What happened in Chiswick during February 2003

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* Dawn of a new era for Chiswick House? *
Chief Executive of English Heritage Simon Thurley (pictured left) says millions are available to save the House and its grounds from terminal decline including a six figure sum from an anonymous donor

* Professor Robin Marris on local and national crime *
Is crime rising or falling? Professor Marris, an advisor to the Home Office, gives both the Chiswick and national perspective on this question.

* Sainsbury's car park to stay free *
Signs put up giving details of the new scheme

* Agents Behaving Badly *
Judge rules that Foxtons offered sub-standard service in judgment which could open floodgates for claims against estate agents

* Crossrail tunnel would emerge from Chiswick Back Common *
More details of planned rail project have been revealed

* Action sought on A4 noise in Grove Park *
Residents want barrier to block out the sound of traffic

* Tram plans raise Chiswick traffic fears *
Details of where the Uxbridge Road will close around Acton suggests many vehicles will be diverted south

* Local Company takes on Telecom Giant *
Chiswick-based telecoms company goes into battle with Orange over phone charges

* Chiswick youngsters go for gold *
Duke Of Edinburgh's Award Centre Seeks Sponsorship For Gold Exploration Award

* End of an era for Sea Cadets *
Commanding Officer Lynn MacIver leaves her unit in good shape but needing more adult support

* Business Park nets award *
Civic Trust recognises the "exceptional standard" of the office development

* Spilling the Beans on Chiswick’s Caffeine Kings *
Controversy rages as Starbucks go for outlet number four on the High Road

* Headline numbers mask price downturn for Chiswick property *
Prices up by 22.2% over a year according to new data but numbers distorted by September 11th aftermath

* Do your bit for Chiswick House *
The police are looking for more public participation in a scheme to make the house and grounds a safer place

* An "Excellent Development" *
A local internet-based charity that supports tree planting to promote both conservation and development to benefit disadvantaged communities.

* Chiswick teachers miss out again in pay round *
No inner London enhancement despite W4 being the fourth most expensive place to live in the capital

* Hogarth gets the brush off (again)*
Another attack on the landmark statue but this time the culprit may have been caught on CCTV

* Farewell to the Portacabin *
Chiswick Police's front desk moves back into the station this Monday

* It's Child's Play *
New activity group for the under 5s opening

* Multi-Media Company Moves to Chiswick Business Park *
Teletext, the on-screen information group, are relocating their 400 strong workforce to Chiswick Business Park this weekend

* "Water Music" on a rainy afternoon *
Theme of Blenheim Concert's most recent presentation proves very apt

* Council Tax rises could reach 25% *
Both Hounslow and Ealing say low settlement from central government means that residents will face massive increases this March unless they want to see further cuts. Hounslow have an on-line consultation for residents on the matter

* Boost for adult education in Chiswick *
The William Hogarth Adult Education Centre Unveils £30,000 Refurbishment

* New evidence could clear Townshend *
The Chiswick born rock star claims that internet watchdog now acknowledges e-mail about his child porn research

* Ravenscourt Park rapist pleads guilty *
Fleeing the country didn't save Michael Carr from capture

* Advent Calendar appeal raises over £5,000 *
Plus St. Michael and All Angels parish pledges £25,000 to the St. Mary's Convent appeal and dates for the Bedford Park Festival

* Fuller's Chef makes final of Chef of the Year *
Darren Massey, who trains the chefs at Fuller's pubs is one of six finalists

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