What happened in Chiswick during August 2003

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* Cyclist killed on Chiswick High Road *
Brentford man knocked off bike by open door of parked car

* Agents feel the pain as volumes plunge *
Latest numbers show a 47% decline in volumes with property prices showing little sign of recovery

* Mayor turns down Turnham Green option *
Ken Livingstone explains why he doesn't believe the Piccadilly line should stop at Turnham Green

* Another fatality at Turnham Green station *
Second person killed at station in under two months raises concerns about safety at the station

* Hogarth signs up for Fun Run *
18th Century artist latest resident to sign up to raise money for Dukes Meadows

* Chiswick High Road 21 years on *
Such a lot of change even since 1982 - a montage of images from then and now

* Happy end to appalling crime *
ChiswickW4.com members rally round to help robbed blind pensioner

* Power Cut made worse for Chiswick commuters *
LUL fail to stop Piccadilly line trains at Turnham Green when District Line closed

* Some Chiswick residents face prospect of massive tax hike *
Ealing Council's finance man suggests 30% rise could be required

* Official indifference as sewage flows on the streets *
Thames Water take their time as health risk and stench worsen

* The 'Not Our Responsibility' Cycle *
Acton Lane bridge remains blighted by graffiti as authorities pass the buck

* Unaffordable Housing *
Hugh Fasken, Editor of the Green Magazine, looks at the problems resulting from West London's property price boom

* The Bombing of Staveley Road *
Recollections of the V2 attack on Chiswick sought

* Fuller's get Bitter and Twisted *
Britain's Champion Beer now available in local pubs

* Dame Tilly Trott returns *
Former Watermans favourite is back

* Youth Club thank you to Intelsat *
Locally based satellite company praised for positive contribution

* Crossroads Team to take Flora Challenge *
Local charity which supports carers in fund raising run

BrentfordTW8.com now issuing regular newsletters

* Local School results show continued improvement *
Big increase in top A Level passes and GCSE grades at Chiswick Community School

* Developer accused of holding the Council to ransom *
Clifton Cape offer to end appeal against refusal of 28 storey tower if new plan is accepted

* Major changes to tube and bus fares *
Big rises in some fares unless you pre-pay and kids travel for free on buses in 2004

* Local MP Named in Kelly Inquiry *
Clive Soley offered to help Alastair Campbell by getting "more active"

* Speculation grows on third runway approval *
Leaked reports are suggesting that the decision to expand Heathrow has already been made

* New Magazine gets on competitor's Wick *
Launch of new local publication delayed as legal action forces name change

* The Art Emporium to open at Dukes Meadows *
Chiswick’s latest exciting arts venture seeks interested artists

* New local band seeks lead singer *
Award Winning Alternative Rocker Searches For Vocalist

* New application for riverside school made *
Alpha Plus's Proposed Pier House School back on the agenda as amended plans submitted

* Chiswick to get Christmas Lights *
Councillor reveals decorations will appear in the main shopping areas this year

* Support Needed to Raise St Peter’s Roof *
The historic church needs half a million by December

* Record crowds for "Operation Speedboat" *
Over 1,000 people attend event at Chiswick Business Park

* Major overhaul for Chiswick High Road *
Council plans major package of new works including extended bus lanes, cycle paths and pavement narrowing

* Chiswick Business Park moves into new phase *
Exhibition of plans for the third phase of development to be held including details of transport improvements

* Man rescued from river outside Chiswick pub *
Incident raises questions about lack of life-saving equipment at Strand on the Green

* Fans to relish London Pride Middlesex Sevens *
Chiswick Brewer signs two year sponsorship deal for the world's most famous charity Sevens event which takes place this Saturday

* The Bad Dads Hit Town! *
A local group of dads form band to play at charitable events

* Chiswick braced for Traffic Chaos *
Mayor says no to request for Piccadilly service at Turnham Green as major disruption predicted

* Be Green with your Garden Waste *
Free Home Composters available plus details of how to order Garden Waste sacks

* Chiswick Choir seeks New Sponsors *
Great opportunity for local businesses to raise their profile and help the arts

* From Ecuador to Peru via Chiswick *
Lucy Hurn lands her dream job as a development worker in Lima

* Old Meadonians want to attract fit ladies *
Local football club looking to set up women's team

* Ready Teddy Cook Off *
Free tickets for show and courses on how to prepare nutritious meals for the under 5s

* Will to Win promoted *
Double celebration for Chiswick Tennis Club

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