June 2008 Archives

Dozens of people were forced from their homes in Brainton Avenue last night as firemen fought flames at a nearby electrical sub-station.

Around 30 people were evacuated from their homes for two hours during the blaze in Feltham, which destroyed the sub-station and seven garages.

Four fire engines and around 20 firefighters, from Feltham, Heston, Twickenham and Kingston Fire Stations, rushed to the scene at 6.46pm and managed to bring the flames under control by 7.29pm.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.

A blood donor from Feltham whose good deed has helped save the lives of countless people has been honoured for his sacrifice.

Married dad of two Glenn Butler, of Warfield Road, was among nearly 200 'silent heros' to receive awards from the National Blood Service.

Glenn, 50, who has given blood 110 times, received a crystal decanter at a ceremony earlier this month from guest speaker Julie Henderson.

Real Ale Madrid probably had a pint or two to celebrate their Feltham & Hampton Six-a-Side League debut.

The Championship's new side, who have replaced Poland Stars, beat Queens of White Space 5-2 in their first game.

Girils football is really taking off in Feltham and Bedfont.

Schools in the area have been holding regular round-robin tournaments, and another took place at Bedfont Junior School last Friday.

Joining them were Oriel School and Victoria School, with Victoria emerging as champions after winning both their matches 3-1. Oriel and Bedfont played out a goalless draw in the other match.

NATURE-lovers can pick up a little education along with their Sunday stroll this weekend when they visit Bedfont Lakes Country Park.

The rangers are running a free Wildflower Walk, from 4-5.30pm, on June 29.

Guests are invited to meet at the visitor's centre, beside the Clockhouse Lane entrance, and should wear sturdy footwear.

The traditional Summer Fair is alive and well at Edward Pauling School where staff have promised a proper 'community feel' at this Sunday's event.

As well as the usual stalls tombola, raffle and bouncy castle kids and staff will enjoy visits from local scouts and sea cadets.

Football-mad Alfie Cheal can't wait to teach little brother Vinnie some tricks.

The two-year-old, of River Crane Way, Feltham, is thrilled by the new arrival, born at West Middlesex Hospital on June 12, weighing 7lb 4oz.

"He really wanted a brother and he's been very protective," said mum Louise Cheal.

A 22-year-old woman had her phone snatched out of her hands in broad daylight in Feltham High Street last Thursday.

The victim was standing in the street at around 3.30pm when a man grabbed the phone before running off along the High Street, towards Rose Gardens.

An elderly woman fell prey to distraction burglars after a young girl called at her door asking her to write a note for one of her neighbours.

While the girl claimed she was unable to write, an accomplice then entered the address and stole property from the upstairs rooms.

A special post box for schoolchildren to tell police about drugs and bullying has been set up at Feltham Community College.

Police hope the Met Box, which is regularly emptied by officers, will make it easier for them to tackle low level crime in the area.