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Passengers left with no compensation after Stansted and Heathrow flight delays
Airports say they were not responsible for incidents that led to passengers being out of pocket or ending tripIn September we arrived at Stansted airport to find that a fire within a departure lounge had closed the terminal.We had to wait outside in the chilly small hours for nearly two hours. It wa...
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Building firm falsely claimed to be accredited for electrical work
A BUILDING firm and its director were ordered to pay more than £4,000 after displaying signs that falsely implied the business was nationally accredited in electrical work.
Hillingdon clampdown on illegal taxi parking around airport continues
aA LONDON cab driver has been prosecuted for parking in a Hillingdon street, close to Heathrow, in contravention of a Hillingdon Council order.
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‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
Now you can delve into borough's history at Hillingdon Museum
VISITORS can delve into local history at Hillingdon Museum and Archives Service, which opened today (17) at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, offering a closer look at rare artefacts and documents from the borough's past.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon people can take a Brunel online course from home
PEOPLE in Hillingdon and beyond will soon be able to access world-class learning from home, as Brunel University launches a range of online short courses in early 2026.
Christmas heroes gifted holidays in recognition of selfless sacrifices
This is the heartwarming moment 35-year-old Sarah Alcock found out that her husband had nominated her for a once-in-a-lifetime easyJet Holidays break, in recognition of the countless Christmases she has devoted to caring for newborns on an emergency neonatal...
From Holographic Hangouts and AI Housekeepers to Next-Gen Home Security
New research from Vodafone has revealed just how vital broadband has become in daily life, with nearly 60% of Brits saying they depend on reliable internet more than any other home utility.
Nearly half of vulnerable Brits are missing out on vital at-home healthcare
Nearly one in two (44%) people in the UK, who can’t leave their homes without support, are missing out on essential sight and hearing care, according to new research from Specsavers Home Visits.
Small Business Saturday receives widespread support as the nation shops small
The nation showed their support for independent businesses on Small Business Saturday (6 December), with widespread backing from prominent public figures, The Royal Family and the British public.
Etiquette expert and the festive faux pas that could ruin your Christmas
Tis the season to eat, drink and make merry with a traditional Yule log.
Crews fight blaze in flats above Eastcote shop
TEN fire engines and around 70 crew tackled a blaze at a terraced shop with flats above in Salisbury Road, Eastcote, on Thursday evening (11).
Beer audit of Britain unearths a thirst for more choice in pubs
Brits have called on pubs to free up their taps and include more distinctive, interesting beers as a new nationwide audit uncovers growing frustration with limited and ‘uninspiring’ choices.
It’s official: we are all kinder at Christmas
Brits are officially kinder at Christmas compared to the rest of the year, new research has shown, proving that festive cheer really is contagious.
Aldi kicks off ‘sprout-ocracy’ vote to settle national sprout debate by cocktail
This Christmas, Aldi is looking to put one the most divisive culinary conundrums of Christmas to bed once and for all after creating a new cocktail that will settle the debate on whether we love or loathe the Brussels sprout.
Yiewsley boy who lived the dream and broke into acting the hard way
SHANE McCormick, 37, from Yiewsley, grew up unable to afford his ambition of attending acting school but never gave up on his dream.
Revealed: Christmas classics falling off the menu
For some households, festive food is changing as Brits celebrating Christmas reveal they’ve never tried eggnog (46%), advocaat (40%) or bread sauce (29%).