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My Aim to Be the New Jimmy Anderson Appears to Have Failed
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Bid Made to Boost the Local Sparrow Population
Air Quality Brentford providing free nesting boxes

Success for Team Hounslow at London Mini Marathon
Twenty young people from the borough took part

Heathrow Passenger Numbers Reach New All-time High
Over 18.5 million people travelled through airport in first quarter

Plea Made to Accelerate Extension of E1 Bus Route
TfL has already agreed it will run to Osterley in May 2027

Plastic Wet Wipe Ban Announcement Welcomed
Thames 21 describes it as a major boost to the health of the river

Concerns Raised Over Pret Opening After Another Graffiti Strike
Unit hit for second time with anti-Israeli messages

Council Moves to Stop Offices and Shops Being Converted into Flats
Hounslow could remove permitted development rights next year

Community Sentence for Gunnersbury Park Break-in Boys
Magistrate describes their actions as 'absolutely horrific'

Ten New Express Bus Routes Proposed by Mayor
'Superloop 2' plan forms part of Sadiq Khan's re-election bid

London Road Hookah Lounge Loses Licence
Farfesh found to have had string of noise complaints against it

85% Get First Choice Primary School in Hounslow Borough
Success rates nationally rising as pupil numbers fall

Mystery Over Laser Quest Sign on Old Morrisons
Building still expected to be converted into a supermarket

Everything Must Go As Homebase Departs from Syon Lane
Store closing for good this weekend according to signs

Seal Causes Major Incident Response Near Kew Bridge
RNLI, police and helicopter called after it was mistaken for body in water

Brentford FC Launches New Series of Thousands of Stories
This time the short films will put the spotlight on fans

Confusion Reigns Over Future of the Watermans
Calls made for site to be reopened as community hub next week

Poll Shows Sadiq Khan with 'Commanding' Lead
Gap over Tory rival Susan Hall widens to 13 points

AI In-game Highlights Premier League First for Brentford
Replays will be augmented with shot speeds and player names

Candidate List for London Assembly South West Seat Confirmed
Constituency has elected Tory member since its inception

Row Breaks Out Over 'Pay-per-mile' Sign in Mayoral Election
Tory candidate's claim that Sadiq Khan wants to introduce it dismissed

Revised Designs Submitted for High Street Car Park
Mural to be replaced by new faĂ§ade and 'Brentford' in vertical letters

Candidates Announced for Brentford West By-election
So far four have declared intention to contest ward

Brentford Woman Taking on Marathon for Cancer Charity
Supporting free accommodation for families with children in hospital

Double Award for Brentford Penguin's Coach
Allan Cockram named Volunteer of the Year after visit to Number 10

Mystery Over Defacement of Pocahontas Plaque
Unclear whether daubing of black paint on a memorial was a protest

Moves Made to Reopen Abandoned Sauki Site
Licence application submitted for large vacant unit on High Street

Cautious Welcome for Parts of Brentford Master Plan
Disappointment over ambiguity about future of Watermans Arts Centre

Rowdy Meeting Sees Brentford's Training Pitch Approved
Opponents of Jersey Road facility unhappy with decision

International Design Award for Sam's Waterside Interior
Free cocktails being offered at restaurant to celebrate the win

Rye by the Water Announces Surprise Closure
Plans to move to new site fell through at last minute

Business Group Urges Support for West London Orbital
New rail link key to area's development says West London Alliance

Ruth Cadbury Writes to Chancellor About Bank Closures
Warns of 'banking deserts' across her constituency

Councillor Resignation Forces Brentford West By-election
Lara Parizotto stands down after less than two years

Grasshoppers Gets Go Ahead for Music Festivals
No major events planned this year but there could be 6 in 2025

Windmill Road Development Gets the Green Light
Objections from local nursery fail to sway councillors

Watermans Park Friends Plan Community Garden
Group releases aerial drone footage to showcase the park

Hounslow Community FoodBox Prepares to Deliver Easter Treats
400 adults and children to receive a parcel of goodies for the holiday

Fury as Minister Overrules Inspector on Tesco/Homebase
Approval given to scheme against recommendation of public inquiry

Everyman Cinema Plans Brentford Opening Says Ballymore
Three screen venue could come to the Brentford Project this autumn

Little Stars Plant Sunflowers for World Down Syndrome Day
Children were attending dance class in the Blondin Park Pavilion

Brentford 'Gangster' Convicted of Murdering Rapper
Courtney Ellis found guilty of involvement in gunning down Craig Small

Hounslow Council Unveils Contactless Parking Machines
Says they are first of their kind in the country

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Council Set to Block Gunnersbury School Co-ed Plan
Concerned about impact on other schools in the area

Calendar

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Train Drivers Announce Another Round of Rolling Strikes

Disruption expected after the May Bank Holiday weekend

St. Faith's Players To Recreate Classic Ealing Comedy

Next production will be The Titfield Thunderbolt

New Free Memory Cafes for People Living with Dementia

Events to be held in leisure centres across the borough

Artist Registration Open for This Year's Creative Mile

Early bird discount on offer until the end of March

Roadworks Ahead in Brentford

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

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Diary of an Event Manager - Preparing for the Brentford Festival

Linda Massey on how work has already started for this year's event

Tube Strikes Suspended After Talks Make Progress

TfL agrees to not change working arrangements without agreement

Will Poulter Attends The Circle's First Birthday

Hollywood star has always supported local mental health safe space

Musical Museum Says it is 'on Brink of Closure'

Venue issues emergency appeal for support to secure its future

Veterans' CafĂŠ Events Planned Across the Borough

Initiative aims to connect former members of the armed forces

Call Out to Help Build West London's LGBTQ+ Archives

With documents, pictures, or anything that could be donated to local collections

New Online Exhibition on the Golden Mile Launched

Gunnersbury Park Museum takes a look at the area's industrial past

Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target

Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000

Sci-Fi Exhibition at Gunnersbury Park 'Set to Stun'

Daleks spotted in front of museum ahead of opening

Pandemic Spoons to Be Exhibited at Boston Manor House

Created as part of a project to support people during lockdown

Restored Boston Manor House Reopens to the Public

Venue relaunched with a weekend of free family events

Leisure

Allâs Well That Ends Well Comes to Syon Park This June

Bring your picnic, wine, sunglasses, Pac-a-mac and participatory spiri

An Award-winning spring line up at the Tabard Theatre

Chiswickâs local theatre has secured another string of award nominations

Discover AOT Sports & Fitness

Your Local Gym in Brentford!

Makeover and Kitchen Expansion Just the Start for the Weir

Canalside gastropub has plans to open boutique hotel

Brentford FC Women Boosting Their Performance at The Hogarth

Team given access to gym facilities at top health club

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Pappadums Restaurant Could Be Poised for Surprise Return

Ferry Quays curry house appears to be about to reopen

Property

Plan Submitted for Massive Sega Redevelopment Scheme

Brentford Works will contain 916 flats and reach 19 storeys high

Planners Give Green Light To New Firestone House Plan

Deem proposal worthy success to iconic building formerly on the site

Minister Gives Green Light for Watermans Relocation

Permission granted for development of riverside flats

Can Brentford Digest the Huge Looming Supply of Flats?

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

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Community

New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain

Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

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

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

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

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

Read Easy Ealing

More than 14,000 people around the Ealing area struggle with reading. Weâre here to help.

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

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

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

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