What happened in Chiswick during February 2004

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Council refuse to bar Myanmar Embassy from Town Hall
Refusing bookings on ethical grounds could lead to legal challenge

Chiswick Then and Now
Neil McKelvie reviews a superb addition to books on Chiswick's History by Carolyn and Peter Hammond

Protests prompts U-Turn on cuts
But Ealing Council to press on with controversial 'Response Programme' and voluntary groups still lose funding

Chiswick Restauranteur arrested on gun charges
Allegedly handgun was brandished on the High Road

Uncertainty over Library plans as Workspace pull out
Scheme to put new library in basement is dead

Parade passes without a Hitch
Cllr. Paul Lynch hails an historic occasion as Chiswick's Victoria Cross winner is honoured

Signs of trouble for burglars in Bedford Park
New initiative marks start of campaign to cut burglary in crime 'hotspot' area

Massive Deficit in Council Pension Fund
£178 million shortfall raises fears of further tax rises

Residents' Groups Step Up Anti-Crossrail Campaign
Opponents say 'village' nature of Chiswick will be destroyed

The William Hogarth School plans 'Wraparound Care'
Scheme would provide extra care for people returning to work or training

Shame about the Boat Race
150th Anniversary marked by end of BBC coverage

Security Upgrade For Turnham Green Terrace
Move in response to spate of smash and grab robberies on parade of shops

Local Recycling Group celebrates 1st Birthday
Chiswick Recycling Action Group launches 'The Chiswick Recycling Directory' at Annual General Meeting

Congestion Charging Moving West?
Mayor Ken Livingstone Seeks Views On Proposed Extension to Charging Zone

Lorna Stewart's killer plans to appeal
Rena Salmon tells of her prison friendship with Maxine Carr as appeal gets underway

15th most influential man in British Comedy stars at Headliners
Will Watts reviews Rob Brydon and the other acts at a recent show in the George IV

Cooking Up A Storm
Emma Brophy discovers a recipe for success at The Kids Cookery School

Tories pick local man for next General Election
Jonathan Gough is going to contest parliamentary constituency that includes north Chiswick

East Enders Bad Girl's Broadway Aspirations
Chiswick's Charlie Brooks To Swap The Small Screen For The Stage plus new home for Michael Greco

Local Mum takes over Art4Fun
Creative Ceramics, Trendy T-Shirts and Matchless Mugs All Under One Roof on Chiswick High Road

Premiership star's lonely Chiswick training session
Mikael Forssell says time on local playing fields is key to his success

Literary London Buses
Young Chiswick Writer's Work On The Move

Renewed Optimism on Chiswick Property Prices
Prices flat according to latest numbers but agents see upside

Meads triumph over not so great Danes
Amateur Football Combination - Old Meadonians 4 Old Danes 0

Chiswick hosted brutal regime's party
Myanmar allowed to hold reception at Town Hall

Report reveals slow 999 response times
Hounslow Police have worst performance in London

Fishers Lane to close again!
This time work to take place at night time

Marauding Meads Triumph Over Broomfield
Amateur Football Alliance Senior Cup - Broomfield 2 Old Meadonians 7

Local Drama Group seek hysterical girls
Theatre West Four to stage Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'

Anger at Kew Bridge Consultation Meeting
Proposed buildings condemned as too big and poorly designed

'Jack The Stripper' still haunts victim's son
30 years on mystery remains over West London serial killer

GLA Rep lauds measures to protect train passengers
Security To Be Improved Due To Substantial Cash Injection

Hogarth's House gets cash boost
Area Committee Grant opens door to more funding

Local Tory hopeful calls for new laws on bus lanes
Says aim should be to get to traffic moving not 'hammering' motorist

Ealing Planning To Set Records
Borough councils for speed of planning approvals

Chiswick's Ladies Fail To Conquer Hendon
Hotly disputed goal leads to loss for local hockey team

Latest figures show sharp fall in crime
Overall crime down by 21% in Chiswick

Back Common Tennis Courts an ace away
Agreement could bring half a million pound investment

Public Meeting for Kew Bridge Development
Chance to question developers and planning officers

Plan to commemorate 150th Boat Race
Chiswick's close association with the event to be marked

Stakeholder's Forum for River Residents
Have your say on our local waterways

Save Ealing Streets to protest in Acton
Group to march against possible closure of Uxbridge Road

Ealing Council to enforce traffic regulations
Borough take over from police in pilot project which will allow them to levy fines

Star in the Grove Park Music Festival
Singing Competition to be held to find junior soloists

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