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LATEST - Complaints Of Inflated Prices Raised With Local Councillors

Gunnersbury Park Car Park To Be Closed
Shut from this Thursday until further notice

Local School Helps Provide Protective Equipment For Healthcare Staff
Godolphin & Latymer responded after Ruth Cadbury MP highlighted need for eye goggles

Capital Interchange Way Project Gets Green Light
Three towers up to 16 storeys high to be built opposite Citroen garage

At Least Ten Transport Workers Dead from Coronavirus
Mayor says doing 'best we can with limited facilities given by the government'

'Bletchley Girl' Pat Davies Says Pandemic Is 'In No Way Like The War'
96-year-old local resident on the boredom of being confined at home

Growing Up Near The Malaysian Rain Forest
Councillor Ranjit Gill reflects on his childhood as he remains in self-isolation

Brentford FC Scale Back Work on Stadium Construction Site
No date given for opening as players agree to defer their wages

Lockdown Row Reignites Feud Between Rupa Huq and Toby Young
Social commentator argues economic cost makes cure worse than the disease

From Singing Arias A Month Ago To Becoming A Hospital Porter
Chiswick opera singer Milly Forrest on 'the most fulfilling job I have ever done'

Met Wants New Armoured Vehicles to Tackle Public Disorder
Claim request is not linked to concerns about coronavirus pandemic

Heathrow Airport to Move to Single Runway Operation
Number of flights has been drastically reduced due to pandemic

Hogarth Youth Program Appeals For Future Help
Centre was on upward trend when it had to close due to coronavirus

Chiswick Post Office Closed To The Public
Due to 'staffing issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic '

Hounslow Council Community Support Hub Goes Live
Providing food to isolated and vulnerable residents

Mayor Asks London's Football Clubs to Help the NHS
Wants them to loan medical staff, facilities and vehicles to hospitals

Ealing Borough Binmen Celebrate Sick Pay U-turn
Will now receive full pay if they are self-isolating with coronavirus

Local Hospital Trust Has Nation's Highest Covid-19 Death Toll
Previously had been told coronavirus was less severe than the flu

GP Led Coronavirus Clinics Being Set Up Across West London
For patients worried about symptoms referred by 111 or their own doctor

Public Survey To Get Local Views On Flower Market
Launch delayed until later this year due to Covid-19 crisis

Rupa Huq Self-Isolating After Contact With Prime Minister
Ealing Central & Acton MP in proximity with Boris Johnson prior to COVID-19 diagnosis

ArtsEd Responds To Criticism Of Continuing Construction Work
Decision on whether to suspend building project 'is one for the contractor'

Neighbours Become Local Heroes In Chiswick
Groups forming in residential streets to give support to those in need

NHS Doctor Dies from Covid-19 at West Middlesex Hospital
First working surgeon to be victim of coronavirus

My Grandmother's Wartime Tins Of Spam
Councillor Michael Denniss blogs about living 'in this strange and dangerous time'

Beware Covid-19 Scammers
Check before clicking link or unsolicited mail or placing online order

James May Snapped 'Having A Pint' Outside Local Pub
TV presenter apologises for 'bad impression' and says he supports current rules on social distancing

Child Poverty Soars to Five Year High in London
Picture set to get worse due to economic impact of pandemic

Temporary Reduced Opening Hours At Strand-on-the-Green Post Office
Taking steps to minimise Covid-19 risks

Hounslow Council Gets Emergency Funding For Covid-19
Help for adult and child social care, homeless people and vulnerable residents

250 Retired Police Officers Returning to the Met
Recalled to help service deal with staff shortages during pandemic

Ealing Council's New Arrangements for Refuse Collection
Household collection continues but recycling centres in Acton and Greenford closed

Cyclists Banned from Richmond Park
Royal Parks suspends cycling following social distancing concerns

Hounslow Council Defends Parking Policy During Covid-19 Crisis
Enforcement continues but more temporary residents permits allowed

Update On Local Businesses During Covid-19
Who is doing takeaways and deliveries of food

Construction Work On Cycleway 9 To Be Suspended
Work expected to come to a complete stop by this weekend after site made safe

Chiswick Park Campus Has Been Closed To The Public
Only essential workers are now allowed on site

Local Trust CEO Praises 'Professionalism and Compassion' of NHS Staff
As fund is launched to support hospital staff coping with extraordinary demands

Local Foodbank Appeals For Masks And Gloves For Volunteers
Increase in need for home deliveries for those self-isolating or ill

Emergency Appeal Set Up To Help Fund Local Hospitals
Rapid Response Fund to support West Middlesex and Chelsea & Westminster during crisis

Hounslow Council Leader Blasts Chiswick Shoppers
Enforcement officers visit retailers ordering them to adhere to government advice

