THE level crossing at Feltham Station has been closed for a full upgrade and will be out of action until Monday, February 6.

The work is being carried out by Network Rail and will involve the complete removal of the existing barriers and control equipment.

THE team behind a project to open a new free school in Feltham have launched a consultation to gather the views of the community.

The Reach Academy will open its doors to students in September after being given the green light by the Department of Education last October.

WORK has begun on a £50,000 project to regenerate Hounslow Heath into an 'ecologically diverse, well managed nature reserve'.

The tree planting and heathland regeneration scheme, which began last week, will involve the planting of 130 trees, including birch, oak, rowan and resistant elm trees.

TWO budding artists from Feltham Community College will have their work seen by residents across the town after winning a design competition.

Georgia Mackey, 11, won top prize in the competition to design the front cover for this year's Feltham Festival brochure, while 12-year-old Megan Monk will have her design displayed on the back cover.

RICHMOND Housing Partnership (RHP), which manages properties on Hanworth's Butts Farm estate, is offering its customers free training.

In response to feedback from residents, the partnership has organised a variety of courses and training over the coming months to help those looking for work to brush up on their skills.

RANGERS at Bedfont Lakes Country Park will be running a volunteer day on Saturday (January 21).

The event will give volunteers the chance to gain experience in conservation, meet like-minded people and give something back to the park.

Attendees should meet at the Information Centre at 10am and should bring clothes suitable for the weather, sturdy footwear, plenty to drink and some lunch.

For more information visit www.blcv.co.uk.

A 50-YEAR-OLD woman has been taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a bus on Hounslow Road, Hanworth.

The incident happened at around 12.30pm today (January 16) near the junction with Little Park Drive and traffic has been delayed in both directions.

A MOTORIST is facing a £330 bill after being caught out by 'rip-off' CCTV cameras at Feltham Station.

Debbie McGovern, 38, started using a bus stand in New Road to drop her son off at the station last year, unaware she was not allowed to do so.

A TRAFFIC accident has closed Hanworth Road, Feltham, in both directions at the Powder Mill Lane junction.

The incident happened at around 10am when a vehicle collided with a parked car.

A police spokesman said there were no significant injuries and the road was closed while officers removed the vehicle.

POLICE have issued an appeal to help them track down the owners of a dog that bit a woman in Hanworth Park.

The incident, which happened at 9.30pm on November 25 last year, left the victim requiring surgery to her hand.