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Traffic Restrictions Planned for Turnham Green Terrace and Devonshire Road
Access to be limited to buses and essential traffic

Arson Suspected After Fire Breaks Out At Gunnersbury Park Cafe
Fire-fighters rescue horse-drawn carriages from historic display

Cyclists Given Access to Richmond Park Again
Restricted hours will enable people to use it as a route to commute to work

Hounslow's Loans to Thurrock Council Paid Back
Essex council found to have borrowed over a billion to fund solar farm purchases

Camper Van Blocks the Hogarth Flyover
Width restrictions ignored again as vehicle gets stuck on ramp

Missing Man May Be in the Area
Jason Delaney has been seen in Hounslow and Ealing

Siamese Cat Last Seen on Chiswick Common Road
Missing Bijou doesnât normally leave her home

Host of Talent Persuaded to Take the Wonderland Challenge
Brad Shaw organises special recording of Lewis Carroll classic for the NHS

Kew Gardens Confirm Plans to Reopen
A limited number of visitors will be allowed from the beginning of June

Three Times as Many Extreme Speeders Stopped During Lockdown
Enforcement increased to prevent collisions increasing strain on NHS

Fuller's Boss Says Pubs Can't Operate With 2 Metre Distancing
Only 28 customers would be allowed in Bell & Crown if rule enforced

Local Primary Schools Say They Are Not Ready to Open
MPs say government should not 'blindly' push ahead unless safety guaranteed

TfL Say Public Transport Should Be Last Resort
Urge firms to keeps staff in London working from home as long as possible

Plastic Waste Mountain Added to By Discarded PPE
Ealing Friends of the Earth and local MPs highlight issue as Environment Bill progresses

Another Plan Submitted to Redevelop Hogarth Roundabout Offices
Over eighty flats planned at Burlington Lane site

Fascists Come to Chiswick Town Hall
When Lord Haw-Haw and Oswald Mosley brought the blackshirts to W4

Chiswick Drug Turf War Feared After Two People Shot
Police obtain dispersal orders and extend stop and search in W4

Moving the Council Into The 21st Century
Chiswick Riverside ward councillor Gabriella Giles on her week

Councillor Andrew Steed Angry About Virtual Planning Decision
Believes Ealing Council has reneged on pledge to defer controversial applications

Burglar's Discarded Cigarette Butts Land Him in Jail
Had been responsible for a string of thefts from homes in the area

More Jail Time for Persistent Beggar Darren Bingham
Sentenced to eight months after ignoring lockdown rules to try and con people

Local Schools Unlikely to Reopen on Government Schedule
Borough education chief says he would be surprised if any admit pupils on 1 June

Lego Model to Be Used to Raise Funds for Chiswick House
Will be constructed brick by brick as donations are made

Survey Shows Huge Enthusiasm for Chiswick Flower Market
Grand launch now planned for early September

Ealing Social Worker Makes Plea to Come Home
Glenna George was attending funeral in Grenada when lockdown was imposed

Cobbold Mews Scheme Receives Green Light
Local residents angry that building of housing on car park site approved

Make the Most of Those Lockdown Daydreams
Enter the Chiswick Book Festival Young People's Poetry Competition

Mayor Intervenes in Power Road Tower Block Application
Says proposal does not meet London Plan but could be approved with changes

Chaos on Stirling Road After Tip Reopens
Firms on the estate say long queues exacerbated by mismanagement

Paddy Bowden Found Dead in Chiswick Home
Estranged wife of Bruce Dickinson believed to have been victim of accident

Return to Normal for Parking Restrictions in Ealing Borough
Council say previously they had only been ticketing dangerously parked vehicles

Ealing Performing Arts Charity Switches to Online Tutoring
West London Performing Arts Academy holding talent competition

'Dangerous' and 'Irresponsible' Guerrilla Cycle Signs To Be Removed
Extinction Rebellion campaigners paint pop-up cycle lanes around Chiswick.

