What happened in Chiswick during July 2007

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Gordon's Alive! He's On His Way
Ramsay in talks with The Devonshire House

Big Pay Rise for Hounslow's Senior Councillors
Part-time Council leader sees allowance doubled as redundancies loom

Valuable Hockneys Airlifted To Safety
After Jasper Conran's Chiswick Mall Home Is Flooded

Marmalade Scoops Prestigious National Award
Chiswick business named "Best Independent Jewellery Retailer of the Year

Labour Make Choice for Ealing Central & Acton
Bassam Mahfouz to contest new constituency at next election

Forget Hello! Discover Celeb Beauty Secrets Right Here in Chiswick
Professional make-up artist launches themakeupshop.co.uk on Devonshire Road

Le Vacherin Gets The 'Bistrots Modernes' Treatment
Malcolm John treats his acclaimed restaurant to a refurbishment

Something Out of The Ordinary In Stamford Brook
Lucy Metherell explains why she adopted The Raven as her local

Thames Lifeboats on Flood Alert
After warning of dangerous river conditions from Environment Agency

The Butt Stops Here
Effects of smoking ban evident on Chiswick's pavements

Training Is The Recipe For Success
Dinner ladies go back to school to study professional cookery

The Blenheim Music Circle's Concert Series
David Shavreen reviews Amy Dickson (saxophone) and Catherine Milledge (piano)

CCTV Tackling Crime Across the Borough of Ealing
Council figures show reduction in offences and anti-social behaviour

New Advice Centre for Young People
Open this Summer at Brentford School for Girls

Flooding Brings Chaos to Chiswick
Massive amount of rainfall turns High Road into river

Pictures of the Flooding in Chiswick
Dramatic photos of the day the High Road was a river

Toddler Wins Bushell's Big Balloon Race
After his entry travels 85 miles from Green Days Festival

A to Z of Chiswick's Historical Ale Houses
Gillian Clegg reveals some fascinating facts about our local pubs

Cocktails, Club Sandwiches and Crayfish to Share
Who needs any more reasons to visit Chiswick Moran's Globe Bar?

Sam Broadens His Horizons
Acquiring Soho House Site South of The River

Hounslow Gets New Borough Commander
Chief Superintendent David Bilson takes over at the top

'Save Our Favourite Tea Lady!'
Ravenscourt Park Cafe regulars urge council to retain culinary talents of Ms Craze

Thieves Strike at Local Scout Hut
Chiswick House hut raided as children played in grounds

Parking Officials Cancel PCN and Issue Apology
After mother's appeal was published on ChiswickW4.com

Commuter Couple Mugged By Hooded Men
Witnesses Sought To Early Morning Incident on Acton Green

Residential Burglaries On The Rise In Chiswick
Reported incidents peak at dawn and early evenings

Actor Turned Author Robin Kermode Talks To ChiswickW4.com
About Stage, Screen, Sitcoms & Piccadilly Line Stopping At Turnham Green

MP Seeks Stringent New Board Restrictions
Estate Agents Under Fire For Blighting Streets With Self Promotion

New 10p Plastic Tax Could Be In The Bag
After agreement between London's local authority leaders

"Tube upkeep will cost tax payers £30m a week"
After beleaguered Metronet calls in the administrators

Sam's At Chiswick House?
Award winning brasserie in line for new cafe's franchise

Boot Polish, Breweries and Boat Building
Just Some of The Illustrious Industries That Began in Chiswick

Strong Showing For Chiswick's Food Heroes
As search for nation's favourite fare sees eleven local nominations

Postal Workers Stage Second 24-Hour Walkout
Over 2.5% pay rise and potential job losses

Council Demands Written Proof Of Baby's Diarrhoea
After mother appeals ticket issued as she secured sick child in car seat

Army Style Boot Camp in Genteel Surroundings
Emma Brophy discovers there really is no gain without a bit of pain

Teenager Beaten By Gang For An Ipod
Witnesses Sought To Violent Sutton Court Road Mugging

Optimism Reigns Supreme At Southfield Primary
Headteacher Charles Morris on Ofsted and oversubscription

Keen Eye For Art Affords Local Resident A Glimpse of Devon
Fletcher Estates awards Artist's At Home 2007 buyer's prize

A Fresh View Of The River For Residents
As Strand End path gets the go ahead after local lobbying

Oratory Boys Excluded After YouTube Drug Video
Pupils asked to leave school after cannabis smoking shown on website

Distinguished Latymer Old Boys Pay Tribute to Retiring Head
Hugh Grant amongst past pupils bidding farewell to Chris Hammond

