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An Extraordinary Results Day at Isleworth and Syon School
Outstanding performances include deputy head boy winning place at Cambridge

Footballers Wanted for FC Griffin Park
New Sunday league team has been set up in Brentford

Weekly Update From Councillor Guy Lambert
Making Brentford safe for mobility scooters and practising karate in Market Place

Covid Infection Spike in Hounslow Being Watched Carefully
New cases up by more than London average with most in Heston area

Community Planting Event Takes Place After Two Year Wait
Air Quality Brentford have managed to green Market Square

Pandemic Has Led To Huge Increase in Waiting Lists
Hospitals struggle with backlog as patients' treatments delayed by over a year

Gunnersbury Park Signals Intent To Remove Bowls Club
Says their priority is to repurpose site for Putt in the Park

More Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Planned for Brentford & Isleworth
Five additional schemes set to be implemented before the end of the year

Under-18s Free Travel Suspension Delayed
Withdrawal of exemption now set to begin after October half term

Bus Drivers Say 24/7 Lanes Not Enough
They want priority signals at busy road junctions as well

Hong Kong Buyers Not Just Looking at Monopoly Board Streets
Many want to buy in outer London according to property expert

New Street Trading Licensing System Now in Place
Council says teething problems with Fast Track application have been resolved

Mel Collins Bids Farewell to Griffin Park After 67 Years
Lots of great memories for superfan but he welcomes stadium move

Mayor Furious About M25 Quarantine Plan
Government hadn't told him of strategy to seal off capital

Mega Merger of Local Health Services Moves to Next Stage
Single Clinical Commissioning Group proposed for North West London

Give Your Support To Hounslow Toy Library
An invaluable resource providing support to children with disabilities

Residents' Group Says Manhattan is Coming To Osterley
Presentation of Homebase/Tesco redevelopment plans described as a sham

'Unhelpful Misapprehensions' Over Brentford Dock Restrictions
Electronically-controlled gates reportedly to be installed to exclude public

New Leader for Hounslow Borough Conservative Councillors
Gerald McGregor to take over from Joanna Biddolph

Heartache for Brentford as Fulham Edge Play Off Final
Premier League dream over for this year at least

Chestnut Avenue Traffic Restriction Set To Begin
Right turns into Clayponds Avenue to be banned

Retrial for Boston Manor Man Accused of Attempted Murder
Jury fails to reach verdict on Mark Brazant who stabbed woman in face

Volunteers Sought for Business Support Helpline
Needed to answer Covid-19 related queries from local firms

Local Area To Participate in E-Scooter Trials
Hounslow borough to allow rental use for a year

No Immediate Reopening for Local Leisure Centres
Phased return may mean no swimming pools until September at the earliest

Mixed Reaction to Isleworth Access Restrictions
Cameras to issue fines on Amhurst Gardens,Teesdale Avenue and Teesdale Gardens

Armed Police Carry Out Arrest on Clayponds Estate
No shots fired and explosion heard by residents was 'distraction bang'

Green Dragon Lane Access Restrictions Set To Begin
Council publishes traffic order which will allow them to start enforcement

Months of Plane Noise Misery Ahead for Brentford
Heathrow to close southern runway for repairs

Local Student Wins Part in New Series of The Crown
Norleen Tabana's knowledge of Xhosa provides her big break

Huge 5G Mast Proposed for Boston Manor Playing Fields
Monopole would be three times the height of nearby trees

Parking in Brentford Reduced Due To Extended Bus Lane Operation
Bays on the High Street no longer available during the day

Brentford Man Arrested After Criminals' Messaging System Hacked
Police say anti-organised crime operation largest ever

Parking Space Squeeze Feared Due to Orchard Road Housing Plan
Council want to build over car park used by residents

Three Potholed Local Roads To Be Resurfaced
Nominated by residents as part of the borough's Pothole Pledge scheme

Griffin Park Curtain Call Sees Historic Win
Brentford clinch play-off final place with impressive performance

Mixed Reaction to Proposed Closure of Brentford Road
Occupation Lane to be shut to all traffic early next month

Solicitor at Brentford Law Firm Struck Off
Eilish Adams used clients' money to buy herself jewellery

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Head down to The Brentford Project for Blooms at Brentford

