseries

Chiswick Area Forum to Hear Policing Update
Chiswick Area Forum to Hear Policing Update

Will be final public meeting in borough before local elections

B&Q Developer Hails New Consents from Hounslow Council
B&Q Developer Hails New Consents from Hounslow Council

No indication that work is due to start on London Motorsport Campus

A Surprise Revelation at St. Michael and All Angels Church
A Surprise Revelation at St. Michael and All Angels Church

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Date Set for Gunnersbury Park Licensing Review
Date Set for Gunnersbury Park Licensing Review

Councillors to decide if restrictions on events need to be tightened

Replanting Begins at Thomas
Replanting Begins at Thomas's School Sports Pitches

Last year's hedge removal led to outcry

Online Fashion Retailer Seeks Permission for Fishers Lane Operation
Online Fashion Retailer Seeks Permission for Fishers Lane Operation

Brandy Melville using Garment Building without required permission

Rupa Huq Hosts International Women
Rupa Huq Hosts International Women's Day Event

Southall Black Sisters among speakers at Commons celebration

Hounslow Council Took Three Years to Deliver Child
Hounslow Council Took Three Years to Deliver Child's Care Plan

Watchdog orders borough to pay compensation for resulting distress

No By-election to Be Held After Death of Hounslow Councillor
No By-election to Be Held After Death of Hounslow Councillor

Junue Meah represented Hounslow East for Labour

Call Made for Area Forum Chairs To Return Allowances
Call Made for Area Forum Chairs To Return Allowances

Meetings have been cancelled ahead of the May local elections

Hounslow Takes Its Golden Mile Masterplan to Cannes
Hounslow Takes Its Golden Mile Masterplan to Cannes

Seeking investment for its vision to deliver 14,000 homes and 25,000 jobs

Flower Market Inviting Applications for Grants Programme
Flower Market Inviting Applications for Grants Programme

£30,000 available to fund local green community projects

Another Blow for E-bike Users in Chiswick
Another Blow for E-bike Users in Chiswick

Ealing Council ejects Forest limiting further cross border ride options

SEGA Backs New Lab at University of West London
SEGA Backs New Lab at University of West London

Students will use latest AI tools for gaming and tech development

Downton Abbey Actor Hails New Right to Grow Initiative
Downton Abbey Actor Hails New Right to Grow Initiative

Urges councils to follow Hounslow in community-led growing projects

Massive Bollo Lane Project Officially Breaks Ground
Massive Bollo Lane Project Officially Breaks Ground

Housing minister visits South Acton site to press go on construction

Lifeboat Crew Member Celebrated on International Women
Lifeboat Crew Member Celebrated on International Women's Day

Stephanie Bigsby the RNLI's only female regional technician

Details of Hounslow's Budget Hidden in Multiple Pages of Tiny Text

Chiswick Gunnersbury councillor Joanna Biddolph reports back

Strand Infants Visit Chiswick Lifeboat Crew Again
Strand Infants Visit Chiswick Lifeboat Crew Again

Marking a two decade association between the RNLI and the school

Boris Buses to Be Removed From Route 267
Boris Buses to Be Removed From Route 267

More is part of a broader programme of axing the New Routemasters

Funding Agreed to Move Forward with West London Orbital
Funding Agreed to Move Forward with West London Orbital

Intention is to hold public consultation before final decision next year

Low Response to Sainsbury
Low Response to Sainsbury's 'Early Listening' Consultation

Just 79 fill in survey expressing concerns about parking and building height

Park Friends Seek To Make Green Spaces an Election Issue
Park Friends Seek To Make Green Spaces an Election Issue

Volunteer groups call for all parties to commit to improvement

Hounslow
Hounslow's 'Budget for the Future' Described as a Turning Point

Tory opposition raises concerns about over-dependence on fine revenue

Exhibition Reveals How Chiswick Has Shaped Children
Exhibition Reveals How Chiswick Has Shaped Children's Literature

Displays at St Michael & All Angels launched on World Book Day

Huge Bedford Park Family Leisure Club Gets Funding
Huge Bedford Park Family Leisure Club Gets Funding

Blackstone investing in plans for large facility behind Tabard pub

Comboni Sisters to Leave Chiswick After 75 Years
Comboni Sisters to Leave Chiswick After 75 Years

Missionary order relocating to the north of England

Minister Says Hammersmith Bridge
Minister Says Hammersmith Bridge 'Good Candidate' for Investment

LBC reports letter stating project could benefit from Structures Fund

Local Beaver Scout Group Looking for New Members
Local Beaver Scout Group Looking for New Members

20th Chiswick Scouts offering opportunity for children aged six and over

A New Chapter in Celebrating Chiswick
A New Chapter in Celebrating Chiswick's Artists

Project to list those who have worked locally inspired by writer's timeline

The Hogarth Prize Launched by Hounslow Council
The Hogarth Prize Launched by Hounslow Council

Artists invited to submit work for a summer exhibition at Hogarth's House

Tesco to Close Express Store on Chiswick High Road
Tesco to Close Express Store on Chiswick High Road

Local branch shutting later this year on a date to be confirmed

Over 1,000 School Street Fines Already Issued in Bedford Park
Over 1,000 School Street Fines Already Issued in Bedford Park

Ealing Council sees huge revenue surge from access restrictions

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Time for more than just a Spring clean?
Time for more than just a Spring clean?

Colleen De Spaey of Bespoke Living advises

Kingdom Tutoring Spring Workshops
Kingdom Tutoring Spring Workshops

7+ Exam Preparation, KS2 -Creative Writing and Comprehension Skills

Summer Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School
Summer Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School

A great range of professionally taught courses in small friendly groups

Learn to Row with Quintin Boat Club
Learn to Row with Quintin Boat Club

The perfect start to your rowing journey!

 Your Problems Are Not Accidents
Your Problems Are Not Accidents

Ozana Giusca explains why your problems might be your greatest messengers

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

An opportunity to explore the school and discover what makes St Benedict’s so outstanding

Let Sound Carry You Into Calm
Let Sound Carry You Into Calm

Relax with a Gong Bath Experience

Chiswick Coffee Roasters Embarking on World-record Journey
Chiswick Coffee Roasters Embarking on World-record Journey

Edwin and Magda going in a van to Australia with their young family

Yuma Sushi Upgraded to Five Stars on Reinspection
Yuma Sushi Upgraded to Five Stars on Reinspection

Council food safety team happy with steps taken to improve hygiene

Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site
Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site

Greenhaus set to open on Devonshire Road in the new year

Could the Annapurna Be About to Reopen?
Could the Annapurna Be About to Reopen?

Relaunch under new ownership might be imminent

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

MAN v Fat initiative looking for overweight players to join

Tabard Theatre
Tabard Theatre's Success Celebrated by Local Creatives

Simon and Sarah Reilly toasted after award win

The Steam Packet and The Roebuck Get New Owner
The Steam Packet and The Roebuck Get New Owner

Two Chiswick pubs acquired by Cheshire based chain

The Italians Closes Its Main Premises
The Italians Closes Its Main Premises

Another blow for the High Road as popular venue shuts

Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently
Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently

Chiswick's oldest establishment has been open for over 50 years

Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace
Two New Bakeries Open Near Turnham Green Terrace

Frankie's and Debbie Jo both offering bread, pastries and coffee

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

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

Property

Huge
Huge 'Chiswick Gardens' Scheme Planned for Sainsbury's Site

Developer proposing at least 300 flats and is challenging affordability requirements

Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?
Are Chiswick Estate Agents Among the Fastest in London?

Report shows W4 to be the quickest selling premium area

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

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