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New homes on the way at two Hillingdon sites
TWO major housing construction milestones were celebrated on Friday (30) by Hillingdon Council.
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Chocs away! Uxbridge firm hands £5,000 donation to charity
THE invaluable work of disability support charity DASH was given a boost, with a £5,000 donation from the Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of Mondelēz International employees.
Action taken against Hayes pub over unapproved building
THE director of a Hayes pub has been ordered to pay more than £11,500 after repeatedly ignoring requests to remove a wooden canopy built without planning permission.
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Hillingdon to be reimbursed cost of taking in Chagos families
HILLINGDON is to be refunded the cost of supporting Chagossian UK nationals arriving on its doorstep in the last financial year.
Brits need to be quick to grab £1.50 tofu that cooks in just 5 minutes
Whether it’s meat-free Mondays, or veganuary, we often try to start the new year with a new style of health kick, but how long does it last past the first few weeks?
UK hospitality firms demand more help with business rates amid questions over Heathrow discount
Airports identified as biggest winners of government’s £4.3bn support package with Heathrow alone taking £900m discountStruggling hotels, restaurants and nightclubs are calling for more financial help with business rates after it emerged that Heathrow is among the biggest beneficiaries of a mult...
Cowley pub makes top 10 of country stroll and dinner list
A COWLEY pub is named in the top 10 of perfect UK spots to indulge in a delicious dinner after a countryside stroll.
The Great British holiday audit 2026 - trends defining our travel habits
Brits are seeking longer short haul flights, chasing the stars with astronomy tourism and using AI to ‘try before they fly’, according to a new report into how we will holiday in 2026.
Warning over looming 'shortage' of common paracetamol in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care issued a notice this month that co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in short supply
Warm and welcoming: Hillingdon's winter drop-in centres
A NETWORK of warm and welcoming venues for Hillingdon residents to enjoy a free hot drink and some company during the colder winter days is again being provided.
Heart tests urged in Hillingdon during awareness month
A SERIES of events is planned in Hillingdon next month to promote heart health and encourage residents to get their blood pressure checked.
Unlock free and discounted entry to hundreds of venues across the UK
With £32 million raised for good causes every week by players, hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues across the UK are gearing up to say thank you as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026.
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C Jan. 26, 2026)
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Ealing can't shrug off title of car crime capital of London
DESPITE an encouraging drop in vehicle thefts across London, Ealing still holds the unenviable record of being its car crime capital.
Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough: 'I was homeless as a child - now I want to help others'
Growing up, and later, when he moved to London, Radio 1 presenter and DJ, Dean McCullough never had a fixed address and regularly faced the daunting prospect of sleeping on the streets.
Heathrow scraps 100ml limit on liquids in cabin bags after tech upgrade
Airport tells outbound travellers they may bring containers that hold up to 2 litres and keep devices in bags as it rolls out latest CT scannersDavos live – latest updatesHeathrow has released travellers from the tyranny of tiny toiletries after the UK’s biggest airport finally scrapped the 100m...
UK winter gloom revealed as British Gas highlights where seasonal blues hit hardest
It’s the gloomiest time of the year with no sign of spring in sight.
Are you guilty of double-dipping? Brits confess their sauciest secrets
Brits have confessed to their sauciest habit, and it involves plenty of double-dipping.
Stolen power tools seized in police raid on car boot sale
POLICE are looking to reunite suspected stolen tools with their owners following an operation at a car boot sale.
Pop-up waste collections being trialled across Hillingdon
A NEW Pop-Up Waste Drop collection service is being trialled in Hillimgdon, making it easier for residents to dispose of unwanted and bulky items for free.