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Heathrow should not mark its own homework on energy resilience | Nils Pratley
External review of choice to close after fire would have more credibility than one by a board director. It is not too late“We purchase and pay for a resilient setup from our suppliers,” Thomas Woldbye, Heathrow’s under-pressure chief executive, told the transport select committee, adding that ...
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Reeves says hasty response to Trump tariffs could put ‘prize’ of economic deal at risk – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can follow Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement live in our US colleagues’ live blogThere will be two urgent questions in the Commons after PMQs. At around 12.30pm a Foreign Office minister will respond to a question from Priti Patel, the shadow foreign secretary, abo...
Airlines warned Heathrow about power supply risks days before outage, MPs told
Concerns about cable theft raised with airport before substation fire but Heathrow chief defends handling of incidentBusiness live – latest updatesAirlines warned Heathrow about risks to its power supply days before the airport was shut down by a substation fire, a Commons committee has been told....
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Young people prioritising starting a business over saving for a house
YOUNG people are prioritising medium-term investments, such as starting a business, over long-term goals such as saving for a house deposit.
Concern grows over threat to wildlife at Harefield lake
WILDLIFE supporters say they are concerned and frustrated over Hillingdon Council’s plan to build a new water sports and activity centre at Broadwater Lake, Harefield.
Five new foster families recruited in Hillingdon
FIVE foster carers have been recruited by Hillingdon Council following the launch of a campaign last.
Harefield schools merger: parents urged to voice feelings
A PUBLIC meeting on Wednesday (26) to discuss the proposed merger of Harefield Infants and Junior schools was changed from an in-person event at the library to online.
Heathrow boss: better power supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn
Airlines could face higher charges to help fund new system at airport, which was shut down by substation fireThe chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more resilient power supply system to prevent a repeat of the outage that shut Europe’s busiest airport last ...
Aviation watchdog to look at ‘resilience’ rules after Heathrow closure
CAA urged to tackle ‘flawed regime’ as it reviews whether to take further steps on airport’s regulatory modelBritain’s aviation watchdog will review the rules on “resilience” after Heathrow was closed because of a fire at an electricity substation.Europe’s largest airport was closed in...
Work advancing quickly on West Drayton leisiure centre
WORK on the new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton is advancing at pace. It will be Hillingdon Council’s fourth sports centre.
Hayes media academy delighted with Ofsted report
A UNIQUE media school in Hayes is celebrating after being praised by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
King praises regional journalists as Newsquest staff attend Buckingham Palace
The King has praised the work of regional media during a special reception at Buckingham Palace attended by Newsquest journalists.
Few can resist PizzaExpress dough balls, and now, you can wear them - as a bag.
There are not many people who could resist PizzaExpress dough balls, the menu staple is a mouth-watering must-have, and now, you can wear them - as a bag.
Football fans struggle with their mental health and are turning to an unlikely source
New research released today revealed that two-thirds (64%) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42%) turning to an unlikely source of support - taxi drivers.
Your chance to win tickets to the ‘UK’s last affordable camping festival’
Sunshine Festival is returning to Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire this summer and you could win tickets - here's how.
Mission to build a future-ready health and social care system by cutting waiting
Warrington is leading the way in transformative digital health care, according to Professor Steven Broomhead MBE.
Counter-terror police say fire that shut down Heathrow airport not suspicious
Scotland Yard says electrical substation fire in Hayes last week no longer ‘a potentially criminal matter’A fire that led to the closure of Heathrow last week is no longer being treated as a “potentially criminal matter”, Scotland Yard has said.The Metropolitan police’s counter terrorism c...
A good night’s sleep for Heathrow boss | Brief letters
Power cut crisis | Orwellian narrative | Birthday wishes | Emetic art | Tax timingThe transport secretary said she’d “struggle to sleep” if she had been running Heathrow, after reports that the airport’s chief executive slept during the early hours of its power cut crisis last week (Report, ...
Ruislip MP meets residents, staff of Harefield care home
CEDAR House care home in Harefield was visited on Friday (21) by David Simmonds, MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner.
The art of purr-suasion: Cat owners reveal extreme lengths pets go to for treats
The art of purr-suasion: Cat owners reveal extreme lengths pets go to for treats (and 30% say they can’t resist)