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.
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.
Metropolitan Police and Hounslow Council seize 10 illegal electric vehicles, including an e-bike modified to reach 60mph. The crackdown highlights growing safety concerns.
Met Police and Hounslow Council seize illegal e-bikes modified to reach 60mph in safety crackdown. Joint operation targets delivery hotspots to protect pedestrians.
Labour Councillor Hina Mir's car spotted in disabled bay days after colleague's scandal. Investigation launched as public outcry grows over double standards.
Labour councillor Katherine Dunne denies using offensive language toward Tory rival during heated council meeting. Conservatives demand resignation over alleged breach of conduct.
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 of Chiswick Village face daily disruption from a new luxury penthouse development, reporting noise, water leaks, and fire safety fears. Discover the full story.
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.
Hounslow councillor Farhaan Rehman under investigation after his £208,000 Lamborghini was photographed in disabled parking without a blue badge. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals Hounslow Council spent thousands on fine dining and luxury hotels while implementing austerity measures affecting local residents.
Exclusive: Akhmed Mammadov, former Labour councillor for West Ham, appears in court accused of blackmailing a Westminster resident in shocking criminal case.
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.
A senior Reform UK councillor has dramatically crossed the floor to join the Conservatives, citing growing discomfort with his former party's direction and leadership.
A Labour councillor in Hounslow has been suspended from the party following serious allegations, sending shockwaves through the local political landscape and leaving constituents demanding answers.
A Conservative councillor's attempt to ban Stephen Kelman's acclaimed novel 'Pigeon English' from school libraries sparks national outrage over censorship and cultural understanding in education.
Hounslow Council is exploring controversial changes to permitted development rights that could allow commercial buildings to be converted into homes without full planning permission, sparking debate about housing solutions versus community safeguards.
A 44-year-old man has been charged following a violent triple stabbing in Hounslow that left one man dead and two others injured. The victim has been identified as 19-year-old Arminas Burburys.