Join the Devonshire Road street party in Chiswick W4 – September 9 11am-4.30pm
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Mike Moran in his rugby kit in 1991 Mike Moran owner of Top Hat dry cleaners is a larger-than-life character within the close-knit Devonshire Road community. He supports local charities and schools and is one of the main people behind the popular and successful annual Devonshire Road Street Party. This…
Top Hat celebrates 50 years of award-winning dry cleaning
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Mike Moran, centre, receives his LCN award from actor Shaun Williamson, right Devonshire Road stalwart Mike Moran has plenty of reasons to be celebrating as his shop marks half a century in business. Top Hat Hounslow 1967 There isn’t much Mike Moran doesn’t know about the world of dry cleaning….
The Italians: Just like mamma would make
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Manager Massimo Lopez The Italians on Chiswick High Road brings an authentic slice of Italy to your doorstep. Fresh produce is delivered direct from suppliers in the top food and wine producing regions so that Massimo Lopez and his staff can create mouth-watering treats and advise on the best produce for…
92 Dental: Filling a gap in the world of dentistry
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For 32 years dentist Ron Baise has run a successful surgery in Hammersmith. He describes his career and shares tips for making your dental check-up as pain-free as possible! I moved to London from Cape Town in 1980 soon after graduating. The political situation in South Africa was shaky then…
Chiswick History: William Hogarth (1697-1764)
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Chiswick is rightly proud of its association with the famous artist and engraver William Hogarth who lived in the area for 15 years. A statue of the artist in his painter’s smock, palette in hand and with his loyal pug dog Trump at his feet, stands on the High Road…
Property expert Matt Goslett: Why Chiswick homes are hot right now
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Matt Goslett is an independent residential property expert, helping clients find their ideal home. He knows the London property market inside out but it’s west London where his main expertise lies. Matt Goslett’s connections to the area couldn’t be stronger – born at Queen Charlotte’s hospital Shepherd’s Bush 44 years…
On the couch: Your First World problems sorted by our agony aunt Albi
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Albi, the Local’s resident agony aunt, offers words of wisdom. True, he is a dog but that doesn’t mean Albi can’t see sense! Far from it. After a life of globetrotting with his glamorous companion Lavinia von Schneider, Albi the Talking Dog has settled for good in Brackenbury Village. Now…
Artists at Home
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Artists at Home 2017 57 pop-up exhibitions await you across Chiswick, Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush. 71 artists will be delighted to welcome you to their houses, studios and flats, to view paintings, glass-making, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, photographs, textiles, and jewellery. This is an exciting chance to discover new original work…