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Hillingdon acts to curb spread of unsuitable multiple homes
INCREASED powers to better monitor and control the impacts of new Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) are being introduced by Hillingdon Council.
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Holidaymakers warned not to forget to declare medical conditions
An insurance company is urging winter holidaymakers to declare all medical conditions on their travel forms - after a 'silly mistake' left one injured grandad stranded abroad.
New poll reveals pizza, baked beans, and chips among Christmas dinner servings
Christmas dinner in 2025 looks nothing like it did decades ago as Brits are stuffing tradition and serving up whatever tickles their tastebuds.
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Landlord built extension to Hillingdon home without permission
A LANDLORD and his company have been ordered to pay £7,589 after he was found to have extended a three-bedroom house in Hillingdon without planning consent. He also failed to demolish the extension when instructed.
How Brits are travelling alone to avoid endless group chat planning
Two thirds of British travellers find planning and booking holidays overwhelming, with “decision fatigue” one of the biggest sources of stress - and 56% exhausted by the trip before it even begins.
UK politics: No 10 says no final decisions after leak reveals jury trials might be scrapped except for alleged rapists and killers – as it happened
Downing Street does not deny that justice secretary, David Lammy, is considering scrapping juries for most trialsJohn McFall is standing down early as Lord Speaker in the House of Lords so that he can care for his wife, Joan, who has was Parkinson’s. According to Sam Blewett and Bethany Dawson in ...
The borough hotspots where M&S may open a new food store
ACTON, Hanwell, Ruislip and West Ealing are among 200 London locations being considered for a new M&S Food store.
What is Disability Burnout? How you can cope with it
When my body says ‘hey I’m reaching my limit now’, my brain overrules and that is when it all comes crashing down
Heathrow Wins UK Government Backing For Preferred Third Runway Plan
The UK government has picked London Heathrow Airport’s in-house proposal for a third runway, edging out the rival concept put forward by the Arora Group.
Heathrow expansion 'like bolting on Gatwick' - campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS are reacting angrily to Government support for Heathrow Airport Ltd’s bid to expand the airport.
Middlesex woodland appeal aims to raise £45,000
A FUND-RAISING appeal to Protect Local Woodlands has been launched by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust with a target of £54,000.
Middlesex woodland appeal aims to raise £45,000
A FUND-RAISING appeal to Protect Local Woodlands has been launched by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust with a target of £54,000.
Three new restaurants coming to Chimes centre, Uxbridge
THE Chimes shopping centre in Uxbridge will shortly boast three new restaurants.
Day of birthday treats promised for Uxbridge shoppers
UXBRIDGE shoppers are invited to an in-store celebration as the town’s wilko store celebrates the one-year anniversary of its return to The Pavilions shopping centre this Saturday (29).
Heathrow airport’s £33bn third runway plan chosen by government
Scheme includes plan to move the M25 and could mean up to 760 more planes in the skies around London every dayBusiness live – latest updatesMinisters have backed a plan for a third runway at Heathrow to be in operation by 2035 as they opted for the longer, costlier runway drawn up by the airport...
Winter wallet worries: Retirees anticipate 20% bill increase
As colder nights draw in and households across the nation turn up their heating, consumer champion and finance expert Vicky Parry has teamed up with Blue Light Card to share some simple steps to feel more in control of budgets this winter.
Brits set to use seven times usual electricity on Christmas Day
Brits are estimated to use seven times their usual daily electricity consumption on Christmas Day, new research reveals.
'Naive' Hayes takeaway owner fined for kitchen breaches
AN Indian takeaway in Hayes has been ordered to pay £12,000 after a series of hygiene failures.
Who makes Christmas happen in your house? Study reveals who does it
From present buying to wrapping and decorations, to securing an online shopping slot and cooking the Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, there is usually one person in the house who makes Christmas happen, as if by magic, a new study reveals.
Blue zones for dogs new research reveals for pet longevity
In recognition of Senior Pet Month this November, YuMOVE, has unveiled a new concept: “Blue Zones for Dogs”. This initiative seeks to understand and unpack the scientific curiosity and establish the further research needed into the area of pet longevity.