Does Chiswick need a ‘banking hub’?
Image above: Rupa Huq opening London’s first ‘banking hub’ earlier this year’ As Chiswick faces a dearth of banking services, is a ‘banking hub’ like the one in Acton the […]
Entries by Matt Smith
Hounslow Council rejects calls for a dedicated team to tackle crime in Chiswick
Image above: Officers working for Hammersmith & Fulham’s Law Enforcement Team Chiswick Conservatives attack “limited scope” of Labour’s motion to tackle shoplifting and anti-social behaviour LB Hounslow have voted down […]
Thieves who targeted high-value cars in Chiswick and west London jailed
Image above: Montage of the gang members; Met Police Thieves attempted to steal Declan Donnelly’s car in Chiswick A gang responsible for a series of high-value car thefts in Chiswick […]
Packed church service remembers the dead, including 12-year-old Jack Hollis
Image above: Candles lit on the altar at Christ Church during the service led by Rev Nicola Moy Chiswick residents join annual service of reflection to remember Jack, who died […]
South Parade resurfacing to take place this week
Image above: Works have been taking place on the road since the end of October. Picture: Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon Ealing Council says delay to work is unlikely as concerns for delays […]
Chiswick Area Forum to focus on youth employability
Image above: Chiswick Town Hall – the venue for Chiswick Area Forum; Chairman of this year’s forum Cllr Gabriella Giles Tuesday, 5 December from 6.30pm at Chiswick Town Hall The […]
Blood cancer charity in Chiswick hits one million registered donors across UK
Image above: DKMS workers at a donation drive; Credit DKMS Chiswick-based charity celebrates ‘significant milestone’ DKMS, a blood cancer charity based in Chiswick, is celebrating a ‘significant milestone’ as one […]
Ealing man arrested after vandalism of Palestinian Mission and local mosques
Image above: A CCTV recording of a man throwing red paint at the Palestinian Mission in Hammersmith “Hate crimes have no place in London” A man from Ealing has been […]
Christmas lights switched on in Chiswick – the first of a series of Christmas celebrations
Image above: Chiswick School students at the Christmas lights switch-on on Monday (27 November) Chiswick lights switch-on goes off without a hitch Chiswick welcomed in the festive season on Monday […]
Hounslow Council appoints new parking provider
Image above: Parking notices; library image New parking provided to take over from SERCO Hounslow Council has announced a new contract with NSL, a parking enforcement company, who will to […]
Chiswick School teacher wins gold at prestigious National Teaching Awards
Image above: Zac Moxon (second from the right) at the award ceremony with Georgia Knight, Head of Dance (L) Tommy Robinson, Head of Performing Arts at Chiswick School, and Head […]
‘Pub In the Park’ will go ahead in 2024 run by a new company
Image above: Pub In the Park in 2022 Tom Kerridge salvages his festivals from collapse of Brand Events Chiswick House Gardens will host the Pub in the Park event next […]
Food Street market organiser eyes expansion
Image above: Food Street Market – photograph by Andrea Carnevali Feedback encouraged for new application The Food Street market, which made its debut last month on Chiswick High Road, is […]
Chiswick School pupil speaks in House of Commons
Image above: Mohammad speaking in the House of Commons Students speak in Parliament as part of the UK Youth Parliament A pupil from Chiswick School has spoken in the House […]
Historic document could settle dispute over Kew Herbarium
Image above: Kew Herbarium – Photograph Michael Dibb Document claims collection must endure at Kew “in perpetuity” A recent report from the Daily Telegraph about the plant library at Kew […]
Report details plight of refugees and asylum seekers across Hounslow
Image above: Heathrow Hotel Funding shortcomings laid bare in new report Hounslow Council’s public health team have presented a comprehensive report highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing number of […]
Chiswick School boy debuts for AFC Wimbledon
Image above: Justin Clarke (right) Justin Clarke makes history as youngest player to join AFC Wimbledon Justin Clarke, a Year 11 student at Chiswick School, has made history by becoming […]
Bedford Corner café applies for alcohol licence
Image above: The Park House on Bedford Corner Public comments on application close on 12 December The café at 6 Bedford Corner, The Park House, (previously the Trinity Café), is […]
Train drivers announce fresh set of strike dates in December
Image above: SWR train at Chiswick Station; Photograph by Nick Raikes Walkouts will affect trains between 2-8 December Train drivers have announced a fresh set of strike dates in December, […]
David Tennant says daughter was ‘bewildered’ seeing him reprise Doctor Who role
Image above: David Tennant at the annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards (2023); via Twitter TV star and Chiswick resident chats about his Doctor Who return, his successor, and playing Macbeth […]
Chiswick councillor condemns ‘intimidation tactics’ over Gaza ceasefire letter
Images above: Cllrs James Giles (left) and Jamal Chohan (right) who co-authored ‘intimidating’ letter to councillors in England & Wales “Quite clearly an attempt at intimidation” One of Chiswick’s Conservative […]
Chiswick Police launch crime survey to help them ‘provide a better service’
Image above: Metropolitan Police officer; library image Anonymous survey will ‘help police to service Chiswick better’ Chiswick Police are asking local people to take part in a crime survey of […]
Another bank set to close on Chiswick High Road
Image above: Lloyds – currently closed for refurbishment – is set to close on 27 February 2024 Lloyds Bank becomes second bank within a year to close Chiswick High Road […]
Chiswick’s junctions some of safest in London for cyclists and pedestrians, new report shows
Image above: Library image of a green traffic light for cyclists Chiswick scores well except for one junction Chiswick’s junctions are some of the safest in London for cyclists and […]
Andy Slaughter and Rupa Huq vote for Gaza ceasefire motion, Ruth Cadbury abstains
Image above: Brentford & Isleworth MP Ruth Cadbury; Ealing Central & Acton MP Rupa Huq; Hammersmith MP Andy Slaughter Labour MPs ordered to abstain – 56 rebelled West London MPs […]
West London refugee charity celebrates Supreme Court Rwanda ruling
Image above: Workers and volunteers at West London Welcome celebrate Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling Supreme Court ruling that Rwanda deportations would be unlawful comes as a huge relief to West […]
Watermans arts centre regeneration “still on track” says Hounslow Council
Image above: Productions at Watermans arts centre “Non-material amendments” may need to be made to plans before work can begin The regeneration of Watermans arts centre in Brentford is “still […]
Four arrested after fatal stabbing in Southall
Image above: Burket Close in Southall; via Google Maps Teenager died after being stabbed in Burket Close in Southall Four arrests have been made after a murder investigation was launched […]
Residents moved out of nearby houses after fatal fire in Hounslow
Image above: A section of Channel Close in Hounslow; via Google Maps Some residents have been moved to hotels for their own safety Hounslow Council says it is providing “assistance […]
“Good riddance”, West London MPs react to Suella Braverman sacking
Image above: Suella Braverman outside No.10; library image “She showed little interest in tackling crime and used the position to campaign to be the next Tory leader – Ruth Cadbury […]