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Heathrow 'will need Westminster backing for third runway'

HEATHROW’s chief executive has confirmed that, alongside 10 years of construction over the M25’s busiest junction, government support would be required for expansion of the airport.

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'Vitamin Sea' - Brits flock for winter sun following coolest summer in a decade

Brits are terrible at taking vitamin D but flock for vitamin sea – as the nation sees a boom in winter getaways following the coolest summer in a decade.

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Brits taking mindful approach to shopping as Black Friday approaches

With Black Friday fast approaching, new research reveals that the nation is taking a mindful approach to spending this year.

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Rag'n'Bone Man to provide festive performance at pizzeria

A delicious pizza or bowl of pasta, a couple of Peroni’s and a private performance by Rag’n’Bone Man could prove to be the perfect Christmas treat.

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Enjoy county's nature treats in 12 Days Wild challenge

PEOPLE are being asked to sign up to 12 Days Wild, a festive nature challenge, by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.

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Hayes flat damaged in fire alarm, but no-one hurt

FOUR fire engines and around 25 crew tackled a blaze at a block of flats in Welbeck Avenue, Hayes.

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Third of Brits expected to cancel Christmas catch-ups

Have you ever spent weeks planning that once-a-year special catch-up, only to cancel at the last minute due to a work deadline, needing to attend a nativity play, or getting the dreaded cold that’s doing the rounds?

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Brits share favourite festive movie moments this Christmas

Brits are not typically known for embracing romance, but new research reveals that almost half (45%) set aside their British reserve at Christmas, with 30% crediting festive films for inspiring their affectionate gestures.

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Tech lovers warned - get rid of risky old gadgets to avoid Christmas nightmare

Tech lovers are being warned to avoid a nightmare before Christmas and get rid of old devices and safely bin knock-off chargers or risk seeing their homes go up in smoke.

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What’s the big Deal? Town gets a brand new name

For one day only the little coastal town of Deal has been ‘renamed’ Great Deal.

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Taxi driver captures the face of Donald Trump in the clouds

A stunned taxi driver captured the face of newly-elected President Donald Trump staring down at him in the clouds during a storm - which he claims shows you 'can't escape' him.

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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

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Hillingdon gets £1.3m boost for leisure sites

Additionally, children's play areas in Cranford Park, Stockley Recreation Ground, Fassnidge Park and Ruislip Lido have been upgraded, with the latest equipment.

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Superhero nine-year-old stops van rolling down the street

This 'superhero' nine-year-old stopped his neighbours' new THREE TONNE van from rolling down the street and smashing into parked cars - using just his bare hands.

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Vast HS2 viaduct project honoured in Building Beauty awards

THE huge HS2 rail viaduct across the Colne Valley last night (21) won the engineering category of the Fine Art Commission Trust’s annual Building Beauty awards.

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British tourist survives horror crash in Thailand

A Brit tourist's volunteer trip to help sick animals turned into a nightmare when he was knocked off his scooter - and lost two teeth.

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Plans to transform dusty and noisy Yiewsley industrial estate

PLANS are advanced to turn the Rainbow and Kirby industrial estate in Yiewsley into a 400-homes development.

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Uxbridge student wins prize for highlighting new medical licence

A DOCTOR-to-be at Brunel University, Uxbridge, has won a national competition held by the General Medical Council and the Medical Schools Council.

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British Airways Backtracks On Plans To End Bahrain Route

British Airways has scrapped plans to cancel its longstanding route between London and Bahrain.

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Thanks fir trying: 8 in 10 redecorate Christmas tree after their kids

It’s a classic case of Instagram versus reality when it comes to decorating the family Christmas tree. Getting kids involved with the festive tradition seems like a good idea until they’re left with the lopsided bows, tangled lights, and half-decorated tree. Then, all of the goodwill goes out of...