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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

No Covid-19 on the Tube According to Imperial College Study
Testing of surfaces shows virus not present

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

Thousands Without Facemasks Stopped from Boarding Buses
TfL seeking to raise public awareness of requirements

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

Weekly Update From Councillor Guy Lambert
Appalling landlords, classic cars and mysterious caterpillars

Council Say Pub Reopening Weekend Incident Free
Not a single report of any trouble made to the police in the borough

Piccadilly Line Signalling Upgrade Delay Confirmed
Mayor says project paused until finances resolved with government

Pro-NHS Protesters Claim Local Service Being Betrayed
Covid-19 'providing cover' for further downgrade of Ealing Hospital

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

ANPR Cameras To Be Used in Gunnersbury Park Car Park
Private company to receive revenue from fines

New Data Reveals Full Extent of Covid-19 Cases in Local Boroughs
Even with 'Pillar 2' figures level at a fraction of that seen in Leicester

Three St Lawrence's Church Site Applications Submitted
Ballymore now want to use building as restaurant or creative space rather than a gym

Last Minute Legal Challenge Delays Morrisons Redevelopment
Supermarket chain's lawyers say they weren't properly consulted

Have Your Say in Brentford Community Survey
Brentford Voice want you to help shape the area's post-coronavirus future

Bowls in Gunnersbury Park Deemed To Too Dangerous
Estate management refuse permission for club to use green

Former Addict Tells How Education Turned His Life Around
Andreas Kalli now wants more to benefit from University of West London scheme

Local Lockdown Unlikely At This Stage
Reports identifying Hounslow and Ealing boroughs as hot spots misleading

Isleworth Man Seen Speeding Prior to Killing Woman
Harry Hopkins jailed for two and a half years for dangerous driving

Council Reducing Use of Herbicide for Weed Management
Warn residents that new treatments may take longer to have an impact

'Refreshingly Positive' Mood for Brentford Property
Agents report quick pick up in activity after lockdown eased

Local Police District Had Most Fines for Lockdown Breaches
Claim made that ethnic minorities being disproportionately targeted

Hounslow Council Set Up Green Recovery Board
Academics, business leaders and local councillors to consider looming economic crisis

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

Legal Challenge to Scrapping of Minicab Congestion Charge Exemption
Union claims it unfairly targets BAME drivers

Gunnersbury Park Historic Buildings Survey Extended
Your views on uses for small mansion and stables wanted

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

Ruth Cadbury Launches Survey on Schools Returning
Wants to hear views of residents in her Brentford & Isleworth constituency

Reminder of No Barbeque Rule in Local Parks
Hounslow Council warns fire hazard is much greater during hot weather

Justine Greening Working with University of West London
Former education secretary aiming to promote social mobility after lockdown

Introduction of Emission Based Parking Charges Delayed
Around 90% of vehicles will have to pay more under new system

Campaigners Claim Victory After Change to West Mid Bus Plans
Route 110 will no longer serve area but will be replaced by extended H22

Inaction Over BAME Covid-19 Risk Erodes Trust Says Ruth Cadbury
Claims government has been slow to deal with disproportionate impact

Sales of Gunnersbury Park Book Needed to Support Estate
Previously sold through cafe and museum but hundreds destroyed by fire

Local Primaries Restricting Cars at Drop-off and Pick Up
School Streets programme implemented at St Paul's and Spring Grove

Pedestrian Dies in Brentford After Being Hit By Police Car
Marked vehicle was responding to an emergency call

New Issue of Brentford & Chiswick Local History Journal Published
Subjects covered include Brentford Market, Grove House and the Glebe Estate

Car Linked to Fatal Shooting Found Burnt Out in Local Area
White Range Rover was seen shortly before at murder scene in W12

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Injured After Thames Path Bike Crash
Singer taken to West Middlesex Hospital after falling on towpath

Council to Introduce Trial Traffic Restrictions in Isleworth
Aiming to improve access by bike to West Middlesex Hospital

Council Announce Range of Traffic Measures in Brentford Area
Aiming to make local streets more pedestrian and cyclist friendly

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Calendar

Syon Park Gardens Open From Wednesday To Sunday

Pre-book your ticket now

London Museum of Water & Steam Reopening to Public

Free access to be given to outdoor spaces

Watermans Consider Their Plans for Reopening

Need to review detailed guidance before cinema is back in action

Virtual Exhibition Begins at Redlees Art Studios

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

Upcoming Disruption on Public Transport

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works

Forthcoming Roadworks in Brentford

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

Classic Car Drive-in Movie Event in Brentford

Duke of London hosting fifties-America style screenings

Tom Kerridge Planning Syon Park Drive and Dine Event

Watch a blockbuster film with gourmet cuisine from your car

Gunnersbury Park Reopens Public Car Park

Plans announced for playground to reopen next month

Secret Cinema Reportedly Abandon Gunnersbury Park Plan

Friends group tell members that event not going ahead

Borough Leisure Centres Planning for Reopening

Local government body calls for emergency funding to avoid permanent closures

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

The Italian Plumber's Tip Of The Month

Got a garden? Get a tap

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

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

L&Q Submit Amended Plans for Morrisons Site

With changes to public space, appearance and layout

Syon Park Seek a New Road

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

Community

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

Hounslow Council Community Support Hub Goes Live

Providing food to isolated and vulnerable residents

Where Should the Brentford Fountain Be?

Brentford Voice collate the views of the local community

Boston Manor Secures National Lottery Support

Over ÂŁ3.5 million for the redevelopment of the park

Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street

Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year

New Operator Sought for Garden Centre

Northumberland Estates looking for replacement provider in Syon Park

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

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