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Hounslow Police Sation front office

Boris is planning to close 45 front offices but keep Hounslow open 24/7. My experience of Hounslow front ofice is waiting 20minutes behind someone before saying to him "You are being dealt with aren't you?" The answer was "No". He had been waiting 30 minutes and no sign of anyone to speak to or means of getting attention. That was 2 years ago. Perhaps someone can paint a more recent, happier picture. Boris, why don't you have them install a press bell for front office customers like they have in their prisoner cells. Or they did back when I was in the Job.

Glyn Gordon Collins ● 5015d4 Comments ● 5005d

Hamilton Road CPZ

Any reports from residents of Hamilton Road or surrounded streets of how the CPZ has affected parking in the area?

Reg Ghosh ● 5009d27 Comments ● 5005d

Pensioners body lay undiscovered for 6 months

Further to my appeal for help on Jan 30th in Ealing Today news letter I was hoping that somebody may be able to offer me some advice on what I could do?Pensioner's Body Lay Undiscovered for Six MonthsFamily seek help in mystery of Betty Walsh Related Links Betty (on left) with her brother John and sister-in-law May taken several years ago.In the photo Betty's hair is dyed dark red, but may well have greyed.ActonW3.com, ChiswickW4.com and EalingToday.co.uk ParticipateComment on this story on the forum The decomposing body of a 76 year old woman lay for six months under a pile of post at her run-down property in Southall.The family of Betty Walsh travelled to Ealing from Ireland in November 2011 concerned they had not heard from her for some time.They made the grim discovery when police broke into the near derelict house on Lyndhurst Avenue.A coroner's report said the body was 'in an advance state of decomposition of mummification type.. which is not inconsistent with a perceived post mortem interval of six months.' The cause of death was unascertained and, at the inquest in May last year, the verdict was left open although it's not thought she died in suspicious circumstances. The house had broken windows and no heating or running water and neighbours said they didn't think anybody lived there.Her family believe she may have only used it as a mail collection point and didn't find any of her personal belongings.Last February the Coroner issued an appeal for anyone who might have known Betty, or knew where she may have otherwise lived, but there were no leads and her family have now contacted us for help.It's thought she once owned a property in Chiswick, but there are no details, nor of the will that she is thought to have made in the UK.Caroline Walsh from County Kildare says her Great Aunt may have led some sort of double life and she wants to solve the puzzle. She says it's a total tragedy that her life ended in this way:''Despite my efforts I have found no information on her at all e.g medical history. There were no personal belongings in this house which leads me to believe she did live somewhere else. She had been a state registered nurse and was a very caring woman, somebody must know this lady and I am very eager to try find out how this happened.'' Can you help? If you can please contact the editor30th January 2013

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T K Maxx comes to Isleworth?

I have heard on the grapevine that the previous Comet electrical store on Ivybridge parade is being taken over by T K Maxx, anyone know anything else????

Vanessa Smith ● 5122d20 Comments ● 5007d

Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla Puppies

Beautiful home reared puppies born on 4th January, ready to go to new homes in the second week of March.2 boys and one little girl available.Fantastic pedigree.For more details please ring Johnny on 07759279997

Johnny Hindle ● 5007d0 Comments ● 5007d

Chelsea Fans and Celery ???

Can those in the know tell me why the government specifically warn against Chelsea fans taking celery to the match against AC Sparta :https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ac-sparta-prague-vs-chelsea-travel-advice" Body search and personal belongings check will be in place. Fans are NOT allowed to bring drinks, poles, flares, weapons and celery. "Is there something we should know before Brentford play them again ?

