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Refracted sunlight blamed for house fire in Hayes
FOUR fire engines and around 25 crew tackled a house blaze in Ayles Road, Hayes, on Saturday (13).
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Staying cool with new drinking fountains on Elizabeth line
AS another week of warmer weather approaches, customers on the Elizabeth line will now be able to drink from 11 free-to-use fountains installed at stations.
Tommy Robinson detained at Heathrow under counter-terrorism laws
Police stop comes after far-right activist rose to further prominence on social media amid racial tensions in Britain Tommy Robinson was detained by police on Saturday at Heathrow airport under counter-terrorism laws, after a week in which he rose to further prominence on social media.It was underst...
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Greggs finds new home in Uxbridge town centre
GREGGS opened its new relocated shop today (12) in Uxbridge.
DJ Steve Aoki gives his signature cake throw a British twist
In the early hours of the morning, fans attending Steve Aoki’s headline set at the Ministry of Sound in London braced themselves for his legendary cake throw
Bad fragrance habits impacting Brits' love life, research reveals
Bad fragrance habits could be impacting Brits' love life, according to new research.
Report uncovers significant economic potential and growth ambitions
Highly ambitious neurodivergent entrepreneurs have the potential to drive huge economic growth but are let down by systems which fail to consider their needs, according to the findings of a new report into neurodivergent entrepreneurship from Small Business Britain,...
Eyes down for a summer of love – Mecca Bingo teams up with Cici Coleman
With Brits increasingly burnt out by dating apps, new research from Mecca Bingo reveals a growing appetite for real-life connection this summer, with 83% of singletons hoping to meet someone organically rather than through a swipe.
Uxbridge bowling centre prepares to celebrate first birthday
HOLLYWOOD Bowl in Uxbridge is celebrating its first birthday this weekend with an offer to customers who have supported them over the past 12 months.
Misuse of stolen Blue Badge costs West Drayton man £1,500
A FATHER has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after being caught using a stolen Blue Badge in Hillingdon.
The rise of ‘space stretching’: Why British homeowners are staying put
People across Britain are staying put and reshaping their homes instead of packing up and moving on, as new research reveals high costs and family ties are keeping homeowners rooted.
Comedian opens up on vital role families play caring for loved ones
Unpaid carers across the UK are effectively working a second job just to help loved ones access healthcare, often at high personal, financial, and emotional cost, new research reveals.
Millions of Brits ‘unaware’ of what Omega-3 actually does
Brits may be missing out on the great benefits of Omega-3 in supporting healthy ageing, a new study has found.
Brits most likely to ditch evening plans in afternoon ‘bail window’
From after-work drinks to long-awaited catch-ups, evening plans often start with the best intentions - but by late afternoon, many Brits are already thinking about cancelling, according to new research.
Hayes man charged after fatal M4 crash at West Drayton
A HAYES man has been charged after a couple died following a collision on the M4.
Debenhams reveal new partnership with Revolution Beauty
Debenhams have announced a new licensing agreement with Revolution Beauty that will see them develop beauty and fragrance products across their brands.
BA boss warns costly aviation taxes and rail tickets are stunting UK growth
UK lagging behind rivals on tourism growth because of travel costs and lack of joined-up planning, says CEO Sean DoyleThe cost of travel to and around the UK is keeping millions of tourists away and slowing economic growth, the boss of British Airways said, as he urged a rethink of aviation taxes.Th...
Maple review findings demand action to tackle entrepreneurship inequality
Publishing its final landmark report today, The Maple Review – an independent Government-backed Review - is calling for the introduction of a National Public-Private Partnership-backed Business Skills Guarantee for secondary schools and the creation of a National...
British public firmly back fish and chips as UK’s best loved dish
According to a new poll of 2,000 UK adults, a whopping nine in ten (89.8%) believe fish and chips is Britain’s best-loved dish.
Brits have worked out the perfect time for a catch up and it’s oddly specific
When it comes to meeting up with friends, many of us feel that life, work and commitments at home get in the way.