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The Dockhouse Prepares to Open its Doors
The Dockhouse Prepares to Open its Doors

Launch of eagerly awaited waterside pub and restaurant is imminent

Dolly Parton Reading Scheme Sparks Virtue Signalling Claim
Dolly Parton Reading Scheme Sparks Virtue Signalling Claim

Tories say any initiatives must have measurable outcomes

Homelessness, Live Music and an Unjustified Pay Rise
Homelessness, Live Music and an Unjustified Pay Rise

Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

New Project to Uncover Richmond Park
New Project to Uncover Richmond Park's Lost Waterways

Archaeologists to investigate how water was supplied to royal residences

Row Over Fly-tipping Fines Reignites at Borough Council
Row Over Fly-tipping Fines Reignites at Borough Council

Labour rejects cross-party call for a change of approach

Wildfire Takes Hold in Gunnersbury Park
Wildfire Takes Hold in Gunnersbury Park

Public told to avoid the area while firefighters tackle the blaze

Crime Priorities, Cricket at Swyncombe Avenue and the Police Station
Crime Priorities, Cricket at Swyncombe Avenue and the Police Station

Brentford West councillor Craig Owen reports back

Hounslow Council Accused of Sending
Hounslow Council Accused of Sending 'Imposter' Social Worker

Claims made that fabricated report was made for terminally ill-woman

New Proposal for Redevelopment of Field House
New Proposal for Redevelopment of Field House

Plan for two extra storeys on existing building and new four-storey block

Tributes Paid to Former Hounslow Leader and Mayor Colin Ellar
Tributes Paid to Former Hounslow Leader and Mayor Colin Ellar

Politician was bassist with Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band

Councillor Claims Decision Made to Shut Ivybridge Primary
Councillor Claims Decision Made to Shut Ivybridge Primary

Sue Sampson says revelation was made during Labour group meeting

Opposition Parties Cry Foul Over Councillor Allowance Rises
Opposition Parties Cry Foul Over Councillor Allowance Rises

'Extremely excessive' increase will see payments up by an average of 19%

Investigation Finds Failings in Hounslow’s SEND Provision
Investigation Finds Failings in Hounslow’s SEND Provision

Council apologies to parent of child whose education was harmed

Large Fines Fail to Reduce Fly-tipping in Hounslow Borough
Large Fines Fail to Reduce Fly-tipping in Hounslow Borough

Opposition blames failure to target industrial scale offenders

Historic London Apprentice Pub Reopens after Refurbishment
Historic London Apprentice Pub Reopens after Refurbishment

Popular riverside venue had been closed since May

Youth Charities Benefit from Amy Croft
Youth Charities Benefit from Amy Croft's Mayoral Term

Over £4,000 in support raised during her year in office

Witness Appeal After Attempted Knifepoint Robbery in Isleworth
Witness Appeal After Attempted Knifepoint Robbery in Isleworth

Man riding e-bike sought by police in connection

Outcry after Parents Let Children Stroke Richmond Park Stags
Outcry after Parents Let Children Stroke Richmond Park Stags

Royal Parks describes actions as ‘deeply irresponsible and highly dangerous’

Council Lost Evicted Vulnerable Woman’s Possessions
Council Lost Evicted Vulnerable Woman’s Possessions

Watchdog orders compensation be paid after string of failures

Unstaffed Local Libraries Could See Opening Hours Double
Unstaffed Local Libraries Could See Opening Hours Double

Council's 'self-access' model would see CCTV monitoring installed

Haircuts and Podcast Subscription Put on Council Credit Card
Haircuts and Podcast Subscription Put on Council Credit Card

Staff mistakenly used account to make personal purchases

Hounslow Council Sets Out Plan for Next Four Years
Hounslow Council Sets Out Plan for Next Four Years

Measures include library cards for newborns and fly-tip response guarantee

Hounslow Council Paid Fines for Staff and Contractors
Hounslow Council Paid Fines for Staff and Contractors

Taxpayer covers the cost of PCNs issued to employees at work

Residents
Residents' Group Raises Three New Gunnersbury Park Issues

Concern over road changes, Soho House Festival and conflicts of interest

Charlotte House Nurse Wins National Award
Charlotte House Nurse Wins National Award

Hannah Carrera leads the palliative care team at Isleworth care home

Council Left Family in Leaky Flat for Nearly Two Years
Council Left Family in Leaky Flat for Nearly Two Years

Watchdog orders compensation to be paid after finding fault

Borough Housing Officer and Magistrate Aided Drug Kingpin
Borough Housing Officer and Magistrate Aided Drug Kingpin

Purshotam Dhillon helped direct operations while gang leader was in prison

Hounslow Council Gives Money to TfL for West London Orbital
Hounslow Council Gives Money to TfL for West London Orbital

