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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:36:01 +0100
From checkout to catwalk: Aldi unveils fashion-forward special ties
The office called. Gen Z stole its tie — and Aldi has created a limited-edition range to mark the accessory’s unlikely fashion comeback. From David Brent to Hailey Bieber, Britain’s most corporate accessory has had the ultimate glow-up.
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:47:47 +0100
Uxbridge MP sees aspiring doctors learning at Brunel
UXBRIDGE MP Danny Beales visited Brunel University’s Medicine Summer School to meet Year 12 students from non-traditional backgrounds who are exploring a career in medicine.
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:09:23 +0100
Specsavers announces ‘The Testlist’ – exclusive live events for the over 50s
Generation X danced at the Haçienda, created free parties and lived the Second Summer of Love.
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:18 +0100
Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:40:05 +0100
Brits can snap up outdoor bargains in time for UK heatwave
With more hot weather approaching before the end of summer, shoppers can take advantage of a massive end-of-season sale on garden furniture lines.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:48:32 +0100
Quarter of nostalgic Brits regularly flick through childhood snaps and vids
More than a quarter of nostalgic Brits regularly flick through childhood snaps and videos - with a sentimental 20% of Gen Z-ers doing so weekly.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:37:22 +0100
Rise of the summer sabbatical: Heatwave makes Brits consider a break
It’s the summer of soaring temperatures and sabbaticals.
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Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:31:41 +0100
Giant edition brings focus to the 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness
One in three people experiencing homelessness have a sight issue, yet barriers such as a proof of address, limited access to phones or emails, affordability and complex paperwork have meant, that many are unable to access the care they need.
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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:21:13 +0100
Sixty crew respond to grass fire at Lake Farm, Hayes
EIGHT fire engines and around 60 crew responded to grass ablaze at Lakes Farm Country Park, Hayes, yesterday (8).
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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:09:28 +0100
Thirst Aid on the way as KFC hits the streets with 'pure summer energy'
Feeling thirsty? Hydration relief just got a serious glow-up
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:47:47 +0100
Vet achieves lifetime ambition by opening Cowley practice
A NEW Vets for Pets practice is opening in Cowley this Friday (7) within the existing Pets at Home store off the High Street.
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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:09:10 +0100
Football Wellbeing Hub to benefit from extra hours
MORE people will benefit from support through sport with the expansion of West London NHS Trust’s Football for Wellbeing Hub.  
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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:01:12 +0100
Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year
A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:11:43 +0100
Uxbridge post office finds a new home in Civic Centre
TWO temporary Post Office counters are due to open in the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, next Thursday (6) from 9am.
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:07:56 +0100
BBC confirms Stacey Dooley's series on truth behind 'harmful' online habit to return
Stacey Dooley's BBC documentary about a "harmful" online habit is due to air its second series later this year.
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:13:14 +0100
Hillingdon leaders fight to hold on to borough's Green Belt
Council challenges Mayor's plan over significant threat to Hillingdon's green belt
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:15:53 +0100
State of the procrasti-nation: Brits reveal the chores they love to put off
Whether it's sorting out the messy drawer or tackling the oven, some household chores are universally dreaded.
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:31:46 +0100
The ‘airport dad’ has been crowned Britain’s most common travel personality
According to new research from Manchester Airport, more than four in ten Brits (42%) see themselves as the Airport Dad, the organiser who keeps everyone's passports together, checks departure boards and ensures no one misses their flight.
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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:47:58 +0100
Couple spotted using Aldi leaf blower to keep cool as temperatures soar
Stunned parkgoers have taken to social media after spotting a couple using a leaf blower as a giant fan to keep cool during the UK’s latest heatwave.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:07:17 +0100
All of Harlington Hospice's services now rated as 'Good'
HARLINGTON Hospice is celebrating a major milestone after all its services, including Michael Sobell House, are now highly rated.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:54 +0100
Hillingdon promises domestic abuse survivors a voice
PEOPLE in Hillingdon Council properties who have experienced domestic abuse or violence against women are invited to join a new programme designed to give survivors a voice. 
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:06:09 +0100
Subway saddles up for summer with buttermilk ranch sauce
Subway has responded to a growing appetite for ranch in the UK with the launch of its all-new Buttermilk Ranch sauce, now available in stores nationwide.
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:43:54 +0100
The simple thing that can turn around a bad day for four in five Brits
It’s always been the little things that count - and they may have a bigger impact on your life than you realise.
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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:44:06 +0100
Brits are turning viral food trends into real-life meals
Summer is usually the time when people tuck into a salad. Something light and refreshing. Crunchy salad leaves, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions or radish, with a dressing, are familiar, but not anymore. This is considered basic.
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Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:17:16 +0100
From the Lake District to the Highlands: Britain’s favourite road trips revealed
Brits are swapping airport queues and rising overseas travel costs for the open road this summer, as new research reveals the nation’s favourite road trip.
