Brentford Story Archive - 2004


Brentford Newsletter Stories - 2004

London Mayor, London Assembly and European Elections
Arbour re-elected for South West Constituency

Council Workers Face Corruption Charges
LBH employees help Fraud Squad with their inquiries

Hounslow Borough denies GP shortage crisis

Claim figures in Evening Standard are inaccurate

Walk Around Brentford History
Guided Tours around historic landmarks

Hear Robert Rankin speak
The man who made Brentford world famous to give talk at the library

Serious accident in Isleworth - 18 year old Victim Named
Police appeal for witnesses after car hits student twice

State-of-the-art learning centre opens in Brentford
Next generation of Spielbergs to benefit from new facility

Diesel House Summer Exhibition & Open Studios
‘…Diesel House Heats Up the Arts Scene…'

Councillors' War of Words Deepens
Conflict between Brentford and Chiswick councillors worsens

Controversy over exclusion of 'crusading' councillor
Tories cry foul over failure to appoint Robert Oulds to crime committee

Latest Property Price Statistics
Bad news for flat owners as prices and sales fall

What is a Credit Union? Credit Unions are mutual financial co-operatives

Carpenters in Brentford

Brentford Story - Farmers' Market

Brentford to lose fast service to Waterloo

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Brentford Police Station re-opens

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Serious accident in Isleworth - victim named. Police appeal for witnesses after car hits student twice Police have named the 18 year old student seriously

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Following the major disruption caused by the severe weather on 3 August, South West Trains is offering what they describe as generous compensation to

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Who lived in your house in 1936? Find out here. It's inevitable that many, maybe too many, pages of www.brentfordTW8.com are taken up with news of new

Architects in Brentford

Architects in Brentford. Remember inclusion in this list is only possible by the suggestion of a site member who has used the services.

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Rush hour train commuters from Brentford will see an improvement in services from December. The new timetable will see four trains an hour throughout the

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Young people on the Syon Estate to clear up Graffiti earlier this year · Free websites for residents groups · Brentford hosts sought for VSO volunteers .

Thamesbank Credit Union

Thankyou for visiting the website for Thamesbank Credit Union. Thamesbank Credit Union is a co-operative, owned and run by its members.

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Brentford Property Prices by Location

the prospect of large numbers of unoccupied flats in the Brentford area is looming following the publication of the latest set of figures from the Land

Brentford comedydockcom

Top stand up acts for next comedy night at comedydockcom. There's another night of comedy at Brentford's newest venue, comedydockcom, on Thursday July 28th.

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Young visitors are in for A treat at the Kew Bridge Steam Museum during the summer holidays - A great selection of free workshops and discovery sessions

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Move over Kew Gardens! is the cry from the Kew Bridge Steam Museum, as it announces the opening of a new garden in the grounds of the old water pumping

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Top stand up acts for next comedy night at comedydockcom. There's another night of comedy at Brentford's newest venue, comedydockcom, on Thursday June 30th.

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Brentford Carnival to return? Brentford Resident Duncan Shepherd contacted www.brentfordTW8.com with this plea to re-start the Brentford Carnival.

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Artist's Impression of the Kew Bridge site. Brentford Plan survey now online · North Brentford Quarter plans announced · Developers bow to pressure over Kew

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Now in its seventeenth year, the festival of Model Tramways features the highest quality Model tramway displays. With lay-outs from across the UK and as far

Host families sought for youth volunteers

An increase in anti-social behavior on the Syon Estate has led to Police placing a Dispersal Order on the area. the roads involved comprise Spur Road,

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Bees United are raising something like £10k per month at the moment. Just over £7k per month is in the form of Standing Orders - the remainder is made up

Brentford Councillor toasts Olympic success

Commenting on her delight that London will host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, the Association of London Government's Olympic lead member,

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Going Green for Sustainability Weeks. Syon Park bike rides and much more. Related Links. Children's Theatre and films at Watermans. Participate

Brentford Story

you can print a copy of The survey by clicking here. you'll need The Adobe Acrobat reader, avalable free of charge here. Surveys must be returned by 23rd

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Residents and businesses are being encouraged to give their views on new plans for future development in Brentford as Hounslow Council begins consultation

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The latest issue of property trade magazine Estates Gazzette reports that Brentford FC are looking at The Gilette building on The A4 as a future site for a

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Angry residents called for improvements to local policing services at a hot-tempered meeting. And they are threatening to hire a private security firm if

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Learning is the goal at Brentford FC. New study support centre brings Brentford FC further into the community. Providing the students of Hounslow with a New

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The parlous state of Brentford FC's finances is bought home by The latest Annual Accounts. Covering The year up to May 2003 The report reveals that

Host families sought for youth volunteers

CIP and Hounslow Council together with The Layton Memorial and Museum Trust are delighted to announce The launch of a new exciting two year community

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Mission Church on the Syon Estate in danger. Campaigners fight to prevent sale of building. Related Links. VSO youth Volunteering

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Brentford FC Raise the Roof. Record sponsorship deal sees Bees flying high. Brentford FC have signed the biggest sponsorship deal in the club's history for

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Campaigners fighting to save St George's Church, until recently the home of the Musical museum, are appealing for help in their Fight against Barratt Homes'

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Road closures following fire. Roads are still closed and properties evacuated on Monday morning following a fire early on Sunday morning.

