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Tag and Tackle Crime event

Posted by Heston SNT on Aug 20, 08 01:32 PM in Crime

Rugby07.jpgHounslow Police Safer Transport Team ran a week long youth diversion scheme with the English Rugby Football Union,which culminated in a finals day involving 80 youths held at Beavers Sports Lodge, Hounslow West.

The event called "Tag and Tackle Crime", organised by PCSO Dave Nicholas, involved youths from all areas of Hounslow ranging from 8 to 17 year olds.

A-level results

Posted by Lucy Proctor on Aug 13, 08 05:08 PM in Schools/colleges

alevel-day.jpg Let's hope smiles like these are a common site around the borough as students collect their A-level results.

Visit www.hounslowchronicle.co.uk to see how your school did, read about special successes and view pictures.

And use our exam results message board to send congratulations, tell us about your results or comment on your school's performance

Got a story? Call Robert Cumber on 020 8538 2213

Heston 'not in decline'

Posted by Lucy Proctor on Aug 12, 08 11:56 AM in People

heston-ra.jpgReports of Heston's demise have been greatly exaggerated.

That was the message as scores of people turned out to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Heston Residents' Association (HRA) last Wednesday.

The village recently made the top 10 in a nationwide study into the decline of community life across Britain.

Sacked for caring

Posted by Lucy Proctor on Aug 11, 08 01:16 PM in People

teixira.jpgA Heathrow head chef from Heston has been sacked for going home to his young family instead of covering for a colleague who overslept.

Virgilio Teixira, who works at the Arora International Hotel, was forced to leave the Compass Catering kitchen in the hands of an inexperienced chef when his fellow head chef came in two hours late last Thursday.

mike-and-ike.jpgThe Chronicle team will be in Asda, Hounslow, on Thursday, August 28 from 11am to 3pm and there's, literally, a treat in store.

Until supplies run out, all purchasers of a Chronicle during our visit will receive a FREE 55gm pack of scrumptious Mike and Ike sweets.

So, Chronicle fans, look out for our representatives when you pick up your paper.

By the way, we'll also be running this promotion at Asda Feltham on August 21 from 11am to 3pm.

Brabazon estatePlans for up to 350 new homes in Heston have moved a step closer after housing chiefs signed a £53million deal with builders.

The project covering six estates across the town, which is scheduled to take five years, will be completed by Lovell and Hounslow Homes, the council's leisure arm, is confident the work will make a significant dent in the borough's 11,000-strong housing waiting list.

Heston's feeling the pinch

Posted by Dan Lyons on Aug 1, 08 04:39 PM in People

Aggy's-newsagents.jpgFamilies and businesses in Heston are starting to feel the effects of the current economic downturn, according to local traders.

There's no longer time for gossip at Aggys Newsagents in Vicarage Farm Road - customers are too busy discussing the credit crunch.

Chas Messenger RIP.jpgA cycling legend who spent most of his life in Heston died on Saturday.

Chas Messenger, who managed two British world champions and wrote several books on the sport, passed away aged 94 after a long period of ill health.

Did you know Chas Messenger? Send your tributes and memories by making a comment or click Read below to read about his life and achievements.

Plea for Heston Airport memories

Posted by Lucy Proctor on Jul 28, 08 12:35 PM in People

heston3.jpgA mysterious landing at Heston Airport a decade after it closed continues to baffle an amateur historian half a century later - and now he needs your help.

Lawrence Hole was a teenager when he spotted a monoplane touching down at the long-abandoned runway beside Berkeley Primary School in the late 50s.

Do you remember what happened? Comment below or or visit the Heston forum
and we will pass your information on.

Whats on at Cranford and Heston
Jul 25 2008

Music

Mondays

■ Parish of Cranford Music Group Practice, at 7.30pm, Holy Angels Hall, High Street, Cranford.

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