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Heathrow Border Force staff vote to strike in dispute over shift patterns
No dates announced for industrial action, but stoppages could begin as soon as 8 April, says PCS unionBorder Force staff at Heathrow have voted to strike in a dispute over shift patterns.The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) said 600 of its members, who carry out immigration controls and pa...
Make friends with a slug, Middlesex wildlife group urges
SLUGS and snails are not the most popular visitors to our gardens, but a new campaign aims to give them a new image.
UK air traffic control chaos prolonged by remote working, review finds
Engineers took 90 minutes to arrive after IT meltdown led to widespread grounding of flights last AugustEngineers working remotely took 90 minutes to arrive and restart a crucial part of UK air traffic control’s IT system during the August bank holiday meltdown, according to an independent report....
London Heathrow Sees Across-The-Board February Traffic Increase As Asia Flying Rebounds
LHR says in a statement that it would have set a February record even without the 207,000 passengers who utilized the airport on Feb. 29.
Rural activities centre contributes to Happier Outdoors
YOU can help to build a bug hotel or tour Hillingdon Council’s community garden centre as part of a new London-wide festival celebrating health and nature.
Hayes man on murder charge after Dawley Avenue incident
A HAYES man appeared before magistrates on Saturday (9) charged with the murder of another man in the town.
Two GP practices will relocate into enlarged building
AN £11m redevelopment is planned for Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital, which serves 20,000 patients.
Uxbridge MP at specialist FE sector's manifesto launch
UXBRIDGE MP Steve Tuckwell met students and staff from Orchard Hill College Park View Centre in Parliament to show his support for specialist further education.
Heartlink helps drivers tick over with health checks
A CHARITY that raises awareness of heart disease ensured lorry drivers were ticking over when they provided free blood pressure and heart rhythm checks.
British Airways Outlines Technology, Airport Upgrades In Transformative Program
British Airways has unveiled a “transformation plan” with £7 billion ($8.9 billion) to be invested in a wide range of initiatives.
New jobs24 platform launched in England and Wales with Newsquest
A new national recruitment site has been launched which combines 12 regional job sites under one platform called jobs24.co.uk.
Hillingdon Ahmadi Muslims take peace message to gathering
FRIENDS and neighbours were invited by Hillingdon Ahmadi Muslim Association to a Discover Islam Week.
Huge new logistics centre approved for Hayes-Southall border
PLANNING permission has been granted to speculatively build a 90,000 sq ft logistics centre in Southall Lane, Hayes, which could create up to 150 jobs.
Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, Si King confirms
The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced.
Former BA employee allegedly orchestrated £3m immigration scam from Heathrow check-in desk
24-year-old suspect, who is believed to have been helping passengers claim asylum in Canada, absconded to India following his arrestA former British Airways employee is reportedly under investigation over allegations that he orchestrated a £3m immigration scam from a Heathrow check-in desk.The 24-y...
Full house! Hayes storage firm aims to pile up charity Easter eggs
COLLECTORS aim to fill a completely empty storage unit in Hayes with Easter eggs for struggling families.
London is most exposed city in world to air pollution from aviation, study finds
Six airports put UK capital ahead of Tokyo and Dubai, with Heathrow second-worst global airport for climate impactThe planes taking off and landing at London’s six airports expose the city’s inhabitants to the equivalent of 3.23m cars’ worth of harmful nitrogen oxides and particulate matter em...
Giant borer Emily starts digging HS2 Northolt Tunnel
A THIRD boring machine is digging the 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel as part of the HS2 rail line.
Labour 'still committed to halting Uxbridge Library move'
HILLINGDON Labour say they remain opposed to the relocation of Uxbridge Library to the Civic Centre.
Hillingdon pubs beer festival to feature 20 real ales
A RANGE of up to 20 real ales, including five from overseas, will be available at three Wetherspoon pubs in Hillingdon during their 12-day beer festival.