A one-off outdoor plant market on Saturday 22nd August

Birdie's Kitchen At Syon Park Now Open

Come and enjoy a selection of empanadas, salads and freshly made cakes

Watermans Confirms Reopening Date

Cinema, gallery and Guru Tandoori to return in August

London Museum of Water & Steam Reopening to Public

Free access to be given to outdoor spaces

Drive-In Cinema Event Planned for Gunnersbury Park

Luna Cinema proposing 200-car capacity screenings in August and September

Gunnersbury Park Museum Announces Reopening Date

Estate continues gradual process of returning to normality

Forthcoming Roadworks in Brentford

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

Upcoming Disruption on Public Transport

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works

Gunnersbury Park Reopens Public Car Park

Plans announced for playground to reopen next month

Virtual Exhibition Begins at Redlees Art Studios

An exciting mix of paintings, ceramics, jewellery, photography, cards and textiles

Secret Cinema Reportedly Abandon Gunnersbury Park Plan

Friends group tell members that event not going ahead

Brentford Woman Organises Charity Raffle for the NHS

Tickets are just ÂŁ1 with a host of great prizes donated by local businesses

Kew Gardens Confirm Plans to Reopen

A limited number of visitors will be allowed from the beginning of June

One-to-one Adult Cycle Training Returning

Bikeworks offering free one to one sessions at a location convenient to you

Russell Grant Keeping the Middlesex Flag Flying

Keen supporter of county heritage happy to see it have special day

Brentford Together Events Now Online

Community Workshops now being run through Zoom and Facebook

Enjoy Theatre Productions Online During Lockdown

Richmond's Orange Tree among venues offering free home screenings

Lovebox 2020 Announces Cancellation

Gunnersbury Park pop festival latest event to be called off due to pandemic

Osterley 10k Race Rescheduled

Local running community adapting to current difficult situation

Brentford Voice Cancel Canal Festival

Due to Coronavirus festival will have to wait a year

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes and parkrun Suspended

The park itself and the cafe remain open for visitors

Celebrations and Commemorations Postponed

40th West London Local History Conference to be delayed due to Corona Virus

Closure of Friendship Group 'a Loss' For the Elderly

However community response to calls for aid for vulnerable has been huge

Live Travel Updates for Brentford
Incidents on local roads and public transport

Events in Brentford
What's on when and where in the local area

Leisure

Buying or selling a house? You might want to call a Plumbing Inspector.

And read how the Italian Plumber thought they had a fan...

West London Kitchens Are Open And Available

Plan your new kitchen design now ready for delivery in September

Turning Fitness On Its Head

Too busy to exercise? Don't like gyms? Then fit20 could be the solution for youâŚ

Quality In An Age of Change

At Hammond's Butchers and Deli

Highly Rated Pizzeria Opens in Brentford Car Showroom

Santa Maria now taking orders on Catherine Wheel Road

Brentford Pub's Virtual Happy Hours Gain International Notice

Magpie and Crown streaming quizzes to brighten up lockdown

Funding Boost for Mulberry Centre

Ruth Cadbury MP welcomes the award from the People's Postcode Lottery

Property

Thorgills Turns its Energy to Helping the Local Community

Brentford High Street estate agency staying busy despite temporary closure of business

'Refreshingly Positive' Mood for Brentford Property

Agents report quick pick up in activity after lockdown eased

Plan Submitted for Royal Mail Sorting Office

Application for three blocks of flats up to 7 storeys with some commercial provision

Further Details of Plans for Homebase and Tesco Sites Revealed

Over 2,000 homes near Gillette Corner 'biggest development in area for years'

Second Highest Price Ever Paid for House in Brentford

Bright spot in property market that ended 2019 with a whimper

Mercury House Expansion is Approved

Local Greens disappointed as decision 'ignores climate change impact of boilers'

'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

GLA Renews Concerns Over 'Fourth Mile' Scheme At B&Q Site

roject of 258 flats and hotel 'does not yet comply' with London Plan

Syon Park Seek a New Road

Claim that Church Street closure has had significant effect on journey times for customers

Community

Survey Says You Are A Brentfordian

Brentford Voice publishes responses given to their recent community survey

Isleworth Couple Face the Challenge of Alzheimer's During Lockdown

Council want to boost number of Dementia Champions in the borough

Gunnersbury Park Launches Fundraising Appeal After Fire

Destruction of cafĂŠ leaves estate short of a quarter of a million pounds

OWGRA's PPE Production Reaches Industrial Scale

Local residents' group needs more funds to maintain supply to NHS

Where Should the Brentford Fountain Be?

Brentford Voice collate the views of the local community

Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street

Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year

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

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