What happened in Chiswick during March 2003
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* Council
admit Chiswick parking charges unjustified *
Councillor on Hounslow Borough's executive concedes basis for higher permit
charges is unsound
*
Asylum seeker hostel plan for Grove Park *
An application has been made to turn the RAF Association building into
a hostel
* Three
dead in Chiswick car crash *
Three men, including John McMullen who lived locally and had recently
become a father, have been killed in an accident near the Chiswick Roundabout
* Meeting
puts school "back to square one" *
Angry scenes at Southfield School as governors protest they were misled
* Foxtons
accused of "immoral" behaviour over flat sale *
Client "gazundered" by senior employee of controversial estate
agent
* Chiswick
man found guilty of indecent assault *
Police praise victims’ courage
*
Crack down on Chiswick traders *
New pilot scheme aims to tackle illegal dumping of rubbish by local businesses
* Anti-noise
campaign gathers support *
High level backing for Grove Park residents campaigning for a measures
to reduce traffic noise from the A4
* Butterfly
House could move to Chiswick *
Chiswick House Friends suggest new option for Walled Garden area of grounds
* Mayor
confirms plans to bring congestion charge to Chiswick's doorstep *
If re-elected Ken Livingstone would like to see the zone extended to Hammersmith
and Shepherd's Bush
* Ambassador
attends Lenten project launch *
Our Lady's and St. Edward's Church aims to raise £36,000 for families
in Manila
* New non-emergency contact number for Chiswick Police *
* Chiswick
team capture first trophy of the season *
Old Meadonians were victors in a thrilling encounter with Winchmore Hill
* Excluded
children to return to Southfield School *
Governing body votes to reinstate them leading to governors resigning
in protest
* Iraq
War puts paid to Chiswick Crusade *
Comedy Musical about the first crusade cancelled due to recent world events
* Late
Bloomer sought for awards ceremony *
A local celebrity or someone who has an inspirational story to tell about
the role learning in adulthood has played in their life is being sought
to present a major award
* State
of the art diagnostic centre opens in West London *
Technology offers the chance of catching serious illnesses early
* Permit
Charge cut proposed for Chiswick *
Hounslow Council parking report recommends reduction in the premium Chiswick
pays for permits as well as a host of other major changes
* Women
charged over playground assault *
Meanwhile Ministers' statements appear to back Head's actions
* Somali
victim of playground attack lives in fear *
"I don't want my children to be scared any more. I don't want any
more trouble" Police are seeking more witnesses to the incident
* Crash
victim's relatives demand action over horror junction *
The same stretch of road has now claimed 7 lives over the past few months
* Clamping
to come to Chiswick? *
Details of increased fines and plans to introduce clamping plus a failed
attempt by local councils to single out Chiswick for even higher penalty
charges
* New
CPZ for the Acton Green area to be in place this Summer *
Designated by the Ealing Council as the South Acton CPZ the scheme is
designed to control overspill parking from Chiswick Business Park
* Fishy
goings on at the Bell and Crown *
'Afishionados' initiative to get people catching and cooking British fish
* Renewed
optimism as latest plans for Brentford FC stadium are unveiled *
Supporters group working with developers to ensure that the club stays
close to home with a scheme that will bring professional football within
yards of Chiswick High Road
* Police
chief moving on *
Inspector Mike Nicholls to take new role at Heathrow after successful
stint in W4
* Praise
at last for South West Trains *
Train company still the least reliable in London but head of Strategic
Rail Authority praises them for improvement
* Old
Meadonians in double challenge *
As Arsenal's Champions' League challenge falters a local side looks more
likely to have a full trophy cabinet this year
* Crisis
for local school after playground attack *
Violent assault and allegations of intimidation has parents and children
living in fear
* Ealing
LEA backs excluded families in legal action *
Colin Lowther, the head teacher of Southfield Primary school, could face
legal action from the families of the pupils he excluded
* Angus
Fails to Score in Chiswick *
Disgraced TV star's rehabilitation got off to a blank start at the University
of Westminster sports ground as he prepares for his comeback on Red Nose
Night
* Stunning
tax increase for part of Chiswick *
Ealing borough opts for a massive rise with Hounslow's double digit increase
mild by comparison
* Chiswick
Police chief outlines strategy *
Inspector Mike Nicholls on reduction of crime in the town centre
* Car
crime initiative launch *
Chiswick police want your help to cut vehicle theft
* West
Chiswick parking zone given go-ahead *
Scheme expected to be in place by this Summer
* Matthew
Kelly cleared *
Police say that there is no evidence to proceed against TV presenter but
caution him over use of Class A drugs found at his Chiswick home
* Garden
centre for Chiswick House? *
Your views wanted on plans for a nursery and heritage garden centre in
the house grounds
* Westside
Story *
How the Duke Meadows Community Association, Ann Keen and Intelsat have
got together to help a new youth club for children from local housing
estates
* February
property numbers show 0.6% fall in Chiswick *
Some agents believe the price fall has been more rapid but that the market
is returning to "more sensible and affordable levels"
* Third
runway at Heathrow is still an option *
Revised consultation on airport expansion to include both Gatwick and
Heathrow
* Chiswick
Charity lends a hand *
Started by two Chiswick businessmen, the Micro Loan Foundation helps people
to help themselves
* Cash
boost for Wm. Hogarth School *
New funds allow extension of care scheme
* Chiswick
Electrics have moved to 315 Chiswick High Road *
Chiswick's largest range of electrical goods. A small family run firm
that prides itself on offering superb customer service.
* Local
charity seeks volunteers *
Emotional Leap helps people deal with failed fertility treatment
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