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Women in Wartime: special event at Uxbridge RAF bunker
THE wartime contributions of women will be celebrated as part of Hillingdon Council's one-day programme of talks, tours and live performances.
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BA owner’s profits rise by 20% despite drop in passenger numbers last year
IAG reports record operating profits on margins of more than 15% at British Airways and sister airline IberiaBritish Airways’ owner, International Airlines Group, has announced a sharp rise in annual profits to almost £4bn despite a slight fall in passenger numbers in 2025.Pre-tax profits across ...
Hillingdon's council tax rise confirmed at 4.99%
HILLINGDON’S council tax will rise by 4.99% from April, with 2% of that assigned for social care costs.
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Dirty kitchen costs Harlington takeaway owners £24K in court costs
A HUSBAND and wife operating an Indian and Pakistani takeaway business in Harlington have been ordered to pay £24,122 after a Hillingdon Council investigation.
Huey Morgan marks 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with new UK Tour
Huey Morgan is marking 30 Years of Come Find Yourself with a new UK Tour.
Centrepoint success for Sefyu - Run every day and don't give up
Arriving at just 17, his journey to safety was long and uncertain, taking him first to France and then to England.
Slow progress on Heathrow’s third runway should be national concern, boss says
Thomas Woldbye says major funding model decisions need to be taken if the airport is to meet government timetableHeathrow has reported falling profits and a squeeze on passenger growth, as its boss said that slow progress on its “underestimated” £33bn third runway scheme should be a national co...
Ealing outreach worker keeping tabs on TB
OUTREACH worker Ahmed Yassin works on an invisible front line in Southall helping raise awareness and supporting the recovery of people living with TB.
5G rollout 'could give Britain £6.6 billion entrepreneurial boost within a decade'
Improved mobile connectivity could provide the UK economy with a £6.6 billion shot in the arm over the next decade, according to a new report backed by government ministers.
Former Uxbridge library handed over to new varsity owners
THE sale of the vacant former Uxbridge Library to Buckinghamshire New University has now been completed.
UK falls for ‘hidden gems’ as love for quirky days out boom
The UK is turning its back on overcrowded viral hotspots and hunting down the nation’s best-kept secrets instead, as appetite to discover local ‘hidden gems’ is booming.
Passengers seriously hurt after car hits wall in Harlington
POLICE have issued an appeal for witnesses after a car crash in Harlington High Street at around 11.30pm on Saturday.
Sales of short-term period delay treatments surge, pharmacy data reveals
One of the UK’s largest online pharmacies has seen a 100% surge in sales of prescriber-approved period delay treatments, as more people choose to press pause on their periods as social calendars begin to fill up.
Final countdown for remaining RTS customers to take immediate action
146,000 Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) customers are being urged to take immediate action as the phase out of the RTS signal enters its final stage, ahead of targeted completion this summer.
Small Businesses Share in Estimated £24.5bn Festive Spending Boost
UK households spent an estimated £24.5 billion over the recent festive period, with significant support directed towards the nation’s small businesses, according to new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign.
Hillingdon tightens grip on rogue multiple-occupied homes
A NEW boroughwide additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) has been approved by Hillingdon Council.
DFW Boss Touts Advances In Airport Security Efficiency
DFW's CEO says the One-Stop Security pilot program, allowing connecting international passengers to bypass security re-screening, has proven successful at DFW.
Marcin does The Knowledge in record time - now he's a London cabbie
A WEST Drayton firm’s Knowledge School, to prepare people for driving a London taxi, has marked a major milestone.
Shell suits and shoulder pads - look back at the trends Brits never want to see again
Shell suits, giant shoulder pads and low-rise jeans have topped a list of the cringeworthy fashion trends that Brits wish they could erase ahead of London Fashion Week.
10 new ingredients you'll now find on a Full English - do you agree?
Sunday has officially been crowned the nation’s favourite day for a fry-up, but new research reveals the humble dish is becoming more diverse and experimental than ever before.