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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.

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.

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.

Far-Right Kast Leads Chile Presidential Race

Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast is favourite to become Chile's next president after first-round vote. Discover the Trump-inspired policies shaping this pivotal election.

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.

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.

Mamdani's Policies Reshape New York Politics

New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's once-controversial policies on housing and healthcare are becoming mainstream political discourse, signalling a significant shift in American urban politics.

Trump Moans: 'Zohran Mamdani Should Be Nice to Me!'

Former US President Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social to complain about New York politician Zohran Mamdani, demanding the Democratic Socialist should show him more respect in what critics are calling another attention-seeking rant.

Zohran Mamdani: Beating the Democratic Machine

Discover how New York state senator Zohran Mamdani's surprising victory over machine politics offers a blueprint for progressive change that's resonating across the Atlantic.

Progressive Challenger Eyes New York Mayor Office

As the 2025 New York City mayoral race intensifies, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani emerges as a formidable progressive challenger. Discover how this political outsider is shaking up the establishment and what it means for the future of urban politics

Minneapolis Elects First Somali-American Mayor

In a groundbreaking election, Minneapolis voters have chosen Nadia Mohamed as their new mayor, making her the first Somali-American to lead a major US city and signalling a dramatic political transformation.

Mamdani's win sparks global progressive celebration

New York socialist Zohran Mamdani's decisive re-election triumph resonates across Atlantic, drawing praise from UK Labour and Indian activists while highlighting Gaza conflict's political impact.

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