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Hillingdon salutes its foster carer heroes at awards night
THE commitment and unwavering support of Hillingdon’s foster carers have been honoured.
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Campaign aims to get Hillingdon raising its recycling game
A NEW campaign encouraging residents to recycle more by double-checking items before placing them in clear bags is being launched by Hillingdon Council.
Pubs are the new health hubs, research reveals
Current figures show there are around 3 million people in the currently UK living with cancer
200 million phones and computers in UK left to gather dust
We are officially a nation of tech hoarders, as over 200 million unused devices, such as phones and computers, sit in our homes gathering dust instead of being recycled, refurbished or rehomed.
Setback leaves Hillingdon looking for new Beck Theatre operator
AN alternative company is being sought to manage the Beck Theatre in Hayes after a breakdown in negotiations between Hillingdon Council and Trafalgar Theatres.
Streeting urged to honour his promise on Hillingdon Hospital
HILLINGDON Council leader Ian Edwards has written to the Government, calling for it to reassure residents and honour its commitment to build a new Hillingdon Hospital.
It's in the eyes! Lise goes solo in art show at Stockley
THE Gaze of the Wild is the first solo exhibition by Lise Poulsen, a Danish-English artist with a love of wildlife, being staged at Stockley Park.
Elephants top list of animals Brits most desperate to see on holiday
Brits are ditching 'boring' beach holidays for far-flung safari trips - as a third of folk fear their kids won't live to see endangered animals in the wild.
Surge of interest in Hillingdon's new package for foster carers
SINCE the launch of a campaign in May to recruit more foster carers in Hillingdon, the council has received 105 inquiries, a 250% increase compared to the same period last year.
Bunged up Brits banished from bed and losing sleep, research reveals
Bunged up Brits are losing sleep as one in six people admit to being booted out of bed over a stuffy nose.
Ex-student warns freshers to be careful sleeping flatmates
An ex-student is warning freshers to take precautions when sleeping with their new flatmates - after hooking up with hers in the first month before ending up pregnant and DROPPING OUT of uni.
Ruislip candy floss business prompted by after-school snack request
A CANDY floss enterprise, with its HQ in Ruislip, is now in 30 key sites across the UK and Europe.
Wilko makes Uxbridge return in Pavilions shopping centre
WILKO is coming to Uxbridge as part of its plans to return to high streets across the country.
Team Hillingdon make top half in over-60s Games
HILLINGDON has featured its star athletes over the years, but its older residents have a way to go to match their younger counterparts.
Lift-off: Hayes Scouts help launch new Space Badge
SCOUTS from the 1st Hayes group joined 500 others from across the UK as they took over The National Space Centre at Leicester.
Harefield's heavyweight trio looking for new homes
DOGS Trust Harefield is searching for new homes for its three biggest furry residents, whose combined weight is an impressive 134kg – more than a standard washing machine!
Artist who got green light for new career exhibits at Stockley
A SELF-taught artist, now aged 73, has his first-ever solo exhibition at Stockley Park this month.
Prepare now for firework season, says Dogs Trust Harefield
WITH just over a month until Bonfire Night, Dogs Trust Harefield is calling on dog owners to start preparations NOW to prevent firework season from becoming a stressful time for their pets.
Saddle up! Hillingdon has 10-year plan to get more people cycling
A 10-YEAR plan for improving cycling in Hillingdon to switch to active travel was unveiled on Friday (27).
Bid to support Hillingdon pensioners with winter initiatives
THREE new initiatives to support older residents this winter have been announced by Hillingdon Council.