What happened in Chiswick during October 2004

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Burglar kills man on Airedale Avenue
Man stabbed to death in his own home after disturbing intruder

Widow tells of sorrow for murdered husband
Robert Symons will be 'missed forever'

Inspector Ged Boyer responds to local concerns on crime
Suggestions of police apathy or indifference vigorously dismissed

No reprieve for Chiswick Lodge
Hospital to be closed and site to be sold by PCT

Hopefully it's a good wine bar
Nick Montagu finds the food at Libation uninspired

Man charged with murder of Robert Symons
Yousef Bouhaddao from Notting Hill to appear in court on Tuesday

Police hunt maroon Audi estate
Two robberies in Chiswick last Sunday may be linked

A no nonsense approach from Armstrong Ryan
MicroLoan Foundation director founds management consultancy

Mass departures at Ealing Council
Shock move raises questions over future of Response Programme

Undercover kids to tackle rogue retailers
New scheme to stop sale of knives and fireworks to children

Action on concerns over river pollution
Thames Tideway Strategy Group to address area committee meet

Lib Dems accuse Council of 'smash and grab'
Claim Chiswick funds being diverted to Council leader's ward

Unnecessary street furniture under attack
Local backing for English Heritage Campaign against clutter

Ken Livingstone to visit Acton
Will address concerns on crime, transport and environment

Campaign launched to clean up Kew Bridge Station
Alexander Northcote demands answers from South West Trains

Local MP paid £35,000 a year for second home
Keens claim expenses for maintaining Covent Garden flat

Armies march on Turnham Green and Brentford
Retracing the history of local Civil War battles

Chiswick's A List Star Admits She's An Idiot
Kate Beckinsale delivers humility Hollywood Style

Meads Hang on to league leaders
Amateur Football Combination - Old Hamptonians 0 Old Meadonians 0

Local Chamber of Commerce gets active
A range of events held for small local businesses

Are Tesco's off their trolley?
New store annoys residents with 'ugly eyesore' on the High Road

Banned from Chiswick
ABSO granted that requires Craig Rogers to 'get out of town'

West Londoners must support London 2012
Frederick Bernas dismisses claims that we shouldn't back the bid

Massive transport investment plan revealed
But no money at this stage for West London Tram

Ken blasted for lack of action on 4x4s
No attempt made to implement pledge to double congestion charge

London buses getting worse according to survey
Increased dissatisfaction despite huge investment

Turnham Green Garden of Remembrance to be set up
Royal British Legion need help for forthcoming Poppy Appeal

Old Meads win ugly with late goals
Amateur Football Combination Old Wokinians 1 Old Meadonians 2

William Hogarth School Promotes On-Line Safety
'Parents Online' Initiative Teaches Safer Surfing For Youngsters

Faye Moodie takes on Dublin Marathon
Part of a fund-raising drive for Epilepsy Action

Hide it or lose it
Ealing Police road shows give advice on reducing theft from cars

Anger grows over boys on bikes
Residents claim 'feral and malevolent jackals' act with impunity

Grove Park CPZ moves a step closer
Residents' petition leads to new plans for a scheme

Pissarro's at the heart of the riverside community
Emma Brophy visits one of Chiswick's favourite restaurants

Henny Penny the world is falling on my head!
Lynne Featherstone's parking investigation stirs up major hoo-ha

Should West Londoners support Paris for the 2012 Olympics?
'Back the Bid' campaign causes unexpected response from some residents

Local tube station crime sees increase
Offences up at Turnham Green but falls at other stations

Meads dominate Old Boys clashes
Wins for local football team against Latymer and Queen Mary

Exhibition to consider John Bull plans
Developers inviting local residents to attend and comment

Local surgeon jailed for child porn offences
Four months for 'talented' doctor in tragic case

Councillors back campaign to save hospital
Claim made that Chiswick is Hounslow's 'cash-cow' again

Residents fight to beat 'parking crisis'
Petition aims to get Stile Hall Area CPZ rejection overturned

30% of South West trains arriving late
Expensive ad campaign can't mask poor performance

'Drive by' shooting on Bollo Bridge Road
Shots fired at passer by from hijacked minicab

BAA starts consultation on Heathrow noise and blight
Airport operator sets out compensation terms for residents

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