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Packaging puddle: Wet weather set to hamper recycling efforts
Contaminated recycling across Britain is expected to increase by 40% this winter compared to summer, according to new research.
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'London's being gutted by short-sighted decisions to shut theatres, youth centres and other venues'
Now is the time to fight for our community spaces as London faces a loss of nearly 10 every year
'Don't cut heart out of London': We launch campaign to save theatres and sports clubs from closure
Community theatres in Brent and Hillingdon, and a boxing club in Tower Hamlets are facing permanent closure so councils can save money, while a gymnastics centre in Newham is under threat from a developer
New Hayes council homes closer after topping-out ceremony
WORK on building new homes at two Hayes housing estates reached a major milestone, with a topping-out ceremony on Friday (15).
Uxbridge shopping centre welcomes new restaurant
CHICKEN restaurant Wingstop UK opened today (18) in The Chimes shopping centre, Uxbridge.
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
Roadshow goes 'behind the scenes' on nation's small business success
A roadshow to support small businesses is touring the country to showcase independent businesses across the UK, in the lead-up to the Small Business Saturday campaign.
Hillingdon offers Blue Badge amnesty to illegal users
A BLUE Badge amnesty has been launched by Hillingdon Council to reduce incidents of disabled parking permit fraud.
Rankin captures 30 years of National Lottery dreams
Celebrity photographer, Rankin, has captured an extraordinary gathering to celebrate The National Lottery’s 30th birthday. In a landmark photoshoot, 30 millionaires from the last three decades came together to celebrate the birthday and share their life-changing stories.
Smart celebrations: How Brits mark festivities without blowing a fuse
With Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve around the corner, Brits will spend an average of 24 hours preparing for celebrations before the end of the year.
Wilko to reopen its Uxbridge store in The Pavilions
HOUSEHOLD and garden store Wilko is to reopen in Uxbridge on November 22 at 9am.
Mother hurled from fairground ride in West London gets £1.43m payout from owner
She spent weeks in a coma after she was ejected from the ride
Harefield pets desperate to escape to the country
THE team at Dogs Trust Harefield is currently caring for an array of pets looking to escape to the country to a permanent home.
Hayes brothers sentenced over illegal cigarettes haul
TWO brothers involved in an illicit tobacco operation in Hayes were prosecuted by Hillingdon Council following an trading standards operation.
Social work Brunel student awarded top honour
A STUDENT from Brunel University has been crowned Social Work Student of the Year.
Mum stranded in Spain after suffering brain aneurysm
A mum who suffered a brain aneurysm while showering on holiday is stranded in a Spanish hospital and facing a £23,000 bill to get home - because she didn't take out any holiday insurance.
Artist aims to entrance visitors at her Stockley Park solo show
A SOLO exhibition by Hillingdon resident Christine Rodrigues, who studied at the Ealing School of Art, will be staged at Stockley Park this month.
Hillingdon needs your thoughts on climate action plan
RESIDENTS, businesses and community groups are being invited to share their views on a review of Hillingdon Council’s Strategic Climate Action Plan.
Hotel Chocolat to open its latest store in The Chimes, Uxbridge
LUXURY chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is to open its latest store The Chimes, Uxbridge, on November 25.
Mum almost died after exceeding recommended jab dose
A mum is warning people not to take skinny jabs from 'strangers on the internet'