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Watermans wins fight for funds

Watermans Arts Centre in Brentford has claimed victory in its funding battle after the Arts Council decided to continue its funding for a further three years.Read

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Arts Council accused of ignoring Watermans funding advice

The battle between Watermans and the Arts Council rolls on over claims that advice to continue Watermans' funding was ignored.Read

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New hope for Watermans

Watermans are a step closer to having their funding reinstated after the Arts Council reportedly offered to settle out of court.Read

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Watermans funds boost

A floundering Brentford arts centre will be able to carry on helping the community after its funding was almost doubled by a coalition of the capital's local authorities.Read

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Comic backs Watermans fight

Award-winning comic Shazia Mirza this week joined the campaign to save Watermans - offering to perform in the car park of the centre if the funding crisis continues.Read

Watermans battle heads for the courts

A respected cultural centre used by tens of thousands of residents is set to take the Arts Council to court over the 'illegal' decision to cut its funding.Read

Culture chiefs lose appeal

Culture chiefs have vowed to fight the Arts Council's 'outrageous' decision to axe nearly £500,000 of annual funding for Watermans arts centre in Brentford.Read

Brand throws weight behind Watermans

Watermans arts centre in Brentford this week received the heartfelt support of a top comedian in its desperate fight against 'shameful' funding cuts.Read

Groups back theatre campaign

Community groups who run arts and social projects at Watermans have reacted with outrage to the news that £500,000 will be axed from the popular centre.Read

Support floods in for Watermans

The clock is ticking at Watermans, where supporters have just four days left to rally opposition against a devastating funding cut.Read

Arts centre funding scrapped

An arts centre used by tens of thousands of residents faces closure after culture chiefs announced plans to axe funding from next year.Read