Grant will allow next phase of design work to move forward

Chiswick Roundabout Ad Towers Could Be Replaced with Fake Trees
Chiswick Roundabout Ad Towers Could Be Replaced with Fake Trees

Proposal for structures at to have art nouveau design

Wyndham
Wyndham's to Close Syon Park Counter

Butcher says it is consolidating its operation in Chiswick

Council Takes Back Control of Clitherow
Council Takes Back Control of Clitherow's Island

Unauthorised encampment cleared and moored boats removed

More Details Revealed of Step-free Plans for Kew Bridge Station
More Details Revealed of Step-free Plans for Kew Bridge Station

Existing footbridge to go and platform heights may be raised

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London Museum of Water & Steam Launches
London Museum of Water & Steam Launches 'Summer of Water'

Six week holiday programme includes workshops and interactive experiences

Gunnersbury Park Celebrates Love Parks Week
Gunnersbury Park Celebrates Love Parks Week

Heritage walks, wildlife adventures and creative family fun

Best Start Summer Fun Day Returns
Best Start Summer Fun Day Returns

An afternoon of outdoor activities at Old Isleworthians Sports Club

The Outside Art Trail of Discovery Comes to Brentford
The Outside Art Trail of Discovery Comes to Brentford

Curated by two local members of The Arts Society Chiswick

Mulberry Cancer Support To Hold Gala Ball
Mulberry Cancer Support To Hold Gala Ball

Celebrating its 25th anniversary with black tie event at the Clayton Hotel

West Thames College Hosts Women in Logistics Event
West Thames College Hosts Women in Logistics Event

Speakers encourage applications for jobs in this high growth industry

More Details Revealed of Walled Garden Summer Season
More Details Revealed of Walled Garden Summer Season

Five productions in the programme for Boston Manor Park

Rugby Poised to Return to the Gtech
Rugby Poised to Return to the Gtech

Ground will host final round of Ultimate Sevens Championship

Park Life Cycling Tours of Brentford Return
Park Life Cycling Tours of Brentford Return

It's got nothing to do with Vorsprung durch Technik

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

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Records Broken at Gunnersbury Park Centenary Event
Records Broken at Gunnersbury Park Centenary Event

Organisers say museum had its busiest day ever

Artists Invited to Be Part of New Waterside Installation
Artists Invited to Be Part of New Waterside Installation

For the Love of Brentford to transform canal path

Champions League Football Could Be Coming to the Gtech
Champions League Football Could Be Coming to the Gtech

Brentford FC in discussions to host Shakhtar Donetsk's games

£4 Pasta, Pimm
£4 Pasta, Pimm's and Sunday Teas Return to Kew Green

Restaurateur Richard Crampton-Platt hosting at St Anne's Church

Gunnersbury Park Family Dog Show Cancelled
Gunnersbury Park Family Dog Show Cancelled

Exceptionally hot weather forecast for day of the event

Art on Your Doorstep Coming to Brentford
Art on Your Doorstep Coming to Brentford

National Gallery teams up with Creative Mile to bring masterpieces to public spaces

Impact of Tube Driver Strikes Appears to Be Reducing
Impact of Tube Driver Strikes Appears to Be Reducing

Figures show increased number of union members turning up for work

Gunnersbury Park
Gunnersbury Park's 'Summer of Sound' in Jeopardy

Lenny Kravitz concert moved away along with Waterworks Festival

Lifestyle

 Rika
Rika's Rooms Comes to the Tabard Theatre

An ordinary woman dealing with intense love and loss during extraordinary times.

Dyslexic Teacher from Brentford Releases Sci-Fi Sequel
Dyslexic Teacher from Brentford Releases Sci-Fi Sequel

Dan Batchelor hit the headlines after calling for an end to spelling tests

Albany Fish Bar Customers Mourn Loss of
Albany Fish Bar Customers Mourn Loss of 'Brentford Institution'

Popular takeaway closes to be turned into flat

Old Actonians Latest Club to Plan Padel Courts
Old Actonians Latest Club to Plan Padel Courts

Wants to install new facilities on bowling green by Popes Lane

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

Capital Interchange Way Café Seeks Late-Night Licence
Capital Interchange Way Café Seeks Late-Night Licence

Arista based on the ground floor of Verdo Kew Bridge

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

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

Released to promote her latest single 'My Oh My'

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TW8
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

Public Access to Brentford Dock Restored
Public Access to Brentford Dock Restored

Campaigners for non-resident use unhappy with new restrictions

Northumberland Estates Provides Boost for The Mulberry Centre
Northumberland Estates Provides Boost for The Mulberry Centre

£15,000 donation to support cancer counselling services

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life
Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

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

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford
Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

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