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Heathrow taxi driver fined £650 after being caught parked in residential street near airport
Hillingdon Council hoped the hefty fine will "send a message" to taxi driver who idle in residential areas near Heathrow Airport
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Christmas bin collection dates in every London borough - full breakdown of changes
Whether you live in Barnet, Wandsworth or anywhere in between, we've listed London's revised waste collection dates for Christmas and New Year
Learning disabled West Londoners need £9k to bring judicial review over garden centre closure
Hillingdon Council closed the centre, maintained by adults with learning disabilities, in July 2025
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Hillingdon bin collection dates for Christmas and New Year plus how to recycle real trees
Rubbish and recycling collections in the West London borough are changing over the festive period
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.
Hillingdon clampdown on illegal taxi parking around airport continues
aA LONDON cab driver has been prosecuted for parking in a Hillingdon street, close to Heathrow, in contravention of a Hillingdon Council order.
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
Now you can delve into borough's history at Hillingdon Museum
VISITORS can delve into local history at Hillingdon Museum and Archives Service, which opened today (17) at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, offering a closer look at rare artefacts and documents from the borough's past.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon prosecutes landlords of dangerous, unlicensed HMO
ROGUE landlords from Hillingdon have been ordered to pay £7,177 after renting an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and failing to keep it safe for tenants.
Hillingdon people can take a Brunel online course from home
PEOPLE in Hillingdon and beyond will soon be able to access world-class learning from home, as Brunel University launches a range of online short courses in early 2026.
Christmas heroes gifted holidays in recognition of selfless sacrifices
This is the heartwarming moment 35-year-old Sarah Alcock found out that her husband had nominated her for a once-in-a-lifetime easyJet Holidays break, in recognition of the countless Christmases she has devoted to caring for newborns on an emergency neonatal...
From Holographic Hangouts and AI Housekeepers to Next-Gen Home Security
New research from Vodafone has revealed just how vital broadband has become in daily life, with nearly 60% of Brits saying they depend on reliable internet more than any other home utility.
Nearly half of vulnerable Brits are missing out on vital at-home healthcare
Nearly one in two (44%) people in the UK, who can’t leave their homes without support, are missing out on essential sight and hearing care, according to new research from Specsavers Home Visits.
Small Business Saturday receives widespread support as the nation shops small
The nation showed their support for independent businesses on Small Business Saturday (6 December), with widespread backing from prominent public figures, The Royal Family and the British public.
Etiquette expert and the festive faux pas that could ruin your Christmas
Tis the season to eat, drink and make merry with a traditional Yule log.
Crews fight blaze in flats above Eastcote shop
TEN fire engines and around 70 crew tackled a blaze at a terraced shop with flats above in Salisbury Road, Eastcote, on Thursday evening (11).
West London crash leaves elderly woman, 80, fighting for her life
The young male driver of the car is helping police with their investigation
Beer audit of Britain unearths a thirst for more choice in pubs
Brits have called on pubs to free up their taps and include more distinctive, interesting beers as a new nationwide audit uncovers growing frustration with limited and ‘uninspiring’ choices.