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West London hospital described as 'worst I've seen' by Health Secretary to begin rebuild by 2028
The rundown Hillingdon Hospital is included in the 'first wave' of government plans to build new hospitals, following a review
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West London borough set for new leisure centre, library and hundreds of homes in 2025
Hillingdon will see a brand new leisure centre and revamped library open, alongside hundreds of new homes
Building of new hospitals will take at least decade longer than Tories promised - with 6 in London affected
Streeting has said the Tories’ promise “was built on the shaky foundation of false hope”
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Bus routes at Elizabeth line station resume after 'ridiculous' three year closure
West Drayton Station finally has bus stops again
West London house to be demolished and replaced with 9 flats
Local residents raised concerns it may increase traffic pressure.
Uxbridge new-build flats bought to ease council waiting list
TWELVE new homes at Carpenters Court, off Chippendale Way, Uxbridge, have been acquired by Hillingdon Council.
Single blow to neck killed Hillingdon neighbour, court told
A TEENAGER has been convicted of the manslaughter of his neighbour in Hillingdon.
Record breaking weathervane unveiled at most easterly point in UK
The largest weathervane ever seen in the UK has been unveiled at Ness Point in Lowestoft, Suffolk. The mega structure measures a staggering 21ft by 11ft and follows a long held British tradition of vanes being used to predict weather patterns from the direction of the wind.
Only days left to apply for the Newsquest Young Reporter short course
Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.
The East London neighbourhood that confusingly has the same name as a commuter town on other side of Thames
It must be a nightmare for travellers
Young people facing significant financial challenges this January
Over a third (33%) of older generations advise that people need to think carefully about the friends and loved ones they spend time
Brits saving money by switching up when they do their household chores
From roasts on a Sunday to spring cleans; as Brits, we’re creatures of habit, but new research reveals that the tide may be changing.
Brits being helped to reduce pollen concerns ahead of holiday season
Germany, Italy and France top the list of pollen prone holiday destinations outside the UK.
Generous Newsquest readers raise thousands to help NSPCC support children
Newsquest’s year-long partnership with the NSPCC has ended with an amazing final-push donation from readers.
New vehicles help Harefield waste site to be more efficient
NEW machinery was introduced at Harefield Civic Amenity Site at the end of last year as part of a drive to be more efficient and reduced its carbon footprint.
Hillingdon acts to prevent taxis waiting in residential streets
In a public consultation last year, the borough received strong support for its plans.
My boyfriend forked out £1,300-a-night for seven night Maldives stay in rainy season
A holidaymaker claims her boyfriend forked out £10,000 on a 'sunset villa' in the Maldives - only to get four hours of sun and more rain than London.
West London borough plans to hike charges for social care by hundreds
Some people in Hillingdon who get help with care in their homes or supported living would have to pay extra fees
Heathrow taxi drivers banned from loitering in West London streets after 'pooing in people's hedges'
Private hire and taxi drivers will no longer be able to wait in certain streets across West Drayton, Heathrow Villages and Pinkwell after Hillingdon Council approved a legal order
Uxbridge church charity unveils its new nursery
AN Uxbridge Pentecostal church has opened a new nursery in with support from HSBC UK.