News

Carl Royal,
Carl Royal, 'The Chiswick Rapist', Dies in Prison

Jailed for life after a series of attacks in the mid-nineties

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

Another blow for the High Road as popular venue shuts

Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding
Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding

Mayor angry over lack of cash for Hammersmith Bridge and West London Orbital

Mari Deli Claims Overwhelming Support for Chiswick Mall Parklet
Mari Deli Claims Overwhelming Support for Chiswick Mall Parklet

Residents' association says those living closest remain concerned

Residents Warned About Scam Parking Fine Texts
Residents Warned About Scam Parking Fine Texts

Messages claiming to be from Ealing Council demand payment

Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy
Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy

Positioning for a bid to be London Borough of Culture

Hilton Group Hotel to Open on Chiswick High Road
Hilton Group Hotel to Open on Chiswick High Road

Best Western currently being converted ahead of spring relaunch

Hounslow Council Leader
Hounslow Council Leader 'Unaware' of Colleague's Legal Difficulties

Shantanu Rajawat says he first learned of Hina Mir case through press reports

Man Sought After Attempted Robbery at Stamford Brook Station
Man Sought After Attempted Robbery at Stamford Brook Station

Victim's jacket was ripped before bystanders intervened

Council Finances, a Snooper
Council Finances, a Snooper's Charter and Welcome to a New Colleague

Chiswick Homefields councillor Gerald McGregor reports back

Two Kittens Thrown into Thames Find Homes in Chiswick
Two Kittens Thrown into Thames Find Homes in Chiswick

Drunk man pushed unwanted cats off Twickenham Bridge

Conservatives Confirm Candidates for Key Chiswick Ward
Conservatives Confirm Candidates for Key Chiswick Ward

Labour defector Vickram Grewal to join two Gunnersbury incumbents

House in Chiswick Used to Highlight Free Electricity Offer
House in Chiswick Used to Highlight Free Electricity Offer

EDF lights up corner property as part of social media campaign

Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment
Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment

Shutting for a month early next year ahead of centenary celebrations

Still Time to Comment on Gunnersbury Park’s 10 Year Events Application
Still Time to Comment on Gunnersbury Park’s 10 Year Events Application

Residents told to disregard earlier incorrect deadline date

Filming of Mobland Leads to Loss of Christmas Parking
Filming of Mobland Leads to Loss of Christmas Parking

Call made for extended enforcement pause to compensate retailers

Members of Chiswick Health Club Bid to Save Café
Members of Chiswick Health Club Bid to Save Café

Everlast has told operator of Café Terra his lease won't be renewed

Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently
Annapurna Indian Restaurant Shuts Permanently

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

Putting Questions to the Prime Minister and His Deputy
Putting Questions to the Prime Minister and His Deputy

Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

Second Hounslow Labour Councillor Defects to Conservatives
Second Hounslow Labour Councillor Defects to Conservatives

Karamat Malik cites local and national reasons for switch

Residents Welcome Manor Gardens Garage Site Decision
Residents Welcome Manor Gardens Garage Site Decision

Proposals for taller buildings rejected by council planners

Morrisons Daily Planned Near Turnham Green Station
Morrisons Daily Planned Near Turnham Green Station

Supermarket set to take over former art supply shop

30 New Trains Now Operating on South Western Railway
30 New Trains Now Operating on South Western Railway

Local services including Hounslow Loop seeing smaller capacity boost

Police Act on Reports of Drug Use in Southfield Park
Police Act on Reports of Drug Use in Southfield Park

Responding to concerns of residents and ward panel

Setting the Record Straight on the Recent Licensing Panel Meeting
Setting the Record Straight on the Recent Licensing Panel Meeting

Chiswick Riverside councillor Gabriella Giles reports back

Mayor Urged to Act to Secure Car Clubs
Mayor Urged to Act to Secure Car Clubs' Future

Letter says he must ensure their continued viability in London

Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges
Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges

Campaigners accept councillor's invitation to 'take us to court'

Hounslow Community FoodBox Spreads Festive Cheer
Hounslow Community FoodBox Spreads Festive Cheer

Christmas hampers distributed to over 500 residents

Council Apologises for
Council Apologises for 'Intimidating' Fly-tip Fine Letter

Elderly woman who left envelope in recycling bin upset by mention of prison

Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early Next Year
Gunnersbury Park Café to Reopen Early Next Year

