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Budget's good news for constituents, claims Keen

Brentford & Isleworth MP Ann Keen hailed yesterday's pre-budget report, which she claims will help more than 4,000 pensioners living in her constituency. Read

Conservation plan promise over Hermitage

Metal sheets have finally been restored to the roof of Heston's Grade II-listed Hermitage following a long stand-off between council chiefs and the building's owner. Read

Osterley Park oak is a corker

A majestic oak in the heart of Osterley Park has been named as one of the 'Great Trees of London' after being voted onto a new top twenty list of beautiful and historically significant trees. Read

'Posh and Becks' launch Treaty Centre's festive celebration

Posh and Becks swapped the malls of LA for Hounslow's Treaty centre as they kicked off the town's Christmas festivities on Saturday. Read

Burglary detectives release photo of Feltham man

Detectives have released an photo of a Feltham man they would like to speak to in connection with a number of offences across the Surrey border. Read

High Court victory for asbestos victims

A woman whose dad died after being exposed to asbestos when he worked as a paint sprayer for a Chiswick firm has welcomed a High Court ruling which backed her right to claim compensation. Read

Feltham twinkles after Christmas lights switch-on

Feltham lit up last night as The Centre turned on its Christmas lights with the help of Father Christmas and his trusty reindeer. Read

Tesco to clamp down on disabled bay parking

Bosses at a Tesco superstore in Osterley have urged shoppers to show consideration to disabled customers amid complaints about the misuse of special parking bays. Read

Revealed: Hounslow's gang list

The gang behind the murder of teenager Kodjo Yenga is among 14 groups terrorising communities across the borough, Hounslow's top cop has revealed. Read

Marine's wife urges Hounslow to help heroes

The wife of a marine currently serving in Afghanistan has called on people to support our frontline troops as she organises a fundraising match for the forces charity Help for Heroes. Read

Hounslow liver cancer patient denied drugs

A retired car dealer with terminal liver cancer has become the latest victim of the 'postcode lottery' of healthcare after being denied potentially life-extending drugs. Read

Terror raid compo 'win' for Heston dad

A father whose Heston home was raided days after the September 11 terror attacks has told of his relief after winning the latest stage of a seven-year legal battle for compensation. Read

Isleworth wife killer showed no remorse

The brutal crowbar killing of a bed-bound woman by her husband shocked even hardended murder detectives, a top cop has admitted. Read

Squatters suspected of starting blaze at Grenada Hotel

A boarded-up guest house was nearly destroyed after a fire, believed to have been started by squatters trying to stay warm, spiralled out of control this morning. Read

Hanworth club just for dads

A club with a difference has started at Crane Park Children's Centre, where dads are taking over on the first Saturday of every month. Read

Christmas lights to boost Hounslow economy

Hounslow town centre will be lit up this Christmas despite fears councillors would be unwilling to stump up the cash. Read

Gun crime rockets in Hounslow

The number of gun-related crimes in Hounslow has shot up by a third over the past six months, new figures reveal. Read

Hundreds bunk off school in Hounslow

Hundreds of Hounslow parents have been threatened with fines this year for failing to keep their children in class. Read

'My Elouise didn't die in vain'

The mother of a tragic Bedfont girl who was poisoned by carbon monoxide in her new-build flat said she takes comfort from knowing thousands more lives may have been saved thanks to investigations prompted by her daughter's death. Read

Hounslow councillors pledge to challenge 'super sewer'

Hundreds of people turned out for a public meeting to hear more about the proposed 'super sewer' that Chiswick residents fear could be built on their doorstep. Read

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