West London Kitchens: Guide to kitchen cool
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They’re modern or traditional, sleek, sexy and desirable. Who wouldn’t want a bespoke West London Kitchen? A new kitchen is what many people dream of, yet according to Keith Patterson of West London Kitchens, once it’s installed, clients can’t wait to see the back of him – and he can’t…
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…
Hammersmith Locals: Download and Share the Winter 2016 PDF
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Click to Download Hammersmith Locals Winter 2016 PDF Download the PDF to get in touch with locals by clicking on phone numbers, links, and email addresses. Promote friends and good causes by following them and sharing via the PDF social media icons. You can also share this direct link to the…
West London Action for Children (WLAC): Emma Flanagan – ‘We work with parents to help them provide a stable family to face head on the challenges of the modern world’
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Christmas is a time for families to come together and cherish one another. Spare a thought for those children and their parents who struggle, often due to circumstances beyond their control. Here we take a look at a local charity offering valued practical support and advice for those less fortunate…
The Carpet Store: Your step-by-step guide to buying a carpet with handy hints from the Carpetstore’s secret tricks of the trade
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Joe and Fiona Miller – This local family has you covered. Firstly, a bit of preparation goes a long way to help you know what you want and need when buying a carpet. Pop into the shop to try out the textures and understand the uses for different kinds of…
Chartered Practice Architects: Warren Hagues – ‘We’d like to be in by Christmas’
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One phrase that residential architects sometimes hear is; ‘We’d like to be in by Christmas’, or another such occasion. There’s a lot of work to be completed before the building works can begin, including: surveys, developing the brief and design, planning approvals, building regulations compliance, Party Wall Agreements and tender…
Daniel Paul Estate Agents: Local History – What’s in a Name?
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It is generally accepted that the name Brackenbury Village was coined by some sharp suited, smooth talking estate agent. Classifying a warren of Victorian terraced streets into something between a hamlet and a town was a cunning move. It certainly chimed with residents eager to define a neighbourhood known for…