Murder Trial Teen Loses Right to Anonymity
Janayo Lucima accused of helping dispose of Blaise Algar's dismembered body

Ealing Community Transport Praised for 'Phenomenal' Effort
Team has delivered more than 8,000 food parcels across the borough

New Chiswick Health Centre Scaled Down in Latest Proposal
Planning application submitted for design featuring Belvedere tower

Being a Critical Friend to the Council During Covid-19
Turnham Green ward councillor Jo Biddolph on her week

Advice from Local Dentist on Treatment During Lockdown
What to do if you have an urgent dental problem

Gary Busuttil on Helping Out Ealing Food Bank
Local councillor enabling others to do their bit during the pandemic

Local MPs Call for Airline Job Loss Moratorium
Back union call for a review by government before redundancies are made

Hounslow Council Issues Revised Parks Guidance
Asks residents to enjoy local open spaces but use them responsibly

20 Metre High 5G Mast Planned Next to Chiswick Health Centre
Three want exemption from needing to submit planning application

Chiswick Confectioner Switches to Selling Facemasks
L'appetit Fou on Turnham Green Terrace temporarily changing focus

Funding Secured for Thames Walkway and Chiswick Boat House Redevelopment
Council plan to take money from schools expansion budget

When Will Heathrow Expansion Zealots Give Up?
Cllr Gary Malcolm says now is the time to accept airport should stay as it is

Wellesley Road and Stile Hall Gardens Access to Be Restricted
Motor vehicles will no longer to use them to reach the South Circular

Chiswick School Planning Additional Form Of Entry This Year
You can apply now for a Year 7 place this September

Council to Close Road in Dukes Meadows to Cars
New parking arrangements in the area continue to be controversial

NHS Workers Thank Falcons Pre-Prep School Boys
Children have been assembling visors and selling bracelets to raise funds

Pandemic Estimated to Have Cost Hounslow Borough ÂŁ28.5 Million
Council leader says government cash will not be enough to cover shortfall.

Heathrow Given Leave to Appeal Blocking of Third Runway
Can challenge ruling that stopped plan on environmental grounds

Chiswick's Coronavirus Death Toll Revealed
Figures showing fatalities at a local level published for the first time

Residents Groups Unconvinced By Ealing's New Planning Policy
Consultation period extended but guidance on methods of informing residents ignored

Turnham Green Terrace Parking Suspended
Bays coned off in effort to support social distancing

Chiswick Fire Fighters Running Non-stop For Charity
Week long treadmill endurance test inspired by Colonel Tom Moore

Anger Over Hounslow's Parking Appeal Process
Residents fined while helping the vulnerable or volunteering told they have to pay

Deal Reached in Dispute Between Rowing Club and Council
Thames Tradesmen's given security of tenure and control of Chiswick Boat House

Hounslow Council Slow to Hand Out Business Grants
One of worst in London for distributing government support to local firms

Chiswick Mutual Aid Group Feed the NHS
Huge response to Imperial Health Charity's urgent Covid-19 appeal

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

Calendar

The Italian Plumber's Tip Of The Month

Got a garden? Get a tap

World Hunger Day Highlighting Impact of Covid-19 on Poorest Communities

10th time global event created by a Chiswick-based charity has been held

Top Hat Drycleaners â moving forward on C19âŚ

Protecting our staff while serving the community

Introducing My Wine Cellar With A Special Offer

Delicious, carefully selected wines delivered to your door

Arts Ed Graduates Launch Live Online Theatre Evening

Five-4-Five will feature a series of short plays about the lockdown

Hugo Ceramicas

Global sourcing in tile, stone and glass

Pai Skincare Launches Acton Spirit

For every one sold, they will gift one to frontline workers

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

Helping Separated Families With Their Arrangements During Covid-19

Helen Pidgeon discusses how mediation can help

Eve Humphreys Professional Decorating And Home Refurbishments

"We're around and ready to take on small exterior projects and vacant properties locally"

Alpha Online is Starting at Christ Church W4

New series of sessions begin on 1 June

Local Student Reaches Final of BBC Young Musician 2020

Percussionist Isaac Harari's performance to be broadcast this Sunday

One-to-one Adult Cycle Training Returning

Bikeworks offering free one to one sessions at a location convenient to you

Gunnersbury Park Car Park Remaining Closed for Now

Visits to be monitored to allow reopening 'as soon as is practically possible'

