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Getting Inspired by Lennon and Len Da Vinci as I Await My Fate
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Call for By-election After Another Balraj Sarai No-show
Conservatives say he will go six months without attending a meeting

TfL's Transport Enforcement Officers Set to Strike
Union says there will be 'fare free-for-all' in run up to Christmas

Hounslow Council Goes on Chewing Gum Blitz
Wins funding from Keep Britain Tidy to clean streets

Will TfL Take Control of Nationalised Train Services?
South Western's suburban lines have long been a target for the Mayor

Heathrow CEO Urges Starmer to Back Third Runway
Thomas Woldbye hopes to gain government support next year

Refunds and Journey History Back Online for Passengers
TfL finally restores services after cyberhack

Green Dragon and Ivybridge Primaries in Jamie Oliver Tie-up
Staff and parents to be taught how to make cheap and healthy meals

Time Running Out to Get Free Flu and Covid-19 Jabs
Hounslow Health Outreach Team giving out vaccines

Hounslow Community FoodBox Launches Christmas Appeal
Aims to provide festive cheer to local families in need

Mayor Says Way Clear for West London Orbital Scheme
Feasibility of new rail link has been confirmed

Hounslow Parking Attendants to Strike Over Christmas
Staff in dispute over what the say is an inadequate pay offer

Mock Terror Attack Staged to Test Response at Gtech Stadium
Scenario envisaged panicked crowds fleeing across rail track

Car Fire Near Kew Bridge Adds to Traffic Chaos
Chiswick High Road already closed at junction with Chiswick Roundabout

Stuart Broad Helps Launch New South Western Fleet
Arterio trains will serve local lines including Hounslow Loop

Hounslow Council to Offer Climate Investment Bond to Residents
Seeking to raise ÂŁ5million to fund green projects in the borough

Win for Sam's Waterside at West London Business Awards
Restaurant judged to be best new business

Griffin Park Planning Application Submitted
149 new homes to be built on site of former football ground

Plan to Convert Landmark Brentford Building into Flats
Vantage London currently is used as office space

Cycleway Consultation Report Shows Low Response from TW8
Less than a third taking part were from Brentford

Brentford Wins on River for First Time in Over 100 Years
Newly formed masters club triumphs in womenâs four and men's double

Bulldozers Arrive at Syon Lane Homebase Site
Tower at landmark store looks set to come down soon

Report Shows Sharp Fall in Local Bus Speeds
Down by nearly 9% in Hounslow Borough over last decade

Council to Invest ÂŁ1.45 Million in Watermans Arts Centre Scheme
Says money is needed to make designs compliant with new fire regs

Owner of Dangerous Riverside Wall Remains a Mystery
Has been teetering over Thames Path for at least a month

New Lidl Store Clears Planning Hurdle
Council approves proposed changes to former Morrisons site

Council to Move Forward with Fountain Leisure Centre Replacement
Report into its future to be considered at Cabinet meeting

New Plans To Be Submitted for Griffin Park Development
Developer says latest scheme contains larger community park

Co-op Supermarket Plans Opening at Brentford Stadium
Mid-size store set for ground floor at Lionel Road South

Application Submitted for Huge Studio Complex by Gillette Building
Film production capacity at the site would be doubled

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The Tabard Theatre Presents The Snow Queen

The perfect family show for Christmas with a magical journey of discovery, friendship and love

Is Your Workplace Working For You?

The Mille, Brentford, West London

Hounslow Symphony Orchestra to Hold Family Christmas Concert

Another instalment of Broadway Magic

Festive Fun Promised at Annual Brentford Christmas Market

Stalls will be spread across Market Place, Bradshaw Yard and Workhouse Dock

Gunnersbury Park to Host Exhibition on Southall's History

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

No Return This Year for Syon Park's Enchanted Woodland

Popular illuminated nighttime trail may be gone for good

Pub in the Park Makes Switch to Gunnersbury Next Year

Food and musical festival previously held at Chiswick House

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Strictly's New Season Launch Show Features Syon Park

Four contestants introduced to their partners in the Great Conservatory

Warm Spaces Being Provided Over the Winter

Helping people keep energy bills down and get support

The Oaks Hosts Annual Table Tennis Championships

Performances from Juniors were the highlight of the night

Gunnersbury Residents Put Best Face Forward

Area brightened by Front Garden Awards competition

Orange Tree Theatre to Be Transformed

ÂŁ4million investment will make Richmond venue fully accessible

Musical Museum Sets Diamond Jubilee Fund Raising Target

Venue makes challenge of bringing in ÂŁ60,000

The Mulberry Centre to Launch 'The Education Centre'

Qualifications for complementary therapists to be offered

Grasshoppers Gets Go Ahead for Music Festivals

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

Urgent Appeal to Save Steam Museum's Great Engine House

Funds need to be raised by the middle of this month

Leisure

WLQP Gets Into the Christmas Spirit

Get fit and festive with our fun events all December and then welcome 2025 with our fabulous New Year's Eve party

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

GTech Community Stadium Hosts its First Wedding

Two lifelong Brentford season ticket holders tie the knot

Cod and Rock Appears to Have Had its Chips

London Road takeaway closes without any announcement

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

Can Brentford Digest the Huge Looming Supply of Flats?

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

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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