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Lidl Finally Reveals Brentford Store Opening Date
Poster outside announces first day of trading

My Undercover Mission to Montgomery Wharf
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Brentford-based Teacher Set To Publish Debut Novel
Dan Batchelor writes science fiction for young adults

More Success for Brentford Boat Club Breeds Confidence
Medals won by boys and girls crews at recent regattas

New Designs Proposed for London Motorsport Campus
Developer says 'minor' changes needed for redevelopment of B&Q site

Hounslow Foodbox Plans to Make Waves at Canal Fest
Charity will be raising awareness of its work at the event

8 Day Summer Interruption to Local Train Services Announced
More work taking place on Barnes Bridge

Fines Surge at Kew Bridge Yellow Junction Box
Location sees second highest number issued on the TfL Road Network

Riverside Path in Kew Set to Reopen This Summer
Council says work on collapsed section progressing 'as quickly as possible'

Tenants Being Sought for New Riverside Quarter
Printmakers Yard is emerging from the former Heidelberg site

Travellers Occupy Brent Lea Recreation Ground
Groups of caravans have been regular visitors to the site

Brentford FC Launches More Thousands of Stories
Latest short film features bromance between its star strikers

Overnight Closures Planned on A4 Great West Road
Structural surveys taking place under the Chiswick Flyover

Domestic Violence Victim Describes Council as 'Abusive Partner'
Claims she was told to put cardboard over broken window

GreenUP Activity Programme Relaunched at West Mid
Aims to boost health and wellbeing through nature, creativity, and movement

Plans Submitted for Two Commerce Road Tower Blocks
Buildings up to 12 storeys high will include 124 social housing flats

Year Long Celebration of the Centenary of the Golden Mile Planned
Events include immersive screenings design workshops and building tours

Brentford Lock Water Tests Cause Concern
Local Green party took measurements as part of national initiative

Hounslow Council Found to Have Failed Pregnant Homeless Woman
Borough now refusing to follow watchdog's recommendations

Kew Retail Park Development Remains Stalled
Dialogue between developer and Marks and Spencer about site continues

Signs of Life for Stalled Watermans Replacement Project
Agreement set to be made with affordable housing provider

Revised Plan for Last Stage of Brentford Stadium Development
EcoWorld seeking to increase number of flats at Duffy site

Brentford Fans Give Generously to Support Local Foodbank
Cash and donations collected during match against Brighton

Robin Porter Appointed as Chair of Lampton Group
Hounslow look to former head of Luton Council to turn around subsidiary

Doctor Died After Being Hit by Van at Clayponds Hospital
Court hears allegation that delivery driver failed to check blind spot

TfL Announces New Measures to Tackle Fare Evasion
Team of investigators will target most prolific offenders

Gunnersbury Park Change of Use Sought for Waterworks Festival
Three-day music event taking place in September

Tributes Paid to Former Councillor Sheila O'Reilly
She represented Osterley and Spring Grove for over a decade

Gunnersbury Park Cafe Reopening Confirmed
Relaunch as Pure in the Park expected âin the Springâ

Holland & Barrett to Open on the High Street
Chain retailer latest addition to the units in the Brentford Project

Approval Given to Convert Brentford Landmark Building into Flats
Council accepts amended proposals for Vantage London

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

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

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

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

Over 500 Fraudulent Applications Made to University of West London
Most relate to the Oxford Business College

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Calendar

West London Queer Project to Host 3rd Annual 10K Walk & Celebration Event

To fundraise For Motor Neurone Disease

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Foodie Festival Hits Syon Park This Bank Holiday Weekend

Pixie Lott, Scouting for Girls and The Wanted 2.0 join a host of celebrity chefs

Studio's Last Exhibition Captures the Area's Transformation

'The Time is Now' looks at Brentford's shifting skyline

New Season of Hounslow Heritage Walks Begins

First in the series will be a Great West Road Centenary tour

Community Stalls Marking Foster Care Fortnight

Hounslow Council's theme for this year is The Power of Relationships

This is Brentford: A Community Showcase of Local Talent

First time performers taking part in show full of entertainment and creativity

Work of Ceramicist Peter Smith to Feature at Summer Open Studios

Redlees Studios to hold a display over weekend

Call Out for Volunteers for Brentford Canal Festival

Two sessions being held to find out how you can help out

Come along to Unicorn Schoolâs Open Morning

Friday 9 May at 9.30am

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Brentford Art Works Plans Summer Programme

Cultural life being sustained one year on from Watermans closure

Steam Museum to Be Transformed During Exhibition

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

Festival Republic Adds to Gunnersbury Park Summer Line Up

Acts to include The Libertines and Supergrass

Guided Cycle Rides to Mark Centenary of Opening of The Great West Road

Dubbed Rolling into California following JB Priestleyâs description

Artists Invited to Register for This Year's Creative Mile

Over 5,000 visitors attended the weekend festival last year

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

Months of Piccadilly Line Closures To Prepare for New Fleet

Regular weekend engineering work taking place until October

Gunnersbury Park to Host Exhibition on Southall's History

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

Afro-Caribbean Football Tournament Coming to the Gtech

Four international teams competing in the Unity Cup

Do Geese See God Exhibition at Riverside Studios

Riverside Artists Group ponders the limits to seeing and imagining

Leisure

Mikado Musical Mayhem at the Tabard Theatre

Step into a topsy turvy G&S world and join the Tabard for joy, jubilation, and a jolly good time!

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

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

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