Tim Henderson ● 5012d12 Comments ● 5007d

Changes to Social Housing Tenancies - Probationary Periods and Fixed Term Tenancies

http://www.chiswickw4.com/default.asp?section=info&link=http://nnet-server.com/server/common/hounspol149.htmThis article hasn't appeared on this site yet, but essentially what is happening is that new social housing tenancies are going to be for a one-year probationary period, and thereafter for fixed five-year terms.What are we to make of this?On the one hand the logic of the move is undeniable.  With the shortage of available social housing that we have nobody should be in a council tenancy that they do not need.  Neither should we be inflicting perennially anti-social tenants upon the decent majority.On the other I am concerned about the powers that this new measure gives to the local authority to terminate tenancies, and I am wondering just how non-compliance with the terms of a tenancy is likely to be defined, and by whom.Will a new tenant who gets on the wrong aside of his or her local councillor, for instance, have cause to fear for their tenancy?  Will this be used by an authoritarian administration as a political weapon to further disempower tenants and to stifle active participation, especially where it comes into conflict with the designs of the regime?I wonder whether the Lead Member for Housing would like to take this opportunity to put potential new tenants' minds at rest?

Phil Andrews ● 5015d15 Comments ● 5011d

AN ENERGY BOOST

Energy Therapists will be at the London Buddhist Vihara, The Avenue, W4 1UD tomorrow, Monday, 11th February, between 11am and 1pm (last session 12.45).  This cold weather and dark days take a lot of our energy so do come and get a top up!  The actual session takes about 15-20 minutes and I am sure that you will feel really good at the end of that time.  A number of therapists come in each month and give their services free.  However, the Vihara allow us to use the hall at no charge therefore a donation is most welcome  -  all donations are given to the Vihara.

Pat Smith ● 5013d2 Comments ● 5011d

St John's RC School

Does anyone have any photo's of the St John's RC Primary School which was on the corner of Clifden Road?I used to go to school there in the '50's and would love to see a picture of it.

Alan Jennings ● 5018d5 Comments ● 5014d

Interesting Local By-Election Result

From Ashfield, which I am reliably advised in somewhere up north:Lib Dem 831 (65%)Labour 227Ind 221What is particularly noteworthy about this vote is that in spite of this being such a one-sided contest this was actually a Lib Dem gain from Labour!There was no Conservative candidate in the field, however in 2010 the Conservatives and Lib Dems between them only managed 45.2% of the vote.What this demonstrates is that local factors can overcome national trends in these contests where people are not bombarded with "news" from the big parties by the national media as they are whenever there is a general election taking place.It also tells us that there is no deep passion for Labour amongst voters and that its current lead in the opinion polls has been achieved largely by default, by virtue of popular dissatisfaction with the coalition government.Hounslow Lib Dems, small parties and aspiring indies please take note.

Phil Andrews ● 5015d2 Comments ● 5015d

Disruption to London Underground & Overground and South West Trains services this weekend (9-10 Feb

Disruption to London Underground & Overground and South West Trains services this weekend (9-10 February)Due to planned engineering work this weekend (9-10 February) the following services operating within Hounslow borough will be affected:District Line:There is no service this weekend between West Kensington and Ealing Broadway/Richmond while London Underground carries out track replacement work at Turnham Green.Piccadilly Line:There is no service this weekend between Hammersmith and Northfields/Uxbridge while London Underground carries out track replacement work at Turnham Green. Passengers from the W4 and TW8 areas who wish to travel to Heathrow this weekend should take the E2 or E3 to Northfields station, the 195 or E8 to Boston Manor station, the H91 to Osterley station or replacement bus service A from Chiswick Park/Turnham Green to Northfields. Rail Replacement Buses:The replacement buses for this closure are:Service A: Northfields - Ealing Broadway - Ealing Common - Acton Town - Gunnersbury - Chiswick Park - Turnham Green - Stamford Brook - Ravenscourt Park - HammersmithService B: Ealing Broadway - Boston ManorService C: Boston Manor - HammersmithService D: Richmond - Kew Gardens - Gunnersbury - Chiswick Park - Turnham Green -Stamford Brook - Ravenscourt Park - HammersmithService E: Acton Town - Ealing Common - North Ealing - Hanger Lane (for Park Royal and the Central line) - Alperton - Sudbury Town - Sudbury Hill - South Harrow - Rayners Lane.London Overground: There is no service this weekend between Richmond and Willesden Junction. Valid rail tickets will be accepted on rail replacement buses which will serve Richmond, Kew Gardens (bus stops in Kew Road), Gunnersbury, South Acton, Acton Central, Willesden Junction.South West Trains:Engineering work will take place between New Malden and Twickenham / Shepperton on Sunday 10 February.Trains between London Waterloo and Windsor and Eton Riverside will start / terminate at Staines, but call additionally at Queenstown Road, Wandsworth Town, Barnes, Mortlake, North Sheen and St Margarets - services from London Waterloo towards Windsor & Eton Riverside may run earlier than normal.  This information has been obtained from the TfL and Southwest Trains websites.  No responsibility will be taken by the Borough for its accuracy.Other London Underground and SWT services outside Hounslow borough will also be affected by track work this weekend. For more information:  www.tfl.gov.uk and www.southwesttrains.co.uk

