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Five tips on how to survive a January and make it through 'worst month of the year'
Cash-strapped Brits looking to save their pennies during January's 'money hangover' can make it through the 'worst month of the year' by following these simple tips.
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The psychology behind making your New Year health and fitness resolutions stick
If you started January full of good intentions, the bad news is you have until the end of the week to make them stick.
Boom in membership support for Middlesex wildlife body
MEMBERSHIP of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust has topped 24,000 for the first time in the charity’s history.
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Over three-quarters of adults say they feel “secretly relieved” when plans cancelled
After a chaotic festive season filled with social obligations, family commitments and constantly saying yes, new research from Compare the Market reveals that Brits are entering January in full “No Season” mode – a month dedicated to the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO),...
Expert reveals how the cold weather might be stunting your hair growth
An expert has revealed the science behind why the cold weather might slow down your hair growth this winter.
200 patients at West London hospital treated in corridors - some fell from their trolleys
The Care Quality Commission has upgraded Hillingdon Hospital's rating in some key areas including emergency care services
Hillingdon Hospital surgery rating upgraded after inspection
AN inspection of surgery and urgent and emergency services at Hillingdon Hospital has raised the rating for surgery from requires improvement to good.
Objectors rally support to stop new plan for protected Harefield lake
THE future of Broadwater Lake at Harefield, a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), is back in the spotlight.
Hillingdon ranked high as New Year smoking resolutions kick in
HILLINGDON has the second highest rate of people giving up cigarettes in England, with 80% of referrals for the borough’s stop-smoking services.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Hayes school celebrates gold award for Investment in People
BARNHILL Community High School in Yeading Lane, Hayes, has been awarded a We Invest in People gold accreditation.
The January 'cleaning game' to play which gets rid of 465 items
A professional home organiser has revealed a 'cleaning game' you can play throughout January to declutter… and it successfully gets rid of 465 of your household items.
Post-Christmas period is also commonly linked with low mood
January consistently sees households pulling back after the expense of Christmas, with hospitality and retail noticing a spending dip in the month of January.
Hillingdon road closures in January with one to close for 3 months - full list
This is to allow for roadworks to be carried out in Harefield, Ickenham and Ruislip
'Our reporters spent a year investigating London's housing crisis - these stories shocked us most'
From newbuilds that are already falling apart to a woman left to live with no toilet for 10 years, developers and landlords seem to have developed a worrying apathy
Christmas Day blaze in Hayes sparks warning on candles
FIRE crews are renewing a warning about safe use of candles safely after a spate of fires across the capital, including one in Hayes.
Hillingdon planning for 4.99% council tax increase next year
BUDGET plans for 2026-27 were outlined by Hillingdon Council’s cabinet last night (23) with the focus on trying to maintain services while keeping council tax low.
This hiding place for your presents could cost you your Christmas, expert warns
The average Brit spends around £180 on average on festive gifts for their friends and family during the festive season
Building firm falsely claimed to be accredited for electrical work
A BUILDING firm and its director were ordered to pay more than £4,000 after displaying signs that falsely implied the business was nationally accredited in electrical work.
Au Vodka dethrones Gordon’s as UK’s most popular ready-to-drink tipple
AU Vodka has dethroned centuries-old favourite Gordon's as the UK's most popular ready-to-drink tipple.