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On the Couch: Why the Olympics should make us happy

Twickenham-based counsellor and psychotherapist Johanna Sartori is our regular columnist. Look her up online at www.johannasartori.co.uk

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West Mid staff in historic Olympic opening ceremony

TWO hospital workers helped make history when they performed in the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

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Chiswick sailing instructor's 'amazing' experience with Olympic torch

A SAILING instructor from Chiswick described carrying the Olympic flame through Hounslow as an ‘amazing experience’.

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Teen who battled cancer shows off torch

A TEENAGER who has battled cancer three times gave others the chance to pose with his Olympic torch for charity.

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Isleworth postbox turns gold for Olympic winner Mo Farah

A POSTBOX in Isleworth has been painted gold in honour of the borough's Olympic medal-winning runner Mo Farah.

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Olympics theme at Great Brentford picnic

THRONGS of families came out to show off their sporting prowess at the Olympics-themed Great Brentford Picnic.

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Old folks' spoof Olympics is a YouTube hit

A COMIC take on the Games by elderly residents at Chiswick's Jessop House has become a surprise YouTube sensation. Check out the video.

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Calls for Mo Farah to be given Freedom of Hounslow

WINNING a gold medal for TeamGB has prompted calls for Mo Farah to be awarded the Freedom of the Borough.

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Live Updates: London 2012 closing ceremony

The 2012 Olympics have been a stunning success but can the closing ceremony top Danny Boyle's amazing opener? Follow all the action from the closing weekend with the Chronicle's live blog.

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Fullers in Chiswick fly the flag for TeamGB

BREWERY staff accustomed to seeing gold in the colour of the beer they make are now seeing it flutter above their factory.

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Feltham boxing champ to nurture future Olympians

A FORMER Turkish boxing champion says watching the Olympics has made him more determined to unearth future medallists, after fate robbed him of his own shot at glory.

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Spoof Mo Farah pictures create internet sensation

OLYMPIC hero Mo Farah's stunned expression as he won a second gold medal for Team GB has become an internet sensation.

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Young brothers divided in support of Mo and Usain

YOUNG brothers can disagree on many things in life; toys, bedrooms, food - but one pair in particular favour a subject which is currently dividing the world.

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Isleworth dancing sisters help to close Olympics

ALL the world was literally a stage for two sisters who danced in the spectacle that was the Olympics closing ceremony.

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Twins joy for Hounslow Olympic hero Mo Farah

HE’S already proved himself a world number one athlete, and now Hounslow’s Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah has his sights set on being a father to twins.

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Hounslow kids win a day with Steve Redgrave

A 21st CENTURY Willy Wonka competition saw two lucky children from the borough win golden tickets to spend the day with one of Britain's greatest Olympians.

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Olympic star launches new Chiswick lifeboat

OLYMPIC champion Greg Searle visited Chiswick RNLI Lifeboat Station to name one of two new boats after the couple who helped fund it.

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Get a move on over aiports decision says MacLeod

BRENTFORD and Isleworth MP Mary Macleod wants answers about the future of Heathrow as soon as possible.

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Mo Farah's teacher wins Pride of Britain award

THE MAN who inspired Olympic legend Mo Farah to start running was crowned Teacher of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards.

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Olympic Games inspired park is unveiled at Terminal 1

A MINI London park has been created at Heathrow as a lasting memory of the Olympic Games.

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