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Hayes man's Wembley walk-out treat for dementia sufferers
A HAYES man had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he took the field with the England football team against Wales on Thursday (9).
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Remarkable Sue invites you to join her at Ovar-Dressed London
BRAVE Sue Johns, 67, from Northwood, is living with ovarian cancer.
Private care home taken into Hillingdon Council ownership
A CARE home in West Drayton has been bought by Hillingdon Council to help meet a growing demand for residential care and reduce the borough’s reliance on costly private provision.
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Rogue trader spared jail after duping Ruislip widow out of £11,600
A ROGUE trader who coerced an elderly widow from Ruislip into paying £11,600 for unnecessary building works has been given a 10-month suspended prison sentence.
Export boost for UK small business highlighted on PM’s historic trade visit to India
As Prime Minister Keir Starmer led an historic international trade delegation to Mumbai this week alongside India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, new efforts to boost export opportunities for Britain’s 5.6 million small businesses were also high on the agenda.
Dog owners could save thousands of pounds in vet bills with self-care tip
Dog owners could potentially save thousands of pounds in vet bills by doing this one self-care tip - and it takes just a few minutes to do at home.
Gen Z’s favourite morning meals after a night out are fry-ups and jacket potatoes
Can’t decide between a full-English Breakfast or a jacket potato with beans and cheese for your morning-after munchies?
Village spirit thrives as research shows 10 million Brits are supporting loved ones
New research of UK adults shows that the average person living with cancer in the UK depends on a ‘village’ of at least 34 people throughout their journey, from doctors and nurses and many other health professionals to family, friends, and local networks, highlighting how emotional support comes...
Harefield schools merger protest switches to Civic Centre
STAFF and supporters opposing the proposed merger of Harefield Infants and Junior schools took their protest to outside the Civic Centre in Uxbridge today (8).
Adults in UK are increasingly viewing second hand style as a way to make a statement
Adults in the UK are increasingly viewing second hand style as a way to make a statement - using their wardrobes as a vehicle for activism, sustainability and identity - according to new research by Oxfam, which revealed that half (51%) of Brits agree that fashion is a powerful tool for socie...
Telephone exchange added to Hillingdon's heritage list
NORTH Hayes Telephone Exchange has been added to Hillingdon’s local list, recognising it as a building of architectural and historical significance.
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden spotted filming their new BBC series in Corfu
Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were spotted filming their new BBC series in Corfu by holidaymakers stunned to find them using their hotel.
Debonair Cooling sets the temperature at Eadn Lounge St. Paul’s
London’s Eadn Lounge has opened its new St. Paul’s branch with a complete heating, cooling and refrigeration system designed and installed by Debonair Cooling
Safer travel routes designed for six Hillingdon schools
A SERIES of road improvements along six school routes in Hayes and Uxbridge have been completed by Hillingdon Council.
Warwick Davis opens up film studio doors to next generation
Warwick Davis, famed for his role as Professor Flitwick in the original Harry Potter film series, opened the first-ever Creative Careers Fair at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, where he inspired students with behind-the-scenes stories and words of advice for the next ge...
Museum in Reykjavik tops list of the quirkiest museums to visit in Europe
The Phallological Museum in Reykjavik, Iceland, has topped a list of the quirkiest museums to visit in Europe, a new poll has revealed.
Mobile internet voted biggest tech improvement of the last 15 years
A new survey of 2,000 GB adults reveals that more than half (52%) consider mobile internet to be the biggest improvement in technology over the last 15 years, followed closely by GPS and navigation apps (41%) and contactless and mobile payments (38%).
Two thirds of Brits get a buzz from building their bank balance
Two thirds of savers get a thrill from putting money aside – with as little as £30 bringing the buzz.
Small business scaling support goes live
The crucial question of how small businesses can effectively scale was given fresh focus this week, as some of the UK’s smallest and most ambitious businesses came together to explore new routes to growth.
New Hayes homes set to receive their first families
THE completion of 30 much-needed affordable homes, in the first phase of a Hayes development, is being celebrated by Hillingdon Council.