Congratulations to the Friends of Carlisle Park, and to the outgoing chair Elizabeth Hossain, on the park being awarded Green Flag Status.Those of us who use the park regularly know that it's a special place and it's entirely deserved that it has been recognised officially.And this accolade is very much down to those Hampton Residents who campaigned against the council's plans to leave the park open 24 hours a day. Had the council been successful I very much doubt that Green Flag Status would…See More

Don't forget folksBecause we all enjoyed the Bank Holiday on Monday our bins and recycling will be collected on FRIDAYIf you see friends, neighbours, etc shoving out their bags and boxes this evening then do please let them knowGSee More

Afternoon FolksAs you'll be aware the 'No ifs, no buts, no third runway' promise made by the then Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron, has been effectively blown out of the water by his successor as Prime Minister, the Conservative MP Theresa May.Curiously enough in 2009 Theresa May claimed she would 'Fight against to stop the Third Runway'. Funny that.Anyway, the official consultation period is underway so it's vital you get your say.The best place to go to first is to the council's…See More

Oscar Wilde famously remarked that it would take a heart of stone to be able to read the death of Little Nell without laughing. Test your cardio-calcification level with this story…See More