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E-gate technical problems cause chaos at Heathrow and five other UK airports
Travellers at Edinburgh and Manchester among those facing long delays in being processedPassengers have been experiencing delays at a number of UK airports due to a nationwide “technical outage” affecting UK Border Force e-gates.Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and ...
Third runway threat easing, Heathrow campaigners believe
CAMPAIGNERS against a third runway at Heathrow are heartened following the Transport Minister’s comments in a parliamentary debate.
New playground with historic twist opens in Cranford Park
A NEW playground was officially opened by Hillingdon Council yesterday (30) as part of a £4.6 restoration of its Cranford Park heritage site.
Hillingdon support group boosted by rail firm's charity fund
TEN charities including Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support (HACS) will share more than £140,000 from rail firm Alstom.
Views sought on Hillingdon building plans for next 15 years
Facebook fraudster may have links with West Drayton
POLICE are appealing for help in identifying a man in connection with fraud offences. He may have links to West Drayton.
Harvest mice re-introduced to Perivale Wood after 45 years
MORE than 150 harvest mice have been reintroduced to Perivale Wood Nature Reserve after a 45-year absence.
Hundreds of Heathrow Border Force officers to start four-day strike
More than 300 workers will take action over plans to introduce rosters that could force 250 of them out of jobsHundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow airport will begin a four-day strike on Monday in a dispute over working conditions.The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more th...
New video highlights services at Hillingdon family hubs
A NEW video to showcase its pioneering family hubs programme has been launched by Hillingdon Council.
Hillingdon's community heroes honoured with awards
THE unsung heroes of Hillingdon were celebrated for their outstanding, but often unseen, work at a council awards ceremony last night (23).
Heathrow expects summer holiday season to be ‘busiest on record’
Passengers numbers this year predicted to hit 82.4m but airport’s future uncertain, with proposed £6bn sale in doubtHeathrow is expecting its busiest ever summer holiday season but faces uncertainty over its long-term future as the proposed £6bn sale of the UK’s biggest airport remains in doub...
In Bloom and autumn show competitions now open for entries
GARDENERS and growers are being encouraged to enter Hillingdon Council’s plant-growing competitions for 2024. Entries for Hillingdon in Bloom and the Autumn Show go live today (22) following an official launch event at the Great Barn in Ruislip on Friday. Entrants don’t need expert gardening...
Dentist relocates to bigger Uxbridge High Street site
A FAMILIAR Uxbridge High Street dental practice was officially reopened in new premises this week (17).
Colne Valley donations will be doubled in 'matching week'
SUPPORTERS of Colne Valley Regional Park are raising money to support their Countryside in Crisis campaign.
Uxbridge firm's staff get stuck in to help environment
A GROUP of 50 volunteers from the General Mills food company in Uxbridge is helping Iver Environment Centre to mark World Earth Day.
Views sought on West Drayton traffic-calming experiment
PEOPLE in West Drayton are being asked to share their views on experimental traffic calming measures following complaints about persistent dangerous driving.
Uxbridge dad's marathon effort after son's tough start to life
SABE Karunananthan’s son, Noah, now aged four, was diagnosed with leukaemia two years ago.
Heathrow Calls For Exempting Transit Passengers From UK’s New £10 Entry Fee
The UK launched Electronic Transfer Authorizations in November 2023 for Qataris, and the requirement is steadily being extended to cover the rest of the world.
Hands-on with the riverflies at Denham Country Park
YOU can enjoy a hands-on experience learning about aquatic life and how to protect it at the Riverfly Survey Taster event in Denham Country Park.