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Hillingdon steps up its campaign against fraudsters
TO mark Fraud Awareness Week (16-22), Hillingdon Council is highlighting its achievements this year in recovering £6.8m and sharing advice on how residents can support its work.
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Countdown begins to Best in West business awards
MORE than 70 businesses and individuals have been shortlisted for the West London Business Awards.
Matalan urgently recalls baby clothing over 'injury risk'
Matalan is recalling a number of items of baby clothing that they were selling because they pose a 'risk of injury'.
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Archbishop in waiting speaks of fears over Heathrow expansion
THE Bishop of London, who is designated to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury, has spoken out on Heathrow expansion.
Classical favourites at Hillingdon Philharmonic autumn concert
FOR their next performance, the Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to join them for an autumn concert of classical favourites at St. Andrew’s Church, Uxbridge.
Households call for return of shopping catalogues, record shops and milk deliveries
When it comes to things like shopping and admin, three in four households say that advancements in tech have made tasks better and more efficient (75%).
The two letters to look for on bank notes and why they could make you hundreds
Two rare bank notes have sold for more than 30 times their shop value because of their links to guns.
Small Business Britain and Starling join forces to boost female entrepreneurship
Starling has teamed up with Small Business Britain, the UK’s leading champion of small businesses, to found a campaign to empower women across the UK to start and grow their businesses.
Old dogs, new tech: Brits stop learning at 51 - but are desperate to go back
The average Brit stops actively learning by the age of 51 despite many being desperate to understand emerging technologies such as AI.
The items in your kitchen cupboard that could help treat your headaches
These three products found in your kitchen cupboard could help treat your headaches naturally this flu season.
easyJet celebrates 30th birthday with flight operated entirely by 30-year-olds
easyJet marked the 30th anniversary of its first ever flight from London Luton to Glasgow by operating the very same flight today, staffed entirely by pilots and cabin crew who also turn 30 this November.
Trading bosses' warning to stop using popular TikTok radiator fan
Trading bosses are warning customers to stop using a popular radiator fan immediately sold by The Range, Amazon and on TikTok over 'fire' fears.
Harefield dog gets 'Pup Master' Ken Bruce's seal of approval
A DOG currently being cared for by Dogs Trust in Harefield has been chosen by Ken Bruce in a partnership between Greatest Hits Radio and Dogs Trust.
Hayes trader given hefty fine for selling illegal vapes
A HAYES company, its owner and an employee have been ordered to collectively pay more than £12,000 after a Hillingdon Council trading standards operation.
Keep On Movin! Boyband Five send fans wild at surprise pub gig
The average internet installation day can be a nightmare. You clear your schedule for that vague “any time between 8 and 6” window and keep half an ear out for a van that never quite arrives.
Newsquest extends registration period for popular Young Reporter Scheme
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a platform to write about the topics that are important to them in their local area.
Brits reveal top cultural icons who predicted the way we live today
Brits have revealed the top cultural visionaries who predicted the world we live in today.
Hallowe'en party with lots of smiles at Hillingdon care home
A HILLINGDON care home celebrated Halloween in mischievous style, with residents, families, and neighbours joining together for a party.
Half of Brits fear it's too late to have children - but it's not
As fertility rates fall to record lows, new research of 2,000 adults reveals a nation waking up to the realities of reproductive health, and a growing movement of young adults reframing fertility planning as empowerment, not panic.
Work to start next year on expanded £2.5bn Hayes data site
A GLOBAL data provider is to expand its Hayes Digital Park site with three new hyperscale data centres and an Innovation Hub.