Old Actonians Squash Club Has Good Cause To Boast...
Winning the Middlesex Squash League's Club of the Year for 2007

Young Violinist Awarded Coveted groveStock Cup
As local talent disregards damp conditions to participate in celebration of music

Arlington Park Mansions : A Century Not Out
Residents celebrate the one hundredth birthday of their home

Play Day's 20th anniversary celebrated at Ravenscourt Park
Fun, entertainment and information for children and young people

Close Call for Will to Win
Chiswick team secured narrow victory in Middlesex league

Composters Come To Chiswick Village
Making it the first site in LBH to receive communal facilities

Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits at House Festival
Crowds brave the elements for "the most middle class benefit gig in history"

School Girls Mugged At Knifepoint For Their Mobiles
Police issue CCTV image of Chiswick Mainline Station suspect

Foxtons Settle With Konnie Huq
Blue Peter star and estate agent reach last minute deal

How Much Do You Know About Local History?
Discover amazing facts at Gillian Clegg's Chiswick History Website

Waggy Tales - Masters of Doggy Daycare
Innovative new canine care service launched in Chiswick

Hole in the Wall gastropub - Chiswick's secret gem
'Rain or shine, we offer a warm welcome and fabulous food'

Chiswick's Teenage Skiing Ace Gets Support From Local Business
To boost her chances of one day becoming country's top female skier

Historical Homes, Eminent Establishments and Renowned Residents
Gillian Clegg On Chiswick's Listed Buildings and Plaques

Destroying a Myth and Creating a Legend
Richard Mogliany explains the instant karma at the new JB Bar & Diner

Catch Me If You Can Teen Given Prison Sentence
Chiswick con artist funded champagne lifestyle with advertising scams

Local MPs Prove Popular Choice For Gordon Brown
New posts for Ann Keen, Hilary Benn and Baroness Scotland

Ombudsman Briefed Over Failures in Planning Process
Grove Park residents claim "double standards and lack of consultation"

New Rules on Electrical Goods Recycling
How is Hounslow dealing with new EU Directive?

Traders Call For Terrace Tart Up
Shopkeepers call on council to improve condition of pavements

The Carpenters Arms in Black Lion Lane
St Peter's Square Restaurant gets another makeover

Anonymous Benefactor Restores Devonshire Road's Faith
After collection box was stolen from fundraising street festival

Dukes Meadows Makes It Big On The Small Screen
CBeebies chooses natural landscaped surroundings for Scribble It backdrop

Chiswick's Eco-Convert Richard Bacon Joins Peter Hendy
As Hounslow Scoops Top Award for Promoting Greener Travel

Crime Prevention Gets Creative
As primary school children design new poster campaign

600 Take Part in Summer Musical Spectacular
Local schools perform 'Joseph' at Fountains Leisure Centre

Arrest Made in Connection With Grove Park Sex Attacks
Man released on Police bail pending further enquiries

Fast track decision sought on Piccadilly Line stop
MP convenes high level talks in a bid to convince tube chiefs

Calm Down Dear - It's Only a Review
Grumpy Winner shows a lack of class at La Trompette

Is Chiswick The C Word?
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Sets His Sights On W4

To Smoke or Not to Smoke - Is that the question?
Robin Robinson takes a look at the impact today's ban will have on Chiswick

Fopp Confirms Closure of High Road Store
Music downloads blamed as administrators are called in

Nursery Plans For Modest Evelyn Road Terrace
Residents contest application for constant patter of tiny feet

Design For New Chiswick House Cafe Unveiled
Architects and Trust Give ChiswickW4.com Exclusive Preview of Plans

Stars Gather To Toast King of Pop Art
As Sir Peter Blake Celebrates His 75th Birthday at The Arts Club

Estate Agents Take to The Streets with Pride
And raise £7,000 for Cancer Research UK

Mayor Wobbles on the Tram
Admits scheme could be ditched if Crossrail is approved

Blair Gives Schwarzenegger a Lesson in Low Emissions
Former Prime Minister and Californian Governor visit Sacred Heart Primary School

Fifty Million Pounds To Tell Londoners How Good TfL Is
Assembly Conservatives expose Mayor's exorbitant advertising spend

91% of Drivers Unaware of New Parking Laws
As new wide two-tier scheme is launched across the capital

What Will Be In Your Home Information Pack?
Local councils work together to promote and deliver fast electronic searches

Mayor blames education system for current spate of teen violence
As local Police launch new initiative to tackle rise in gang culture

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

Green Days Win a Meal Tombola Winners
The lucky locals who get to eat for free at some of Chiswick's top restaurants

Will to Win Top Table
Another victory sees team move to top of Middlesex Division

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