Long delayed relaunch as Pure in the Park confirmed

Huge Queue Forms Outside Relaunched Marks & Spencer
Huge Queue Forms Outside Relaunched Marks & Spencer

Shoppers keen to see inside expanded High Road store

Massage Therapist Taking Over Former NatWest Branch
Massage Therapist Taking Over Former NatWest Branch

Spa & Massage currently operates from Turnham Green Terrace

Previously in Chiswick

Stories published earlier in this site's weekly newsletter

Calendar

All Aboard for a Magical Christmas
All Aboard for a Magical Christmas

The Railway Children Arrives at the Tabard Theatre

Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Chiswick Property
Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Chiswick Property

Horton and Garton explain how the Chancellor’s decisions reshape the outlook for W4’s homeowners, buyers and landlords

The Railway Children Pulls into the Tabard with Aplomb
The Railway Children Pulls into the Tabard with Aplomb

Susan Stanley-Carroll rates production as a mini-masterpiece

Buying or selling a house? You might want to call a Plumbing Inspector
Buying or selling a house? You might want to call a Plumbing Inspector

Advice from The Italian Plumber

Boutique Homme Menswear Pop Up Shop
Boutique Homme Menswear Pop Up Shop

With 40% off all its current collections

Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas at Sam’s

From sparkling riverside dinners and lively parties to thoughtful hampers and gifts

W4 Gong Bath - Discover Serenity
W4 Gong Bath - Discover Serenity

Relax with a Gong Bath Evening

 Marmalade Fine Jewellery Daily Gift Drop This Christmas
Marmalade Fine Jewellery Daily Gift Drop This Christmas

Spot a Marmalade umbrella and win a £100 store credit

St Michael and All Angels
St Michael and All Angels' Advent Calendar Launches

Christmas charity appeal supporting three local causes

The Twelfth Night of Christmas Opens at Chiswick House
The Twelfth Night of Christmas Opens at Chiswick House

Interior of historic villa transformed into Georgian fantasy

Chiswick
Chiswick's Festive Switch-on Brings Cheer Despite Unlit Tree

Carols and Father Christmas herald seasonal display

Charlotte Cooper
Charlotte Cooper's Hogarth's House Residency Exhibition to Open

Artist draws on building's past and Foundling Hospital connection

South Western Railway Holiday Engineering Works
South Western Railway Holiday Engineering Works

Some local services will terminate at Clapham Junction

Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year
Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year

Illumination of Great West Road marks end of commemorative events

Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Over the Holiday Period
Disruption on Public Transport in Chiswick Over the Holiday Period

Tubes and train services affected by engineering works

Dr Paul Roberts to Give Talk on Sicily
Dr Paul Roberts to Give Talk on Sicily's Ancient Splendours

Arts Society Chiswick's first lecture in its 2026 programme

Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent

Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line
Major Track Replacement Taking Place on Mildmay Line

Closures to continue through Christmas into the New Year

Lifestyle

Ignite Your Child’s Creativity!
Ignite Your Child’s Creativity!

10% off for New Students in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre at CTA Performing Arts in Chiswick!

London Borough of Hounslow
London Borough of Hounslow

Your waste and recycling at Christmas

Give A Book for Christmas
Give A Book for Christmas

Local author C S Fiore-Krasnic's second book is now available to purchase

Lights, Camera, Christmas!
Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Chiswick Cinema’s Festive Line Up

Deirdre Dyson Custom Hand Knotted Rugs
Deirdre Dyson Custom Hand Knotted Rugs

Celebrating 25 years of business with all sale rugs reduced to £2025

Spring Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School
Spring Term Art Classes at Chiswick Art School

Dive in and start something!

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

Market Update Quarter 3 2025

Tabard Theatre
Tabard Theatre's Success Celebrated by Local Creatives

Simon and Sarah Reilly toasted after award win

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

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

Popular Devonshire Road Wine Bar Closes
Popular Devonshire Road Wine Bar Closes

Vinoteca had been at the location for nearly 12 years

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

MAN v Fat initiative looking for overweight players to join

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

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

Property

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

'Worst Ever' Chiswick Property Market Grinds to a Halt

Transaction levels below those seen during lockdown and financial crisis

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