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The alleged torture of a former Heston tube worker is among five cases being considered by the Attorney General following fresh claims of British complicity, it emerged this week.

Zeeshan Siddiqui, of The Vale, Heston, has been missing since 2006, when he escaped from a mental health unit. The Government has since named him as an Al Qaeda suspect.

A grieving father has called for more to be done to prevent the rise of alcoholism after losing his 'popular and loving' son to drink.

Martin Johnson, who had battled his addiction since his mother died when he was only 16, passed away at a B&B in Eversley Crescent, Osterley, last Thursday (February 4), aged just 38.

Hounslow-born singer Jay Sean has become the first male British urban artist to top the US charts.

The R 'n' B star topped the Billboard Hot 100 today with Down (featuring Lil Wayne), knocking the Black Eyed Peas from their perch after 26 weeks.

A cut-price gym in Hounslow West has closed suddenly, despite many members having paid for up to two years' membership in advance.

Vista Health Club & Spa, at the Vista Centre in Salisbury Road, opened to the public this time last year, with membership starting at just £3.99 a week.

A Sikh magistrate from Heston has urged more people from ethnic minorities to join the corridors of justice.

Baljit Singh Rihal, of The Crossways, was sworn in at a ceremony in central London last month and described the role as a 'tremendous privilege'.

Nearly 500 revellers soaked up the sun during a street party at Heston's Brabazon Estate on Easter Monday.

Huge crowds gathered on the green, where they enjoyed fairground rides, a dog show and a fancy dress competition, among other activities.

A teenager from Heston Cadets has achieved one of the highest honours available in the organisation.

Brijinder Nijjar was singled out from nearly 4,000 youths across London to be named the Lord Lieutenants Army Cadet at a ceremony in Putney on Thursday last week.

Volunteers have been called on to help out at a fun day on Heston's Brabazon Estate next month.

Brabazon Estate Tenants & Residents Association (BETRA), which was set up to fight plans for more than 100 new homes in the area, is holding the event on Easter Monday, April 13.

Soldiers from Hounslow Barracks will take part in a farewell parade next Thursday, March 5, before heading off to Afghanistan.

More than 300 troops from the Second Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will march along Hounslow High Street and up to the Civic Centre in Lampton Road.

A loving couple from Heston who were married in India 25 years ago celebrated their silver wedding anniversary earlier this month with close family and friends.

Anil Pratap Singh and his wife Sonia marked their milestone anniversary with a party at their home in St Leonard's Garden on Tuesday, February 10.