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:35:26 +0100
Two six-bed care homes planned at Hillingdon Heath
TWO care homes and two new affordable family homes, to directly support them, are planned at Hillingdon Heath.
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:04:39 +0100
London pub with a foldable twist opens to celebrate new tech device launch
Londoners will be able to grab a free pint at a pop-up pub inspired by Samsung's latest devices this weekend.
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Parents could spend £400 per child on sightseeing this summer, research shows
With schools breaking up for the summer holidays, new research reveals UK parents could spend an average of £400 per child on sightseeing during the holidays – just trying to keep their kids entertained.
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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:55:51 +0100
easyJet launches teddy trackers to offer parents peace of mind this summer
Today marks the launch of a brand-new initiative to help make family holidays even easier this summer, by putting an end to the heartbreak of lost toys.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:34:05 +0100
Two schools benefit as Ealing expands its SEND places
MORE children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be able to access support closer to home in Ealing.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:17:04 +0100
Job prospects: is the dial starting to turn in Ealing?
THE number of staff on payroll in Ealing fell 1% over the year to June, with 181,268 workers recorded. However, there are tentative signs that confidence may be returning.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:16:56 +0100
Hillingdon growth plan sets out vision for next 10 years
A 10-YEAR plan, Hillingdon Our Vision for Growth, has been agreed by the council.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:54:03 +0100
Hillingdon to widen support for special needs pupils
THERAPY services for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to be expanded by Hillingdon Council. 
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:36:41 +0100
Ealing Beaver Project in spotlight on fund-raising day
BIG Gay Beaver Day, a fund-raising event celebrating rewilding, community and queer culture, will take place in Ealing on September 19.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:40:17 +0100
Southall man jailed over huge haul of date rape drug
A SOUTHALL has been sentenced to 12 years in jail following the discovery of a huge haul of GBL, a liquid drug commonly known as the date rape drug.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:01:38 +0100
Ealing professor voted world’s greatest medical examiner
AN Ealing doctor has been acknowledged as the world’s greatest examiner by his peers at the Federation of Royal College of Physicians.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:52:26 +0100
Rugby HQ setting for Ealing student graduations
THREE days of graduation celebrations for University of West London students at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, last week featured thousands of graduands in nine ceremonies.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:40:50 +0100
Generations gather to mark Eastcote school's centenary
COTEFORD Infant School in Eastcote celebrated its 100th anniversary in unforgettable style, bringing together generations of pupils, staff, families and friends for a heart-warming afternoon.
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:14:45 +0100
Major eBay change from next month will affect millions of UK sellers
eBay is bringing in eBay International Shipping from August, allowing eligible UK sellers to reach buyers in more than 195 countries.
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Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:38:19 +0100
M&S, Debenhams, Next and more join YouTube Shopping in first UK rollout
M&S, Debenhams, Next, Boots and Currys are among the first retailers to join YouTube Shopping in the UK.
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:39:47 +0100
Too hot to handle - heatwave is making us less productive and more angry
Sunshine is meant to bring smiles and feelings of happiness, but not when it’s too hot and starts to mess with our sleep.
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0100
Rare 20p that's the 'wrong colour' sells for more than 800 times its face value
A rare 20p coin has sold for 850 times its face value because it has a printing error.
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:33 +0100
Fire crews called to blaze at Hillingdon takeaway
SIX fire engines and around 40 crew were called to a blaze at a takeaway restaurant with flats above in Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon, yesterday afternoon (20).
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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:48:17 +0100
Good news on Hillingdon pay - if you can find a job!
THE number of payroll employees in Harrow and Hillingdon fell 0.7% over the year to June.
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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:17:53 +0100
Uxbridge-based jeweller collects £15K for dementia charity
UXBRIDGE-based jeweller F Hinds has raised more than £15,000 for Dementia UK through a national fund-raising campaign in its stores and Park Road  head office during May and June.
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:45 +0100
Man convicted of fatal stabbing of Wayne Broadhurst
A MAN has been convicted of stabbing Wayne Broadhurst to death and assaulting two other people in Hillingdon last October.
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:53:12 +0100
Hillingdon picked out for standard of its children's services
HILLINGDON has been selected by the Department for Education to support improvements in children’s services across other local authorities.
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Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:02:25 +0100
Hayes man admits manslaughter after M4 fatal crash
A HAYES man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a police investigation.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:48:49 +0100
Care home arranges for David to walk his graddaughter down the aisle
STAFF at a Denham care home helped create an unforgettable day for one resident and his family.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:59:03 +0100
Home Bargains ready to open new Uxbridge store
HOME Bargains has invested £1m into its new Uxbridge store, which will be officially opened at 8am this Saturday 18). 
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Last updated by System Admin on 27th August, 2018