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Objectors rally support to stop new plan for protected Harefield lake
THE future of Broadwater Lake at Harefield, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is back in the spotlight.
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Hillingdon ranked high as New Year smoking resolutions kick in
HILLINGDON has the second highest rate of people giving up cigarettes in England, with 80% of referrals for the borough’s stop-smoking services.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
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Hayes school celebrates gold award for Investment in People
BARNHILL Community High School in Yeading Lane, Hayes, has been awarded a We Invest in People gold accreditation.
Post-Christmas period is also commonly linked with low mood
January consistently sees households pulling back after the expense of Christmas, with hospitality and retail noticing a spending dip in the month of January.
Christmas Day blaze in Hayes sparks warning on candles
FIRE crews are renewing a warning about safe use of candles safely after a spate of fires across the capital, including one in Hayes.
Hillingdon planning for 4.99% council tax increase next year
BUDGET plans for 2026-27 were outlined by Hillingdon Council’s cabinet last night (23) with the focus on trying to maintain services while keeping council tax low.
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...
This hiding place for your presents could cost you your Christmas, expert warns
The average Brit spends around £180 on average on festive gifts for their friends and family during the festive season
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.
Au Vodka dethrones Gordon’s as UK’s most popular ready-to-drink tipple
AU Vodka has dethroned centuries-old favourite Gordon's as the UK's most popular ready-to-drink tipple.
Gen Z sparks a new festive divide as friends take priority over family
A new festive divide has opened up over how Brits celebrate Christmas, as new data reveals younger Brits are embracing Friendsmas as a new Christmas tradition, compared with older generations.
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.
‘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.
Cuthbert-shaped Christmas tree has been spotted visiting famous Brighton landmarks
Aldi has unveiled a giant topiary sculpture of its signature chocolate cake, Cuthbert, while poking some festive fun at M&S by delivering it to one of its stores on the south coast.
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.