It's the New Year and I have many resolutions that I made. All with good intentions of course but many of which have failed to materialise. But then again its quality and quantity that counts right?

So I am happy to say that I am still attending my weekly martial arts classes and am still enjoying it.

Council leaders have hailed the success of a new £1.8m CCTV system, which has helped police break up fights, tackle suspected drug dealers and even prevent a potential suicide attempt since being launched last month.

A new control room, from which police and council staff can monitor and control up to 200 cameras across the borough, was introduced with much fanfare in the middle of December.

A WOMAN died after being pulled from the first floor of her home during a blaze near Hounslow Heath.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was rescued from the terraced house in Beaulieu Close, Hounslow, in the early hours of New Year's Eve, but died three days later in hospital.

Police have been given new powers to confiscate alcohol from drinkers in Heston and Lampton parks in a bid to crack down on booze-fuelled crime.

The two parks, together with surrounding streets, will become controlled drinking zones (CDZ) from February 15.

A woman has died after being pulled from the first floor of her home during a blaze near Hounslow Heath.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was rescued from the terraced house in Beaulieu Close, Hounslow, in the early hours of New Year's Eve, but died three days later in hospital.

Two men were taken to hospital following a crash in Hounslow on Sunday afternoon.

They were injured after the car they were travelling in lost control in Lynmouth Gardens at about 6pm.

The World Gukwoone Federation (WGF) is not simply a martial arts institution. Our focus is on developing good high quality martial artists whilst embedding winning qualities such as self discipline, focus and respect.

The WGF is also an active member of the community and strive to give something positive back to the local community in which we operate in. This is why the majority of Gukwoone martial arts classes are held at community halls.

Homeowners in Hounslow suffered a blow this week as nearly £30,000 was wiped from the average house during a single month, according to new figures.

House prices in Hounslow fell by 6.2 per cent from November, the biggest drop in London, statistics from the UK's largest property website Rightmove show.

An alcoholic has been banned from entering any bookmakers in Hounslow after he attacked staff at the Tote in Staines Road, Hounslow.

Fortune Moyo sunk seven cans of lager on a July afternoon before going into the bookmakers, where he disturbed gamers and abused staff. He was asked to leave but when one member of staff went outside later to take a break, the 37-year-old attacked him and punched him twice on the shoulder.

Shoppers got a surprise when stars including Cesc Fabregas and Theo Walcott visited Hounslow to shoot a charity video.

Players from the north London club dressed as furry animals and hit the High Street last month to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.