Twickenham MP Munira Wilson presented the Points of Light Award to Twickenham newsagents 'Meet and Deep' yesterday (19 February).

The Points of Light award is an award that recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a change in their community.

The Points of Light award is an award that recognises outstanding individual volunteers who are making a change in their community. (Photo Credit: Munira Wilson MP).

Meet and Deep, located on Hampton Road, near Twickenham Green dubs themselves 'the friendliest newsagent in Twickenham'.

They are a hub of the community, opening every year on Christmas Day for those who want a hug and offering a place for people to 'trick or treat' on Halloween!

In a post on social media site X (formerly known as Twitter), Munira said: "I was delighted to present the Points of Light award to Meet and Deep newsagents in Twickenham.

"Shashi & Pallu Patel richly deserve this award for their 40 years of helping locals, supporting good causes & caring for wildlife.

"Their contribution to our community is immense."

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