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7 December, 2025

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What's Happened In Chiswick

West London Free Named as Country's Best Comprehensive
Local schools shine in Sunday Times Rankings

Café-Wine Bar Plans Move into Chiswick Pets Site
Greenhaus set to open on Devonshire Road in the new year

Local Police Claim Continuing Success for Shoplifting Blitz
Say retailers are reporting significant drop in offences



+ Lights, Camera, Christmas! +
Chiswick Cinema's Festive Line Up



Chiswick Tower Co-living Redevelopment Approved
Step-Free access at Gunnersbury Station protected in plans

Chiswick Hotel Offers Free Christmas Wrapping Room
Offering the chance for parents to better hide presents from their children

Chiswick Leads the Way in Met Engage Sign-Ups
Makes up three of the top four wards in the borough



+ Budget 2025: What It Really Means for Chiswick Property +
Horton and Garton explain how the Chancellor's decisions reshape the outlook for W4's homeowners, buyers and landlords



Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Criminal Court Reform, Chiswick Tower and Gunnersbury Park
Report back from Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick

St Michael and All Angels’ Advent Calendar Launches
Christmas charity appeal supporting three local causes



+ Give A Book for Christmas +
Local author C S Fiore-Krasnic's second book is now available to purchase



Housing, Lampton, Labour Scandals and Dukes Meadows
Chiswick Homefields councillor Jack Emsley reports back

Festive Engagements, Local Policing and Leaf Clearing
Chiswick Riverside councillor Amy Croft reports back

Zipcar Closure to Impact Local Car-sharing Network
Company supplied over half car club vehicles in Ealing and Hounslow



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Brentford and Hard-Fi Team Up for Special-Edition Shirt
Celebrating 20 Years of 'Stars of CCTV'

Kew Fete Helps Pay for Foodbank Entrance Upgrade
Hounslow Community FoodBox makeover enabled by donation

Hounslow Council Appoints Another EV Chargepoint Supplier
Zest expected to deliver 100 charging spaces across the borough

Ealing Council Apprentice Scheme Leads to Glastonbury
Existing jobs and skills service aims to support local businesses



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Major Upgrade for Hammersmith Bridge Lanterns
19th century lighting refitted with LED bulbs for energy efficiency

Kew Gardens Reveals Plan for Brentford Gate
Permission being sought for overhaul of ‘tired' entrances

Local Hospitals Push Ahead With Green Energy Overhaul
Emissions at Charing Cross already down by over a quarter last year

Disruption on Public Transport Ahead
Tubes and train services affected by engineering work and strikes



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Plea for person who left kittens at Grove Park vet to help the mummy cat

Parking ticket advice needed

Chiswick Tower and accessibility at Gunnersbury

Plasterer recommendations

Christmas volunteering

Oxford Road North closure

RIP Zipcar

Free Honest Burgers

Door Keys Found

Sweary councillors parking in disabled bays


What's on in Chiswick

Get Set for Christmas at the Dukes Meadows Fine Food Market
Packed with festive gift options and seasonal produce

Community Christmas Tree Gathering at Chiswick Pier
All invited to celebration ahead of Trust AGM

St Michael's Players to Bring Snow White to Life Again
The group's popular Christmas pantomime returns this December

Christmas Jazz Party with the Phil Brown Swingtet
Last gig of the year at the The Duck and Ball

Creating London's Most Successful Mudlarking Exhibition
Kate Sumnall giving talk hosted by Chiswick Pier Trust

Christmas Popup Supporting The Mulberry Centre
Local creatives selling their work in the Barley Mow Centre

Hogarth Singers Bringing Festive Cheer
Songs for Christmas features collaboration with Belmont School

Charlotte Cooper's Hogarth's House Residency Exhibition to Open
Artist draws on building's past and Foundling Hospital connection

The Twelfth Night of Christmas Opens at Chiswick House
Interior of historic villa transformed into Georgian fantasy

Two December Concerts from the West London Chorus
An evening of Mozart and Haydn followed by Carols by Candlelight

Grove Park Group to Host Christmas Carols in the Piazza
Singers of all abilities including children invited to come along


News from Nearby

Hammersmith: Man Dies at Hammersmith Underground Station
Killed on tracks after being hit by Piccadilly line train

Acton: New Technology for Lifts at Acton Town Station
Any faults will now automatically appear on travel apps

Hammersmith: Poundland Announces Closure of King Street Branch
Outlet's last day of trading expected to be Christmas Eve

Ealing: Charity Tribunal Accepts that Victoria Hall Can Be Sold
However current deal has been effectively blocked says Friends group

Ealing: The Session Man Documentary Celebrates Local Rock Legend
Ronnie Wood comes to Ealing to see film about Nicky Hopkins

Hammersmith: Impact from Cybersecurity Incident Continues
Hammersmith & Fulham Council urges caution but says systems not breached

Hammersmith: MINISO Opens in Hammersmith Broadway Shopping Centre
Store combines playful design and affordable products

Putney: John Francis O'Neill's Time-Twisting Tale is Set in Putney
Man finds himself transported back to 1976

Brentford: Mulberry Centre Launches 'Hope Under the Tree'
Big Give Christmas Challenge will see any donations doubled

Brentford: Local Swan Population Surge Exposes Social Media Lunacy
Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Brentford: Isleworth's Advent Windows Light Up Again
Three streets supporting youth mental health with festive display

Putney: Warm Spaces Open Across Putney and Roehampton
Numerous places where residents can find support this winter


Jobs in Chiswick

Assistant Examinations Officer at Godolphin and Latymer
To contribute to the effective delivery of a high-quality examinations service, including the registration and management of all examinations, assessments and certification

Gala Event Administrative Assistant Latymer Upper School
To provide logistical and administrative support to the Events Manager, for the planning and execution of the Latymer Foundation Gala dinner in May 2026

Exam Invigilators at Latymer Upper School
Flexible in working hours and committed to supporting students at a stressful time.
Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be given and regular refresher meetings throughout the year.

Opportunities to Shine in the Jewellery World
Marmalade Jewellery is looking for team members to work in the shop

Care Manager at Home Instead
• Salary up to £45k + bonus
• Part of a Care Management team with Registered Nurses already in leadership
• Organisation rated Outstanding by the CQC

Employment Opportunities in Chiswick
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