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UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow’s plans to significantly raise landing fees
Heathrow wanted changes to fund multibillion-pound upgrade, but airlines had warned steep rises would be passed on to passengersBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK aviation regulator has partially rejected plans by Heathrow to significantly raise its landing fees to fund a multibillion-pound upgr...
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New Hillingdon school for pupils with special needs has 180 places
PINN River School, a new specialist school in Hillingdon, for pupils with a range of complex additional needs, has been completed by developer Kier
Hillingdon recruits record number of new foster carers
SIXTEEN new fostering households have been recruited by Hillingdon Council in 2025/26 – the most ever in a single year.
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Hillingdon Hospitals trust hit with £14m misdiagnosis costs
NHS trusts across Greater London have paid out nearly £160m in misdiagnosis-related medical negligence claims over the past six years, new data shows.
Opening day confirmed for Hillingdon's newest leisure centre
THE new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton will open to the public on Monday, April 20.
Nine in ten Brits are desperate for a mood lift (but many can’t justify the cost)
Lighter nights might be here, and the clocks go back this weekend. But a dull and wet winter has left bedraggled Brits yearning for a boost.
Aldi unveils limited edition minted mint sauce jar as Brits go mad for the condiment
Mint sauce is not just for Easter, Brits have declared, with 75% defining themselves as defiantly pro-mint sauce.
Brits demand flexibility when it comes to big-ticket purchases.
Brits are increasingly prioritising flexibility over fixed deals when it comes to big-ticket purchases, with over three-quarters saying they now actively look for brands that give them more freedom at checkout.
The Driver’s Seat Is the New Studio: 4 in 10 Gen Z Film Social Content in Their Cars
Move over bedroom backdrops and professional studios - the car is fast becoming the studio of choice for Gen Z influencers.
Psychologist explains why Brits hide in loo as new product launched
Brits are increasingly retreating to the toilet for a moment of peace and now a psychologist has explained exactly why.
Crispy French Fries Dunked in Soft Serve?! McCain Launches ‘Mr. Chippy’ Ice Cream
As British Summer Time begins this weekend, McCain has announced the launch of Mr. Chippy - an ice cream van serving an unexpected seaside scoop: hot Crispy French Fries dunked in cool, creamy soft serve ice cream.
Six in seven Brits say rising bills leave them reeling ahead of April price hikes
Comedian, TV star and writer Ellie Taylor led the charge as head of hiking with a group across London today in protest at the rise in mobile phone bills.
Cadbury Invents the 'GooTool' - research Reveals Brits' Bizarre Creme Egg Rituals
The question of "how do you eat yours?" has long sparked joyous debate amongst Cadbury Creme Egg fans.
Hillingdon youngsters face 'the dragons' to earn safety cash
EIGHT Hillingdon primary schools have collectively been awarded more than £3,500 to carry out road safety initiatives.
Building milestones marked on two Hillingdon projects
TWO construction milestones were marked in Hillingdon this week.
Hayes project to cut crime among young people wins award
MAKING Hayes Safer, a community initiative by Hillingdon Council, won top prize at the National Crimebeat Awards.
Hillingdon jobs trend is downwards, figures show
JOBS in Hillingdon were down by 1,007 in February, according to the latest figures.
Airline donates hundreds of iPads to schools to combat digital poverty
easyJet is set to donate hundreds of crew iPads to students in need following findings that one in five children are digitally excluded in the UK.
Roman Kemp hosts Britain’s first AI pub quiz with unique phone rule
It’s as big a British tradition as Sunday roast, afternoon tea and queuing.
Brits name their biggest cinema irritation – and it’s not mobile phones
Mobile phones, late arrivals and chatty neighbours are usually blamed for ruining a trip to the cinema