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Local Community Groups Receive ÂŁ270,000 in Grants
Beneficiaries include The Mulberry Centre and the West London Queer Project

GLA Transport Committee Urges TfL Rethink on Bus Cuts
Says proposals would hit low-income and disabled passengers hardest

Teenager Stabbed on Green Dragon Lane
Fifteen-year-old boy's injuries reported to be not life-threatening

TfL Warns of Severe Strike Disruption This Week
Perfect storm industrial action on rail, tube and buses

Major New Building Proposed at West Mid Hospital
Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre would cater to cancer patients and provide dialysis

Santander Cycles Launches e-bikes and Changes Pricing Structure
Daily access charge scrapped and replaced with monthly membership

Ruth Cadbury Blasts Sharp Decline in Neighbourhood Police Numbers
Latest figures show local teams have decreased by 61%

Majestic Wine Warehouse Closing Brentford Store
Unit on London Road to be taken over by neighbour Pets at Home

Council Refuses Permission for Market Place Mast
Planners say 20-metre-high pole would have caused significant harm

Failure To Evict Dead Pigeons But Success on Other Issues
Brentford West councillor Lara Parizotto reports back on her week

Can You Help Do Some Watering on Netley Road?
Air Quality Brentford ask for assistance in maintaining its planters

Ruth Cadbury Gives Backing to Allotment Campaign
Says development of Park Road site would be 'deeply damaging' after visit

Kew House School Plans New Sixth Form Centre
Wants to convert offices in Strand on the Green into classrooms

Emergency Cuts Possible as TfL Runs on Cash Reserves
No funding agreed before bailout settlement deadline

South Western Railway Warns of Four More Days of Disruption
Strike action likely to hit services again this month

Police Officer Involved in Fatal Brentford Collision Exonerated
Independent investigation concludes force policies were adhered to

Local Bus Services to Be Disrupted by Two Days of Strikes
London Underground dispute could be taking place at same time

Heritage Exhibition Launched at the West Mid Hospital
Over 100 years of history celebrated in new display

Brentford Warned to Brace for 'Carmageddon'
Commencement of A4 roadworks likely to cause traffic chaos until Christmas

Committed to Dressing Up as a Sausage Roll for His Constituents
Syon & Brentford Lock councillor Dan Bowring reports back on his week

'Positive Action Initiative' Launched by Local Police
SNT team wants to hear residents' views on crime and policing in the area

Network Rail Issues Apology to Brentford Fans
Local train stations to be closed on day of match against Manchester United

Emergency Measures Implemented to Prevent Grass Fires
Two major incidents in Hounslow borough prompt response from council

Council Issues Reminder to Safely Dispose of Batteries
Can cause fires in dumps and bin lorries when put in general waste

West Mid Hospital Appoints Photographer in Residence
Ejatu Shaw to take pictures celebrating NHS staff over the summer

Opposition Says Hounslow Council Failing To Get a Grip on Weeds
Claims environmentally friendly ways to tackle problem are available

Gunnersbury Park Museum To Feature Area's Industrial Heritage
Grant obtained to run a 'Temples of Industry' project

New Plan Submitted for Station Parade Housing Scheme
Developer increases number of flats after securing extra plot of land

Brentford Community Stadium Has Been Renamed
Stadium naming rights sold to home appliance manufacturer Gtech

Mega-mast Proposal for Wellmeadow Road Allotments
22.5 metre high structure would include 12 antennas and four dishes

Friends Groups Encouraged by Council's Commitment to Parks
Meeting held with new lead member for Parks Salman Shaheen

Weekly Update From Councillor Guy Lambert
Should the borough's parched parks be getting Brown Flag Awards?

GLA Conservatives Question Value of ULEZ Expansion
Claim actual impact of scheme on pollution levels will be negligible

Gunnersbury Park & Museum Seeks New Trustees
Also looking to recruit a new Chair of the Board

Mayor Opens Brentford Ambulance Training Facility
Sadiq Khan joined by Ruth Cadbury to meet with trainee crews

Prolific Shoplifter from Brentford Jailed
Two years in prison for Rasa Truncate after she was caught in Hounslow

Greggs Poised to Return to the High Street
Bakery chain converting former Barclays Bank premises

Hounslow Council Plans Crackdown on HMO Blight
Responding to residents' complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour

Fifteen People Forced to Flee Church Road Flat Fire
Man taken to hospital after blaze in Isleworth

New Housing Ban Possible Due to Electricity Grid Capacity
GLA says that it may take ten years for Ealing and Hounslow to be upgraded

Osterley Sports Pavilion Catches Fire Overnight
60 firefighters tackle blaze at cricket club on Tentelow Road

Brentford FC Get Green Light for 'Temporary' Training Facilities
New buildings on Jersey Road will be in place for five years

Concerns Raised About Huge Parking Fine Write-off
Hounslow Council gives up on ÂŁ2.6 million in unpaid debts

Anger Over Plan for 'Monster Mast' in Market Place
Vodaphone wants to install 20 metre high pole in conservation area

Brentford Developments in the Pipeline
What is happening with major schemes in the area as of July

Government Chaos Might Significantly Delay Tesco/Homebase Plan
Three different Ministers could be in role during public inquiry

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Stories that have appeared in this site's newsletter

Calendar

Osterley Bookshop Annual September Sale - Win a ÂŁ20 voucher!

