Top Chiswick News Stories From 2010
January
A Happy Ending For Chiswick's Runaway Cygnet
Living with peers at Swan Sanctuary until old enough to have family of its own
Chiswick High Road Amongst Top 10 PCN Hotspots
18,668 penalties issued in 12 months ranks road third highest in capital
Use Of CCTV To Issue Fines 'Orwellian'
Motoring organisations slam 'seriously flawed' council practice
February
Town Hall Tragedy Baby Named
Family Mourn 'Devastating' Loss of Tommy Hollis
MPs' Expenses Report Lets 'Keens Off Lightly'
Amount Ann and Alan Keen told to pay back much less than many expected
Kew Bridge Development Gets Go Ahead
Sustainable Development Committee agrees to St George's plans
March
Chiswick Daughter's Tribute To Her Dying Mother
Sarah Philips' cover of Paolo Nutini's Autumn becomes a YouTube hit
Sustainable Committee Turns Down Plans For Chiswick Octopus
Planning permission refused for the Ken Shuttleworth designed building
Gap Yah Student Becomes Comedy Cult
Sketch filmed in front garden of Chiswick home is huge YouTube hit
April
Time Run Out For Hounslow's Tow Trucks?
Council considers proposals to scrap vehicle removals
Baroness' Former Housekeeper Found Guilty of Fraud
Jury decides Loloahi Tapui lied to Attorney General about legal status
Boris 'Targets Young to Look Tough on Crime'
Sharp increase in Oyster card confiscation for trivial offences
May
Mary Macleod Takes Brentford and Isleworth
Conservative beats Ann Keen in closer contest than had been expected
All Change at Local Town Halls
But still lots of familiar faces amongst Chiswick councillors
CCTV Installed In A4 Underpasses
Harvard Hill and Chiswick roundabout subways first to go live
June
Video : Chiswick House and Gardens Opening
Trust Director Sarah Finch-Crisp gives residents a preview before national launch
Chiswick Company Behind World Cup Gaff
ITV blame Technicolour after 1.5m HD viewers miss Gerrard’s goal
Chiswick Kitchen Nightmares
Weekend fires leave two restaurants closed
July
Ramsay Closes The Devonshire
Celebrity chef blames state of the pub industry for its demise
Chiswick Community School Loses Funding
Education Secretary pulls plug on Building Schools for the Future programme
Councillors Start Piccadilly Line Talks With TfL
Meeting 'very fruitful' with residents and transport advisors present
August
Two Arrested For Firearm and Drug Offences
Men formally charged after early morning raid on Chiswick House Gardens
Clare Balding Complains To Press Commission
After Sunday Times writer AA Gill refers to her as 'dyke on a bike'
Burst Main Leaves Chiswick Without Water
Residents evacuated and bottled water distributed after pipe collapses
September
Chiswick To Be Outstanding School says New Head
Tony Ryan praises students and staff for the record examination results
Sewage Tunnel to be Built Under Chiswick
Details revealed in plans for massive Thames Tunnel Project
Tilting Topiary Triggers A Storm In A Tea Cup
Residents unite to save Chiswick's 'fun and frivolous' foliage
October
Compulsory Purchase Order Posted On Derelict Property
After more than 100 residents signed petition urging Council to take action
Travelling West Of Chiswick Will Prove Costly By Tube
Scrapping of zone 2-6 travelcard will mean a 74% increase in fares
Bondage, Beer Goggles and Ghostly Garb
Lady Gaga doesn't disappoint as she enjoys a few pints in local pubs
November
Celebrity Make-up Artist Cleared
Teresa Fairminer found not guilty of driving car at Chiswick TV boss
New Homes For Former High Road Restaurant
Developers unveil plans for disused Est Est Est building
Chiswick Students Join Mass Walkout
Community School pupils take part in national day of protests against education cuts
December
Chiswick Pays Tribute To The 'Wonderful' Mr Lad
Fond farewells all round for the Bedford Corner newsagents
Lorry Driver Arrested After A4 Crash
Haulage company "very sorry" after their vehicles are involved in two recent road deaths
St Margaret's Development Gets The Go Ahead
Strong local opposition not enough to change Council's mind
Community Spirit Reunites Pets With Their Owners In Time For Christmas
ChiswickW4.com and ActonW3.com forums get Pug and Bella safely back home
December 28, 2010
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