Russell Grant Keeping the Middlesex Flag Flying

Keen supporter of county heritage happy to see it have special day

Richmond Park Visitors Urged To Stay Clear Of Deer

'Dogs on leads' to be compulsory during deer birthing season

Huge Success for NHS Fundraiser Virtual Hilarity

Consider It Done organised event raises over ÂŁ4000

Chiswick Clergy Back Move to Open Churches for Online Worship

Vicars of St Michael & All Angels and St Nicholas sign letter to The Times

Chiswick Treated to VE Day Red Arrows Fly Past

Acrobatic display team passed over shortly before the two minute silence

21 Southfield Residents Turn Up for Virtual Ward Forum

Issues raised include rubbish collection, food parcels and coronavirus

BBC's Songs of Praise Comes from Chiswick

Theme of show will be pilgrimage with links recorded before lockdown

Thames Path Restrictions on Cyclists and Joggers Extended

Banned during the day from Chiswick Mall to Putney Bridge until further notice

From White Dental And Cosmetic Rooms

A message for patients seeking emergency dental treatment

'Safety Critical' Maintenance Requires Closure of A316

Night time work will mean road is shut from Chalkers Corner for much of May

Riverside Studios Launches Virtual Riverside

Programme of free online films and community events during lockdown

Richmond Park To Leave Covid-19 Restrictions in Place for Now

Social distancing rules remain but residents advised to keep eye on website

Bedford Park Society Releasing Extra Newsletters During Lockdown

Cheering up those staying at home with local photos and information

CHAS Competition For Local Children

Horticultural society offers free seeds and cash prizes

Bedford Park Festival To Be Held Online This Year

A 'virtual' Green Days with all the usual events will also take place

Local Dance Organisation Ballet4Life Offers Online Classes

Giving those with Parkinson's and mobility restrictions a chance to exercise

Design A Necklace for Marmalade - Win ÂŁ100

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

Local Councillor Starts Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Group

Southfield Lib Dem Gary Malcolm on keeping boredom at bay

RNLI Advice For Riverside Walkers During Covid-19 Outbreak

Keep a safe distance from each other while enjoying the fresh air

Watermans Suspends Screenings and Shows

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

Turning Fitness On Its Head

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

Closure of Friendship Group 'a Loss' For the Elderly

Age Concern Chiswick bombarded with offers of support

A Full Listing of Chiswick Events
What's coming up in the W4 area

Leisure

Ealing Golf Club

Welcome Back to Golf

Whitman & Co Estate Agents' Thank You To The NHS

Chiswick Slowly Reopening More for Business

Shops and services need your support as they get back on their feet

Listing In Lockdown?

A very Chiswick case study

Vision Express Chiswick

Open for emergencies and repairs

Grove Park Resident? If you can't come to us then we'll come to you!

Grove Park Deli delivery service of meals and bread, dairy, fruit and vegetables

Visiting Angels

Are you worried about a loved one at this time?

The Hogarth Health Club Goes Online

Keeping people inspired, connected and healthy

Local Dentist Designs PPE That Would Enable Practices To Begin Operating Again

Dr Ralph Gilhooly of The Dentist At Chiswick wants to help patients and save practices

SES Electrical Contractors

We are here to help and ready for your call

Essential Vitamins And Minerals To Boost Your Immune System

by Windfall Natural on Turnham Green Terrace

Rocks Lane Plans to Introduce Padel Tennis

Version of sport designed to raise participation coming to Chiswick Back Common

As Nature Intended Looks Set to Become Planet Organic

Chiswick High Road supermarket has been taken over by rival group

New Tex-Mex Restaurant Planned for Chiswick High Road

D Grande is looking to open on the site formerly occupied by Odd Spot

'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

James May Snapped 'Having A Pint' Outside Local Pub

TV presenter apologises for 'bad impression' and says he supports current rules on social distancing

Two Chiswick Pubs Look Set To Close Permanently

The Roebuck and the Steam Packet not returning after crisis over

'To Let' Sign Appears At Charlotte's Bistro Premises

Hopes for return for the Turnham Green Terrace restaurant appeared to be dashed

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?

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

BBC Launches Investigation into Chiswick's Tiny Villages

Chief suspects refuse to admit responsibility for mini housing projects

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

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

Property

Brentford FC Scale Back Work on Stadium Construction Site

No date given for opening as players agree to defer their wages

'Dangerous' and 'Irresponsible' Guerrilla Cycle Signs To Be Removed
Extinction Rebellion campaigners paint pop-up cycle lanes around Chiswick

Mayor Blocks Stag Brewery Development

Concerned about lack of affordable housing and road traffic issues

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

Empire House Project Looks Set To Be Revived

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

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