Hounslow Labour hit by second defection to Tories
Hounslow Labour faces another blow as Cllr Kamarat Malik joins the Conservatives. The defection follows internal scandals and claims of financial mismanagement. Read the full story.
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Hounslow Christmas bin collection dates and changes
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for free Christmas tree recycling. Find your new collection day here.
Hounslow councillor fined £40k for illegal nanny employment
Hounslow Council leader claims ignorance as councillor Hina Mir is fined for employing illegal worker. Discover the details and political fallout in West London.
£80k of suspected stolen tools seized at car boot sale
Metropolitan Police recover 400 items and make four arrests at Hounslow Heath car boot sale in crackdown on tool theft. Read the latest on the operation.
Teens arrested in £80k stolen tools raid at Hounslow boot sale
Police seize £80,000 of suspected stolen power tools at a Hounslow car boot sale, arresting two 15-year-old boys and two men. Officers urge tradespeople to mark their property.
West London office tower gets co-living conversion
Hounslow Council greenlights plans to transform a vacant West London office block into 394 co-living rooms and 23 social rent flats. The decision includes measures to address pressure on Gunnersbury Station.
Ex-Labour housing chair joins Southwark Greens
Sam Foster, former Chair of Southwark's Housing Scrutiny Commission, has left Labour for the Green Party, citing asylum and housing policies. It's the second defection in a month.
7 illegal e-bikes seized in West London crackdown
Metropolitan Police and Hounslow Council seize 10 illegal electric vehicles, including an e-bike modified to reach 60mph. The crackdown highlights growing safety concerns.
Illegal 60mph e-bikes seized in West London
Met Police and Hounslow Council seize illegal e-bikes modified to reach 60mph in safety crackdown. Joint operation targets delivery hotspots to protect pedestrians.
Second Hounslow councillor in disabled parking row
Labour Councillor Hina Mir's car spotted in disabled bay days after colleague's scandal. Investigation launched as public outcry grows over double standards.
West London councillor 'doesn't recall' telling rival to f*** off
Labour councillor Katherine Dunne denies using offensive language toward Tory rival during heated council meeting. Conservatives demand resignation over alleged breach of conduct.
Hounslow mum fined £1000 for envelope fly-tipping
A single mother and NHS nurse faces a £1000 fine from Hounslow Council for placing an envelope near full bins. Critics call the penalty excessive and demand cancellation.
Residents' fury over luxury penthouse development
Residents of Chiswick Village face daily disruption from a new luxury penthouse development, reporting noise, water leaks, and fire safety fears. Discover the full story.
Councillor parks £200k Lamborghini in disabled bay
Hounslow Labour councillor Farhaan Rehman apologises after parking his Lamborghini in a disabled bay twice. He resigns as committee chair and donates £160 to charity.
Councillor parks £208k Lamborghini in disabled bay
Hounslow councillor Farhaan Rehman under investigation after his £208,000 Lamborghini was photographed in disabled parking without a blue badge. Read the full story.
Feltham stabbing near secondary school investigated
A person was rushed to hospital after a stabbing near Lampton Secondary School in Feltham. Police are investigating the incident which occurred on School Walk.
Councillor's Lamborghini parked in disabled bay
Hounslow Labour investigates Councillor Farhaan Rehman after his Lamborghini was pictured in disabled parking without a blue badge. Read the latest on the potential double standards.
4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Parents told to watch for two baby heart defect signs
A London couple's newborn had congenital heart disease. Discover the two symptoms doctors said to watch for and their family's journey through open heart surgery and recovery.
Nurse fined £1,000 for envelope by bin
A mental health nurse in West London faces a £1,000 fine for leaving an envelope next to an overflowing bin. She vows to fight the 'fly-tipping' charge in court. Read her story.
Councillors face suspensions in government standards overhaul
Government unveils plans to suspend rule-breaking councillors for up to six months and withhold allowances to root out misconduct and restore public trust in local authorities.
Two West London Labour Councillors Resign
Two Hounslow Labour councillors resign, citing a 'toxic' environment and a 'deeply flawed' selection process ahead of the 2026 local elections. Read the full story on the internal party crisis.
Councillor's pants-down moment caught live in meeting
A local councillor's embarrassing bathroom break during an online council meeting went viral after he forgot his camera was still rolling, creating an awkward moment for colleagues and viewers.
London councillor resigns after drink-drive conviction
A prominent South London councillor has stepped down from his leadership role after being convicted of drink-driving, sending shockwaves through the local political community.
Croydon's The Fold Development Faces Complete Rebuild
Exclusive investigation reveals how a flagship Croydon newbuild development faces complete reconstruction just years after completion, raising serious questions about building standards and resident safety in London's property market.
Pregnancy drug victims demand public inquiry
Campaigners fighting for justice after anti-nausea drug Primodos caused devastating birth defects call for urgent government investigation into historic medical scandal.
Council's lavish spending on staff meals and hotels revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
Ex-Labour Councillor in Court Over Blackmail Claims
Exclusive: Akhmed Mammadov, former Labour councillor for West Ham, appears in court accused of blackmailing a Westminster resident in shocking criminal case.
Private baby scans wrongly diagnose fatal birth defects
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous private ultrasound clinics giving expectant mothers devastatingly wrong diagnoses, prompting urgent NHS warnings.
Reform UK Councillor Defects to Conservatives Over Policies
A sitting Reform UK councillor has dramatically defected to the Conservative Party, revealing his growing unease with Reform's policies and leadership style in an exclusive statement.
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