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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:32 +0100
Harefield's ancient woodland given new lease of life
ANCIENT woodland has been given a new lease of life, with habitat restoration work helping wildlife flourish.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:42:27 +0100
How Get Set 4 Tennis is making sport more accessible in Hillingdon
FOR Lisa Wildman, co-founder of Get Set 4 Tennis, crowdfunding has never been just about raising money.  
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:54:54 +0100
New Tesco store opens close to West Drayton station
THE doors to Tesco’s West Drayton Central Express opened on Thursday (8).
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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:48:14 +0100
Man in court on murder charge after West Drayton stabbing
A WEST Drayton man appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court this morning (12) charged with murder following a stabbing on Saturday.
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:43:10 +0100
Freshers want day raves over late nights as ‘soft-clubbing’ becomes new way to party
Freshers want day raves over late nights as ‘soft-clubbing’ becomes new way to party
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:50:06 +0100
Brits are choosing where to read based on what they’re reading, research reveals
Brits are increasingly choosing where to read based on what they are reading, with new research revealing that the setting can be just as important as the story itself.
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:41:21 +0100
Nigella Lawson secretly launches new beer, wine and spirits firm
Nigella will join stars like David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Gary Barlow, and Tom Holland who have all entered the alcoholic drinks industry.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:52:04 +0100
Soap legend reveals ‘dramatic’ new look that’s ‘taken off 20 years’ – or has it?
Soap legend Shaun Williamson - best known for playing EastEnders’ Barry Evans for nearly a decade - has stunned fans by revealing a ‘dramatic’ new look that's made him appear 20 years younger.
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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:12 +0100
Brits warned over travel disruption to popular city break location
Government travel bosses have warned Brits travelling to a popular city break location that they face major travel disruption from tomorrow.
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:42:00 +0100
Holidaymakers save almost £400 on breaks by ditching DIY bookings
Holidaymakers can save almost £400 on European city breaks by ditching DIY bookings, a surprising study claims.
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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:32:55 +0100
Sainsbury's AI tool creates shopping lists just from customer meal ideas
Sainsbury's have launched an AI-powered tool that creates shopping lists by customers simply typing in their meal ideas.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:41:59 +0100
Hillingdon Tories clash with national party over Heathrow runway
HILLINGDON’S Conservative-run council is at odds with the national party by maintaining its unwavering opposition to a third runway at Heathrow.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:48:28 +0100
Work starts on three flood defence projects in Ruislip
WORK has begun on three flood alleviation schemes in the Ruislip area. 
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:11:34 +0100
83 per cent of Brits targeted by scam texts, calls and emails
Over four-fifths (83 per cent) of Brits have received a scam text, email or phone call so far this year, according to a new poll of 2,000 British adults, with those targeted receiving an average of 19 scam communications.
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:05:07 +0100
How AI hearing aids have transformed life for Army veteran Lee Jackson
For Lee Jackson, hearing loss did not happen overnight. It developed gradually, making it difficult for the 39-year-old to recognise just how much of the world around him he was beginning to miss.
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:17:45 +0100
Former housemistress, 96, in nostalgic return to Northwood school
A FORMER housemistress returned to St Helen’s School in Northwood, where she dedicated more than two decades of her life.
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:28:27 +0100
Killer of Wayne Broadhurst given indefinite hospital term
THE killer of council worker Wayne Broadhurst on a Hillingdon street has been given an indefinite hospital order.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0100
Shein urgently recall wooden children's toy due to asbestos risk
A wooden toy sold by Shein is being urgently recalled - as it may contain asbestos.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:13:17 +0100
The Washing Line: Over 3,000 tonnes of dirty student laundry set to hit rail network
As freshers and returning students head away to university, Trainline is warning it won't be long before the laundry starts making its way back.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:27:29 +0100
New local media planning tool Raid launches today
The local news media sector's new audience measurement platform Regional Audience Intelligence Data (Raid) has officially launched today, enabling media planners to see local more clearly.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:24:19 +0100
Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system
A 22-year-old advocate from Kent will be recognised for her work to improve the housing system for care leavers at a London awards ceremony this month.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:23:40 +0100
Claudia Winkleman almost broke character in new series of Celebrity Traitors
Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has revealed how she almost broke character in the new series of Celebrity Traitors, after one contestant made her laugh.
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Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:13:29 +0100
More than a third of UK business owners fell into entrepreneurship by accident
More than a third of UK business owners fell into entrepreneurship by accident, new research has revealed.
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:41:19 +0100
Give us certainty on third runway, says Harmondsworth group
RESIDENTS of Summerhouse  in Harmondsworth, who would be impacted by a third runway at Heathrow,  submitted a petition to Downing Street this week.
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:11:33 +0100
New car proves it can still beat Clarkson’s Top Gear caravan drop test
It’s been more than 20 years since the Top Gear gang made automotive TV history by trying — and failing — to destroy a Toyota Hilux.
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Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:58:24 +0100
One in three couples argue over who keeps the pet after a break-up
British couples are being urged to consider getting a ‘Pre-Pup’ before committing to getting a pet together, with a new guide helping them navigate everything upfront from discussing who pays the vet bills and does the daily walks, to who gets the pet if they break...
