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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