Chiswick News Archive - November 2002

What happened in Chiswick during November 2002

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* Plans announced for new stadium yards from Chiswick High Road *
Proposals envisage £40 million 23,000 seater stadium behind Kew Bridge station and the Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre

* Council/CIP say sorry to Chiswick *
An official apology is issued to the people of Chiswick over the bureaucratic failings that have left Chiswick Back Common tennis courts neglected for years

* Jeffrey Archer in Chiswick wedding drama *
There was another chance to see the highlights of the Bedford Park Film Festival including a sneak preview of BBC drama "Archer - The Truth"

* Ton-up Ant gets driving ban *
Chiswick based celebrity caught driving at 127 mph.

* Rob Brydon at Headliners *
Star of "Marion and Geoff" gives advice on how to make divorce work

* Not guilty plea made in Lorna Stewart murder case *
Rena Stewart accused of the Equilibrium shooting enters not guilty plea at the Old Bailey

* Hogarth's Birthday Bash *
It was back to the 18th century for the artist's 305th

* Chiswick property price latest *
Data from the land registry shows recovery in Bedford Park area and prices overall up by 10% over the same period last year but more recent figures suggest downturn has started.

* Detailed Survey of Bedford Park Estate Completed *
The Bedford Park Society has finished the first phase of its groundbreaking "From Knowledge Comes Care " programme

* Second march against over-development planned *
A repeat of the rally and march down Chiswick High Road earlier this year is to be organised by the West Chiswick and Gunnersbury Society

* Strong results from Fullers *
Local brewer has seen a 21% increase in profits for the latest reporting period with robust growth in beer sales

* E-fit of Ravenscourt Park rapist released *
Police are appealing for information relating to a rape of a 14 year old girl on 31st October

* Local students scoop awards *
Pupils have been honoured for exceptional achievement in a new awards ceremony including 5 from Chiswick Community School

* Adult Education and Training *
Hundreds of courses taking place here in Chiswick and enrolling now. Courses range from diesel engine maintenance to making your own evening dress

* The Chiswick High Road rubbish dump *
Residents respond well to refuse collectors strike but mountains of rubbish appear on the High Road as local traders fail to co-ordinate

* Major improvements planned for 94 bus *
All buses to terminate at Acton Green from February next year

* CIP meeting provides "a very depressing picture" *
The Director of CIP who met with a group of Chiswick residents recently is praised for his frankness but offered little prospect of improvement to local services

* More consultation needed on garden centre plans *
Council ask for further consultation with interested parties before agreeing to a scheme for a heritage plant centre in Chiswick House grounds

* Local Florist to be in Chelsea Flower Show *
Pot Pourri are looking for sponsors for their display next year

* New Chiswick Conservation Areas Approved *
Local residents groups celebrate as large parts of West Chiswick get stricter planning controls

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