What happened in Chiswick during October 2005

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New statistics show fall in local crime
Violent crime down but theft and burglary on the increase

Jacko makes his comeback in Chiswick
Star delights fans by singing on the High Road

One Third of Estate Agents' Signs Illegal
New survey shows that fly-boarding is rife in the area

A Very Good Reason to have a Lie-in
Checking Out Weekend Brunch at Sam's Brasserie

Council Deny Bedford Park Permit Delays
Claim residents were too late in sending back forms

What has Chiswick done to upset Adrian?
Reviewer describes W4 as home to 10,000 dipsomaniacs

Council to boost propaganda budget
Nearly half a million to be spent on Around Ealing magazine

ChiswickW4.com Smashes More Records
Over five thousand visit the site in a single day

Industrial setting for new private school
Falcons school submits plans for Power Road site

Old Vicarage planning application withdrawn
Campaigners believe a revised application could follow

Head teacher defends plans for Old Vicarage
Heathfield House School will submit revised planning application

Chiswick mum finds oyster card a turn off
Court appearance could result in £1,000 fine

Ashes hero tells it all
Andrew Strauss speaks to over 140 guests at The Park Club

Student Robbed at Stamford Brook
Ipod target of violent mugger's assault

Burglars' task made easy in Prebend Gardens
Police urge residents to secure upstairs windows

MP accused of 'staggering hypocrisy' on night flights
Ann Keen criticised for appearing at Heathrow campaign rally

Minister gets flak for Gunnersbury decision
Ruth Kelly says local school cannot interview new pupils

Hammersmith & Fulham withdraw tram support
Decision could be 'final nail in the coffin' for scheme

Man killed in four car pile up in Shepherd's Bush
Three others remain in serious condition including three year old

War Memorial gets a Makeover
Clean up in preparation for Remembrance ceremonies

Stanhope support park regeneration project
Developer to fund landscaping of play area

Will to Win Prevail in Epic Battle
Local tennis club progress in the Middlesex Cup

Chiswick sail away
Rugby Result - Mill Hill 3 Chiswick 24

Champions tag weighs heavy on Meads
AFC Premier Division - Old Meadonians 0 Old Bealonians 0

Trial begins in David Morley murder case
Birdcage barman killed during spree of random violence for pleasure

Robbery at Airedale Avenue Underpass
Man has expensive Cartier watch stolen by gang

Boy has laptop stolen outside est est est
Victim punched as he was robbed on way home from school

Local Councillor to step down
Lib Dems will appoint new candidate after more than a decade

Public invited to view renovation plans
Former Singapore Airlines building to get revamp

Theft from motor vehicle on Spencer Road
CCTV image released of man suspected of taking car stereo

New sector inspector makes his introductions
Dave Osborne takes over responsibility for policing Chiswick

Residents roll up their sleeves to tackle rec
A smarter Strand-on-the-Green rec appears on ITV news

First Fauconberg Octoberfest a fantastic success
A fun filled day in Grove Park for local residents

The Big Draw at Hogarths House
Crowds of creative locals participate in artistic event

Green fingered schoolchildren get to grips with historical garden
Chiswick House Kitchen Garden kick of autumn season of school visits

Chiswick chest the tape
Rugby result  Old Emanuel 13 Chiswick 20

Improved Hamptonians hold Old Meads to goalless draw
Football result  Old Hamptonians 0 Old Meadonians 0

Thieves make off with a fist full of dollars
'Hand of God' involved in Chiswick Post Office robbery

Resistance to plans for Old Vicarage intensifies
Proposed new school faces fierce opposition from local residents

New Head impresses Ofsted
Grove Park Primary School praised by Government Inspectors

Wheels of fortune for luck office worker
Software developers wins Chiswick Business Parks star prize

New appeal over Goldhawk Road hit-and-run
Small dark hatchback sought in connection with woman's death

Playwright wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Award leaves former Chiswick resident, Harold Pinter, 'speechless'

Theres a rat in the kitchen
Anonymous tip off results in local restaurant being closed down

Chiswick racer wins Grand Prix
Andrew Hyde clinches SuperClub Championship

Councillor Cadbury in Commons Assault
Heathrow Expansion battle taken to Westminster

Museum short listed for London tourism award
Kew Bridge Steam Museum amongst top attractions in prestigious awards

