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Hillingdon families at 'breaking point' as 'rats and mice run around' rubbish piling up in streets
The council has explained some of the waste is being left legitimately at a 'designated collection point' because not all areas can be reached by refuse vehicles
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West London wedding venue could lose its marriage licence as 3-year row with council comes to a head
The venue has rejected claims it committed planning violations
New family hub in West Drayton draws services together
A NEW family hub has opened in West Drayton, bringing together support services for children, young people and families in one location.
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Magistrate's role gave drugs gang an air of respectability
AN operation targeting a sophisticated crime network resulted in four key members – including a serving magistrate – being sentenced to a total of 25 years.
The West London 'beach' where swimming is banned - and why it's still worth the trip
The temptation to cool off in Ruislip Lido is understandable - but swimming is strictly prohibited
More chances for Hillingdon people to dispose of their rubbish
PEOPLE in Hillingdon should find it easier to dispose of household waste through access to a new recycling centre and a permanent Pop-Up Waste Drop service.
Ascot-themed day celebrated in style at Harefield care home
RESIDENTS, families and friends sampled a day at the races as Cedar House care home in Harefield High Street celebrated Care Home Open Week with a Ascot-themed garden party.
Two-Thirds of SMEs Plan to Increase Sustainability Efforts
One year on from The Willow Review’s landmark final report - the independent Review spearheaded by Small Business Britain and backed by the UK Government - new figures from Small Business Institute show SMEs are increasingly putting those findings into...
Enzymes are on the rise, but why are they so good for your washing?
When a grass stain disappears from sports kits, a splash of tomato sauce lifts from a white shirt, most of us don’t think twice about how it happened.
Plans to demolish Uxbridge car park for care home advance after talks broke down
Hillingdon Council has taken the project in-house after halting talks with developer
Mayor's Picnic In Park planned for West Drayton in July
FAMILIES are being invited to join a free afternoon of activities and entertainment at the Mayor of Hillingdon's Picnic in the Park on Saturday, July 11, midday-5pm.
Portable barbecues warning as heatwave grips London
PEOPLE across London face an increased risk of wildfires during the current heatwave.
Why does our laundry smell so good? What you need to know about detergents
One of the best smells in the world is fresh and clean laundry, so much so that brands even create candles to imitate it.
Alison Hammond sees firsthand how eye anxiety can put sight at risk
Alison Hammond was left feeling emotional when witnessing the impact of eye anxiety, where people are afraid of having eye treatment, so much so, that some put it off entirely.
Sephora makes major change to UK beauty stores in new initiative
Sephora has announced a major change being rolled out globally across their beauty stores in line, including in the UK, with a new inclusivity initiative.
Expert reveals how much to run a fan all day as energy prices to go up
Energy experts have revealed how much the cost of running your fan at home will be affected by July's proposed energy increase.
Upgrade planned to Harefield civic amenity site
WORK to improve access to Hillingdon Council’s Harefield Civic Amenity Site is set to begin this autumn.
Ex-Conservative Hillingdon councillor in war of words with Tory group over why he resigned
Cllr Banerjee quit the party just days after its resounding victory in Hillingdon in May
Political opponents line up to criticise Third Runway consultation
PEOPLE living in communities around Heathrow are being asked to comment as the Government launches a public consultation on the framework for future decisions on Heathrow’s third runway.
Hillingdon Conservatives win by-election as Reform label comments 'puerile'
The Reform UK leader in the borough hit back at comments from the Tories suggesting he'd be sacked