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A4 Great West Road to Be Closed this Weekend
Shut eastbound between Hogarth Roundabout and Junction 2 of M4

Brentford Cycleway Project Expected to Last Six Months
Work between Watermans Park and Kew Bridge will cause 'significant disturbance'

Several Hundred Officers Could Be Sacked After Damning Report
'Institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic' Met to be forced to clean house

MP Warns of Elizabeth Line Becoming Overwhelmed
Andy Slaughter says it needs to terminate at Euston rather than Old Oak Common

Mayor Claims Silent Majority Back the ULEZ
Says opponents are 'shamefully' questioning the science on clean air

Decision Set to Be Made on Pasta Evangelists Application
Wants to expand operating hours at dark kitchen on Ealing Road

Council Calls on Thames Water to Stop Dumping Sewage in River
Utility also urged to take action on local flooding

New 'Monster Mast' Planned by Wellmeadow Road Allotments
Vodaphone wants to put 20 metre high monopole near Boston Manor Road

Dealing with the Shocking Handling of the A4 Roadworks
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Parking Attendants Back in Action on Local High Streets
Large pay rise given to staff working in the borough of Hounslow

Man Fined for Illegally Demolishing Isleworth House
Council issues dangerous structure notice on remaining front facade

Defibrillator to Be Installed at Brentford Train Station
South Western Railway adding lifesaving equipment at all of its staffed stations

No Charge for Local Coronation Street Parties
Hounslow Council waiving fees and offering grants to support events

Man Fights for Life After Being Stabbed Near Gunnersbury Avenue
Nearby school forced to close while police investigate

Designs Published for New Kew Gardens Learning Centre
Building would replace the White Peaks cafe

Work Beginning Soon to Make Isleworth Station Step Free
Lifts set to be installed by the end of the year

Mayor Criticised for Reneging on Two Million Tree 'Pledge'
Less than half a million planted during Sadiq Khan's first term

Embracing Equity Event Celebrates International Women's Day
Hounslow Council joins forces with Brentford's Womenâs team

Brentford Pursues European Dream with Opening of Academy
Development centre will be for younger players

Arrest Made in Brentford Grindr Robbery Case
Suspect detained at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of aggravated assault

Archaeological Finds Continue at Ballymore Development
Roman pots and a skeleton in a sarcophagus among the recent discoveries

Council Leader Defends His 'Chiswick Backwaters' Comment
Accuses Tory councillors of thinking of area in isolation

Deadline Looms to Comment on Gating of Brentford Dock
Council seeking to require estate to get planning permission for barriers

Camilla Pays a Visit to Boston Manor House
Her Majesty The Queen Consort makes historic visit to Brentford

Hounslow Council Asked for ULEZ Exemption for its Non-compliant Vehicles
Opposition accuses it of hypocrisy for supporting expansion

Hollywood Glamour Comes to Syon Park
Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley on location filming new thriller

Spans Arrive for New Brentford Dock Bridge
Large cranes used to bring in massive steel structures

Lionesses to Play at Brentford Community Stadium
EURO Champions set to meet Australia

More Jail Time for Serial Brentford Shoplifter
Rasa Truncate found to have stolen around ÂŁ1900 worth of goods

New Brentford Bridge Starts to Take Shape
Piers installed for footbridge between canal towpath and Robin Grove

Maximum Council Tax Rise Part of 'Triple Whammy' for Residents
Leader says 'responsible' budget needed due to financial pressures

Backlash Against Plan to Pump Treated Wastewater into River
Thames Water wants to use Mogden to replace water sent to reservoir

Car Smashes into Isleworth Builders' Merchant
Resulting road closure causing substantial traffic congestion

Plans for a Brentford Mosaic Make Progress
Community working together to make artwork celebrating the area

Green Light for What Will Be Area's Tallest Building
Borough planning committee narrowly votes to approve Holly House

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

GSK Confirms Timing of Brentford Departure
Remaining staff to be moved to central London offices in 2024

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Stories that have appeared in this site's newsletter

Calendar

Power up for an electrifying weekend at London Transport Museum's Depot

Tickets now on sale for the âElectric Journeysâ Depot Open Days event 24-26 March

What's On At Watermans Cinema This Week

Films include Allelujah, Rye Lane and The Banshees Of Inisherin

Roadworks Ahead in Brentford

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

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Brentford Gas Works & the 'Wrecks' of Watermans Park

Two talks organised by the Friends of Watermans Park

New Cultural History Initiative Launched at the Musical Museum

Metro Archives will be a collection of material relating to arts and culture in the area

Brentford Youth Voice Holds its First Meeting

Participants chose to focus on the impact of climate change in the area

Eric and Jessica Huntley Portrait on Display at Gunnersbury Park Museum

Couple were pioneers of race equality and publishing black and Asian literature

Brentford Voice Launches Pride in Place Initiative

Wants to hear your views on the things that make the area better

Programme of Repairs to M4 Chiswick Flyover Starting

Will require overnight closures of the A4 Great West Road

University of West London Students Holding Photography Exhibition

'Emerging' can be seen at Brentford Library

World Cup Winning Captains Launch Festival of Cricket

Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler team up to host Gunnersbury Park event

Get Free Exercise with Isleworth Green Gyms

Have a natural workout while caring for the local environment

Licensing Panel Approves Junction 2 Festival Application

Go ahead given for Boston Manor Park event despite residents' objections

Brentford Festival Organiser Looks Back on a Tumultuous Year

Linda Massey stresses the importance of valuing volunteers

Watermans Ditches Seat Blocking Policy in Cinema

Returns to full capacity except for two 'safe-seating' screenings a week

Hounslow FoodBox Preparing for Harvest Festival

Produce for its own allotments makes up important part of distributions

Heritage Exhibition Launched at the West Mid Hospital

Over 100 years of history celebrated in new display

Watermans Announces Increase in Parking Charges

Venue says move necessary to bring charges in line with local alternatives

National Recognition for London Museum of Water & Steam

Shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award

Leisure

An Afternoon with Paul Martin at Syon House

Talk in the neoclassical Great Hall followed by a house tour and then tea and cakes

Spring Events at Syon Park

Welcome the new season with a series of fun activities

Arleta On Track Strength Club, Brentford

Strength & Conditioning â Sports Performance - Personal Training â Group Training

Brentford FC Women Boosting Their Performance at The Hogarth

Team given access to gym facilities at top health club

Pasta Evangelists Look to Expand Dark Kitchen in Brentford

Deliveries could operate until 2am on Ealing Road

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Landlord of the Griffin Says Regulars Feeling the Pinch

Gerhard Peleschka faced with tripling of energy bills with other costs rising

Pappadums Restaurant Could Be Poised for Surprise Return

Ferry Quays curry house appears to be about to reopen

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

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

Capital Interchange Way Project Gets Green Light

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

Minister Gives Green Light for Watermans Relocation

Permission granted for development of riverside flats

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Community

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

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

Queen Elizabeth's Final Gift to The Mulberry Centre

Charity receives one of the trees which formed part of Platinum Jubilee sculpture

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

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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