Chris Calvi-Freeman ● 5016d0 Comments ● 5016d

Red light at night

I see that after several weeks and one near catastrophe, a clearly visible red light has been fitted to the crane and that ghastly tower and that now blights Brentford and just about visible from all of west london.Probably like Ferry Quays, the red light will not be just to alert passing helicopters!

Anthony Waller ● 5024d15 Comments ● 5016d

Woof, woof

So all dogs are supposed to be microchipped from 2016, whilst this is to be welcomed, I cannot see how on earth it actually does anything apart from reunite owners who actually want their dogs back with said Fido.What no-one is saying is who is going to enforce this or how, and how does it actually help with welfare of animals which surely is paramount? Does whoever dreamed this up really imagine that the revolting, thick scrotes who get their 'designer dogs' to intimidate and fight are going to bother anyway. Another fudge instead of decent legislation that does what it says on the tin.

Vanessa Smith ● 5017d2 Comments ● 5017d

Watermans out of touch?

Having read the message to patrons and the piece on TW8 I am beginning to feel that Watermans has become out of touch with both reality and it's paying clientele.Moving to a new site, even in Brentford, won't make it better. If it ends up in the ghastly proposed site along the hight street it will be bankrupt, dead and gone forever in no time.I wonder if any of the committee, management or friends actually live in Brentford. Unless it's the deep cushioned haven of the Butts.If they did they will know that almost all the new developments that currently exist are ghost estates with business/retail units that are completely non viable as going concerns. Brentford is a long non radial town and the existing site is perfect for a more arts orientated patronage from both Ealing and Richmond.That will be lost in an instant.For most in Brentford, it is not more than a 15 min walk ( with the exception of the Boston Manor part.)Now they must be on a deathwish. The last USP for getting bums on seats. - Free parking is to be abolished in exchange for a 'policed' car park.It will make no difference, the car park has been bandit territory for decades and everyone will continue to park where they always park, around Brook Roads streets.They must be daft. But also deluded. It could be years before they move and no way should they move unless the alternative site beats the pant's off the existing one - which is a classic example of Hounslow's architectural pedigree which endures to this day!Free Parking is a banner that even Hounslow council has recognised as a lifeline for ailing commerce. They have it and want to ditch it when no-one will use it anyway. How do they think they will attract people to use it? They blame the Olympics for a dismal summer. What about the dismal weather? Perfect for indoor activities. But the list of films this summer was dismal as was the events arranged.Dull and lacklustre. More to do with a mentality of Art School highbrow intellectualism than running an all embracing art centre.At least after months of denials and silence we know that are planning to move but to what? A Potting shed or the few remaining garages?Myopic and Naive....yet again.

Anthony Waller ● 5052d68 Comments ● 5019d

Book Now for the Summer Ball at Syon Park!

