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Watermans Launches Crowdfunder Appeal To Ensure Survival
Situation described as 'pretty dire' despite Arts Council support

Cycleway 9 Work By Kew Bridge To Resume
Road closures likely to lead to disruption over next four months

Approval Recommended for Royal Mail Sorting Office Plan
Site on London Road to be developed into 69 flats

Weekly Update From Councillor Guy Lambert
A desperate struggle with a group of dodgy boilers

Hounslow's Infection Rates Not Declining Says Public Health Chief
Kelly O'Neill believes Tier 3 still possible if restrictions ignored

Morrisons To Open Store in Ballymore Development
Supermarket could be in addition to one promised on existing site

TfL Restore Support For Visually Impaired on the Tube
Physical sighted assistance to be offered to passengers in need again

Double Decker Hammersmith Bridge Could Be Opened 'Within A Year'
Council puts forward proposal to Department for Transport

Osterley Park 10K Raises Over ÂŁ5,000 For Ealing Foodbank
Join challenge that can be done anywhere to get total to ÂŁ10,000

Next Year's Boat Race Not Being Held On Thames
Putney to Mortlake route ruled unsafe due to Covid and Hammersmith Bridge

Labour Councillors Revolt Over Borough Streetspace Policy
Call for traffic measures to be reviewed by scrutiny committee

War of Words Over Hammersmith Bridge Intensifies
Claim that council reserves could fund repairs branded 'stupid and ignorant'

UWL Joins Volunteers To Help Local Foodbank
University's hospitality and tourism college delivering to families in need

Sadiq Khan Says London Should Be Put In Tier 2 Lockdown
Any higher level of restriction would be 'hammer blow' to capital's economy

Swyncombe Avenue Closure Reportedly Being Planned
Ealing councillor says road to be restricted to residents only

Another Attempt To Put 'Monster Mast' in Blondin Park
20 metre high pole would be sited next to the allotments

Brentford Players Host Diversity Workshop for Local School Kids
Sergi Canos and Dominic Thompson aiming to raise awareness of inclusion

Winter Warmth Campaign Launched in the Borough
Residents and businesses asked to make a pledge to support their community

Funding Secured For Boston Manor House
Historic Houses Foundation grant will allow restoration work to proceed

Proposal Made for Ferry Crossing at Harrods Wharf
Site offered free for river link between Barnes and Hammersmith

Volunteers Wanted for New Covid-19 Vaccine Study
Urgent call for help with trials at Charing Cross Hospital

Shaun Bailey Claims Tax Rise Could Be Needed To Fund Free Travel
Mayoral hopeful says keeping benefit for pensioners and children would be expensive

Headcount Reduced and Climate Change Policies Slashed at City Hall
Mayor forced to make drastic cuts due to 'unprecedented' fall in tax revenue

Brentford Property Market Suffers 'Worst Ever' Few Months
But buyer pays over a million for house in TW8 during pandemic

Consultation Being Held on Richmond Park Traffic Plans
Royal Parks wants people to comment on proposals

Police Investigate Death Threats Against Councillors
Hounslow leader Steve Curran says hysteria being whipped up over traffic changes

UK's First Autonomous Delivery Van To Be Trialled Locally
The Kar-go will initially carry prescriptions from pharmacies to care homes

Over 200 Covid-19 Cases in Borough Schools Since Return
Director of Public Health says there's been 'a rollercoaster in education'

Hounslow Council Leader Survives No Confidence Vote
Only opposition councillors support the motion against Steve Curran

Council Set To Block Plan To Demolish Brentford Pub
O'Riordans Tavern on the High Street was to be turned into flats

Damning Report on Local Health Services for Expectant Mothers
'Little or no' positive feedback on care provided in borough during pandemic

Brentford Could Be Set For New Chippy
Application submitted for change of use at Bianca Marton premises

Brentford Link Emerges in Suzy Lamplugh Mystery
Witness saw suspect throwing case into canal just after her disappearance

Local Professor Recognised for Cyber Security Work
Alison Wakefield named as one of most influential in her field

Bid To Increase Height Of Building Near Kew Bridge
Developer wants to add three storeys to scheme behind Express Tavern

New Brentford Bridge a Step Closer
Landscape design submitted for link to Robin Grove recreation ground

Brentford Voice Launches Community Identity Survey
Want to hear your views on what has given the area its distinct character

Brentford Developments in the Pipeline
What is happening with major developments in the area as of November

Ruth Cadbury Asks Minister To Act On Catalytic Converter Thefts
Tells him of constituents' anger over prevalence of this crime

Jaguar Crashes After Shots Reported in Brentford
Armed police called to scene on Ealing Road following high speed chase

Over 1,000 Forced To Leave Brentford Estate
Blocks occupied mainly by students in Paragon estate deemed unsafe

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The Upper Scale Ltd

Finest quality of fish delivered to your door.

Dancing With H By C. S. Fiore

Be ready for Christmas presents. Keep safe. Give a book

Birdie's Kitchen At Syon Park Now Open

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

Dine Under the Stars at the Great Conservatory

Once in a life-time opportunity to experience Syon Park in a unique way

St. Andrew's Day Concert at the Musical Museum

Donald MacKenzie on Wurlitzer plus a silent film and tribute to Sir Sean Connery

Watermans Announces Christmas Show with Morgan and West

After success of half term programme tickets now on sale

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

Local MP Invites Local Children To Design Her Christmas Card

Ruth Cadbury running annual competition again

Free Spa De Sal Session For Those Affected By Redundancy In The Travel Sector

Just call 020 8582 8971 to book

Paint Brentford on World Mental Health Day

Free colouring books to be given out at local cafe

Linda Massey's Diary of a Virtual Event Manager

Running the Brentford Festival not in Boston Manor Park

Community Planting Event Takes Place After Two Year Wait

Air Quality Brentford have managed to green Market Square

A Remembrance Sunday Like None Before It

Local boroughs choosing to mark the day in different ways

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

Brentford Woman Organises Charity Raffle for the NHS

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

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

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

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

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Discover Classic Deli Online Gourmet Shop for you to Cook like a Chef at home!

Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School

Inspiring young minds

Pump House Day Nursery Now Welcoming New Families

Growing their imaginations

"You Need A Holiday", She Said

The Italian Plumber takes the plunge... or does he?

Quality In An Age of Change

At Hammond's Butchers and Deli

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Highly Rated Pizzeria Opens in Brentford Car Showroom

Santa Maria now taking orders on Catherine Wheel Road

Property

Plans Submitted For Tesco and Homebase Developments

Residents' group says hold fire on commenting until they assess proposals

Minister Gives Green Light to Citroen Site Development

Admits plan will cause 'moderate harm' to Kew Gardens and Strand on the Green

Reports Suggest Berkeley Has Acquired Skoda Dealership Site

Plot adjacent to Homebase could enable an even larger scheme

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

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

Community

Survey Says You Are A Brentfordian

Brentford Voice publishes responses given to their recent community survey

Gunnersbury Park Launches Fundraising Appeal After Fire

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

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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