Local News for 25 November 2008

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No reprieve for Feltham jobcentre Nov 25 2008

A last hope that Feltham jobcentre might remain open was dashed today as Minister for Work and Pensions James Purnell announced three other centres would be saved instead.Read

First-class results for six schools Nov 25 2008

Half a dozen top-notch Hounslow schools have been singled out for praise this week as the Chief Inspector of Education published a list of all those rated 'outstanding' this year.Read

Heston's proud Scots launch charity record Nov 25 2008

Two singers are doing their bit to maintain Heston's unlikely Scottish connection by releasing a CD of songs from north of the border.Read

£3.4million cash boost for battered and dangerous roads Nov 25 2008

Transport chiefs at Hounslow Council are being handed £3.4million to cut road deaths and improve the borough's battered streets.Read

Residents' fury over Butts Farm community hall plans Nov 25 2008

Tempers flared on the Butts Farm Estate as residents gathered to discuss the future of their derelict community centre.Read

Revellers at this year's Hanworth Carnival

End of the road for Hanworth Carnival Nov 25 2008

Today's lazy generation have condemned the beloved Hanworth Carnival to the scrapheap by failing to take on responsibility for its organisation, volunteers claimed this week.Read

Leisure centre upgrade set to take three more years Nov 25 2008

Final plans for a new-look leisure centre in Heston are expected by February, but it is likely to be at least three years before construction begins.Read

Brentford smuggling boss jailed after customs probe Nov 25 2008

A fraudster who masterminded a smuggling ring from his Brentford flat has been jailed after customs officials uncovered plans to evade paying tax on a staggering ONE MILLION cigarettes.Read

'Young men need more positive role models' Nov 25 2008

A volunteer has urged more men to join a mentoring scheme he believes could have saved him from gang violence as a teenager.Read

Brentford dad banks on new life-saving treatment Nov 25 2008

A dad-of-three from Brentford who received pioneering treatment after suffering a heart attack this week hailed the life-saving procedure - which took less time than to queue at his bank.Read

Mark Deacon, six, and Grace Stevens, four

Bedfont OAPs host fundraiser for community fun and games Nov 25 2008

A community of older people are putting the fun into fundraising by organising tabletop sales and raffles to pay for a series of social events.Read

Alan Keen with teachers and pupils on Great West Road

Lampton teacher wins campaign for school crossing Nov 25 2008

A teacher is celebrating the end of a decade-long campaign - which he began as a pupil - to get a crossing on a potentially deadly stretch of road.Read