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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:50:29 +0100
Sale of old Hayes town hall will fund 70 SEND students
NEW places for more than 70 pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be created in Hillingdon by the sale of Barra Hall, Hayes, to Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges. 
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Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:55:59 +0100
Ealing people urged to donate their old electronics
PEOPLE in Ealing are being urged to donate their unused electronic devices.
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Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:21:17 +0100
Campaigners relaxed after fresh talk of third Heathrow runway
AS the new Labour Government ponders whether or not to support a third Heathrow runway, opponents are confident it would be at least 10-15 years away if given the nod.
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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:40:41 +0100
Halfway there! Landmark for HS2 tunnel from West Ruislip to Old Oak
 
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Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:58:43 +0100
CCTV footage confirms killer's guilt in Hayes murder trial
A MURDER suspect who claimed he acted in self-defence was caught out by CCTV and forensic evidence.
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Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:45:47 +0100
Go-ahead given for new Uxbridge library in Civic Centre
PLANS for a new library in Uxbridge have been granted permission. 
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:04:07 +0100
County wildlife trust needs £280,000 to preserve species
HERTS and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has launched a fund-raising campaign to protect the future of some wildlife species, which it says are at crisis point.
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:54:15 +0100
Four years of water monitoring leads to action for sewage abuse
A CRACKDOWN on waste disposal in the sewers led to a Southall firm being prosecuted and Thames Water highlighting the issue of blockages.
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Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:58:54 +0100
Borough retains its 67 Green Flags to lead the country
 
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Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:10:20 +0100
Man, 27, charged with four linked stabbings in Hayes
A MAN was today (15) has been charged in connection with four linked stabbings in Hayes.
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Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:15:12 +0100
Hillingdon adult learning skills could launch new career
THE prospectus for Hillingdon Council’s Learn Hillingdon Adult and Community Education programme for 2024/25 is now available.
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Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:53:44 +0100
Hillingdon's Tory-led council in funding appeal to Labour
HILLINGDON’S Conservative-led council is calling on the new Labour government to ease funding pressures on local authorities.
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Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:35:38 +0100
Appeal to identify knifeman after four attacks in Hayes
POLICE are appealing for help in identifying a man after four unprovoked stabbings in the Yeading area of Hayes.
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Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:32:04 +0100
Home improvements firm respond with reading shed for school
CHILDREN in Year 6 at Harmondsworth Primary School wrote letters to retailer Wickes as part of a persuasive writing exercise – and it led to the donation of a reading shed. 
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Mon, 08 Jul 2024 13:34:47 +0100
Hillingdon quartet selected to dance with English Youth Ballet
FOUR talented young dancers from Hillingdon will be part of the 90-strong cast of English Youth Ballet’s production of Sleeping Beauty.
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Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:44:35 +0100
Labour claim historic Uxbridge & South Ruislip victory
Labour has claimed a historic victory in Hillingdon after taking the seat of Boris Johnson’s former constituency Uxbridge & South Ruislip for the first time.
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Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:06:03 +0100
Boy got into difficulties on beach and could not be revived
STAFF and fellow students at Uxbridge College are mourning the death of a 17-year-old from the college following what is believed to be a tragic accident on a beach in West Sussex.
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Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:24:56 +0100
Hillingdon wins Most Improved award at London Youth Games
HILLINGDON won the trophy for the Most Improved Borough at this year’s London Youth Games.
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Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:06:59 +0100
Refitted Boots store opens to Chimes shoppers in Uxbridge
PEOPLE in Hillingdon can visit a refurbished Boots in The Chimes shopping centre in Uxbridge.
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Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:09:19 +0100
Former Hillingdon mayor celebrates his 100th birthday
A FORMER Mayor of Hillingdon marked his 100th birthday in style at his care home with a big family-and-friends bash.
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Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:04:40 +0100
YouTube show spotlight on Denham ejector seat makers
EJECTION seat makers Martin-Baker, whose headquarters are in Denham, is the setting for the latest episode of The Fighter Show, the Eurofighter Typhoon YouTube series.
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Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:18:47 +0100
Three rescued by ladder from blaze in Hillingdon flat
FIREFIGHTERS rescued three people from a blaze in a flat at Midhurst Gardens, North Hillingdon this morning (28).
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Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:39:13 +0100
Suspended jail term for Hillingdon illegal money lender
A HILLINGDON woman who operated as a loan shark has been given a suspended jail sentence and told to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.
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Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:34:52 +0100
Comments sought on Hillingdon Youth Justice Service plans
PEOPLE are being invited to give their views on Hillingdon Council’s draft Youth Justice Service, to help shape how it is delivered.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:25:13 +0100
It's time to curl up at Uxbridge's new luxe cinema!
THE Odeon cinema in Uxbridge is to become a nine-screen Luxe venue.
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:38:11 +0100
Regional park shows off its delights for fortnight
For a full programme on what's happening during those two weeks. Go to https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/festival-fortnight/
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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:22:12 +0100
Harefield dogs trust pair looking for a shared home
BEST friends greyhound Olive and lurcher Bree are looking for their forever home, having spent more than 400 days at the Dogs Trust West London rehoming centre in Harefield.
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Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:56:34 +0100
First nursery-age assessment centre opens at Ruislip Gardens
IMPROVEMENT work at Ruislip Gardens Primary School, to support more children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), is now complete.
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Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:52:33 +0100
Bank funding deal helps Eastcote glass firm to expand
AN Eastcote glass and mirror business has bought an item of industry-leading machinery, with plans to take on increased orders, thanks to a six-figure funding package.
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Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:16:12 +0100
Hillingdon reading week aims to capture children's creative side
CHILDREN aged 4-11 are invited to sign up for this year’s Hillingdon Summer Reading Challenge. 
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Sat, 22 Jun 2024 12:25:34 +0100
Youth charged following stabbing on bus at Northolt
A YOUTH has been charged following a stabbing aboard a bus at Northolt.
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Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:15:14 +0100
Classical guitarist to star at Hillingdon concert this weekend
FOR its next performance, the Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to summer concert of classical favourites TOMORROW (Saturday, 22).
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Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:28:42 +0100
Hillingdon wants to know about your recycling habits
PEOPLE in Hillingdon are being asked to share their household's recycling habits via an online council survey to help reduce the borough’s contamination levels.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:47:21 +0100
Uxbridge food firm makes donation to front-line charity
UXBRIDGE firm General Mills has made an additional £50,000 donation to FareShare, which tackles hunger, food waste and poverty.
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Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:26:20 +0100
Ickenham cyclist hits Brighton road for heart charity
AN Ickenham man was among those completing the London to Brighton Bike Ride for the British Heart Foundation on Sunday. 
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Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:22:40 +0100
County wildlife trust urges candidates to consider nature
HERTS and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is urging election candidates to recognise voters’ support for tackling climate and nature emergency.
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Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:07:35 +0100
Cranford Park history and wildlife highlighted in audio trail
A NEW audio trail has been launched at Cranford Park by Hillingdon Council, to showcase the site’s historical and wildlife features.
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Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:31:56 +0100
Hillingdon youngsters urged to apply for Tashan Daniel award
ASPIRATIONAL young people are encouraged to apply for a Hillingdon Council bursary set up in memory of Tashan Daniel.
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:43:46 +0100
'Inter-active' underpass helps upgrade Hayes town centre
AS part of improvements to Hayes town centre, Hillingdon Council has officially opened the Station Road interactive underpass and completed its £141,000 refurbishment of Blyth Road car park.  
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Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:55:15 +0100
Hillingdon youngsters join Global Lullabies shows
GLOBAL Lullabies, a project that empowers primary school children from migrant and refugee backgrounds to celebrate their cultural heritage through music and storytelling, is to feature in Hillingdon.
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:05:41 +0100
A40 section to close for wide load on Sunday night
A STRETCH of the A40 Western Avenue, between Target Roundabout and Greenford Roundabout will be closed to traffic from late this Sunday (9) until the early hours of Monday.
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:54:36 +0100
Library pair honoured for creating young people's space in Hayes
 