RNLI Advice For Riverside Walkers During COVID-19
Keep a safe distance from each other while enjoying the fresh air

How You Can Help The Health Workers and Hospitals
Healthcare trust has set up an appeals page for donations and gifts

Parking Restrictions Still Apply In Ealing Borough
But Council says it's taking a 'common-sense' approach to enforcement

The 'Coalition Against COVID-19'
Cllr Gerald McGregor on how political differences have to put aside during the crisis

Chiswick Sainsbury's Acts To Prevent More 'Panic Buying' Chaos
Other High Road supermarkets empty while huge queues formed in their store

Ealing Announce Emergency Fund For Local Services
Council has ÂŁ1.5million available to help organisations during COVID-19 crisis

Criminals Posing as Coronavirus Testers in the Chiswick Area
Knocking on doors of the vulnerable and claiming to be health officials

Emergency Closure of Hammersmith Urgent Care Centre
Patients directed to Charing Cross during temporary shutdown

Plan to Convert Bedford Park Surgery into Flats Approved
NHS say their intention is for patients to transfer to new Acton primary care hub

Local Church To Live Stream Services
Parishioners can tune into St Nicholas church on Facebook video link

'To Let' Sign Appears At Charlotte's Bistro Premises
Hopes for return for the Turnham Green Terrace restaurant appeared to be dashed

Council Ramps Up Coronavirus Response by Suspending Services
Libraries, leisure centres and community halls including Chiswick Town Hall to close

Parking Consultation For Residents Living Close To The Chiswick Cinema
Hounslow Council considering extending CPZ hours so locals can still park while films being screened

Local Foodbank Appeals For Donations During Coronavirus Crisis
'Committed to keeping the service running' in time of extra need

Hounslow Council Pledges To Support Vulnerable Residents And Businesses
Setting up e-newsletter with updates on latest information

Chiswick School Starts Fundraising For Vulnerable Children And Families
School statement on COVID-19 and closure

'Unusual Conditions' Strand Two on Chiswick Eyot
RNLI lifeboat rescues pair who hadn't reckoned with Thames Barrier closure

Previously in Chiswick
Stories published earlier in this site's weekly newsletter

Calendar

C19 : How does this impact on family life?

Jim Richards of Mackrell Solicitors explores some of the issues arising from this

Chiswick: Our Team Is Here For You.

If you are self-isolating and need assistance or you are worried about a vulnerable neighbour, please reach out

The Italian Plumber

CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT: WE ARE STILL WORKING

From White Dental And Cosmetic Rooms

A message for patients seeking emergency dental treatment

Helping Separated Families With Their Arrangements During Covid-19

Helen Pidgeon discusses how mediation can help

Watch Out for Exceptionally High Tides

Increased risk of flooding on roads next to the Thames in Chiswick

Design A Necklace for Marmalade - Win ÂŁ100

Why not while away some time and design a new necklace?

Forthcoming Roadworks in the Chiswick Area

Traffic delays likely in the local area

Disruption Ahead on Public Transport in Chiswick

Forthcoming engineering works on local train and tube services

Local Councillor Starts Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Group

Southfield Lib Dem Gary Malcolm on keeping boredom at bay

Lovebox 2020 Announces Cancellation

Gunnersbury Park pop festival latest event to be called off due to pandemic

Chiswick Playhouse 'Buy A Seat' Appeal Continues

Almost half their target raised with final push for donations to help them 'Play On'

Parks in Hammersmith & Fulham Reopen

Opened on 'trial basis' with social distancing laws to be enforced

Watermans Suspends Screenings and Shows

With a 'heavy heart' all cancelled until next month at least

Councillors Cancel Face-To-Face Surgeries
Local representatives will still be available by email and phone

Temporary Reduced Opening Hours At Strand Post Office

Taking steps to minimise Covid-19 risks

Turning Fitness On Its Head

Too busy to exercise? Don't like gyms? Then fit20 could be the solution for youâŚ

Blossom Day Poetry Competition Deadline Extended

Send your poem or Haiku in online before April 19th

Local Train Services To Be Reduced

South Western Railway say staff self-isolating requires amended timetable

Closure of Friendship Group 'a Loss' For the Elderly

Age Concern Chiswick bombarded with offers of support

Chiswick House & Gardens Close Camellia Show

Gardens stay open but cafe and playground closed

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes and parkrun Suspended

The park itself and the cafe remain open for visitors

Historic Drinking Fountain Brought Back to Life

Clean water now available for public use at Turnham Green Terrace following restoration project

New Art Classes Now Available at Studio 17

Introduction to Oil Painting and Advanced Painting Classes, Introduction to Watercolours, Introduction to Drawing

'Penny The Orangutan' Chosen For Chiswick's '4th Plinth'

