What happened in Chiswick during November 2006

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Walpole House Sale Smashes All Previous Records
Illustrious Chiswick Mall home becomes most expensive W4 property ever

How does a boy from St Vincent end up with a French bistro in Chiswick?
Emma Brophy meets Le Vacherin's Malcolm John to find out

Have Yourself a Very Chiswick Christmas !
Don't bother with the West End - everything you need available locally

Christmas Dinners and Parties in Chiswick
Book early to ensure you celebrate at one of the area's top restaurants

Chiswick Park Tube Station Fiasco Latest
Failure to take account of listing status causes delay

Jackass 'Perfect Gents' on Chiswick Visit
Anarchic stunt crew fail to trash local hotel

Council Bows to Pressure on Tow Trucks
Grace period of one hour to be introduced before vehicle removal

What's the Latest on Chiswick House Grounds
An interview with Project Director Martin Clayton

Sutton Court Road Collision Prompts Calls for Improved Safety
Passengers had to be cut free from the wreckage of their cars

Flamboyant fashion designer blazes a trail to Chiswick
Jasper Conran breaks house price record as he moves into Walpole House

Things are looking up at Chiswick Roundabout
As lingerie model reveals a stairway to heaven

Warning Issued after Rise in Distraction Burglaries
Elderly told to be on their guard following a huge increase

Cucina becomes latest victim of Acton Lane curse
Freehold offered for sale after just three months of trading

Recent House Sales in Chiswick
Details of transactions that have brought market to all-time high

Children's Art Competition @ Sam's
Your child's chance to have their creation hung alongside Sir Peter Blake's

Landmark ruling sees end to boards in conservation area
Council orders agents to remove their boards or face £150 fine

A4 Lane Restrictions May Cause Traffic
Maintenance work taking place on M4 elevated section

New Record Set by Chiswick Crew at Rowing Event
Perfect Conditions for this year's Fuller's Head of the River Fours

Epidemic Virus Closes Local School
Over 100 pupils affected at Southfield Primary

Fish Hook prepares to celebrate its first anniversary
We catch up with Michael Nadra to find out about the past year

Chiswick lights up in time for Christmas
Local company Fuller's sponsor this year's High Road illuminations

Missing Toddler Found After River Search
Chiswick RNLI Launches for the 1,000th time

Chilling out at Carvosso's at 210
Pleasantly detained at the old police station

Chiswick High Road Floods
Burst main brings traffic chaos and water shortage

Lesbian couple expecting their first baby
Daughter due in the New Year for Chiswick's broadcasting highfliers

Eat out to help the homeless this winter
Gordon Ramsay backs StreetSmart campaign

First 'designer' twins born to Chiswick couple
After embryos were screened for cystic fibrosis

Hospital closure to go before Scrutiny Committee
Why only three day's consultation asks patients' forum

George IV named 'Pub of the Year'
Fullers awards local pub with its highest accolade

People of Ealing 'You are Wrong'
Ken says Paris trip will provide more backing for tram

Dilapidated land gets a green makeover
Somerset Road shared garden now haven of tranquility

Architects appointed for new Chiswick House Cafe
Award winning Caruso St. John 'honoured' to be selected

There's no need to be alone this Christmas
Charity looking for guests and volunteers for Christmas Day party

Vicar of Chiswick retires after 32 years of service
Special mass commemorates the tireless work of Rev Patrick Tuft

National charity urgently needs local volunteers
Can you help to alleviate loneliness of older people?

Who Wants to be a Half Millionaire?
That's what you now need to buy the average home in Chiswick

Trying Out Nicole Kidman's Favourite W4 Restaurant
Emma Brophy follows in the footsteps of an Aussie A-lister at Strada

Kirsty Young Unveils Hogarth Panel
Artist's 309th birthday marked with new display

MP Helps Secure School Building Funding
New block looks set to be developed at Strand on the Green

No Work Taking Place at Chiswick Park Station
Passengers being inconvenienced for no apparent reason

Back to Sixties on Devonshire Road
Oriental Brasserie provides a disappointing night out

Cooking Materials Started Rylett Crescent Fire
Cause of fatality of 65 year old man yet to be confirmed

Battered Wife Freed After Stabbing Husband
Chiswick based nephew also cleared of wounding charges

Council Defend Rent Rises for Sports Clubs
Fears raised that plan may be to sell site for development

MP Backs Strand on the Green Funding Call
Ann Keen to lobby for money to improve school facilities

Chiswick Man Features as 'New Philanthropist'
Professor Charles Handy lauds the work of Peter Ryan

Police Swoop on 'Steaming' Gang
Chiswick youth among those arrested following bus assault

Chiswick RNLI in Major Exercise
Lifeboat rescues 'survivors' from stricken passenger vessel

Brentford Football Hooligan Gets National Ban
Jeremy Clark nabbed after being spotted on Panorama

Ex-Chiswick Cop Tops World Indie Chart
Tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson receives international acclaim

Chiswick Lifeboat in dramatic rescue
Large crowd cheer as crew save injured man from rising tide

An Evening with Porsche in Chiswick
Local Chamber of Commerce hold networking event

Cards for Good Causes Now Available
Radio 3's Sandy Burnett opens shop at local Church

Miles Up the North Pole
Chiswick man takes on icy challenge for charity

Meads Front Up to Last Year's Runners Up
London Old Boys Senior Cup - Old Meadonians 2 Old Hamptonians 0

Chiswick win ugly away from home
Rugby Result :- Cheshunt 5 Chiswick 9

Tara Take a Break
Camogie club on the look out for new players

Ealing gets greener in time for Christmas
Cardboard recycling added to green boxes from end of this month

Cruel Cup Defeat for Chiswick
Rugby Result - Trojans 15 Chiswick 7

Council and Police Give Firm Backing to ASBOs
Court orders 'Badge of Shame not Badge of Honour'

Two Local Events for Macmillan Raise Over £3,400
Tennis and quiz nights prove major success for cancer charity

Lower League Minnows Give Old Meads a Fright
AFA Middlesex & Essex Senior Cup - Cardinal Manning O.B. 2 Old Meadonians 4

Borough's young athletes go for gold
Brentford Fountain Leisure hosts primary school sports day

Parking Attendants to be Given Cameras
New measure aims to reduce disputed tickets

Old Mead's suffer set back at hands of league high flyers
Amateur Football Alliance Senior Cup Nottsborough 3 Old Meadonians 1

Chiswick chastened by local rivals
Rugby result : Old Actonians 33 Chiswick 7

New Local Tube Stations Named
Wood Lane and Shepherd's Bush Market to join Tube map

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