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London to get 2,000 new SEND school places - full list of funding by borough
The funding, which is distributed based on the population size of the local authority and their pupil to capacity ratio, is part of a wider national allocation of £740m
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Young people prioritising starting a business over saving for a house
YOUNG people are prioritising medium-term investments, such as starting a business, over long-term goals such as saving for a house deposit.
Concern grows over threat to wildlife at Harefield lake
WILDLIFE supporters say they are concerned and frustrated over Hillingdon Council’s plan to build a new water sports and activity centre at Broadwater Lake, Harefield.
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Five new foster families recruited in Hillingdon
FIVE foster carers have been recruited by Hillingdon Council following the launch of a campaign last.
Harefield schools merger: parents urged to voice feelings
A PUBLIC meeting on Wednesday (26) to discuss the proposed merger of Harefield Infants and Junior schools was changed from an in-person event at the library to online.
Work advancing quickly on West Drayton leisiure centre
WORK on the new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton is advancing at pace. It will be Hillingdon Council’s fourth sports centre.
Hayes media academy delighted with Ofsted report
A UNIQUE media school in Hayes is celebrating after being praised by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
MyLondon launches 'Broken Homes' campaign to shine light on city's housing crisis
From shoddy newbuild developments and crumbling old estates to the chaos of temporary housing, Broken Homes will be exploring why the housing crisis in London is worse than anywhere else
King praises regional journalists as Newsquest staff attend Buckingham Palace
The King has praised the work of regional media during a special reception at Buckingham Palace attended by Newsquest journalists.
Few can resist PizzaExpress dough balls, and now, you can wear them - as a bag.
There are not many people who could resist PizzaExpress dough balls, the menu staple is a mouth-watering must-have, and now, you can wear them - as a bag.
Football fans struggle with their mental health and are turning to an unlikely source
New research released today revealed that two-thirds (64%) of football fans struggle with their mental health, with almost half (42%) turning to an unlikely source of support - taxi drivers.
Your chance to win tickets to the ‘UK’s last affordable camping festival’
Sunshine Festival is returning to Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire this summer and you could win tickets - here's how.
Mission to build a future-ready health and social care system by cutting waiting
Warrington is leading the way in transformative digital health care, according to Professor Steven Broomhead MBE.
Ruislip MP meets residents, staff of Harefield care home
CEDAR House care home in Harefield was visited on Friday (21) by David Simmonds, MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner.
The art of purr-suasion: Cat owners reveal extreme lengths pets go to for treats
The art of purr-suasion: Cat owners reveal extreme lengths pets go to for treats (and 30% say they can’t resist)
Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online
Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online
'ULEZ isn't anti-motorist and I love driving - it's about London's air pollution' says Sadiq Khan
Sadiq Khan was speaking on Dr Hilary's podcast about why he expanded the Ultra Low Emission Zone
'My West London sister was killed in her sleep - domestic violence victims now cry on my doorstep’
Lucy Ayris was murdered by her partner Billy White, who's serving a whole life order after killing a second person in prison
Hillingdon, Ealing at grid capacity, warns business chief
EFFORTS to fix West London’s energy problems are not moving fast enough, says West London Business CEO Andrew Dakers, following the sub-station blaze at Hayes on Thursday night.
Parking and traffic tickets to rise in Hillingdon from April
PENALTY charge notices for parking and traffic breaches will increase in Hillingdon and all other London boroughs from Monday, April 7.