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0100
New Harefield site to provide additional SEND places
NINETY additional school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being created by Hillingdon Council.
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:26:02 +0100
Lithium battery caused early-hours blaze at Harefield site
SIX fire engines and around 40 crew tackled a blaze at an industrial unit in New Year’s Green Lane, Harefield, in the early hours of this morning (29).
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Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:58:08 +0100
The new sexy: Clean sheets, tidy homes and ‘proper pans’
You don’t often think of the word ‘sexy’ when you think of vacuuming and wiping down the kitchen, but that is what turns millennials on, according to new eye-opening research.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:53 +0100
'Reckless' building project ignored Hillingdon planning order
A HILLINGDON woman has been ordered to pay more than £28,000 for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice from the council.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:55:37 +0100
Vegan campaigners stage two Uxbridge protests in a day
PROTESTERS from a vegan campaigning charity staged two demonstrations against Pilgrim’s Europe – one of Britain's biggest pork producers – in Uxbridge on Saturday.
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Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:20:57 +0100
Brits reveal ‘flexy’ beats flirty when it comes to finding ‘the one’
Forget trying to impress with grand gestures or looks; it turns out the way to a Brit’s heart runs straight through their wallet.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:38:28 +0100
Ruislip Manor pub takes its place in Good Beer Guide
A RUISLIP Manor pub has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale – by members of the Campaign for Real Ale.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:55:05 +0100
Acton Town and Ruislip share TfL prize for innovative gardens
ACTON Town station and Ruislip depot came joint first in the Environment category of Transport for London’s In Bloom competition.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:48:17 +0100
Acton Town and Ruislip share TfL prize for innovative gardens
ACTON Town station and Ruislip depot came joint first in the Environment category of Transport for London’s In Bloom competition.
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:35:34 +0100
Small business owners say they are in it for the long haul
New research shows that most small business owners prefer being their own boss, with almost 7 in 10 (69%) owners saying it is preferable to working for someone else, with a similar number (71%) saying they intend to continue running their own businesses for the...
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:42:55 +0100
Cowley firm ordered to pay thousands after forklift accident
A CONSTRUCTION and tools supplier in Cowley has been fined £137,000 after an employee was injured by a forklift truck. 
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:59:43 +0100
Brits rank lobster and soufflé as ‘most intimidating’ dish to cook
Brits love cooking, hosting at home, and watching shows like Great British Bake Off and The Great British Menu, but many of us will always avoid certain dishes for fear of getting it wrong.
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:59:54 +0100
New nail varnish launched to help gig lovers through nervy two weeks
With the nation’s fingernails facing their toughest fortnight yet, an edible nail varnish has been launched as millions of music fans brace themselves for a nail-biting two weeks trying to secure tickets to some of the most anticipated upcoming shows of...
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:35:13 +0100
Uxbridge firm's funding offer to Hillingdon groups
UP to £89,000 is still available for Hillingdon community projects in an initiative by the makers of Lucozade and Ribena, who are based in Uxbridge.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:41:45 +0100
Campaigners plan Uxbridge protest against gassing of pigs
CAMPAIGNERS from a vegan charity aim to hold two peaceful demonstrations against one of Britain's biggest pork producers, which is based in Uxbridge, this Saturday (26).
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:23:26 +0100
No bag. No problem: Aldi unveils jacket that transforms into a shopping bag
Nearly half of Brits (46%) say they regularly forget their shopping bags for the weekly shop and have revealed the bonkers lengths they’ll go to if they don’t have one to hand, from stuffing items in pockets to carrying shopping home in a bucket and...
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:11:29 +0100
YouTube creators team up to champion digital-first talent and build stronger links
YouTube content creators are teaming up to champion digital-first talent - in a bid to build stronger links with traditional media.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:42:01 +0100
Welcome to ‘Hatton Golden’: Cadbury Twirl takes over London’s jewellery district
Cadbury Twirl has officially unveiled its newest, highly anticipated creation: the limited-edition Twirl Golden Dipped.
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:35:04 +0100
Sizzling sausages with 50 per cent more protein land with a bang in Lidl
Protein, protein, and more protein
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:31:32 +0100
Three in five students never asked a pharmacist for advice and instead turn to AI
Students are more likely to turn to artificial intelligence (AI) than a community pharmacist when they feel unwell, according to new research released today by sore throat relief brand Chlora, as it launches Talk Before You Type to encourage students to seek trusted...
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Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:25:10 +0100
New ‘magic in the mess’ podcast celebrates unplanned moments that make best memories
It’s official: spontaneity could be the secret to making lasting memories, with 8 in 10 (79%) Brits saying the best moments are often the ones that were unplanned.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:25:02 +0100
Shirley Ballas has teased Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming launch show
Shirley Ballas has teased Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming launch show as the most 'bonkers' one yet ahead of its Saturday premiere.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:20:04 +0100
Airport expansion plans don't consider drawbacks, says Hillingdon
THE Government's draft Heathrow Expansion Policy Strategy appears more focused on enabling a third runway than determining whether it should proceed, says Hillingdon Council.
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:23:57 +0100
Ballas is calling for the government to prioritise respiratory conditions
Strictly star Shirley Ballas is calling for the government to formally prioritise respiratory conditions in the UK.
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