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Cycling firemen cut arson

The team that cut arson incidents in Hounslow by 49 per cent by putting firemen on bikes have been a London Fire Brigade Special Achievement Award. Read

Hoteliers head for Hounslow

Hotels are continuing to shoot up across Hounslow, with news of one opening and another on the way. Read

Dance class quits Cranford

A dance tutor who taught youngsters at Cranford Community College for 25 years claims she has been 'pushed out' by the school's 'appalling' lack of support. Read

Inside the Richmond poppy factory

In a small factory in Petersham Road, ex-servicemen work all year round to make and ship 35 million Remembrance Day poppies to the far corners of the UK. Read

Westfield - your verdict?

www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk was in Shepherd's Bush last Thursday as Europe's biggest urban shopping centre opened its door. But what do you think? Read

Black History Month Photography Competition

Do you have a photo that says something about being black in 21st century London? Read

Hounslow Council may let wealthy jump queue

Elderly and disabled residents could be allowed to make top-up payments to speed along improvements to their homes in a bid to slash soaring waiting lists. Read

Racist attack in Feltham

An Asian man was knocked to the ground by a gang of racist teens who yelled abuse at him before making off with his mountain bike. Read

Arty success for Feltham

Families have been flocking to a display at Feltham Library this week to see if they can spot their faces among the crowds. Read

New recycling service for Hounslow

Hounslow's new rubbish service has been launched with claims it could see more than 70 per cent of household waste recycled. Read

GlaxoSmithKline: 'We're doing our bit'

Simon Jose, general manager of the firm's UK Pharmaceuticals division, speaks about the pressures facing the NHS and what it is doing to help. Read

Fireworks blaze at corner shop

A box of fireworks were set alight at a corner shop in Hounslow West. Read

Feltham drinking ban verdict

Plans to tackle anti-social behaviour by cracking down on street drinking in Feltham have welcomed by locals. Read

Mum claims credit for quieter fireworks

A mum-of-four's campaign to curb deafening round the clock firework noise during Diwali has been a success, she has claimed. Read

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

Cowards prey on Hounslow's vulnerable

Detectives have slammed 'cowardly' thieves who have targeted several elderly people across the borough, disguising themselves as council repairmen and even police officers to con their way into homes. Read

Girl attacked on Hounslow Heath

Police have moved to reassure a nervous community after a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on Hounslow Heath last week. Read

Sima Vaghela with her son Niki, 11 at their home in Pegasus Court, Brentford

Looking for mums

A group of local mothers which offers vital support and advice to struggling families is appealing for more volunteers to join them in their selfless work. Read

State school 'fees' furore

An Isleworth secondary school is facing calls to put an end to its practice of asking mums and dads for financial contributions, amid claims it is 'unacceptable' in the state sector. Read

Hounslow Police drive out illegal motorists

A Hounslow police pilot operation that cut vehicle crime by 30 per cent is to be rolled out across London. Read

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