Public voted for artwork with conservation theme for Turnham Green Piazza wall

This Year's University Boat Race Cancelled

Organisers say 'unprecedented situation' means event will not take place

Celebrations and Commemorations Postponed

40th West London Local History Conference to be delayed due to Coronavirus

'Rivers Of London' Series Talk Postponed

Chiswick Pier Trust had planned to host author Ben Aaronovitch

Jeremy Vine To Launch Bedford Park Bicycle Club

Local support for revival of the 1880s club that fell out of fashion when cars came to Chiswick

Riverside Studios Suspends All Performances and Public Events

Play and films cancelled but restaurant and cafe and bar still open

The Hidden Horticulturists Talk Postponed To October

Due to concerns over the current Covid-19 virus

'All About Hedgehogs' Talk In Chiswick Postponed

Organisers to reschedule talk by ecologist Hugh Warwick

Camellia Festival Opens At Chiswick House & Gardens

Highlights include the Camellia competition, a prize for naming a bloom and the return of a rare specimen

Chiswick Blossom Day Festival Postponed

Street party rescheduled to Spring 2021, but poetry competition will continue online

Kaiser Chiefs, The Feeling, Basement Jaxx To Appear At Pub In The Park

Back next September in Chiswick with top names in food and music

A Full Listing of Chiswick Events
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The Hogarth Health Club Goes Online

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Can Grove Park Deli Help With Your Catering Needs During COVID-19 Crisis?

Delivery to the Grove Park area daily

Two Chiswick Pubs Look Set To Close Permanently

The Roebuck and the Steam Packet not returning after crisis over

Large New Restaurant Planned On Turnham Green Terrace

Application submitted to knock through former Luminus to Pizza Treat

Chiswick Top Restaurants All Closed

Villa di Geggiano, Michael Nadra and La Trompette shutting doors for now

A New Coffee Stall For Vacant Red Phone Boxes

Amar Cafe will specialise in Columbian beans, at Turnham Green site

Rebecca Frayn on a 'A Story Crying Out To Be Told'

Her latest film, Misbehaviour, is about a protest by feminists at the 1970 Miss World contest

Row Over Bell & Crown Box Glass Extension Continues

Residents' association accuses Fuller's of 'flagrant disregard for planning law'

Five Guys Burger Chain Apply For Pavement Tables

Will bid to continue 'cafe culture' be scuppered by cycle highway?

Yuma Sushi Gets 'Satisfactory' Food Hygiene Rating

Sushi shop is located beside Chiswick Park tube station

New Restaurant For Former Brew Cafe Site

The Silver Birch is scheduled to open after a refurbishment of the premises

Russian Bath House Could Be On Way For Former Valentina Site

Banya No 1 will offer steam treatments and thermal massage with twigs

Hopes for Charlotte's Bistro Return Fading Fast

Repossession notice appears in window of sister restaurant

Chiswick Cinema 'On Schedule' To Open This Year

Project moving ahead with plans for November 2020 launch

Local Martial Arts Club Members Selected For National Squad

Two members of Ilyeo Taekwondo to join GB Cadet squad

Chiswick Is 'Cutting Edge' Location For This New Business

Japanese Knife Company set to open on the High Road

BBC Launches Investigation into Chiswick's Tiny Villages

Chief suspects refuse to admit responsibility for mini housing projects

All Change for Chiswick House Cafe

New operator to take over and refurbishment in the new year

Rock Star Sting Sends 'Message In A Bottle' To Chiswick

Villa di Geggiano becomes UK distributor for wines from his Tuscan vineyard

Property

GLA Renews Concerns Over 'Fourth Mile' Scheme At B&Q Site

'Technology led' project of 258 flats and hotel 'does not yet comply' with London Plan

Thorgills To Vacate Turnham Green Terrace Premises

Estate agent says servicing Chiswick customers from Brentford has been successful

Don't Panic! Chiswick Property Prices Not in Freefall

Pocket Living sales drive down average in W4 but agents optimistic for 2020

Backlash Over 25-Storey 'Overdevelopment' On Bollo Lane

Residents and local MP slam TfL tower amid claims of poor public consultation

Nearly 400 Objections To 22-Storey Tower Near South Acton Station

Deadline looming for comments on plan for 210 flats on industrial estate car park

What's in Store for Chiswick Property in 2020?

Andrew Nunn and Associates looking forward to the coming year with optimism

Massive Stag Brewery Development Approved

Development of over 600 flats will be visible from across Thames in Chiswick

Will Chiswick See The 'Boris Bounce' Reflected In Property Prices ?

Local agent predicts signs of market recovery will continue

Major New Chiswick High Road Development Approved

Six-storey residential of 34 flats and retail outlets for neglected stretch near Empire House

Empire House Project Looks Set To Be Revived

Company backed by Chinese investors appears poised to take over abandoned scheme

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