What happened in Chiswick during January 2004

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* Come In No. 94 - Your Time is Up! *
Bus enthusiasts line the streets to bid farewell to a piece of history

* Tories pick their candidate *
Local man chosen to contest Ann Keen's Brentford and Isleworth constituency

* Cullens could become 'Tesco Express' *
High Road to get an additional 'big name' chain store

* Attack leaves Chiswick man fighting for life *
David Nelson violently assaulted after he went to aid of female bar staff

* Chiswick Skyscraper not dead after all *
Mystery developer Clifton Cape to proceed with appeal

* Parade for Chiswick's Rorke’s Drift Hero *
Fred Hitch VC to be commemorated on the 125th anniversary of the battle

* Chiswick TV presenter's home robbed *
Richard Bacon falls foul of nocturnal burglars

* Chiswick Army Cadets get a great result *
Excellent performances at Sector Cross Country event

* Council postpone parking charge rise *
66% increase in local meter charges was not approved by councillors
Plus details of new Acton Green and Southfield CPZs

* Star in the Grove Park Music Festival *
Singing Competition to be held to find junior soloists

* Local Cyclists take on the Andes *
Epic sponsored ride for mental health charity has highs and lows

* Parade planned for Chiswick's Rorke’s Drift Hero *
Fred Hitch VC to be commemorated on the 125th anniversary of the battle

* Chiswick School students awarded *
Five pupils presented with Student Achievement Awards in a civic ceremony

* Council accused of parking charge increase by stealth *
66% increase in local meter charges was not approved by councillors
Plus details of new Acton Green and Southfield CPZs

* 'Human Shield's' sister to proceed with talk *
Sophie Hurndall to speak in Chiswick despite the death of her brother

* South West Trains To Replace Defective Stock *
An Expensive Lesson Learnt - The Old Ones are the Best!

* Fairground Worker Admits To Underage Sex *
Philip Brown lured 14 year old girl to his caravan in Chiswick

* Chiswick Mum to trek across the desert *
Carla Durkan Takes On Desert Challenge for Cancer Research

* Park Club win battle of the luxury health clubs *
Trounce rivals Esporta Riverside in Rugby Friendly

* Advent Calendar raises £1,500 for St Michael's *
Christmas Appeal boosted by sale of donated art work

* Jamie Theakston gets the bird *
TV Parrot prefers Chiswick to Guatemala

* Joining a local gym this New Year? *
Emma Brophy believes that it's not what gets you into the gym that counts, it's what keeps you there

* All Aboard For An Improved 94 *
In response to residents' complaints, TfL have devised 'Action Plan' to improve the service

* Robbie's pal emerges from the shadows *
Chiswick based Jonathan Wilkes becomes a star in his own right

* A bit of a Cheek? *
Publicising her new novel, Mavis Cheek has no regrets leaving Chiswick

+ Amazing Offer from the Park Club +
Get fit this New Year or get your money back

* Teletext man top fund raiser *
David Tasker brings in most funds at local sponsored walk

* Giving up smoking? Help is at hand… *
Free advice to local residents wanting to quit

* Bendy Lampposts could save lives *
Chiswick to pilot revolutionary road safety idea

* Chiswick to Benefit from Spending Bonanza *
£400,000 available to improve the High Road Environment

* Local Beat Bobby gets Gong *
PC Dave O'Grady awarded MBE in New Year's Honours

* 'Last spurt before year ended!'*
Broken water valve causes a spectacular fountain on Sutton Court Road

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