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New Online Exhibition on the Golden Mile Launched
Gunnersbury Park Museum takes a look at the area's industrial past
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Failed Brentford Heist Led to Round Up of Car Theft Gang
14 convicted after part of crew tried to steal cash machine
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Food Donations Sought at Brentford's Premier League Match
Collecting items for Hounslow Community Foodbox
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Secret Gardeners Spruce Up Whitestile Road Planters
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back
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Christmas Spirit Abounds at The Six Bells
Local pub welcoming Santa Claus and those in need
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Tenants Have Mixed Feelings About Leaving Charlton House
Some regrets but most welcome move to new estate
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Hounslow Seeks To Lose Unwanted Smoking Title
Borough has highest proportion of adult smokers in London
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Developer Appeals Refusal of Adini Site Plan
Two blocks of flats being proposed near Gillette Corner
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Fire Safety Rule Change Forces Stag Brewery Scheme Redesign
New plans made to comply with new regulations
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Hounslow Council Appoints New Parking Provider
NSL to take over contract terminated by SERCO
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Brentford & Isleworth's Most Dangerous Junctions Named
Data on injuries pedestrians shows four high risk locations
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Report Details Plight of Asylum Seekers in the Borough
Hounslow has second highest number in the country housed in hotels
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Getting Asylum Doesn't End Refugees' Problems
The next often impossible challenge they face is getting housing
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Take Care on the High Street and More Morrisons Annoyance
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back
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Mulberry Centre Takes the Big Give Christmas Challenge
Your support of cancer facility in West Mid Hospital will be doubled
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Historic Document Could Save Kew Herbarium
Original bequest stipulates that collection must not be moved
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West London Teens Urged to Consider Careers in Film and TV
Huge growth of industry in area creating skill shortages
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Specsavers Moves onto the High Street
Chain of opticians says its local store is state-of-the-art
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Mayor Dismisses Watchdog Criticism of ULEZ Ads
Says science used to justify expansion remains sound
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Lara Parizotto on the 'Painful' Decision to Quit Labour
Brentford councillor talks about the motivations behind her departure
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Volunteer Rangers Sought for Richmond Park
Role would be to inspire and educate visitors on the park's wildlife
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Watermans Scheme 'Still on Track to Happen'
Assurances given that the project is not about to be scrapped
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London Road Closed After Man Hit By Van
Victim, who is in his sixties, has been taken to hospital
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Award for Hounslow Borough Addiction Team
Recognition for work reducing hepatitis C in marginalised communities
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Signs of Life at Kew Bridge Piazza Venue
Understood to be reopening as Aussie House café bar
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Free Tree Scheme Returns for Third Year
Hounslow Council will be handing out potted fruit trees
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Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target
Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000
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Green Light for Revamped Brentford Market Plan
Intention is to run first event in the week before Christmas
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Michael Gove's Decision on Tesco/Homebase Delayed Again
Fifth time ruling on inspector's report has been put back
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Morrisons Customers Frustrated by Car Park Fines
System appears to be penalising people who parked legitimately
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Man Sought in David Ackerley Murder Investigation
Police wish to trace Jack Hill a.k.a. Jimmy Brazil
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Temporary Traffic Lights at Seccombes Set to Be Removed
Police say that trio in car that caused damage unlikely to be charged
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Water and Steam Museum Launches Urgent Appeal For Funds
Venue has had 'a difficult few years'
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New Morrisons Opens Despite Row Over Traffic Access
Council says Ballymore failed to implement agreed scheme
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Marthe Armitage Prints Ltd
Christmas Sale!
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Step Into the Enchanting World of The Secret Garden this Christmas
Chiswick’s Theatre at the Tabard invites you to enjoy this timeless classic this December
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Tickets Selling Fast for The Sleeping Beauty
Only two weeks until Panto at the Watermans Art Centre
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Brentford Christmas Market Promises a Day of Festive Fun
Event to be opened by Ian MacNeice from ITV's Doc Martin
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A Christmas Carol To Be Performed at Boston Manor House
Dickens' classic story to be presented as a live radio play
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ASLEF Adopts New Tactic for Forthcoming Strikes
Rolling industrial action will affect companies on different days
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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 in Brentford
Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes
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Sci-Fi Exhibition at Gunnersbury Park 'Set to Stun'
Daleks spotted in front of museum ahead of opening
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Steam Engines To Be Brought Back to Life at New Year Party
Water & Steam Museum to reactivate machinery silent since 2022
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Boston Manor Arts Market Set to Launch
40 local creative businesses will trade at first ever event
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New Photography Exhibition in Blondin Park
Local group's work on display in outdoor gallery
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3rd Brentford Guides to Celebrate 90th Anniversary
Former members and leaders invited to attend afternoon tea
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Riverside Artists Group to Hold New Exhibition
Collage being used to illustrate the theme of 'Borders'
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Restored Boston Manor House Reopens to the Public
Venue relaunched with a weekend of free family events
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High Hopes for Brentford and Syon Area Forum
First meeting in the new format being held this month
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Pandemic Spoons to Be Exhibited at Boston Manor House
Created as part of a project to support people during lockdown
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Warning to Avoid Deer in Richmond Park this Autumn
Rutting season increases risk to visitors who get too close
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Humanitarian Aid Memorial Sculpture Proposed for Gunnersbury Park
Sculptor was associated with the Young British Artists movement
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Hounslow Park Friends Forum Holds First Meeting
Independent group represents volunteers helping maintain local open spaces
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West Mid Celebrates Seventy-Five Years of the NHS
New garden space officially opened to mark the anniversary
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Introducing Tree2Me
Christmas Trees, Delivered. Now taking orders for 2023!
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Makeover and Kitchen Expansion Just the Start for the Weir
Canalside gastropub has plans to open boutique hotel
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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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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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Brentford Developments in the Pipeline
What is happening with major schemes in the area as of June
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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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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
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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
 Community
New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain
Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment
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Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life
John Dale says his video shows the longstanding unique spirit of the area
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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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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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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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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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