What happened in Chiswick during December 2005

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Local land fetches over 3 times its valuation
Chiswick real estate exceeds all expectations at auction

MVC calls in administrators
Piracy partly to blame for retailer’s troubles

Park Club lays down New Year challenge
Shed those festive pounds by taking part in fun run

Traffic Warden assaulted in Linden Gardens
41 year old male assailant arrested after incident

Can you kick it?
If you can walk, then you’re ready to play football

New details revealed of Soho House's plans
Substantial refurbishment planned for former Fouberts

Carluccio heads for Chiswick
Italian cafi and food shop looks set to open on the High Road

Calm Urged over Child Abduction Fears
Police have no record of any incident at Gunnersbury station

Callous con artists sentenced to 11 years
Bogus nurse and her accomplice imprisoned for defrauding the elderly

Different spelling signals change of direction
Fish Hook reopens under new Chef / Proprietor

Armed Robber Strikes on Cavendish Road
Terrifying late night ordeal for lost female motorist

Local primaries ranked amongst best in country
Cavendish and St Marys R.C. schools top government tables

Chiswick House Friends publish consultation results
Internal survey shows members united in views on Lottery bid

Bedford Park leads the way in property sales
Latest figures show no strong recovery in market activity

Kate Beckinsale reveals her secret for a happy marriage
Chiswick's 'nice girl' exposes her saucy side

Pavement falls cost Hounslow council millions
Compensation bill amongst highest in London

84 year old tackles two intruders
Thieves steal money from Gunnersbury Avenue home

Car Break-in at Hogarth Health Club
CCTV image shows man suspected of stealing woman's handbag

Stamford Brook Tube To Close
New year refurbishment will shut down station

Chiswick Cornish Creamed
Rugby result - Chiswick 17 London Cornish 26

Kids Cookery School Cook Book
Perfect Christmas stocking filler endorsed by Sophie Grigson

Fire-fighters go on the pull for charity
Blue watch brigade plan heroic feat for GOSH

Police deliver blunt message on knife crime
Boroughs knife amnesty will operate throughout December

Meads slaughter the Danes in cup tie
London Old Boys Senior Cup: Old Meadonians 7 Old Danes 1

A Turkish delight on the terrace
Emma Brophy discovers the wonders of Andy's Restaurant

Four found guilty of killing Chiswick barman
Manslaughter verdict dismays gay community

Are estate agents really a scourge on society?
Report claims Chiswick has more than any other part of London

New crime stats show fall in local crime
Violent crime down but theft and burglary on the increase

A taste of Burgundy at Pissarro
Restaurant confirms its pedigree for fine wines & gourmet dining

New plans for Old Vicarage
Revised planning application sparks fresh round of objections

Proposals Could Mean Thousand More Planes a Week
BAA set to renege on assurance of runway alternation

School boy robbed on his way home
Young assailants follow their victim before stealing his bike

Shoplifters sought for theft at local supermarket
CCTV image shows suspect in 'As Nature Intended'

Fuller's wins prestigious award
Local brewery named 'Brewer of the Year 2005'

Microloan Foundation entertains its supporters in style
Chiswick based charity hosts fundraiser at Le Vacherin

TV star encourages children to give away their toys
Cbeebies presenter launches Barnado's Christmas appeal

Have you got what it takes to be a leader?
Local brownies seek someone with energy, enthusiasm and a big heart

Kitchen Garden Association takes on Chiswick House project
Society remits responsibility for historical garden venture

The Enraged Musician
New book examines Hogarth's musical imagery

Chiswick hang on
Rugby result - Old Merchant Taylors 16 Chiswick 22

Local Green Party members pound the streets in protest
Environmentalist campaigners march against climate change

New cash crisis threatens Charing Cross Hospital
Troubled NHS Trust runs up deficits of £37 million

Fancy celebrating your 80th in regal splendour?
Queen invites fellow octogenarians to lunch at the Palace

Parking tickets issued in Ealing 'illegal'
Claim made that ticket format breaches regulations

Mini cab driver in road rage attack
Sutton Court Road incident leads to vicious assault

Fatal accident on Gunnersbury Avenue
Woman from Acton dies after collision with night bus

Residents take Hounslow Council to Ombudsman
No signals to show mobile phone masts row is abating

Chiswick Police Winter Newsletter
Inspector David Osborne on local policing matters

Teamwork saves baby from Thames tragedy
Chiswick Lifeboat called to rescue family from river

Chiswick children take a trip down memory lane
School project bring local history to life

How green is your recycling?
Local company ECT cited as fine example in BBC exposi

Meads held to an honourable score draw
Football result - Old Meadonians 2 Honourable Artillery Company 2

Three quarters cheer Chiswick
Rugby result - Chiswick 39 Lockside 10

Fuller's man named Brewer of The Year
Guild of Beer Writers acknowledge local brewer's talents

Residents undertake their own Chiswick House consultation
Results indicate that little is still known about Lottery Bid

Computers stolen from Chiswick home
Items worth thousands taken from Bedford Park house

Watchdog gives New Year advice to passengers
Renew your season tickets before big January 1st price rises

Fire-fighters advise caution this Christmas
New initiative focuses on fire prevention

Old Meads enhance league chances
Amateur Football Combination Premier Division - Parkfield 1 Old Meadonians 2

Christmas cheer for Chiswick
Rugby Result – Chiswick 33 U.C.S. Old Boys 17

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