What happened in Brentford during July and August 2006
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July/August 2006
Brentford property prices up 57% in last 5 years
Latest numbers show more recently rises have been muted
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/property/stats0608.htm
Man who Maliciously Infected Partner Absconds
Mark James convicted of giving HIV to Brentford man
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/crime81.htm
What's in a name? You decide
Councillor seeks help in naming new developments
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/paragon10.htm
Record-breaking year for local GCSE students
Gumley House tops table and huge improvement at Isleworth & Syon
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conschools52.htm
Revised Collection Dates for August Bank Holidays
Check your rubbish and recycling collections changes
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conrecycle44.htm
Another Set of Strikes on the Trains Looms
Second day of action possibly on Friday 8th September
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/consra29.htm
School run parents encouraged to leave their car at home
Walking can improve health, environment and the size of your wallet
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conschools55.htm
Random attack on Albany Road
Man left needing stitches after motiveless assault
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/crime80.htm
Local shops caught selling knives to children
Undercover operations show widespread flouting of the law
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/concrime285.htm
Success at A Level for local schools
Gunnersbury tops table with big improvement at Chiswick Community
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conschools50.htm
New film map entices tourists to West London
Visitors encouraged to look for local Hollywood connections
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=leisure&spage=common/conceleb03.htm
IRA killer went to local gay pub 'by mistake'
Supergrass attacked and robbed after inviting men to house
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concrime284.htm
Revised Collection Dates for August Bank Holidays
Check your rubbish and recycling collections changes
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conrecycle44.htm
Woman shot on Brook Road South
Youths on cycle fire air pistol at motorist
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/crime79.htm
Irish company plan Gillette Corner Hotel
500 room hotel plus office complex to be built
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/property/ehotel001.htm
Brentford FC Appoints Managing Director
Keith Dickens comes from Proctor and Gamble to run club
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/ebfc56.htm
Hosts Sought for Volunteer Exchange
Kazakhstani youth to work on local community projects
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/conchar26.htm
Canal House Clients Make Garden Bloom
Help from Gardening Time makes green oasis at centre
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/info/charity36.htm
Local Lib Dems Launch New Website
Party aims to take lid off how local government works
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/hounspol20.htm
It's lights, camera, action for local aspiring film-makers
Short Film Production Fund seeks undiscovered talent
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/efilm04.htm
Info sought on Boston Manor Road assault
16 year old student victim cut by invisible cord
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concrime389tw8.htm
Fostering info gets a boost
New look web site provides help and support
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=community&spage=common/confoster10.htm
Police arrest man over false claims of theft
Charges made after phoney reporting of mobile theft
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concrime264.htm
Local MEP turns up the pressure on Thames Water
"OFWAT needs sharper teeth to deal with leaks"
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/eafloods18.htm
Mela still in jeopardy following stormy meeting
Will Gunnersbury Park event get its licence?
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/evmela05.htm
Police charge local man with A4 hit and run
Gardener stands accused of causing death by dangerous driving
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conaccident46.htm
Bruce and Zoe come dancing in Brentford
It's nice to see the stars arrive in this area to film an advert
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conceleb01.htm
Climb-down over night flights comes as welcome relief
Government U-turn celebrated borough-wide
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conhrw43.htm
Superbug on the rise at West Middlesex
Health Agency statistics place hospital amongst worst in London
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/connhs55.htm
Ann Keen stirs up race row in the House
Prime Minister declines to condemn local Conservatives
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/hounspol19.htm
Council gets tough on street vandals
Graffiti hot-spots targeted to 'keep a tag on the taggers'
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concrime274.htm
Battlefield Trails win Lottery Support
Local group awarded £15,000 to create historical trails
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conhist11.htm
'Hoodies', 'Yobs' and the ASBO generation
Local youths get their chance to talk back
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conyouthparliament01.htm
Car seizing scheme to go borough wide
Motorist told to get insured or face losing your car
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=property&spage=common/concrime275.htm
On-line is the place to be according to Ofcom
Watchdog encourages silver surfers to grips with the internet
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concouncil101.htm
OFWAT forces Thames Water to plug the leaks
Water company told to splash out £150 million to improve mains
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/eafloods20.htm
New website for gay men
Local project goes on-line to reach their target audience
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concouncil98.htm
Weakening air pollution regulations could allow for airport expansion
Friends of the Earth believe new directive clears the way for third runway
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/conhrw42.htm
Lib Dems push for a greener borough
Saving the planet starts in Hounslow
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concouncil97.htm
Planning a spot of DIY this summer?
Then make sure you don't fall foul of council's planning regulations
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=property&spage=common/concouncil104.htm
Fancy getting your hands on £500,000?
Council seeks spending advice from borough's youth
http://www.brentfordtw8.com/default.asp?section=info&spage=common/concouncil96.htm
Stories from April/May/June 2006
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