What happened in Chiswick during March 2005

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Bedford Park 'tree massacre' plans denied
Claim lime tree replacement will increase tree numbers

Consultation shows major opposition to tram
Two-thirds of respondents against West London Transit Scheme

'Boy on bike' makes rape taunt to victim
Teenage girl robbed of mobile phone on Dolman Road

Ant and Dec in 'Fouberts Bid'
TV duo reportedly plan to open restaurant and night club

St. Benedict's win 'all saints day' clash
Triumph at Twickenham for school in U-15s final

Neighbours at War in rugby final
Cartoonist Woods looks at the aftermath of the recent match

Hounslow Council Tax to rise by 4.6%
Borough last to declare new Council Tax levels in London

Chiswick Lifeboat in Island Rescue
Seventeen saved from rising tide at Chiswick Eyot

Chiswick based tile supplier has web site makeover
Internet inspiration from the Stone & Ceramic Warehouse

New Boss for Ealing Police
Colette Paul aiming to reduce crime and fear of crime

Ealing Council tax to rise by 4.9 per cent
Lowest increase in 7 years but debt continues to grow

Thieves grab 'slush puppy' machine
Unorthodox raid on cafe in Gunnersbury Park

Theft from car on Abinger Road
Wallet stolen from vehicle by man on mountain bike

Chiswick School Gets a Dose of Ant & Dec
Geordie duo visits St Mary's R.C. Primary

Girl Gang Attacks Man on Chiswick Bus
Victim asked them to remove feet from seat

Will you be on Ant and Dec's guest list?
ChiswickW4.com cartoonist Woods on reported scheme for a night club

Report shows reduced crime in the Chiswick area
Street crime falls but burglary and violent crime up

Tories count the local cost of immigration
Northcote claims Council has spent £30 million on asylum seekers

Work starts on Chiswick Tennis Courts
Courts expected to be open for use by May

Knife Point Robbery on Chiswick Mall
Man on bike robs woman near Walpole House

Vehicle break in on Belmont Road
Two boys on bikes in daylight smash and grab

Amelie link made to Kate Sheedy attack
Police launch new appeal in Isleworth attempted murder case

Man discovers burglar in his hallway
Intruder broke into flat in Kew Bridge Court

Tories would go to court to stop tram
Council has 'blatantly disregarded the outcome of the consultation'

Still South Worst but getting better
New figures show improvement in local train service

Lack of action on Post Office closures attacked
"Decimation" of network in Hounslow condemned

Appeal to save Chiswick Duchess for nation
National Portrait Gallery in bid for painting of Barbara Villiers

Toddlers' Playground Planned for Chiswick House
Parent's initiative seeks further local support

Big day at Twickenham for St. Benedict's
West London Rugby showdown with St. Paul's in prospect

Key Stage 3 Results published for local schools
Tests for 13 years olds show above average performance

Meads reach the final again
A.F.A. Senior Cup Semi-final - Old Meadonians 4 Old Grammarians 0

Chiswick turn form book upside down
Rugby Result - Chiswick 32 UCS Old Boys 6

Brains of Chiswick lose out
Supper quiz in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief

Bad Dads need bass player
Local band need someone to play at London Marathon gig

Gun threat made to Chiswick schoolboys
Police link three recent robberies in Grove Park area

Kew Bridge development plans rejected
Planning Inspector now to decide if scheme proceeds

Community web sites debated in parliament
Vince Cable MP calls for level playing field for on-line media

Why Move When You Can AddSpace?
New local company helps you make more of your home

Verdict change leads to new murder inquiry
New evidence emerges as to how Maja Trajkovic was killed

Ealing Council leader to step down
Cllr. Cudmore's departure to spark leadership contest

Stolen Chiswick car used in violent robbery
Audi estate's keys taken in letter-box theft

Park Club sign up with Brentford FC
Top local health club in new partnership with the Bees

Unhappy Times At Local Nursery
Baby boy excluded for having allergies

Hounslow blasted for 'disgraceful' tax delay
Borough last to declare new Council Tax levels in London

Parts of Chiswick put in 'Controlled Drinking Zone'
Measures to tackle street drinking to be put in place

Local youngsters threatened with Stanley knife
Fat robber's actions too much even for members of his gang

Massive increase in classroom overcrowding
Local schools see doubling the number of classes with over 30 pupils

Police blitz on local transport crime
100 extra officers arrive for Operation Grand Slam

Council 'clamps' down on illegal parking
Clamping and removal to be introduced in Ealing Borough

Thieves grab cigs from Somerfields
CCTV released of suspects in theft from local supermarket

Bike thieves hit Hogarth Health Club
CCTV released of two suspects in theft of mountain bike

Chiswick & Latymer gear up for new season
Local cricket team look to build on last year's success

Meads Cup Dream Ended
Middlesex & Essex Senior Cup Final - Broomfield 1 Old Meadonians 0

Meads close the gap at the top
Amateur Football Combination - Old Meadonians 6 Old Wokingians 0

Ruthless Meads through to the final
Amateur Football Alliance Middlesex and Essex Cup Semi Final
Winchmore Hill 0 Old Meadonians 5

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