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Hounslow Council Defends Response to Cold Snap
Hounslow Council Defends Response to Cold Snap

Residents report falls on icy streets and pavements

Former Verve Frontman Caught Speeding in Brentford
Former Verve Frontman Caught Speeding in Brentford

Six-month driving ban for Richard Ashcroft

Take On Fundraising Challenges for West Mid in 2026
Take On Fundraising Challenges for West Mid in 2026

Hospital invites supporters to do ‘something unforgettable'

Council Indifference Sucking the Life Out of Our Town
Council Indifference Sucking the Life Out of Our Town

Brentford West councillor Guy Lambert reports back

Brentford Couple Go Over 80 Days Without Heating
Brentford Couple Go Over 80 Days Without Heating

Allegations made of smoking on site in dispute with Cadent

Isleworth Advent Windows Raise Record Amount
Isleworth Advent Windows Raise Record Amount

Display brings in over £2,300 Hounslow Youth Counselling Service

Missing Woman from Isleworth has Been Located
Missing Woman from Isleworth has Been Located

Police thought 65-year-old Memuna might have been in Chiswick

Kew Bridge Minimart Set to Become Takeaway
Kew Bridge Minimart Set to Become Takeaway

Nipa Stores site could be converted and extended

Padel Court Centre Proposed for Syon Park
Padel Court Centre Proposed for Syon Park

Plan is to build on 'little-used' site at northern end of estate

Bitter Rift Splits Brentford Rowing Community
Bitter Rift Splits Brentford Rowing Community

Police involved after dispute over equipment at Ferry Quays boat house

Former Principal of West Thames College Given OBE
Former Principal of West Thames College Given OBE

Tracy Aust awarded for services to further education

Mental Health Crisis Service Opens at West Mid
Mental Health Crisis Service Opens at West Mid

New facility aims to ease pressure on A&E departments

Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy
Hounslow Council Unveils First-ever Culture Strategy

Position for a bid to be London Borough of Culture

Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding
Reeves and Khan Clash Over Local Transport Funding

Mayor angry over lack of cash for Hammersmith Bridge and West London Orbital

Hounslow Council Leader
Hounslow Council Leader 'Unaware' of Colleague's Legal Difficulties

Shantanu Rajawat says he first learned of Hina Mir case through press reports

Revised Plan for Ham Wharf Redevelopment
Revised Plan for Ham Wharf Redevelopment

Latest proposals is for a less tall building with all social housing

Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment
Gunnersbury Park Museum to Close for Refurbishment

Shutting for a month early next year ahead of centenary celebrations

Osterley and Spring Grove Councillor Quits Licensing Role
Osterley and Spring Grove Councillor Quits Licensing Role

Delivers stinging criticism of 'toxic environment' in local Labour party

Mayor of Hounslow Visits Isleworth Advent Windows
Mayor of Hounslow Visits Isleworth Advent Windows

Residents rally to support youth mental health

30 New Trains Now Operating on South Western Railway
30 New Trains Now Operating on South Western Railway

Local services including Hounslow Loop seeing smaller capacity boost

Second Hounslow Labour Councillor Defects to Conservatives
Second Hounslow Labour Councillor Defects to Conservatives

Karamat Malik cites local and national reasons for switch

Council Apologises for
Council Apologises for 'Intimidating' Fly-tip Fine Letter

Elderly woman who left envelope in recycling bin upset by mention of prison

Green Heat Network Key to Council Meeting Climate Targets
Green Heat Network Key to Council Meeting Climate Targets

Borough focusing on decarbonisation until the end of the decade

OWGRA Faces Suspension after Decades of Community Advocacy
OWGRA Faces Suspension after Decades of Community Advocacy

Bid to fill committee roles unsuccessful

The Dockhouse Pub to Open on Workhouse Dock
The Dockhouse Pub to Open on Workhouse Dock

Dorset-based brewer Hall and Woodhouse plans waterside venue

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Your waste and recycling at Christmas

Brentford and Syon Area Forum Returns
Brentford and Syon Area Forum Returns

Meeting will hear about Smokefree Campaign and Brentford High Street update

Train Track Upgrade Completed on Schedule
Train Track Upgrade Completed on Schedule

Full service between Waterloo and Clapham Junction has resumed

Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent
Gunnersbury Park Seeks 10-Year Live Event Consent

Blanket approval would mean separate applications would not be needed

Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford
Forthcoming Disruption on Public Transport in Brentford

Tubes and trains affected by engineering works and strikes

Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year
Festive Lights Return for Golden Mile Centenary Year

Illumination of Great West Road marks end of commemorative events

West Mid Cancer Survivor
West Mid Cancer Survivor's Story to Boost Christmas Appeal

Linda credits staff at the hospital with saving her life

Festive Cheer at Isleworth Explorers Christmas Fair
Festive Cheer at Isleworth Explorers Christmas Fair

Community event helps raise funds for local youth provision

Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue
Pub in the Park to Switch to New Syon Park Venue

Ditches Gunnersbury Park after poor sales at this year's festival

Local Scenes Calendar Forms Part of Decade Long Series
Local Scenes Calendar Forms Part of Decade Long Series

Wendy Mackenzie's artwork features in 12 paintings of Brentford and environs

Brentford Fountain Pools Reopen After Extended Closure
Brentford Fountain Pools Reopen After Extended Closure

Return of facility eases fears of permanent loss

Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges
Gunnersbury Festivals Face Multiple Legal Challenges

Campaigners accept councillor’s invitation to 'take us to court'

Brentford Stars Excel at Borough Community Awards
Brentford Stars Excel at Borough Community Awards

Strong representation for the area at event

Documentary Showcases West London
Documentary Showcases West London's Riverside Artists

Film premiered at the Everyman Cinema Brentford during Creative Mile

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'The Problem With Brentford is Nobody Wants To Leave'

Estate agents react to dire figures for property market sales

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TW8's Population Set To Increase By 40% in a Decade

Call to action from Brentford Voice to help shape area in time of rapid change

Northumberland Estates Provides Boost for The Mulberry Centre
Northumberland Estates Provides Boost for The Mulberry Centre

£15,000 donation to support cancer counselling services

Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life
Film Brings Vanished Brentford Community Back to Life

John Dale says his video shows the longstanding unique spirit of the area

Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford
Council Report Highlights Risk To Homes in Brentford

Over a 1,000 properties could flood in 'once in a century' weather event

New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain
New Home Proposed for the Brentford Fountain

Brentford Voice wants to relocate it to the Sega redevelopment