When Hounslow's mayor called for a unique Christmas card design, this student delivered.

Mahgul Khan's abstract creation featuring colourful baubles got the stamp of approval after being chosen from entries by more than 500 fellow pupils.

Hounslow mayor Councillor Nisar Malik's official Christmas card was sent to London mayor Boris Johnson and mayors across the capital, among other recipients.

The Heston Community School student was last Thursday (December 17) presented by Cllr Malik with a Mayor of Hounslow Award Medal for her artwork.

"It was great to hear that the mayor has sent my design to almost 350 people including the mayor of London and all his fellow mayors," she said.

Mahgul Khan's winning design for the mayor of Hounslow's official Christmas card

"I couldn't believe it when I heard my design had been selected but I was delighted and was very pleased to receive my medal and meet the mayor."

Cllr Malik had challenged students at the school during a visit in October to design his official Christmas card.