What happened in Chiswick during January 2006

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It's official - Chiswick is hipper than Notting Hill
Herald Tribune cites W4 as London's hottest neighbourhood

Celebration ends in double stabbing
CCTV images released after attack on Chiswick High Road

Sir Peter Blake displays an independent streak
Newspaper angers king of pop art over George Best watercolour

Birdcage accused of flooding flat with raw sewage
Resident complains of sodden treatment by pub's personnel

42% of borough clamping and removals happen in Chiswick
Councils warned that towing cars could breach human rights

Mother of two robbed in front of young children
Thief preyed on woman as she supervised her tots

Elderly man rescued from Dukes Avenue blaze
Chiswick Fire Brigade battled flames for over an hour

Opposition unites in condemnation of election shambles
Inquiry uncovers catalogue of council errors

Residents voice concerns over heritage lottery bid
Regeneration plans for Chiswick House & Grounds meet with scepticism

Gunnersbury Park plan for Butterfly House under threat
Planning decision puts attraction's future in jeopardy

Mixed 'Value Added Scores' for Local Schools
Good results in general but Chiswick School lags behind

Police seek help identifying Burlington Lane burglar
Intruder made off via neighbour's garden

Kate Moss video being examined by Police
Footage of supermodel's Chiswick cocaine shame under investigation

It's property management, but not as you know it!
XPPM bring a fresh approach to the local market

Locals pay their respects to Mr Adamou
The passing of the long-time Chiswick resident saddens all

Rula rules the Big Brother roost
Chiswicks countess appears on reality tv

Chiswick eateries get a Maschler mention
Sam's Bar & Brasseries listed in 'Best Eats of 2005'

Owner sought for unmanned tugboat
Chiswick Lifeboat rescues unskippered vessel from Thames

Thief bags goods worth hundreds in street robbery
Teenager threatened with assault during daylight ordeal

Scams can cost credulous residents dearly
Fraudulent letters, calls and emails have become commonplace

Local luminaries honoured in New Year's list
Queen recognizes outstanding services of three Chiswick residents

The Birdcage sings its farewell
Popular gay pub to get a gastro makeover

Sweet sixteen party turns sour
Guests robbed by knife carrying youths during celebration

Special Chiswick House & Gardens meeting called
Public invited to CAC regeneration project discussions

Spate of street robberies prompts Police to urge caution
Teenage trio sought in connection to numerous thefts

Charity founders set their sights on the summit
Local men plan to scale Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for project

New Year Fairtrade Resolution
Lib Dems call for Hounslow to become a Fairtrade borough

Top award for local restaurateur
Fishworks' Mitch Tonks names 'Restaurateur of the Year'

Ealing Borough Conservative transport policy announced
Focus on rationalising bus lanes and opposition to the tram

Deadline approaches for primary applications
Forms for September start must be submitted by cut-off date

Councillor attacks Ealing over pedestrian crossing delay
Mayor's letter suggests council was passing the buck

Thamesbank Credit Union opens for business
New way of saving and borrowing for Chiswickians

Chiswick man joins Ann Keen at Commons reception
Members of Muslim community celebrate Eid-al-Adha with MPs

Make 2006 your fittest year ever!
Local author Jeff Archer's book will tell you how

Old Meads see off crackling challenge in cup tie
A.F.A. Senior Cup Result - Old Meadonians 3 Bromleians Sport 1

Chiswick trounced by hostile home boys
Rugby Result - Old Paulines 17 Chiswick 10

Gunnersbury Catholic School achieves high acclaim
Ofsted praises outstanding students and excellent teaching

No new school for Old Vicarage
Planning application for independent day school rejected

Teenage girls assaulted by gang with dogs
Youths subjected to terrifying attack on Turnham Green Terrace

Chaos in Chiswick as collision forces road closure
Heavy traffic caused by both North Circular lanes being shut

Council fails to obtain licences from itself
Ealing's blunder costs tax payers thousands

Councils and HACAN unite against Heathrow expansion
Pressure group's booklet will make disturbing bedtime reading

Old Meadonians mid-season report
New Chairman urges members to go out and enjoy the season

First double for Chiswick
Rugby result - Chiswick 29 Old Millhillians 12

Trip of a lifetime for Will to Win kids
Local children to be ambassadors for British tennis in Dubai

Local luminaries honoured in New Year's list
Queen recognizes outstanding services of three Chiswick residents

Fatal accident on Chiswick High Road
91 year old man killed near junction with Acton Lane

The Birdcage sings its farewell
Popular gay pub to get a gastro makeover

Chiswick Post Office a thing of the past?
Royal Mail loses its 350 year monopoly on postal services

New Year Fairtrade Resolution
Lib Dems call for Hounslow to become a Fairtrade borough

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