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Council Dismisses Brentford Fountains Closure Rumours
Says leisure centre set for phased reopening from November
Brentford FC Issue Life Ban for Racist Social Media Posting
Fan agrees to work with Marcus Gayle for chance of a review
Syon Park Mobile Testing Centre Cancelled For This Weekend
Spike in cases in area continues to cause concern
Local Museum Director Running London Marathon
Liz Power taking on distance for first time for London Museum of Water & Steam
Weekly Update From Councillor Guy Lambert
Finding a dead lion in Carville Hall Park playground
Local Lecturer Looks at Who Killed Pablo Escobar
Dr Brian Hook featuring in a new TV series on unexplained deaths
Former Windmill Road Resident Jailed For Stabbing Woman in Face
Mark Brazant gets life with a minimum term of eleven years
New Figures Show London's Recovery is Car-lead
Congestion higher outside city centre than it was this time last year
Minister Gives Green Light to Citroen Site Development
Admits plan will cause 'moderate harm' to Kew Gardens and Strand on the Green
New Cluster of Covid-19 Cases in Brentford
Rising concern as borough wide rise seems to be affecting area
New Report Says Third of Jobs at Risk in Borough
Hounslow Council wants urgent support for aviation communities
Ruth Cadbury Urges Chancellor to Extend Furlough Scheme
Brentford & Isleworth MP says her constituency will be especially hard hit
Mulberry Centre Wants Support from Will Power
Cancer support charity making an appeal in Remember a Charity Week
Local Youth Writers Featuring in Showcase Event
Hounslow Action for Youth writing workshop participants in #MadeInLDN Speak Out
Lack of Distancing at School Gate Blamed for Local Covid-19 Spike
Daily rate in Hounslow borough rises to highest level since April
Hounslow Council Ditch Fusion To Run Leisure Centres in-house
Reopening on a phased bases not expected to start until November
Big Rankings Leap for University of West London
Now rated one of the top forty universities in the country
Greens Call for A Cross London 20mph Speed Limit
Assembly Member writes to minister urging restriction be made mandatory
Have Your Say on Plans for Boston Manor Park's Arts and Craft Market
Online survey taking place to help shape plans
Consultation Begins into Parking Charges at Richmond Park
Hourly charge of up to £2 proposed with six hour maximum stay
Man Jailed for Brentford Sexual Assault
Attacked 15-year-old victim on H91 bus and again on Windmill Road
Isleworth Residents Cross About 'Baby Poo' Paint Jobs
Council's colour scheme for Worple Estate not popular
Council Wants Your View on Brentford Town Centre
Consultation aims to help shape the future of area's shopping district
Sustainability Award for Active 360 Paddle Boarding
Dubbed environmental heroes for efforts to clear plastic from the Thames
Public Transport Use Hits Post-lockdown High
Tube passenger levels still only a third of pre-pandemic levels
Most Youngsters Can Stop Shielding Say Health Experts
Only those with very severe condition now need to do so
Hounslow Struggle to Reach People With Positive Covid Tests
One of lowest success rates for notifying of need to self-isolate
Young Have Borough's Highest Covid-19 Infection Rate
Number of cases in Hounslow 'equally divided' between ethnic groups
Clearance Given for Games at Brentford's New Stadium
Safety certificate granted to play matches without a crowd
Dell Wants To Replace Landmark Clock Tower
New structure would have LED display of time and adverts
School Street Restrictions To Be In Place For New Term
Cameras to enforce bans on cars around pick up and drop off times
18 Metre High 5G Mast Proposed on London Road
Monopole would be located opposite Majestic wine store
Thirty Flee Building After Fire Breaks Out on Ealing Road
Eight fire engines tackle blaze in block of maisonettes
Lifelong Love of Brentford Inspired by Game in Nazi Germany
Escape by kindertransport led to the stands at Griffin Park
Cyclists Injured After Colliding With Traffic Scheme Road Blocks
Concerns raised about lack of lighting of new obstacles
Plan Submitted to Open Up Kew Bridge Archway
If approved will provide step free access along Thames Path
Local Epidemic of Catalytic Converter Thefts
Lexus, Toyota Prius and Honda Jazz cars targeted in Brentford and Isleworth
More Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Planned for Brentford & Isleworth
Five additional schemes set to be implemented before the end of the year
Residents' Group Says Manhattan is Coming To Osterley
Presentation of Homebase/Tesco redevelopment plans described as a sham
Green Dragon Lane Access Restrictions Set To Begin
Council publishes traffic order which will allow them to start enforcement
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Brentford School for Girls Open Evening Thursday 8th October 2020
Inviting prospective students and parents to DISCOVER MORE about Brentford School for Girls
Chiswick and Bedford Park Preparatory School
Inspiring young minds
Birdie's Kitchen At Syon Park Now Open
Come and enjoy a selection of empanadas, salads and freshly made cakes
Films Coming Up at the Watermans Cinema