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Poetry up the pole. Pavement poets display their work. When BT put a telegraph pole next to her house, Brook Road South resident Diana Leap didn't get

Brentford Slipper play rare local show

Slipper - bringing exotic sounds to W4. Live music at Stripes · Read more about Slipper on their website · City Learning Centre holds opening ceremony

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Police are seeking two men believed to have been involved in an attempted robbery on Jersey Road, Osterley. the incident took place on Saturday 14th May

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Brentford's farmers Market is to go weekly from June 4th. The Market began in October last year following suggestions made to Labour GLA candidate Seema

Brentford Lucozade Sign

Site found for new Lucozade sign. Council vow to 'get moving' on new location. A brand-new Lucozade sign could soon be welcoming drivers heading into

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Alfa Lavel building is next for redevelopment. More flats and houses for area on derelict site? Related Links. The Alfa Lavel building by The A4

Gang attack man in Netley Road car park

Three men set upon motorist and steal his car. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area

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Visitors to Griffin Park may be shocked by what they see if visiting the home of the Bees within the next few days as the ground has been taken over by a

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Janet Sutton, a Local lady and member of Bridge Church Brentford, is working as a volunteer for a Church-based organisation in Mityana, Uganda.

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Syon Estate attacker sent to prison. Man who stabbed former friend gets four years. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area

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Bees Fans Tired and Emotional. Victory soothes the pain of sponsored walk. Thirty Brentford supporters are nursing sore feet as well as sore heads following

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Man Robbed Near Distillery Walk. Gang of thieves brandish kitchen knife. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area · Brentford Police Station re-opens

Postman attacked whilst delivering in Carville Crescent

Postman attacked whilst delivering in Carville Crescent. Giro-seeking suspect sought. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area

Chiswick Students assaulted by gang on Dolman Road

Related Links. Films at the Watermans Arts Centre · Work behind the scenes at the steam museum · Gunnersbury park plan for Butterfly House. Participate

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Brentford FC is celebrating 100 years of playing football at Griffin Park over the next season and plans are underway to mark the Centenary in style.

Could you be home for a Brentford player?

as the new season gets ever nearer, the Club would like to appeal once again to any families who may be in a position to offer some of their young YTS

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Local Councillors have given the go-ahead for a new Lucozade sign to be constructed alongside the M4. the Highways Agency had objected to the scheme to

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Youths could have killer disease. Isleworth assault victim had Hepititus B. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area · Brentford Police Station re-opens

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Brentford Inferno · Brentford Flood book scoops major prize. Participate. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Comment on this story on the

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Boston Manor Park to hold Festival. Carnival time in the Park on September 4th. Related Links. VSO youth Volunteering · Local heroes honoured by mayor

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Boston Manor Group in need of more Friends. New Chair sought for volunteer organisation. Related Links. VSO youth Volunteering · Local heroes honoured by

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Crime fall marred by increase in violence figures. Latest figures revealed for Brentford and Isleworth. Latest Crime figures show that there was a 15%

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Public meetings to discuss crime and policing. Your chance to talk to local police officers. Related Links. Children's Theatre and films at Watermans

Host families sought for youth volunteers

One-man crime wave sentenced to jail term. Brentford man admits 77 burglaries. Related Links. crime falls in Brentford area · Brentford Police Station re-

Host families sought for youth volunteers

Windmill Road residents campaign for crossing. Petition to Council available for signing. Related Links. Local roads most dangerous in London

Woman injured following collision with 65 bus

Woman injured following collision with 65 bus. Air Ambulance takes victim to hospital. Related Links. Crime falls in Brentford area

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A Man has appeared at Feltham Magistrates Court charged with subjecting A Griffin Park steward to obscene racial abuse. the incident took place during the

Host families sought for youth volunteers

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Brentford's Local Web site

Welcome to The site for residents - and anyone planning to buy in , eat or shop in . For more on our aims, click here. If you are

Chiswick Hogarth House celebrates 100 years

Hogarth House celebrates 100 years. Luminaries turn out to mark milestone for local treasure.

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Brentford Residents Act to Improve Local Parks Community groups in Brentford are looking at new ways of maintaining and improving local parks and open spaces.

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Steam museum joy at lottery grant. £250,000 to restore historic museum. THE Kew Bridge Steam Museum has received a Heritage Lottery

Personal Services in Brentford

Personal Services in Brentford. Categories that will be listed in this section include: Medical Services- doctors, dentists; Health

Property Prices by Location

Property Price Statistics. Mixed messages on property values from latest Land Registry Statistics. Where do I live? Brentford TW8

Brentford Play Library

The play's the thing. Brentford Toy Library Celebrates its Twelfth Year. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter

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Hospital waiting times in West London to increase. Thousands of patients will wait longer for treatment. More than 100 beds are to

The site for Brentford

Information on Brentford including property restuarants schools local government.

