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Local Railway Staff to Get Body-Worn Cameras
South Western Railway acts as number of attacks doubles

Mercedes in Serious Collision with Police Car on Boston Manor Road
All those involved in the crash escape serious injury

Petition Calls for Improvements to A4 Cycle Path
OWGRA says safety upgrades are urgently needed

Brentford Canoe Club Celebrates National Success
Returns from Nottingham Sprint Regatta with medals

Parish of Brentford Hails Benefits of Community Energy Fund
Grant has enabled installation of solar panels at St Paul's Church

Hounslow Council Hosts Second Opportunity Conference
Focus is on the long-term regeneration of the borough

Separating the Art from the Eyesore in Local Graffiti
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Hounslow Youth Council Seeking New Members
Initiative aims to boost youth representation across the borough

Hounslow Considers Joining Flexible Voting Pilot
Mobile polling stations could be used for next year's local elections

Over 1,000 Homes Cleared for Development in Brentford
Planning committee approves Sega and Griffin Park schemes

Boston Road Restaurant Which Paid Staff with Food Has Licence Suspended
Illegal workers found at Khushi Nepalese during Home Office raid

Cross Party Welcome for Stricter HMO Licensing Scheme
Council aiming to tackle unsafe housing and anti-social behaviour

Isleworth Councillor to Launch Debut Novel at Local Venue
Salman Shaheen's book Freebourne has seen positive reviews

Hounslow Council Publishes Women's Health Magazine
Part of an initiative to improve female health and awareness

Latest Brentford & Chiswick Local History Journal Published
Articles include a look at 40 years of the Tabard Theatre and Brentford's gasworks

Cinema Taken Out of Revised Watermans Plans
Amended scheme includes more flats and a smaller art centre

Planning Team Gives Backing to Revised Sega Site Proposal
Decision on plan for five tower blocks to be made at forthcoming meeting

Last Chance to Give Feedback on Boston Manor Park
Visitors being asked to give their views on the restoration

GSK House Redevelopment Plan Submitted
Brentford's biggest ever project could include over 2,000 new flats

Planners Urge Approval for Griffin Park Redevelopment
Scheme could get go ahead despite NHS concerns about lack of GP places

Will the Brentford Fountain Pools Ever Reopen?
Council and Lampton Leisure unable to give firm commitment on future

Brentford & Isleworth GCSE Candidates Deliver
Strong exam performances despite unique challenges for the year group

Hounslow Council Offers Reassurance on E-Bike Contracts
Says new providers will match Lime in numbers available for hire

Brentford Man Jailed After Driving Range Rover into House
Abdul Kayani left female occupant with life-changing injuries

Multi-generational Success for Brentford Boat Club
Parents inspired by their children to take up rowing

Just One Affordable Home Started in the Borough Since April
Opposition says Hounslow Council and Mayor have failed to respond to crisis

Church Street Flats Plan Stymied by Flood Risk
Conversion of Isleworth office building blocked by council planners

OWGRA Makes Plea for Volunteers to Step Up
40-year-old residents' group at risk of suspension

Plan to Reopen Brentford's Historic Standpipe Tower
Appeal launched to restore opportunity to see panoramic views

Filmmaker Sir Matthew Vaughn Buys Stake in Brentford FC
Joins with Gary Lubner to take become minority shareholder

Car Clubs Warn of Impact of Congestion Charge Change
End of exemptions for EVs could make them unviable and cause more pollution

Brentford Drug Kingpin Receives Lengthy Jail Sentence
Redon Bushi headed up huge cocaine supply operation

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The Chronicle Theatre Company Presents Twelfth Night

A simple, lean and accessible production suitable for all ages and dedicated to clarity, honesty, and laughter

Celebrate with Sam Harrison's 20 Years as a Restaurateur

Come along to a supper club at Sam's Riverside and Sam's Waterside

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Get Set for Brentford Community Day This Sunday

Event will showcase the area's wide range of local groups and activities

Brentford and Isleworth Venues Take Part in Open House London Festival

A rare opportunity to explore local historic buildings

Area Forum to Address Planning and Transport Issues

Brentford councillors to hear updates on local initiatives

RMT Strike Over 32-hour Week Set to Hit Tube Services

Impact on passengers likely to be felt over five days

Brentford's Historic Routes Feature at Barbican Library

Paintings and ceramics depict the Great West Road and the Thames

Mulberry Centre to Host Community Teddy Bear Picnic

Event will showcase work of the bear makers at its weekly workshops

Riverside Walk to Mark West Mid's Decade with Hospital Trust

Supporters invited to register to help with fundraising effort

Boston Manor Park's Walled Garden to Host Summer Events

Programme includes Shakespeare, Wilde, comedy and family entertainment

A4 To Be Reduced to Two Lanes Each Way Until End of November

Work taking place between Ealing Road and Boston Manor Road

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Peoples Unite Southall Exhibition Extended

Will continue at Gunnersbury Park Museum until November

'All Blacks' to Play the Barbarians at the Gtech

Rugby returns to Brentford FC's stadium this autumn

Year Long Celebration of the Centenary of the Golden Mile Planned

Events include immersive screenings design workshops and building tours

Steam Museum to Be Transformed During Exhibition

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

History of Great West Road Published to Mark 100 Years

James Marshall's book updated ahead of centenary celebrations

Leisure

Introducing Son of Osterley Bookshop

Come along to bag a bargain and experience the new shop focus

Brentford Boat Club Excels at National Schools Regatta

Over 5,000 competitors from across the country raced at Nottingham event

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

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

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

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

Plan Submitted for Massive Sega Redevelopment Scheme

Brentford Works will contain 916 flats and reach 19 storeys high

Planners Give Green Light To New Firestone House Plan

Deem proposal worthy success to iconic building formerly on the site

Community

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

New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain

Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

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

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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