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Bid Made to Increase Height of Historic Golden Mile Building

Plans have been submitted to add a new upper floor to Westlink House, the Grade II listed Art Deco landmark on the Great West Road, which is of one of Brentford’s most historically significant industrial buildings...

Festive Lights Return to the Golden Mile for its Centenary Year

Festive lights are brightening the Great West Road once again, as businesses and developers along the Golden Mile come together to celebrate the road’s centenary year

Hounslow welcomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to mark 100 years of the Golden Mile

The Golden Mile welcomed The Duke of Gloucester for a special visit on Thursday 27 November...

PhD Student Cesar Portillo Named Judges’ Choice Winner at the Vitae 3MT® 2025 National Final

Cesar Portillo, a PhD student at the London College of Music at the University of West London, was the Judges’ Choice Winner at the Vitae 3MT® (Three Minute Thesis) 2025 National Final – a fantastic achievement that showcases his innovative research and communications skills.

UWL recognised with ‘Best in class’ performance in Knowledge Exchange Framework 5 (KEF5) cluster

This recognition highlights UWL’s strong commitment to knowledge exchange—working collaboratively with businesses, communities, public services, the third sector, and individuals beyond higher education to address local, national, and global challenges....

Walled Garden Summer Season Returns Bigger and Brighter at Boston Manor Park

Boston Manor Park is set to host its first full Walled Garden Summer Season this year, transforming the newly refurbished venue into a hub of open-air entertainment and community celebration.

GM100 Celebrations Launch with Historic Exhibition and Classic Car Cavalcade

The GM100 Centenary launched with a vibrant weekend of celebrations, including a packed heritage exhibition at Boston Manor Park and a 40-car Classic Car Cavalcade along the Golden Mile. Over 500 visitors attended, marking 100 years since its opening and the start of Brentford’s partnership with the London Festival of Architecture.

Brompton Technology Wins King’s Award for Innovation

West London-based Brompton Technology has been honoured with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for 2025, marking another major milestone for the company and spotlighting Hounslow as a key player in the UK’s creative and tech industries.

Brentford Arts Centre and Affordable Housing Plans Take Major Step Forward

Plans for a landmark arts and culture centre in Brentford — set to be the largest in Hounslow — have moved closer to reality as the Council prepares to enter a collaboration agreement with developer Topland Group. A report going to Cabinet on 13 May recommends progressing the next phase of redevelopment

Historic Gillette Factory to Become Cutting-Edge Film Studio Hub

The iconic Gillette Factory in Isleworth is set for a major transformation into a state-of-the-art film and digital production studio following Hounslow Council’s approval on March 17, 2025.