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Brentford & Isleworth Sixth Formers Excel Again
Local schools celebrating outstanding A Level and Level 3 Results

Gunnersbury Park CIC Submits Rapidly Revised Proposal
Says nineteen events is minimum to make park sustainable

Why the Planning Committee Got it Wrong on Gunnersbury Park
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Still Fizzing with Ideas After a Month of Firsts
Brentford West councillor Craig Owen reports back

Contractor Appointed to Redevelop Charlton and Albany Houses
Council chooses Higgins Partnership to lead project

Mathnasium Plans New London Road Branch
Tutoring franchise set to open in former solicitors' office

Green Light for Massive Data Centre Near Heathrow
Councillors approve plan despite concerns about use of water and energy

Councillors Defer Key Gunnersbury Park Events Decision
Committee concluded that a reduction in number of concerts was required

Police Investigate Attempted Murder at Clitheroe's Lock
Man seriously injured after being attacked with an axe

Three Nominations in HSJ Awards for Local Health Trust
Shortlisted for main award as well two in the mental health field

Hounslow Councillors Defend Views on Climate Change
Reform and Tory members say issue is with policy response not science

Lidl Accused of Shoddy Treatment of Isleworth Asda Staff
Former employees only offered chance to interview at new store

New Art Studios to Open in Former SEGA Building
Creative Mile in partnership which is using space on a 'meanwhile' basis

Train Company Cracks Down on 'Short-faring' into Waterloo
Local stations may be emerging hotspots for fraudsters

Commendation for Entrepreneur Based at Steam Museum
Rosie Griffiths recognised in the National Women in Innovation Awards

Plan for Expansion at Former Isleworth Bowls Club Site
Permission sought to double size of existing buildings

Gunnersbury Park Events Plan Faces Crucial Vote
Scaled back proposals for next five years still attracting strong opposition

Community Mosaic Unveiled at Isleworth Station
Made possible by local volunteers and Thriving Communities funding

West London Waterways Feature in Mayor's Clean Up Plan
Brent, Crane Rivers and Grand Union Canal designated as strategic locations

New Riverside Art Installation Unveiled at Printmakers Yard
'For the Love of Brentford' celebrates the local creative community

Planning Moves Forward for 24-storey Tower at Chiswick Roundabout
Developer takes first step towards submitting application

The Dockhouse Prepares to Open its Doors
Launch of eagerly awaited waterside pub and restaurant is imminent

Dolly Parton Reading Scheme Sparks Virtue Signalling Claim
Tories say any initiatives must have measurable outcomes

New Project to Uncover Richmond Park's Lost Waterways
Archaeologists to investigate how water was supplied to royal residences

Row Over Fly-tipping Fines Reignites at Borough Council
Labour rejects cross-party call for a change of approach

New Proposal for Redevelopment of Field House
Plan for two extra storeys on existing building and new four-storey block

Wildfire Takes Hold in Gunnersbury Park
Public told to avoid the area while firefighters tackle the blaze

Hounslow Council Accused of Sending 'Imposter' Social Worker
Claims made that fabricated report was made for terminally ill-woman

Tributes Paid to Former Hounslow Leader and Mayor ColinâŻEllar
Politician was bassist with Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band

Witness Appeal After Attempted Knifepoint Robbery in Isleworth
Man riding e-bike sought by police in connection

Councillor Claims Decision Made to Shut Ivybridge Primary
Sue Sampson says revelation was made during Labour group meeting

Opposition Parties Cry Foul Over Councillor Allowance Rises
'Extremely excessive' increase will see payments up by an average of 19%

Large Fines Fail to Reduce Fly-tipping in Hounslow Borough
Opposition blames failure to target industrial scale offenders

Unstaffed Local Libraries Could See Opening Hours Double
Council's 'self-access' model would see CCTV monitoring installed

Chiswick Roundabout Ad Towers Could Be Replaced with Fake Trees
Proposal for structures at to have art nouveau design

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Brentford's Changing Streets Captured in New Exhibition

Vicki Cooke to display 20 paintings at Mother Rugger

Hounslow & District History Society Hosts August Exhibition

Local history on display including that of Isleworth and Osterley

Bourne's Riviera Brings a New Seafood Bar to Brentford

Launch weekend also includes party for dogs

London Museum of Water & Steam Launches 'Summer of Water'

Six week holiday programme includes workshops and interactive experiences

Comedy in the Walled Garden with Paul Sinha and Jamili Maddix

Shappi Khorsandi to MC a night of stand up at Boston Manor Park

Mulberry Cancer Support To Hold Gala Ball

Celebrating its 25th anniversary with black tie event at the Clayton Hotel

West Thames College Hosts Women in Logistics Event

Speakers encourage applications for jobs in this high growth industry

Rugby Poised to Return to the Gtech

Ground will host final round of Ultimate Sevens Championship

More Details Revealed of Walled Garden Summer Season

Five productions in the programme for Boston Manor Park

The Outside Art Trail of Discovery Comes to Brentford

Curated by two local members of The Arts Society Chiswick

Park Life Cycling Tours of Brentford Return

It's got nothing to do with Vorsprung durch Technik

Artists Invited to Be Part of New Waterside Installation

For the Love of Brentford to transform canal path

Champions League Football Could Be Coming to the Gtech

Brentford FC in discussions to host Shakhtar Donetsk's games

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

ÂŁ4 Pasta, Pimm's and Sunday Teas Return to Kew Green

Restaurateur Richard Crampton-Platt hosting at St Anne's Church

Records Broken at Gunnersbury Park Centenary Event

Organisers say museum had its busiest day ever

Art on Your Doorstep Coming to Brentford

National Gallery teams up with Creative Mile to bring masterpieces to public spaces

Gunnersbury Park Family Dog Show Cancelled

Exceptionally hot weather forecast for day of the event

Impact of Tube Driver Strikes Appears to Be Reducing

Figures show increased number of union members turning up for work

Leisure

Historic London Apprentice Pub Reopens after Refurbishment

Popular riverside venue had been closed since May

Dyslexic Teacher from Brentford Releases Sci-Fi Sequel

Dan Batchelor hit the headlines after calling for an end to spelling tests

Old Actonians Latest Club to Plan Padel Courts

Wants to install new facilities on bowling green by Popes Lane

Albany Fish Bar Customers Mourn Loss of 'Brentford Institution'

Popular takeaway closes to be turned into flat

The Dockhouse Pub to Open on Workhouse Dock

Dorset-based brewer Hall and Woodhouse plans waterside venue

New Restaurant and Market Opens at Busch Corner

After years of false starts Euphrates is the site's latest venture

Capital Interchange Way CafĂŠ Seeks Late-Night Licence

Arista based on the ground floor of Verdo Kew Bridge

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Syon House Stars in Kylie's New Music Video

Released to promote her latest single 'My Oh My'

Property

Councillors Give Go Ahead to GSK House Redevelopment

Clears way for scheme that could deliver over 2,300 housing units

B&Q Developer Hails New Consents from Hounslow Council

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

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Community

Northumberland Estates Provides Boost for The Mulberry Centre

ÂŁ15,000 donation to support cancer counselling services

More Details Revealed of Step-free Plans for Kew Bridge Station

Existing footbridge to go and platform heights may be raised

TW8's Population Set To Increase By 40% in a Decade

Call to action from Brentford Voice to help shape area in time of rapid change

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

Over a 1,000 properties could flood in 'once in a century' weather event

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

John Dale says his video shows the longstanding unique spirit of the area

Public Access to Brentford Dock Restored

Campaigners for non-resident use unhappy with new restrictions

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