Visit this gem of a bookshop for all books under ÂŁ8 at HALF PRICE from 1st to 30th September

Brentford Nursery Celebrating Following Good Inspection

The Pump House Day Nursery has received its first OFSTED rating

John Parnham's Kids World at Ravenscourt Park This Summer

Funfair, splash pool, sandpit, adventure playground and Dino Experience!

What To Do With A Leaky Radiator And Other Plumbing Problems

Question and answer session with The Italian Plumber

What's On At Watermans Cinema This Week

Films include DC League Of Super-Pets, Hit The Road and Where The Crawdads Sing

Storytelling This August at the Musical Museum

Free events for children include live, music and puppetry

Extended Closure Planned on Hounslow Loop

Track will be shut for signalling upgrade for four days in August

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Roadworks Ahead in Brentford

Traffic delays likely in the local area due to lane and road closures

Water and Steam Museum to Host Eco-festival

Day of events for all the family to finish with an evening rock concert

Creative Mile Set to Return This Year

Brentford Art Trail to take place in the first weekend of September

Open Night Mic Events To Be Held in Watermans Park

Free to attend shows will include music, poetry and other performances

What's on This Summer at Gunnersbury Park

Highlights include Exhibition of women's football to coincide with the Euros

Grassroots Female Football Session Held in Gunnersbury Park

Event takes place as Women's EURO tournament begins

National Recognition for London Museum of Water & Steam

Shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award

Local Samaritans Branch Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Guest speakers, former directors and former volunteers attend party

60 Years of Rock Celebrated at the Musical Museum

New books says birth of genre marked by opening of The Ealing Club

Moving the Goalposts for Afghan Refugee Girls

Actonians LFC and Abresham FC co-host Football Festival

Christian Eriksen and Thomas Frank Visit Heart Screening Event

Fans delighted by surprise appearance at Gunnersbury Park

Up To 20,000 Could Attend Gunnersbury Live Concerts

Rufus du Sol and Rex Orange County already booked for this summer

Linda Massey Prepares for the Return of The Brentford Festival

She shares her diary as manager of event in Blondin Park

Celebration of Women's Football in England Continues at Gunnersbury Park

Find out about those that paved the way for the Lionesses

Ealing Studios' Golden Years To Be Celebrated in Online Gallery

Gunnersbury Park showcasing the work of photographer Roy Gough

Leisure

5 Ways To Protect Your Pets From Electrical Hazards

SES Electrical Contractors gives some useful advice

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

New Petition Started for Return of Lucozade Sign

Hounslow Council being asked to place it on the Ballymore car park

Property

Planners Give Green Light To New Firestone House Plan

Deem proposal worthy success to iconic building formerly on the site

Massive Development Proposed for Sega Building Site

Over 1,000 flats could be built next to Brentford Community Stadium

Details of Latest Proposals for Heidelberg Site Revealed

Second stage of consultation over Montgomery Court development

Tesco/Homebase Inquiry Hearings Delayed Until September

Heritage expert witness not available until that time

Verdo Kew Bridge 'All That Matters' for Brentford Property

Agents watching closely how huge development around stadium sells

Can Brentford Digest the Huge Looming Supply of Flats?

Local agents offer differing assessments of the market so far this year

Minister Gives Green Light for Watermans Relocation

Permission granted for development of riverside flats

Stamp Duty Holiday Fails To Boost Brentford Property Market

Cladding issues seen as factor as only 15 sales reported in three months

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Capital Interchange Way Project Gets Green Light

Three towers up to 16 storeys high to be built opposite Citroen garage

Community

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

Brentford's oldest building opened to the public for first time in 25 years

Roman Hearths and 17th Century Cellars Found at Construction Site

Artefacts recovered during dig near Brentford High Street

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

Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street

Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year

Does The Quest for the Holy Grail End in Isleworth?

Claim made that sacred relic is buried in secret crypt under local river

Fix My Brentford Street
Report problems such as potholes and uncollected rubbish in your local area

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

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

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