Chiswick group's Inca Trail raises tens of thousands for charity
Amputee disabled amongst team supporting Douglas Bader Foundation

Old Meads register first league win of season
Football result - U.C.L. Academicals 1 Old Meadonians 2

Chiswick inflict comprehensive defeat
Rugby result  Chiswick RFC 69 Old Grammarians 3

Weathers here, wish you were great
Small Mansion Arts Centre invites submissions for postcard exhibition

Schoolgirl golf sensation becomes national champion at six
Chiswick girl smashes record on celebrated course

Council takes tough stance on enviro-crime
Hounslow initiates borough wide campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour

Hounslows Mayor to host Asian quake fundraiser
Cllr Grewal to preside over dinner in aid of earthquake victims

Clamping and removal to be introduced
Hounslow Borough to get even tougher on illegal parking

Ann Keen gets apology from local newspaper
Newsquest Group admits content of letters was false

Low volumes raise concerns for local agents
Latest figures show activity on property market in W4 remains slow

Staff shortages blamed for permit backlog
But Council unrepentant about Bedford Park CPZ chaos

What's happening on the High Road
A pictorial glance at the comings and goings of retail Chiswick

One to watch with glee
Sheila Hancock sends Chiswick Post Office into Room 101

A taste of France for under £8
Le Vacherin proves to be a "blessed local phenomenon"

Tiffany's jewel raid car cornered in Acton
Man arrested after ill-fated burglary attempt

Council begins food waste collection scheme
But Chiswick will have to wait its turn to take part

Old Meads skeleton squad holds Albanians to a draw
Old Meadonians 2 Old Albanians 2

Chiswick lose close encounter
Finchley 12 Chiswick 7

Friends kick off campaign with park clean up day
Families urged to participate in Strand-on-the-Green Rec renewal

Community school students make their mark
Property marking scheme aims to deter thieves

Group raises £30,000 on Inca Trail
Amputee disabled amongst team supporting CHAMPS

Chiswick artist selected for prestigious art fair
Simon Fell to exhibit at Chelsea 2005

Sir Peter Blake paints his peers in new exhibition
Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin amongst his subjects

Police Crackdown on Unlicensed Minicabs
Eleven arrests made in swoop on "death traps"

Drugs squad search Chiswick cocaine studio
Supermodel will face Scotland Yard after month in rehab

Funtime Frankies
Glitz, glamour and great grub at Chiswick's new restaurant

Shoplifters with expensive tastes caught on CCTV
Thieves stole champagne from High Road off-licence

Ol Blue Eyes gets nicked by Dean Martin in Chiswick
Sinatra has few more regrets after rat pack reunion

Police have got your number
High Road initiative nets over 60 offenders

Police issue warning to lone women drivers
Recent spate of incidents leads to safety concerns

Chiswicks garden secrets uncovered
Archaeologists unearth historical treasures at Chiswick House Grounds

Bees supporters agree deal with clubs owner
Fans take huge step forward in Brentford FC takeover bid

Western Congestion Charge Get Green Light
'Wrong scheme at the wrong time' say opponents

Smooth FMs Campbell Burnap at Grove Park Hotel
Jazz fans welcome trombone legend

Retail therapy at Chiswick Business Park
Latest development includes further shopping outlets

Old Meadonians held to goalless draw
Hale End Athletic 0 Old Meadonians 0

Solid Chiswick hammer the Old Boys
Rugby result: Chiswick 25 U.C.S. Old Boys 3

It's payback time for local offenders
Police initiative gets lawbreakers working for the community

An Intriguing programme of music from Blenheim Concerts
David Shavreen reviews Peter Sparks, Shelly Organ & Matthew Schelhorn

Thousands flock to Chiswick House & Grounds
Community Arts Festival proves huge success

Chiswick Horticultural Society host autumn show
Green fingered locals enjoy seasonal show

Black Wellington brigade nets bumper haul
Hounslow Chambers Thames Foreshore evening proves success /

Fly-poster directors receive jail warning
Iverson Tyres cost council thousands with illicit advertising

Solar power coming to a bus stop near you
TfL project both cost effective and environmentally friendly

Commuters asked to boost recycling
Scheme to tackle litter problem caused by free newspapers

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