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Sam's Waterside Included in The Good Food Guide
Reviewer says no longer any need to leave TW8 for a superb meal

Junction 2, Heidelberg Construction Noise and Max Factor Vacated
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Ribbon Cut on New Lifts at Isleworth Station
Much delayed step-free access officially opened

Ground Broken on New West Mid Diagnostic Centre
ÂŁ80 million project aims to reduce treatment times

Gunnersbury Claims Sharp Fall in Noise Complaints
Says calls to residents' line during festivals down by nearly three quarters

Brentford Store on Carpetright Closure List
Part of a restructuring which has seen over 200 branches shut

Local NHS Trusts' Deficit Larger Than Expected
Management says that shortfall will not impact patient services

Piccadilly Line Closures Will Enable New Trains to Run
Parts of service will not be operating for over two weeks

Squatters Left Watermans in 'Dire Mess' Says Council
Claims there is extensive signs of vandalism in the building

Hounslow Council Expands Emissions Based Parking Charges
More bands to be introduced and CPZs and motorcycles now included

Owl and Hedgehog Feature in New 'Garden of Resistance'
Save Gunnersbury Park Campaign renews its guerrilla activities

Murder-Suicide on Occupation Lane in 1932
Nurse shot dead by father opposed to her choice of husband

Consultation on Brentford Cycleway Extension Begins
Details published of plans for 850 metre section along the High Street

'Shambolic' Meeting Narrowly Approves Ham Wharf Plan
Sixty 'affordable' waterside flats gain approval

'Kindness is Key' Speech Wins Speak Out Challenge
HFEH Mind Youth Advisory Board Member Toby Yates crowned Grand Champion

More Details of Tesco/Homebase Development to Be Revealed
Berkeley is holding series of public consultation events

Water Company Revises Plans to Pump Treated Sewage into Thames
Four proposed shafts removed from project design

Appeal to Identify 'Kew Bridge Man' 34 Years On
New image published of man discovered under railway bridge

26 Mile 'Brentathon' Raises Money for Water Quality Testing
Anti-pollution campaigners walk length of River Brent

APCOA Takes Over Local Boroughs' Litter Patrols
Company's staff now can issue fines in Ealing and Hounslow

Fewer Spaces After Lidl Car Park Changes
Application understood to be affected by new regulations

1,600 Bus Drivers on Local Routes Taking Part in Strike Ballot
The seven garages run by London United could face disruption

Local Roads Ranked as Worst in Europe's Most Congested City
Only consolation is that Mexico City now has more traffic

Plans Being Drawn Up for Huge GSK Site Redevelopment
Mixed use scheme will create a new neighbourhood in Brentford

Fury Over Evictions at Former Max Factor Building
Tenants include Brentford's only Mosque and local rowing school

A Miserable Existence for Travelodge Kew Bridge 'Prisoners'
Views of Kew Gardens scant consolation for those housed there

Lidl Confirms Plans to Take Over Former Morrisons
Opening is subject to grant of planning permission

Kew Bridge Could Benefit from Accessibility Funding
Another feasibility study to be carried out into lifts at Kew Bridge

Views Sought on Gillette Building Studios Proposal
Big increase in production facilities proposed at the site

Premises Licence Granted for Former Sauki Site
Further conditions imposed but concerns about dark kitchen dismissed

Save Gunnersbury Campaign Plants 'Garden of Resistance'
Says this is opening move in summer of opposition to 'exploitation' of park

Mystery Over Defacement of Pocahontas Plaque
Unclear whether daubing of black paint on a memorial was a protest

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John Parnham's Kidz World Comes To Ravenscourt Park

Come along this summer with your kids and have fun

Learn to Row with Putney Town

6 Week Intensive course going from picking up a blade to the first time to racing down the Thames

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Last of the Summer Bandstands in Watermans Park

Acts include Myriam Cavelli, Kate Bushra, Ed Hopwood with host Edwin Addis

Time is the Theme for This Year's Creative Mile

A weekend of events will celebrate Brentford past and present

Extended Suspension of Waterloo Services This Week

Work on Barnes Bridge means line will be shut for six days

The Oaks Hosts Annual Table Tennis Championships

Performances from Juniors were the highlight of the night

Roadworks Ahead in Brentford

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

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Gunnersbury Residents Put Best Face Forward

Area brightened by Front Garden Awards competition

Diary of an Event Manager - Preparing for the Brentford Festival

Linda Massey on how work has already started for this year's event

Musical Museum Says it is 'on Brink of Closure'

Venue issues emergency appeal for support to secure its future

New Online Exhibition on the Golden Mile Launched

Gunnersbury Park Museum takes a look at the area's industrial past

Gunnersbury Announces Changes to Event Management

Says it is committed to addressing concerns of the community

Grasshoppers Gets Go Ahead for Music Festivals

No major events planned this year but there could be 6 in 2025

Polish Folklore Group Celebrates 75 Years

Gunnersbury Avenue-based Mazury Dance is one of the UK's largest

Brentford FC to Run LGBTQ+ Skills Sessions Again

In partnership with Chelsea, Fulham and West London Queer Project

Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target

Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000

Leisure

Summer at Syon with Family Friendly Fun

Enjoy the British summer no matter what the weather with exciting activities

Hilarious new comedy premiering the Tabard this July

Dressing Gown demonstrates how even the most innocent conversation can land you in deep trouble

Cod and Rock Appears to Have Had its Chips

London Road takeaway closes without any announcement

International Design Award for Sam's Waterside Interior

Free cocktails being offered at restaurant to celebrate the win

Makeover and Kitchen Expansion Just the Start for the Weir

Canalside gastropub has plans to open boutique hotel

Brentford FC Women Boosting Their Performance at The Hogarth

Team given access to gym facilities at top health club

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

Property

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

Minister Gives Green Light for Watermans Relocation

Permission granted for development of riverside flats

Can Brentford Digest the Huge Looming Supply of Flats?

Local agents offer differing assessments of the market so far this year

'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

Community

New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain

Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

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

A Look Inside St. Lawrence's Church At Last

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

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

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

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

Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street

Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year

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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