What happened in Chiswick during October 2003

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* War declared on junk mail *
Chiswick Recycling Action Group calls time on unsolicited mail

* Crossrail to go for Turnham Green option *
Massive underground tunnel planned linking Chiswick to hi-speed rail-link

* Armed robbers strike again in Chiswick *
Following the raid on Marks and Spencers this time HSBC gets hit

* Tim Henman serves for the future of British tennis *
Chiswick Riverside Club to be one of 18 centres of excellence nationwide

* Eubank knockout to be broadcast this week *
Your chance to see Chiswick Dentist send former world champ to the floor

* Disappointment on parking permit charges *
Chiswick prices to be cut but remain by far the highest in the borough

* No Decision on Tram until late 2004 *
Uncertainty over Treasury funding for the scheme causes further delay

* Chiswick Post Offices face extinction *
Four more face the axe with the Royal Mail accused of a campaign of closure by stealth

* Shirley Hadi 1925-2003 *
'A Person of Calm Passion'

* Chiswick Stadium to get new lease of life *
Approval given to plans for a new inclusive health club and tennis courts

* Local Children’s Choir building on success *
Teams up with Chiswick TV production company

* Scrutiny panel to investigate local parking policy *
Council recommendations on parking charges 'called in'

* Mayor Accused of blackmail over Crossrail *
GLA rep blasts him for dismissing 'clapped out trains on the District line'

* Single in W4 *
Chiswick 'perfect location' for new drama starring Michelle Collins

* New Private Health Club planned in Grove Park *
Residents seek adjustment to plans to develop University of Westminster Sports Grounds

* Chiswick Mini-cab Driver built people smuggling empire *
Venture ends in tragedy when 283 died in freighter sinking

* Have suitcase - Will travel! *
Local anti-car cyclist challenged to get on his bike for charity

* Action against vandals at Chiswick House *
Chiswick House Friends dip into their own funds to pay for security

* I name this seal... *
Find out if you won a meal for two at Pissarro's in our seal naming competition

* Tube train derails at Hammersmith *
Rusted track blamed - no reported injuries

* Traffic Wardens to be Privatised *
Penalty Charge collection rate of only 50% leads to overhaul of service

* New Action Group on Anti-Social Behaviour *
Partnership between police and community to tackle "yob culture" in Chiswick

* Chiswick Calendar Girl highlights road safety *
Cavendish School pupil's design wins competition

* Helping First Time Buyers in Chiswick onto property ladder *
Berkeley Consultants and Bank of Ireland Mortgages launch new mortgage scheme

* Police look to tackle cafe crime *
New measures to reduce the level of theft from diners along the High Road

* Mayor gives support to Chiswick West skyscraper *
Ken says scheme matches his vision for London but denies meeting developers in private

* West End Boy & His East End Girls *
ArtsEd old boy beds Queen Vic's Sharon just as Den returns

* Suspected arson at Bakery *
Plum Duff fire appears to have been deliberate

* ‘Honour Killing’ leads to Life Sentence *
Father on Bollo Bridge Road cuts daughter's throat then attempts to blame Al Qaeda

* Local NHS Trust deny funding crisis *
Attack by GLA rep refuted. 90% of patients to be able see GP within two days

* A Little Music brings much enjoyment *
David Shavreen reviews the latest presentation of Blenheim Concerts

* Chiswick Business Park Zips up event series *
Summer Season of activities at the office complex draws to a close

* New Telephone Befriending Service Launched *
Have you the time to call a lonely or isolated person?

* Two more wins for Old Meads *
Local side thrash league All-Stars team and defeat Old Albanians

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