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WHAT HAPPENED IN CHISWICK DURING SEPTEMBER 2002 All these items appeared in our weekly newsletters during September - if you like to receive it click here We are always grateful to receive articles about local matters. Don't hesitate to send contributions to editor@chiswickw4.com
* HUSBAND AND FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE TO LORNA - "Lorna touched the hearts and souls of everyone she came in contact with, especially mine. She could walk into a room and lift the spirits of everyone around." *
CHISWICK HIT BY CAR
CRIME WAVE - Over 25 vehicles broken into
in one night in the Grove Park area. Volkswagens
made up more than half of the victims' vehicles.
* REPORT ON TENNIS COURTS "A DEPRESSING TALE OF INACTION AND INCOMPETENCE" - Local councillor slams the bureaucratic inertia revealed in a recent official report that has caused the Back Common tennis courts to be neglected for years. * CHISWICK PUB GETS RECORD FINE - High Road establishment is fined £40,000 for being "unbelievably dirty and unhygienic". Mice and cockroaches were found on the premises. * BODY OF YOUNG WOMAN FOUND NEAR SOUTHFIELD PARK - Body discovered by a member of the public in grassy courtyard. Police are appealing for witnesses. * MEETING FIRMLY AGAINST THIRD RUNWAY PLANS - Local area committee sees Council, councillors and residents united in opposition to plans for new runway.
* SERIOUS COLLISION ON ST. ALBANS AVENUE - Too much speed and too little room lead to multi-car collision. * INFORMATION ON THIRD RUNWAY - Briefing document from Hounslow Council on possible Heathrow expansion. * SPACE ALIENS IN WEST LONDON? - It was more a case of the Kew Files than the X-files as a crop circle appears in London for the first time. * THE REALLY OLD BILL - A brief history of policing in Chiswick researched and written by a local officer. * JIM DALY RIP - In memory of a universally popular local politician. * THE END IS NIGH! - St. Michael and All Angel's £500,000 is reaching a successful conclusion to be marked this Michaelmas Day. * TAKING TENNIS TO THE SCHOOLS - Chiswick youngsters to benefit from professional tennis coaching. * MEETING ON WEST CHISWICK CONSERVATION AREAS THIS WEEK - A chance to discuss and find out more about the redesignation of parts of Chiswick. * BLIND MAN ROBBED ON SUTTON COURT ROAD - ChiswickW4.com members rally round to offer assistance. * HAVE YOUR SAY ON PROPOSED NEW CONSERVATION AREAS FOR CHISWICK - Chiswick residents invited to have their say during on new conservation areas. * CHISWICK SEA CADETS SHOW THE WAY - team member wins prestigious trophy. * HEADLINERS BRINGS IN THE CROWDS AND QUALITY ACTS - more shows in October and November. * SECONDARY SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS PROCESS IS UNDERWAY - Applications for next year must be made by 15th November * POLICE TO CLEAN UP CHISWICK - It's Graffiti Clean up day again, Saturday 21st September. * ALL FALL DOWN - As another tree bites the dust on Acton Green, concerns grow about our local tree maintenance. * POSITIVE OFSTED REPORT FOR CHISWICK SCHOOL - The popular Strand on the Green Infant and Nursery School has been highlighted for raising educational standards and making good progress. * PROPERTY PRICE LATEST - Swing in stock levels suggest switch to a buyers' market as prices stagnate in August. Something missing? If you feel there is a aspect of local life that we haven't given sufficient coverage to, let us know. Most of the articles listed above were not written by us but contributed by local people. |
