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A4 Great West Road to Be Closed this Weekend
Shut eastbound between Hogarth Roundabout and Junction 2 of M4
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Brentford Cycleway Project Expected to Last Six Months
Work between Watermans Park and Kew Bridge will cause 'significant disturbance'
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Several Hundred Officers Could Be Sacked After Damning Report
'Institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic' Met to be forced to clean house
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MP Warns of Elizabeth Line Becoming Overwhelmed
Andy Slaughter says it needs to terminate at Euston rather than Old Oak Common
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Mayor Claims Silent Majority Back the ULEZ
Says opponents are 'shamefully' questioning the science on clean air
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Decision Set to Be Made on Pasta Evangelists Application
Wants to expand operating hours at dark kitchen on Ealing Road
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Council Calls on Thames Water to Stop Dumping Sewage in River
Utility also urged to take action on local flooding
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New 'Monster Mast' Planned by Wellmeadow Road Allotments
Vodaphone wants to put 20 metre high monopole near Boston Manor Road
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Dealing with the Shocking Handling of the A4 Roadworks
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back
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Parking Attendants Back in Action on Local High Streets
Large pay rise given to staff working in the borough of Hounslow
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Man Fined for Illegally Demolishing Isleworth House
Council issues dangerous structure notice on remaining front facade
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Defibrillator to Be Installed at Brentford Train Station
South Western Railway adding lifesaving equipment at all of its staffed stations
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No Charge for Local Coronation Street Parties
Hounslow Council waiving fees and offering grants to support events
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Man Fights for Life After Being Stabbed Near Gunnersbury Avenue
Nearby school forced to close while police investigate
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Designs Published for New Kew Gardens Learning Centre
Building would replace the White Peaks cafe
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Work Beginning Soon to Make Isleworth Station Step Free
Lifts set to be installed by the end of the year
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Mayor Criticised for Reneging on Two Million Tree 'Pledge'
Less than half a million planted during Sadiq Khan's first term
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Embracing Equity Event Celebrates International Women's Day
Hounslow Council joins forces with Brentford's Women’s team
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Brentford Pursues European Dream with Opening of Academy
Development centre will be for younger players
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Arrest Made in Brentford Grindr Robbery Case
Suspect detained at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of aggravated assault
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Archaeological Finds Continue at Ballymore Development
Roman pots and a skeleton in a sarcophagus among the recent discoveries
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Council Leader Defends His 'Chiswick Backwaters' Comment
Accuses Tory councillors of thinking of area in isolation
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Deadline Looms to Comment on Gating of Brentford Dock
Council seeking to require estate to get planning permission for barriers
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Camilla Pays a Visit to Boston Manor House
Her Majesty The Queen Consort makes historic visit to Brentford
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Hounslow Council Asked for ULEZ Exemption for its Non-compliant Vehicles
Opposition accuses it of hypocrisy for supporting expansion
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Hollywood Glamour Comes to Syon Park
Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley on location filming new thriller
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Spans Arrive for New Brentford Dock Bridge
Large cranes used to bring in massive steel structures
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Lionesses to Play at Brentford Community Stadium
EURO Champions set to meet Australia
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More Jail Time for Serial Brentford Shoplifter
Rasa Truncate found to have stolen around £1900 worth of goods
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New Brentford Bridge Starts to Take Shape
Piers installed for footbridge between canal towpath and Robin Grove
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Maximum Council Tax Rise Part of 'Triple Whammy' for Residents
Leader says 'responsible' budget needed due to financial pressures
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Backlash Against Plan to Pump Treated Wastewater into River
Thames Water wants to use Mogden to replace water sent to reservoir
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Car Smashes into Isleworth Builders' Merchant
Resulting road closure causing substantial traffic congestion
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Plans for a Brentford Mosaic Make Progress
Community working together to make artwork celebrating the area
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Green Light for What Will Be Area's Tallest Building
Borough planning committee narrowly votes to approve Holly House
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Brentford Developments in the Pipeline
What is happening with major schemes in the area as of January
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GSK Confirms Timing of Brentford Departure
Remaining staff to be moved to central London offices in 2024
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Previously on BrentfordTW8.com
Stories that have appeared in this site's newsletter
