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Rowing in Brentford Teeters on the Abyss
Rowing in Brentford Teeters on the Abyss

No resolution likely in dispute within the sport locally

Council Commits to Pool in New Brentford Leisure Centre
Council Commits to Pool in New Brentford Leisure Centre

Cabinet asked to approve £4.3million funding for project

Middlesex Women
Middlesex Women's Cricket Centre Coming to Brentford

Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Hounslow Council Leader Looks Forward to the Coming Year
Hounslow Council Leader Looks Forward to the Coming Year

Shantanu Rajawat anticipates 'different kind of election'

Watermans Marina Project Back to Square One
Watermans Marina Project Back to Square One

Confirmation given that latest scheme not proceeding

Hounslow Criticised Over Council Tax Discount Guidance
Hounslow Criticised Over Council Tax Discount Guidance

Martin Lewis raising concerns about unpaid carers missing out

Kew Bridge Moves Closer to Being Step-free
Kew Bridge Moves Closer to Being Step-free

Government announces funding for detailed design at station

Mayor Sets Aside Funds for West London Orbital
Mayor Sets Aside Funds for West London Orbital

£400,000 in budget to develop business case for rail line

Hounslow Care Leavers to Get Full Council Tax Relief
Hounslow Care Leavers to Get Full Council Tax Relief

Nothing to pay until they reach 25 years of age

West Mid Cardiologist Urges Residents to
West Mid Cardiologist Urges Residents to 'Buy a Brick'

To help raise funds to build new diagnostic centre

Hounslow Council Giving Free Help to Quit Smoking
Hounslow Council Giving Free Help to Quit Smoking

‘Swap to Stop’ scheme offers vapes as an alternative

Former Verve Frontman Caught Speeding in Brentford
Former Verve Frontman Caught Speeding in Brentford

Six-month driving ban for Richard Ashcroft

Hounslow Council Defends Response to Cold Snap
Hounslow Council Defends Response to Cold Snap

Residents report falls on icy streets and pavements

Take On Fundraising Challenges for West Mid in 2026
Take On Fundraising Challenges for West Mid in 2026

Hospital invites supporters to do ‘something unforgettable'

Hounslow Council Leader Defends Grooming Gang Comments
Hounslow Council Leader Defends Grooming Gang Comments

Shantanu Rajawat denies discouraging survivors from speaking out

Brentford Couple Go Over 80 Days Without Heating
Brentford Couple Go Over 80 Days Without Heating

Allegations made of smoking on site in dispute with Cadent

Isleworth Advent Windows Raise Record Amount
Isleworth Advent Windows Raise Record Amount

Display brings in over £2,300 Hounslow Youth Counselling Service

Padel Court Centre Proposed for Syon Park
Padel Court Centre Proposed for Syon Park

Plan is to build on 'little-used' site at northern end of estate

Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy
Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy

Position for a bid to be London Borough of Culture

Revised Plan for Ham Wharf Redevelopment
Revised Plan for Ham Wharf Redevelopment

Latest proposals is for a less tall building with all social housing

Council Apologises for
Council Apologises for 'Intimidating' Fly-tip Fine Letter

Elderly woman who left envelope in recycling bin upset by mention of prison

OWGRA Faces Suspension after Decades of Community Advocacy
OWGRA Faces Suspension after Decades of Community Advocacy

Bid to fill committee roles unsuccessful

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Local History Society Unveils Spring 2026 Programme
Local History Society Unveils Spring 2026 Programme

First talk is by June Ford Crush on Lord Burlington’s 'favourite bricklayer'

Meeting to Set Next Steps for Brentford Beeline
Meeting to Set Next Steps for Brentford Beeline

Your views and help wanted as project enters new phase

Cycle Ride Leader Training Comes to the Gtech
Cycle Ride Leader Training Comes to the Gtech

Brentford fans' cycling group joins with LCC to run free session

Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes for Refurbishment
Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes for Refurbishment

Shutting for a month early next year ahead of centenary celebrations

Train Track Upgrade Completed on Schedule
Train Track Upgrade Completed on Schedule

Full service between Waterloo and Clapham Junction has resumed

Gunnersbury Photographic Portrait Exhibition to Explore Freedom
Gunnersbury Photographic Portrait Exhibition to Explore Freedom

Anna Jochymek based work on conversation with Polish migrant women

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford
Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue
Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue

Ditches Gunnersbury Park after poor sales at this year's festival

Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent

Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Local Scenes Calendar Forms Part of Decade Long Series
Local Scenes Calendar Forms Part of Decade Long Series

Wendy Mackenzie's artwork features in 12 paintings of Brentford and environs

Brentford Fountain Pools Reopen After Extended Closure
Brentford Fountain Pools Reopen After Extended Closure

Return of facility eases fears of permanent loss

Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges
Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges

Campaigners accept councillor’s invitation to 'take us to court'

Documentary Showcases West London
Documentary Showcases West London's Riverside Artists

Film premiered at the Everyman Cinema Brentford during Creative Mile

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One Jab Cures All at The Tabard Theatre
One Jab Cures All at The Tabard Theatre

A new play about medics, money and miracles

The Dockhouse Pub to Open on Workhouse Dock
The Dockhouse Pub to Open on Workhouse Dock

Dorset-based brewer Hall and Woodhouse plans waterside venue

New Restaurant and Market Opens at Busch Corner
New Restaurant and Market Opens at Busch Corner

After years of false starts Euphrates is the site's latest venture

Brentford Canoe Club Celebrates National Success
Brentford Canoe Club Celebrates National Success

Returns from Nottingham Sprint Regatta with medals

Council to Invest £1.45 Million in Watermans Arts Centre Scheme
Council to Invest £1.45 Million in Watermans Arts Centre Scheme

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

Syon House Stars in Kylie
Syon House Stars in Kylie's New Music Video

Released to promote her latest single 'My Oh My'

Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany
Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany

Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park

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