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Virgin Atlantic Firms Plans For Seoul Launch
Virgin Atlantic has firmed plans to launch a new route to Seoul using remedy slots gained through the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
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Hillingdon tops list in West London for primary places
HILLINGDON was the top West London borough on this year's National Offer Day (16) with 91.51% of parents being awarded their first-choice primary school place.
Hillingdon's community heroes honoured by borough
FOURTEEN remarkable residents and organisations were celebrated by Hillingdon Council last night (16) for their contributions at the 2025 Hillingdon Community Awards.
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Brits make deceptive chocolate revelation this Easter
Three-quarters of Brits would hide their chocolate if it ‘kept mysteriously disappearing’, according to new research.
Daunting excess of Easter packaging revealed - 'Environment need not pay price'
Brits are expected to get through 123 million eggs this Easter which has prompted fears of excess waste.
Superstar! Asda worker finds little boy's lost toy on CCTV
A YOUNG boy, crying because he'd lost his favourite Lego figure, prompted swift action from a member of staff at Asda, South Ruislip.
Landlords fined for illegally converting Yiewsley house into flats
A HUSBAND and wife were ordered to pay more than £270,000 after they were found to have illegally sub-divided a house in Yiewsley into four cramped flats and constructed an outbuilding for rent without planning consent.
Orchard pub in Ruislip added to Hillingdon's historic buildings list
THE former Orchard pub in Ruislip has been added to Hillingdon’s list of buildings of architectural and historical importance.
New action agreed by Hillingdon to create greener borough
A REVISED action plan, setting out Hillingdon’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency, has been agreed by the council.
New DIY wine tasting device after TikTok takes social media by storm
Aldi has released a prototype for a cutting-edge DIY portable wine tasting device after a TikTok video featuring its legendary Baron St Jean wine took social media by storm.
Teddy Swims fan slams OVO Arena Wembley's 'nightmare' disabled seating
A Teddy Swims fan was unable to even see the star at the OVO Wembley Arena - as her 'nightmare' disabled seat had a metal barrier blocking her view of the stage.
Hillingdon company return with West End hit Witches
Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham
Birmingham declared the noisiest UK city according to new poll
Birmingham has been revealed as the noisiest city in the UK, according to a new poll.
Holidaymaker rushed to hospital after plummeting 15ft down an uncovered drain
Danna Smith says she was on a late-night walk in Luxembourg when she walked over a drain supposed to be covered by three metal panels.
The science of how coffee helps with productivity in the UK
A leading neurologist shares the science of how the ritual of ordering a coffee can make us happier and more motivated before even taking the first sip.
Uxbridge business owner carries torch for women in 'man's world'
AN Uxbridge entrepreneur, who is a leading champion for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and construction, features in the new annual report of the Federation of Small Businesses, published today (9).
Britain embraces the ‘Greenovation’
Brits are embracing green home upgrades and, while reducing the household’s carbon footprint is a motivating factor for some, it’s the financial benefits that are driving this ‘greenovation’ shift.
Drug supply trio in court after moving £17m of cocaine
A TRIO of drug dealers from Hillingdon, Northolt and Slough, involved in the supply of nearly half a ton of cocaine worth up to £17m, have been convicted.
Hillingdon people can enjoy great outdoors at Easter
AS the bluebells start to awaken, it is time to reconnect with our countryside. In Hillingdon, you can get your boots on, go outdoors and enjoy the natural world.
Mum's holiday bloodbath as she almost slices off fingers with machete
The horrified mum feared she'd cut her fingers off as she could see her bones