What happened in Chiswick during July 2003

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* Clifton Cape appeal against Tower refusal *
Emergency meeting called for this Monday to discuss latest development in scheme to build 28 storey on Chiswick High Road

* Vanity Fair Returns to Chiswick *
Reese Witherspoon (right) spotted in town as new production starts filming

* First Watergate. Now W****rgate! *
Peterborough column discovers "frail matriarchs" at the Bedford Park Festival following TV presenter's expletive

* Garden Centre Plans likely to be put on hold *
CiP respond to concerns of grounds users by reconsidering putting a path across the hockey field

* Local vice ring busted *
Police raid properties in major operation against prostitution

* West Chiswick resident sounds off about the new CPZ *
Grant Feller believes the Council has made a bad planning decision, ignored local opinion and wasted money

* Are you concerned about the future of Chiswick House? *
Make your views on what improvements you think are needed at the House and Grounds

* Joseph a triumph for local choir *
Stunning debut performance at Catholic Parish Centre

* Keeping a Watch on Chiswick Mall *
Residents Work Closely With Police In Effective Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

* The Wick Magazine to be launched *
A new local magazine is due to hit your doormat this September

* Missing Jenna safe and well *
The 14 year old Chiswick girl has met with a member of her family and is reported to be unharmed

* Chiswick dentist cleared of drilling away patient's tooth *
Dentist found guilty of professional misconduct but cleared of more serious charges

* West Chiswick CPZ goes live *
Residents and businesses have one last chance to get their permits

* Crossrail gets Government Approval *
Turnham Green station or Chiswick Business Park could become major interchanges

* Controversial Bus Gate likely to go *
Bus priority scheme near the junction of Chiswick High Road and Chiswick Lane to be scrapped

* Bus Gate to stay forever! - the information minister speaks *

* Con man becomes Cult Figure *
Could "Raymond Price" be operating in Chiswick?

* Unexploded bomb on South Parade *
Police close roads around Bedford Park Area

* Fatality at Turnham Green station *
British Transport Police are appealing for information after man hit by Piccadilly line train

* Local MP delivers “No Third Runway” message to Minister *
One last chance to sign petition against airport expansion. Ann hails response from ChiswickW4.com users

* Chiswick Roundabout blackspot to get speed cameras
Action taken after seven deaths within a year

* Take the Hogarth Challenge *
5 mile Fun Run with proceeds going to the Friends of Dukes Meadows

* Ken Livingstone talks rubbish *
Mayor meets with the Chiswick Recycling Action Group

* Kew Awarded World Heritage Site Status *
Gardens join the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal amongst the world's treasures

* New "Vue" for Chiswick Business Park *
Owner of Warner Village Cinemas to move into development

* Local schools to specialise in science and sport *
Two top secondary schools will become specialist schools in September

* Local Club wins an historic treble of trophies *
Full trophy cabinet for local football team

* No expansion of Turnham Green Terrace "eyesore" *
Mid-Chiswick Residents Delighted With Gable House Planning Refusal

* Local Students meet Gordon Brown *
Ann Keen MP organises visit to No. 11 Downing Street

* Arbour Welcomes North London Line Improvements *
Local GLA member hails new funding for London's most overcrowded service which serves Gunnersbury and South Acton

* Local Churches urge Government to support fair trade *
MP delivers trade justice cards to International Development Minister Baroness Amos

* Old Meadonians FC announce new kit deal *
Sponsorship from The Sports Cafe, Haymarket extended to all ten sides at OMFC

* Chiswick computer ace solves 'Password Anxiety' problem *
New software launched to make surfing more convenient and secure

* Will to Win on the verge *
Local tennis team one match away from the title

* Human Rights court says yes to Night Flights *
Government succeeds in getting previous ruling reversed

* MP to stand again in next election *
Ann Keen receives endorsement of constituency Labour party

* Turnham Green Terrace Redevelopment *
Residents Reaffirm Opposition to Gable House "Eyesore" in advance of key meeting

* Neglected Boathouse to be demolished *
Plans submitted to replace it with three new houses

* Willing women Winning *
Local ladies tennis team have successful season

* Calling All Cyclists *
London Cycling Campaign Seeks To Improve Road Conditions For Cyclists

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