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New Online Exhibition on the Golden Mile Launched
Gunnersbury Park Museum takes a look at the area's industrial past

Failed Brentford Heist Led to Round Up of Car Theft Gang
14 convicted after part of crew tried to steal cash machine

Food Donations Sought at Brentford's Premier League Match
Collecting items for Hounslow Community Foodbox

Secret Gardeners Spruce Up Whitestile Road Planters
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Christmas Spirit Abounds at The Six Bells
Local pub welcoming Santa Claus and those in need

Tenants Have Mixed Feelings About Leaving Charlton House
Some regrets but most welcome move to new estate

Hounslow Seeks To Lose Unwanted Smoking Title
Borough has highest proportion of adult smokers in London

Developer Appeals Refusal of Adini Site Plan
Two blocks of flats being proposed near Gillette Corner

Fire Safety Rule Change Forces Stag Brewery Scheme Redesign
New plans made to comply with new regulations

Hounslow Council Appoints New Parking Provider
NSL to take over contract terminated by SERCO

Brentford & Isleworth's Most Dangerous Junctions Named
Data on injuries pedestrians shows four high risk locations

Report Details Plight of Asylum Seekers in the Borough
Hounslow has second highest number in the country housed in hotels

Getting Asylum Doesn't End Refugees' Problems
The next often impossible challenge they face is getting housing

Take Care on the High Street and More Morrisons Annoyance
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Mulberry Centre Takes the Big Give Christmas Challenge
Your support of cancer facility in West Mid Hospital will be doubled

Historic Document Could Save Kew Herbarium
Original bequest stipulates that collection must not be moved

West London Teens Urged to Consider Careers in Film and TV
Huge growth of industry in area creating skill shortages

Specsavers Moves onto the High Street
Chain of opticians says its local store is state-of-the-art

Mayor Dismisses Watchdog Criticism of ULEZ Ads
Says science used to justify expansion remains sound

Lara Parizotto on the 'Painful' Decision to Quit Labour
Brentford councillor talks about the motivations behind her departure

Volunteer Rangers Sought for Richmond Park
Role would be to inspire and educate visitors on the park's wildlife

Watermans Scheme 'Still on Track to Happen'
Assurances given that the project is not about to be scrapped

London Road Closed After Man Hit By Van
Victim, who is in his sixties, has been taken to hospital

Award for Hounslow Borough Addiction Team
Recognition for work reducing hepatitis C in marginalised communities

Signs of Life at Kew Bridge Piazza Venue
Understood to be reopening as Aussie House cafĂŠ bar

Free Tree Scheme Returns for Third Year
Hounslow Council will be handing out potted fruit trees

Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target
Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000

Green Light for Revamped Brentford Market Plan
Intention is to run first event in the week before Christmas

Michael Gove's Decision on Tesco/Homebase Delayed Again
Fifth time ruling on inspector's report has been put back

Morrisons Customers Frustrated by Car Park Fines
System appears to be penalising people who parked legitimately

Man Sought in David Ackerley Murder Investigation
Police wish to trace Jack Hill a.k.a. Jimmy Brazil

Temporary Traffic Lights at Seccombes Set to Be Removed
Police say that trio in car that caused damage unlikely to be charged

Water and Steam Museum Launches Urgent Appeal For Funds
Venue has had 'a difficult few years'

New Morrisons Opens Despite Row Over Traffic Access
Council says Ballymore failed to implement agreed scheme

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Christmas Sale!

Step Into the Enchanting World of The Secret Garden this Christmas

Chiswickâs Theatre at the Tabard invites you to enjoy this timeless classic this December

Tickets Selling Fast for The Sleeping Beauty

Only two weeks until Panto at the Watermans Art Centre

Brentford Christmas Market Promises a Day of Festive Fun

Event to be opened by Ian MacNeice from ITV's Doc Martin

A Christmas Carol To Be Performed at Boston Manor House

Dickens' classic story to be presented as a live radio play

ASLEF Adopts New Tactic for Forthcoming Strikes

Rolling industrial action will affect companies on different days

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

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

Daleks spotted in front of museum ahead of opening

Steam Engines To Be Brought Back to Life at New Year Party

Water & Steam Museum to reactivate machinery silent since 2022

Boston Manor Arts Market Set to Launch

40 local creative businesses will trade at first ever event

New Photography Exhibition in Blondin Park

Local group's work on display in outdoor gallery

3rd Brentford Guides to Celebrate 90th Anniversary

Former members and leaders invited to attend afternoon tea

Riverside Artists Group to Hold New Exhibition

Collage being used to illustrate the theme of 'Borders'

Restored Boston Manor House Reopens to the Public

Venue relaunched with a weekend of free family events

High Hopes for Brentford and Syon Area Forum

First meeting in the new format being held this month

Pandemic Spoons to Be Exhibited at Boston Manor House

Created as part of a project to support people during lockdown

Warning to Avoid Deer in Richmond Park this Autumn

Rutting season increases risk to visitors who get too close

Humanitarian Aid Memorial Sculpture Proposed for Gunnersbury Park

Sculptor was associated with the Young British Artists movement

Hounslow Park Friends Forum Holds First Meeting

Independent group represents volunteers helping maintain local open spaces

West Mid Celebrates Seventy-Five Years of the NHS

New garden space officially opened to mark the anniversary

Leisure

Introducing Tree2Me

Christmas Trees, Delivered. Now taking orders for 2023!

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

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

Brentford Developments in the Pipeline

What is happening with major schemes in the area as of June

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

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

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

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

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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