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First steps taken towards new Gurnell pool for Ealing
A NEW Gurnell Leisure Centre is a step closer after Ealing Council approved the start of ground work to prepare it for construction.
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Hillingdon's unsung heroes honoured at awards ceremony
A GROUP of remarkable residents, who have supported the vulnerable, inspired active lifestyles and created welcoming spaces for all, were celebrated last night (10) at the 2026 Hillingdon Community Awards.
Mamma mia! Diners think they're scoffing restaurant pizza in Italian
Iceland tricked a restaurant full of diners into believing they were tucking into freshly prepared pizzas - only to discover they were frozen ones that cost just £2.50.
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Nearly a third of 11–16-year-olds feel AI chatbot is one of their friends
Nearly a third of 11–16-year-olds who have used an AI chatbot feel like it is one of their friends, new research has revealed.
Aisle always love you: long lasting love stories start in the supermarket
Food has always been a great way of bringing people together, but new research suggests it may play a significant role in keeping couples together too.
Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
Sun-believable - Holiday hotlist reveals hottest winter sun escapes
With no sun in sight and freezing conditions set to sweep across the UK this week, families are chasing affordable sunshine abroad this winter for some much-needed vitamin D.
Opening day looms for new West Drayton leisure centre
FORMAL completion of the new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton was marked at a ceremony yesterday (5).
TimmyTime comes to the aid of the humble hedgehog
CHARACTERS from TV’s Timmy Time are joining forces with hundreds of little legs across Middlesex and Hertfordshire this spring as the Wildlife Trust’s Hedgehog Walk returns.
The London food charity providing over 38 million meals a year to hungry families
The charity was founded in memory of 14-year-old Felix
New homes on the way at two Hillingdon sites
TWO major housing construction milestones were celebrated on Friday (30) by Hillingdon Council.
Chocs away! Uxbridge firm hands £5,000 donation to charity
THE invaluable work of disability support charity DASH was given a boost, with a £5,000 donation from the Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of Mondelēz International employees.
Action taken against Hayes pub over unapproved building
THE director of a Hayes pub has been ordered to pay more than £11,500 after repeatedly ignoring requests to remove a wooden canopy built without planning permission.
Hillingdon to be reimbursed cost of taking in Chagos families
HILLINGDON is to be refunded the cost of supporting Chagossian UK nationals arriving on its doorstep in the last financial year.
Brits need to be quick to grab £1.50 tofu that cooks in just 5 minutes
Whether it’s meat-free Mondays, or veganuary, we often try to start the new year with a new style of health kick, but how long does it last past the first few weeks?
Drivers in West London borough to be hit by 6 road closures in February
The longest closure in Hillingdon will last for eight days
Cowley pub makes top 10 of country stroll and dinner list
A COWLEY pub is named in the top 10 of perfect UK spots to indulge in a delicious dinner after a countryside stroll.
The Great British holiday audit 2026 - trends defining our travel habits
Brits are seeking longer short haul flights, chasing the stars with astronomy tourism and using AI to ‘try before they fly’, according to a new report into how we will holiday in 2026.
Warning over looming 'shortage' of common paracetamol in the UK
The Department of Health and Social Care issued a notice this month that co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets will be in short supply
Warm and welcoming: Hillingdon's winter drop-in centres
A NETWORK of warm and welcoming venues for Hillingdon residents to enjoy a free hot drink and some company during the colder winter days is again being provided.