The Brentford Summer Ball is being planned for the 18th June 2013!  Please do not hesitate to book tickets or a table.  One idea that has been suggested is that local neighbours my like to get together to take a table.  For more details please contact us at Quilliam Property Services on 020 8847 4737.  x

Simon Groves ● 5019d0 Comments ● 5019d

Flood risk to Brook, Grosvenor, Lateward rd & Mafeking

Does anyone know if L B of Hounslow has informed any residents of the flood risk to these streets if the garage site flood relief duct is removed?I called Hounslow today and they have no idea.Further to this the  Griffin Park development will increase water use and  drainage displacement by a very high margin which will increase the load to the brook and sewer outlets which will increase the chance of a return to flooding of streets as far as Braemar Road.Cannot understand why residents well over 200 households will be put at risk are or being kept in the picture and informed properly.Anyone heard or know anything?

Anthony Waller ● 5024d14 Comments ● 5021d

Kew Village Market - Sunday 3rd Feb

Welcome back to Kew Village Market this Sunday – the first of 2013!And how about making a New Year’s Resolution to skip the supermarket on market weekends and do all your food shopping here? Look up http://www.kewvillagemarket.org/stalls-this-month/ for a complete list of this month’s traders (26 food stalls and 5 craft stalls), though here are a few ideas to start your shopping list…As well as bagging the very best bacon and bangers from Noggin Farm, why not stop by at Winterbourne Game to pick up pheasant or partridge, which will soon be out of season? If you’re not sure how best to cook them, Chris or Kate will be happy to help. The Portland Scallop Co has quickly become a Kew favourite: as well as his usual wet fish and shellfish (scallops to die for!) Jamie Wright is hoping to have turbot or brill this month. Add vegetables and fruit (especially English apples and pears) from Beech Hill Farm and artisan bread from Ruben’s Bakehouse and that’s your food shopping – job done! But then there’s cheese and special olive oil, all manner of yummy sweets and deli treats and terrific takeaways – better make that two shopping baskets…We’d also like to welcome some new-to-Kew stalls this month: try Nochia’s fabulous flavoursome African stews, the melt-in-the-mouth makings of Madame Macaroon and the moreish cookies from Fidelma’s Kitchen. On the craft side, Atelier Chokerbali offers unique pieces from a French jeweller who’s recently moved here from France; and Larkspur of Kew has the prettiest little girls’ ‘Sunday best’ dresses, all lovingly hand made.Talking of handmade, don’t forget to stop at the Kew Village Market Stall for the preserve of the month – your choice of Seville Orange or Lemon Marmalade to brighten breakfast till the next market!As always the Market takes place in front of Kew Gardens station between 10am and 2pm, the first Sunday of the month.

Hilde Bysheim ● 5021d4 Comments ● 5021d

Mobility Scooter For sale

Anyone looking 4 a nice Mobility Scooter please let me know....Here are the details:The new Electric Mobility Eco 4 Mobility ScooterFour wheel car transportable scooterComfortable Swivel SeatChunky Hand Grips - easy to use controlsLift up, width adjustable armrestsExtra wide tyresRemovable battery pack -off board chargingTiller lock to secure during dismantlingHeaviest part 34lbsFits into most car bootsSpecificationsMaximum Speed : 4.0 mphNumber Of Wheels : 4Weight Capacity : 17.9 stoneBatteries : 15 AmpBattery Charger : Offboard chargerFront Tires : PneumaticRear Tires : PneumaticRange Per Charge : 9.0 milesStandard Seat : Comfortable Swivel SeatSuspension : NoVehicle Length : 39.0 inchesWeight of the Heaviest Piece : 34.0 lbsComes with Tool, 2 Keys, Manuals, Handlebar Mirrors.Selling as ive had to Upgrade!! Buyer Must Collect.£200

Simon Anderson ● 5022d1 Comments ● 5022d

Library

Anyone know about the A.T.C which was held in brentford library in 1950 any photo'sif so thanks

Rita Johnson ● 5022d0 Comments ● 5022d

Water Leak

Water leak near pets at home on the london road Brentford

Diane Newman ● 5025d2 Comments ● 5023d