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Sewage Based Energy Plan Makes Progress
Proposal to use heat transferred from Mogden water treatment approved

Small Wins Over and Under the Layton Road Footbridge
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Area Forum to Hear Another Update on Leisure Centre Progress
Weed management and TfL report also on the agenda

Conservatives Describe New Council Meeting Rules as Anti-democratic
Say they will be restricted to just two motions a year

Battery Blamed for Transport Avenue Recycling Site Fire
Fire Brigade issues reminder not to dispose of them in general waste

Fire That Shut Heathrow Puts Spotlight on Grid Constraints
Local business leader says data centre growth should force rethink

Local Police Officer Sacked After Grooming Allegations Emerge
Elvis Moreira accused of inappropriate communications with 11-year-old girl

Short Film Shows Borough's Frontline Social Workers in Action
Offers insight into the challenges and successes of council staff

New Buildings on GSK House Site Could Reach 25 Storeys
Over 2,000 housing units envisaged in development

Gunnersbury Park CafĂŠ Could Be Poised to Reopen
Licence application signals possible end of long-term closure

New Train Stock Unused Due to Lack of Trained Drivers
South Western Railway's Arterio fleet sits idle in Clapham Junction

Unanimous Backing for Gillette Building Film Studios
Planning committee gives green light to six new sound stages

Brentford FC Supports New Orchard in Robin Grove Park
Club helps fund the planting of 14 fruit trees

Parking and Traffic Fine Rates to Be Increased
Cross-London rise will see higher level penalties at ÂŁ160

Tighter Rules on Conversion of Office Space Coming into Effect
Hounslow limiting scope to turn buildings into flats

Everyman Confirms Opening Date of New Cinema
Free tickets on offer for first four days for a range of films

Hounslow Council to Invest ÂŁ9million in Biofuel Bin Lorries
Wants to replace existing diesel-powered fleet with 60 new vehicles

Mayor Announces Funding for Swimmable Rivers
ÂŁ7million to go towards stopping pollution entering London's waterways

Actors Reading to Stroke Patients at Clayponds Hospital
Scheme from charity Interact is supported by the London Freemasons

Hounslow Council's Green Waste Collection Charge Rises
Residents can renew annual subscription or sign up now

Concerns Raised Over 'Night Club' Plan for Brentford Studios
Film production facility seeks licence to stay open until 4am

Downton Star Gives Backing to Community Garden Programme
Jim Carter hails 'Grow for the Future' project

Ruth Cadbury Demands Action on 65 Bus Route
MP writes to TfL highlighting unreliability and long journey times

Hounslow Council to Switch to Virtual Parking Permits
From end of February applicants will not receive a paper permit

Council Moves to Bid for Park Road Allotments
Market price to be offered to Northumberland Estates

Hewson Books Closure Confirmed as Permanent
Owner blames low footfall in Brentford Project

Lidl Confirms Summer Opening for Brentford Store
No firm date given but supermarket chain say it's 'on track'

Mogden Sewage Could Be Used to Heat Local Homes
Council seeking funding for low-carbon energy project

Independent Candidate Wins in Syon and Brentford Lock
Labour's Max Mosley retains Brentford East seat in low turnout

Grasshoppers Plans to Host Turf Games Festival
Around 4,000 expected to attend fitness themed event

Masterplan for GSK Development Set to Be Revealed
Multi-storey car park at site being brought back into use

Jail for Drug Dealer Caught in Brentford Car Stop
Gleni Goleci found in possession of large amount of cocaine and cash

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Cocotte Richmond

From rotisserie chicken to all day brunch in a relaxed atmosphere

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Two Day Spring Market at Syon Park

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a showcase of independent businesses

St. Faith's Players Begins Rehearsals for The 39 Steps

Actor still sought to play the part of Richard Hannay

Artists Invited to Register for This Year's Creative Mile

Over 5,000 visitors attended the weekend festival last year

Do Geese See God Exhibition at Riverside Studios

Riverside Artists Group ponders the limits to seeing and imagining

Steam Museum to Be Transformed During Exhibition

Artist-in-residence Jasmine Pradissitto celebrates the vision of the Victorians

Huge Funding Boost for Water and Steam Museum

Government providing ÂŁ2.6million for Great Engine Room project

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

A Sneak Peek Inside the New Everyman Cinema

Venue in the Brentford Project expect to open in the Spring

Part of Gunnersbury Park to Close for 18 Days for Single Event

Soho House Festival in July requires use of cricket pitch area

History of Great West Road Published to Mark 100 Years

James Marshall's book updated ahead of centenary celebrations

Gunnersbury Park to Host Exhibition on Southall's History

Looks at how activism and music in the area shaped British culture

Pub in the Park Makes Switch to Gunnersbury Next Year

Food and musical festival previously held at Chiswick House

Strictly's New Season Launch Show Features Syon Park

Four contestants introduced to their partners in the Great Conservatory

Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target

Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000

Leisure

The world-renowned Osterley Bookshop is closing âŚ

As the owners return to their first love of Art

Syon House Stars in Kylie's New Music Video

Released to promote her latest single 'My Oh My'

Brentford-based Couple Launches Chimichurri Sauce Range

New venture for Michelin starred chef, Diego Cardoso and his wife, Sofia

Council to Invest ÂŁ1.45 Million in Watermans Arts Centre Scheme

Says money is needed to make designs compliant with new fire regs

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Property

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Planners Give Green Light To New Firestone House Plan

Deem proposal worthy success to iconic building formerly on the site

Plan Submitted for Massive Sega Redevelopment Scheme

Brentford Works will contain 916 flats and reach 19 storeys high

Community

Does The Quest for the Holy Grail End in Isleworth?

Claim made that sacred relic is buried in secret crypt under local river

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

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

John Dale says his video shows the longstanding unique spirit of the area

Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street

Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

Over a 1,000 properties could flood in 'once in a century' weather event

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

Brentford's oldest building opened to the public for first time in 25 years

New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain

Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment

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