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Power up for an electrifying weekend at London Transport Museum's Depot
Tickets now on sale for the ‘Electric Journeys’ Depot Open Days event 24-26 March
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What's On At Watermans Cinema This Week
Films include Allelujah, Rye Lane and The Banshees Of Inisherin
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Roadworks Ahead in Brentford
Traffic delays likely in the local area due to lane and road closures
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Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport
Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes
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Brentford Gas Works & the 'Wrecks' of Watermans Park
Two talks organised by the Friends of Watermans Park
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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
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Brentford Youth Voice Holds its First Meeting
Participants chose to focus on the impact of climate change in the area
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Eric and Jessica Huntley Portrait on Display at Gunnersbury Park Museum
Couple were pioneers of race equality and publishing black and Asian literature
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Brentford Voice Launches Pride in Place Initiative
Wants to hear your views on the things that make the area better
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Programme of Repairs to M4 Chiswick Flyover Starting
Will require overnight closures of the A4 Great West Road
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University of West London Students Holding Photography Exhibition
'Emerging' can be seen at Brentford Library
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World Cup Winning Captains Launch Festival of Cricket
Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler team up to host Gunnersbury Park event
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Get Free Exercise with Isleworth Green Gyms
Have a natural workout while caring for the local environment
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Licensing Panel Approves Junction 2 Festival Application
Go ahead given for Boston Manor Park event despite residents' objections
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Brentford Festival Organiser Looks Back on a Tumultuous Year
Linda Massey stresses the importance of valuing volunteers
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Watermans Ditches Seat Blocking Policy in Cinema
Returns to full capacity except for two 'safe-seating' screenings a week
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Hounslow FoodBox Preparing for Harvest Festival
Produce for its own allotments makes up important part of distributions
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Heritage Exhibition Launched at the West Mid Hospital
Over 100 years of history celebrated in new display
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Watermans Announces Increase in Parking Charges
Venue says move necessary to bring charges in line with local alternatives
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National Recognition for London Museum of Water & Steam
Shortlisted for Family Friendly Museum Award
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 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
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Spring Events at Syon Park
Welcome the new season with a series of fun activities
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Arleta On Track Strength Club, Brentford
Strength & Conditioning – Sports Performance - Personal Training – Group Training
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Brentford FC Women Boosting Their Performance at The Hogarth
Team given access to gym facilities at top health club
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Pasta Evangelists Look to Expand Dark Kitchen in Brentford
Deliveries could operate until 2am on Ealing Road
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Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany
Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park
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Landlord of the Griffin Says Regulars Feeling the Pinch
Gerhard Peleschka faced with tripling of energy bills with other costs rising
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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
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Massive Development Proposed for Sega Building Site
Over 1,000 flats could be built next to Brentford Community Stadium
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Details of Latest Proposals for Heidelberg Site Revealed
Second stage of consultation over Montgomery Court development
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Verdo Kew Bridge 'All That Matters' for Brentford Property
Agents watching closely how huge development around stadium sells
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Can Brentford Digest the Huge Looming Supply of Flats?
Local agents offer differing assessments of the market so far this year
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Capital Interchange Way Project Gets Green Light
Three towers up to 16 storeys high to be built opposite Citroen garage
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Minister Gives Green Light for Watermans Relocation
Permission granted for development of riverside flats
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'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
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Queen Elizabeth's Final Gift to The Mulberry Centre
Charity receives one of the trees which formed part of Platinum Jubilee sculpture
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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
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Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street
Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year
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Does The Quest for the Holy Grail End in Isleworth?
Claim made that sacred relic is buried in secret crypt under local river
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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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