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Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:42:35 +0100
Hillingdon Picnic in the Park will be free to all visitors
PEOPLE in Hillingdon are invited to join the Mayor, Cllr Colleen Sullivan at her Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 29, in Barra Hall Park, Hayes, from midday to 5pm.
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Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:38:39 +0100
Hillingdon school pays early farewell to Class of 24
 
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Thu, 30 May 2024 12:02:42 +0100
New EV charging points opening across Hillingdon sites
A TOTAL of 32 new electric vehicle chargers have gone live in Hillingdon.
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Thu, 30 May 2024 11:55:48 +0100
Greenford-Hayes route to feature latest eco-friendly buses
THE E6 bus route from Greenford Broadway to Bulls Bridge Tesco via Hayes and Harlington station is to have new state-of-the-art buses.
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Tue, 28 May 2024 12:35:53 +0100
Semi-pro footballers jailed after police bust drugs gang
POLICE have dismantled a drugs gang made up of semi-pro footballers who conspired to supply cocaine with a street value of more than £200m.
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Tue, 28 May 2024 17:37:05 +0100
Borough takes direct control of West Drayton leisure project
WORK on the new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre, under construction in West Drayton, is being directly managed by Hillingdon Council  
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Tue, 28 May 2024 17:31:28 +0100
ACS Hillingdon students showcase stage hit at music festival
STUDENTS from ACS International School Hillingdon, aged 10-17,  took part in Music For Youth at Harrow Arts Centre, where they showcased a performance of Footloose.
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Sat, 25 May 2024 21:29:34 +0100
Teenager appears in court charged with Hayes murder
“A team of experienced detectives is working tirelessly to establish what happened to him and why he was attacked.
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