Hounslow

American

[hounz-loh] / ˈhaʊnz loʊ /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Hounslow British

/ ˈhaʊnzləʊ /

noun

a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: site of London's first civil airport (1919). Pop: 212 900 (2003 est). Area: 59 sq km (23 sq miles)

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Hounslow Council said fly tipping was defined as leaving waste anywhere in public apart from in a bin, regardless of whether bins are full.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands Hounslow Council put the fine on hold while it investigated.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Following Hillingdon and Hounslow, the areas with the largest levels are:

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

Of the Labour-controlled areas on the list, Hounslow has the highest number, standing at 1,536 asylum seekers.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

The buildings of the Hounslow Feely Studio covered seven and a half hectares.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

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