What happened in Chiswick during June 2005

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New Report Brands Chiswick as a 'Clone Town'
'Identikit chain stores' making the High Road soulless

Cricket Legends To Play At The Park Club
Rivalries to be put aside to help raise funds for Operation Smile

Pinter's Former Chiswick Home For Sale
Playwright's flat was inspiration for 'The Caretaker'

72% of Chiswick Residents say 'no' to the tram
Most responded before they were aware of traffic diversion plans

Woman robbed by youths in Harvard Hill Park
Mobile phone and cash amongst items stolen

Audible launches website from Chiswick
UK website for audio book lovers launched after US success

Mayor joins opposition to Heathrow Expansion
Livingstone claims expansion against environmental policy

Good weather blamed for spate of al fresco thefts
Police urge us to have extra care in the sunshine

Mothers' Marathon Walk of Hope
£10,000 raised for tsunami orphans

Make Poverty History lays out its stall
Ann Keen MP shows support at the Bedford Park Festival

Macmillan Cancer Charity 10th Anniversary
Summer garden party marks 10 years in Chiswick

Chiswick Churches Aim to Make Poverty History
Local group to be represented at Edinburgh mass rally

Third time lucky for Tara juniors
Local girls triumph against Erin go Bragh

West London Wildcats Thriving at Dukes Meadows
Aussies play by their own rules in the BARF League

Local cricket rivals battle it out in the heat
Chiswick & Latymer win Quarter Final Thriller

Rugby International appointed as sports coach
Miklausic to put office workers through their paces

Attempted robbery on French tourists
Two women misdirected down blind alley by youths

Million pound homes back in fashion in W4
Full listings of homes sold for March and April 2005

Perfect balans on the High Road
'Gay' restaurant makes an impressive start in Chiswick

Guard Seriously Injured At B&Q Chiswick
Two arrested after suspected shoplifters drove through crash barrier

Signal Failure on the District Line
Metronet deny accusations of 'unacceptable performance'

Plastic Recycling is coming to Chiswick
New collection point to be established in Sainsbury's car park

Dentist @ Chiswick gives you a reason to smile
New cosmetic dentist Gillian Martin joins the surgery team

Two charged after stolen property event
Web site users identify lost jewellery to help with arrests

Hounslow PCT Performs Poorly In Health Survey
Research ranks PCT one of the weakest in the country

Row brews over Council meeting attendance
Liberal Democrats angrily deny claims of low commitment

No Decision Made on Acton Road Closure
TfL dismiss reports that High Street will remain open to traffic

Concern Grows About Acton Swimming Bath's Future
Temporary closures made due to lack of funding for maintenance

Local Mum's Marathon Walk of Hope
Mothers raise funds for tsunami orphans

Chiswick Churches Aim to Make Poverty History
Local group to be represented at Edinburgh mass rally

Chiswick Horticultural Society Show Proves Huge Success
Local gardeners of all ages enjoy the summer show

Back The Bees Campaign Off To Flying Start
Supporter's trust need to raise £1m to buy their club

Chiswick residents in birthday honours list
Queen recognises the achievements of four local people

New 5-a-side leagues in Chiswick
Football to be played on refurbished tennis courts site

Prizes galore at this year's Bedford Park Festival
Win a meal for two at one of Chiswick's top restaurants

Top Ten All-Time Property Sales in Chiswick
The most expensive houses ever sold in W4

BAA publishes Heathrow Expansion Plan
Airport operator wants third runway and sixth terminal

Chiswick Continue Strong Start to Season
Another win for Chiswick & Latymer C.C. first XI

Chiswick Churches Aim to Make Poverty History
Local group to be represented at Edinburgh mass rally

Huge reduction in Ealing road casualties
Safety measures pay off as road deaths plummet

Local roads most dangerous in London
More deaths in Hounslow Borough than anywhere else

Emily Maitlis to open Bedford Park Festival
Glamorous presenter kicks off two weeks of events

Frankie's Opens On Pug Site
Italian bar and grill arrives with little fanfare

Bogus Police Officers Trick Burglary Victim
Elderly man from Spencer Road had £600 stolen

Chiswick artist in plea for lost painting
Gift for Footballers' Wives star stolen from Thamesside flat

Local directors warned of pitfalls
Leading solicitors' firm brief Chambers of Commerce

Business Park Hosts Geography Lesson
Pupils from Chiswick & Bedford Park Prep School visit office site

Chiswick Macmillan Committee mark 10 years
Annual tennis tournament proves a success

Race for Africa Team Returns
Epic ride could raise £10,000 for local development charity

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