Screenings return in reduced a capacity auditorium
Brentford Thru My Lens Holds Photographic Exhibition 'Bygone Brentford'
Outdoor event is being hosted by the London Museum of Water & Steam
Upcoming Disruption on Public Transport
Tubes and trains affected by engineering works
Watermans' Theatre Set For October Reopening
New season of Friday night shows features cabaret, dance and performance
Forthcoming Roadworks in Brentford
Traffic delays likely in the local area due to lane and road closures
Linda Massey's Diary of a Virtual Event Manager
Running the Brentford Festival not in Boston Manor Park
Community Planting Event Takes Place After Two Year Wait
Air Quality Brentford have managed to green Market Square
London Museum of Water & Steam Reopening to Public
Free access to be given to outdoor spaces
Drive-In Cinema Event Planned for Gunnersbury Park
Luna Cinema proposing 200-car capacity screenings in August and September
Gunnersbury Park Museum Announces Reopening Date
Estate continues gradual process of returning to normality
Secret Cinema Reportedly Abandon Gunnersbury Park Plan
Friends group tell members that event not going ahead
Brentford Woman Organises Charity Raffle for the NHS
Tickets are just £1 with a host of great prizes donated by local businesses
One-to-one Adult Cycle Training Returning
Bikeworks offering free one to one sessions at a location convenient to you
Russell Grant Keeping the Middlesex Flag Flying
Keen supporter of county heritage happy to see it have special day
Brentford Together Events Now Online
Community Workshops now being run through Zoom and Facebook
Lovebox 2020 Announces Cancellation
Gunnersbury Park pop festival latest event to be called off due to pandemic
Osterley 10k Race Rescheduled
Local running community adapting to current difficult situation
Brentford Voice Cancel Canal Festival
Due to Coronavirus festival will have to wait a year
Gunnersbury Park Museum Closes and parkrun Suspended
The park itself and the cafe remain open for visitors
Celebrations and Commemorations Postponed
40th West London Local History Conference to be delayed due to Corona Virus
Closure of Friendship Group 'a Loss' For the Elderly
However community response to calls for aid for vulnerable has been huge
Live Travel Updates for Brentford
Incidents on local roads and public transport
Events in Brentford
What's on when and where in the local area
Lifestyle
"You Need A Holiday", She Said
The Italian Plumber takes the plunge... or does he?
Go 'Out Out' To The Villa Throughout September
Villa di Geggiano are continuing with 'Eat Out To Help Out' for an extra month
Osterley Bookshop Annual September Sale
Visit this gem of a bookshop for half price books all month
Turning Fitness On Its Head
Too busy to exercise? Don't like gyms? Then fit20 could be the solution for you…
Quality In An Age of Change
At Hammond's Butchers and Deli
Footballers Wanted for FC Griffin Park
New Sunday league team has been set up in Brentford
Highly Rated Pizzeria Opens in Brentford Car Showroom
Santa Maria now taking orders on Catherine Wheel Road
Brentford Pub's Virtual Happy Hours Gain International Notice
Magpie and Crown streaming quizzes to brighten up lockdown
Funding Boost for Mulberry Centre
Ruth Cadbury MP welcomes the award from the People's Postcode Lottery
Property
Thorgills Turns its Energy to Helping the Local Community
Brentford High Street estate agency staying busy despite temporary closure of business
'Refreshingly Positive' Mood for Brentford Property
Agents report quick pick up in activity after lockdown eased
Plan Submitted for Royal Mail Sorting Office
Application for three blocks of flats up to 7 storeys with some commercial provision
Further Details of Plans for Homebase and Tesco Sites Revealed
Over 2,000 homes near Gillette Corner 'biggest development in area for years'
Second Highest Price Ever Paid for House in Brentford
Bright spot in property market that ended 2019 with a whimper
Mercury House Expansion is Approved
Local Greens disappointed as decision 'ignores climate change impact of boilers'
'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'
Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales
Capital Interchange Way Project Gets Green Light
Three towers up to 16 storeys high to be built opposite Citroen garage
GLA Renews Concerns Over 'Fourth Mile' Scheme At B&Q Site
roject of 258 flats and hotel 'does not yet comply' with London Plan
Community
Survey Says You Are A Brentfordian
Brentford Voice publishes responses given to their recent community survey
Isleworth Couple Face the Challenge of Alzheimer's During Lockdown
Council want to boost number of Dementia Champions in the borough
Gunnersbury Park Launches Fundraising Appeal After Fire
Destruction of café leaves estate short of a quarter of a million pounds
OWGRA's PPE Production Reaches Industrial Scale
Local residents' group needs more funds to maintain supply to NHS
Where Should the Brentford Fountain Be?
Brentford Voice collate the views of the local community
Over Seven Years to Rebuild Brentford's High Street
Initial demolition to be complete by end of the year
Fix My Brentford Street
Report problems such as potholes and uncollected rubbish in your local area