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October at the Watermans. Sun 10 1.30 Lost In Translation Plus 3.45 Japanese Story 6.15 Super size Me 8.15 Ae Fond Kiss. Mon 11 6.45

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Exhibition at The Weir Bar and Restaurant. Paintings and Pints available in refurbished pub. Sharon Walters, an artist living in Acton

Brentford Town centre development

BRENTFORD TO UNDERGO DRAMATIC CHANGE. £100 million of private investment to regenerate the town centre. The look of Brentford's

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State-of-the-art learning centre opens in Brentford Next generation of Spielbergs to benefit from new facility A brand new state of the art-learning centre

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MP Joins Residents In Protest at Dangerous Sculpture. Ferry Quays statue 'hiding anti-social behaviour'. Local MP, Ann Keen met with

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Book seven of Brentford Trilogy celebrated by convention. Robert Rankin fans to visit venue of popular novels.

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Future of Beechams site provokes great interest. New development could see 1000 residential units. The consultation by Barratt's Homes

Sport in Brentford

Antonio Santo will be holding Kickboxing lessons at St Pauls Church Hall from Sept 15th 2004. He told BrentfordTW8.com about what Kickboxing can do for you

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A shoulder to lean on for 50 years straight Local Samaritans celebrate their golden jubilee. What kind of person would be a Samaritan?

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North Brentford Quarter Plans Announced. 24 storey residential tower forms cornerstone of new development. Barratt Homes have submitted

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Your chance to run the NHS in Hounslow PCT seeks new Non-Executive Directors. Applications are invited by 24 September

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Time running out for Lucozade sign. Famous landmark to move to Gunnersbury Park museum. The famous Lucozade sign which welcomes London

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Developers reveal plans to demolish Musical Museum church. Tower and eighteenth century schoolhouse to be saved.

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Politicians clash over hospital defecit. West Mid sees rise in patients and debt. Alexander Northcote, the Conservative's Prospective

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Free Web Pages for community groups. www.brentfordTW8.com will provide a web page, free of charge, to local Residents Associations

news, events, calendar, churches, schools

DEVELOPERS OFFER HOPE FOR THREATENED BUTTERFLY HOUSE. Developers planning to build a luxury hotel in Syon Park on behalf of the Duke

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After The Flood: Environment Agency working to clean up river. 600,000 tonnes of raw sewage goes into Thames.

Brentford Property Prices by Location

Brentford property missing out on London-wide recovery. Mixed messages on property values from latest Land Registry Statistics.

child support services, resources, nannies, babysitters in our

Child Care Services in Brentford. Listings in this section are by member suggestion only. Please let us know about valuable services

Brentford Story Live Music at Stripes Bar

Live Music at Stripes Bar. Music nights at the bar in Brentford FC's Griffin Park ground. Become a member of BrentfordTW8.com - it's free.

Brentford Restaurant listing, contacts and reviews

restaurant and dining information in Brentford.

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Cafe society arrives in Brentford. Cappuccino and croissants on the High Street.

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Brentford to lose fast service to Waterloo. Train operator cuts popular train as report reveals poor state of local services.

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High-tech cashpoint fraud attempt in High Street. Latest Lebanese Loop scam foiled by alert user and shoddy workmanship.

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Police Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour in Brentford. Curfew of under 16s to control fear of crime

Welcome to BrentfordTW8

New to Brentford? What's been happening in the area over the last 2500 years. If you're thinking of moving to Brentford, or you

Geronimo - helps fight cowboys. Home Improvement Services in Brentford

Our aim is create a comprehensive listing of anything you might need in . When you need a plumber or a piano-teacher, the first

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Soul In The City reaches halfway stage. First week's success celebrated with fair. Soul In The City, the London-wide Christian initiative

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Record crowds at Gunnersbury Park Mela. New and classical music at Asian outdoor festival. A record crowd estimated at 80,000 came

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Paragon scheme gets go ahead. Medical teaching facility and over 1000 housing units to be built. A new medical teaching centre

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Stakeholder's Forum for River Residents. Have your say on our local waterways. As part of his ‘London Plan', Mayor Ken Livingstone

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Walk Around Brentford History. Guided Tours around historic landmarks Hounslow Heritage Guides are continuing their series of Brentford Walks this summer.

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Open House for landmark buildings. The annual Open House weekend, when London's buildings open their doors, is on 18th and 19th September.

Strand on the Green School

A listing of sports clubs active in the area and links to all their pages

entertainment and eating guide for Brentford

Things to See and Do in and Around Brentford. Syon House and Gardens Syon Park, Brentford Map 020 8560 0882/3 Admission £6.95. Concessions

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New art shop and gallery takes Hart. Childrens TV star Tony Hart opens Lleixa Art. Tony Hart, star of childrens television for 50

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Car Club Coming to Brentford?

Innovative scheme designed for irregular car users. London City Car Club are investigating the possibility of setting up in