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London 'now needs zero emission zones' as City Hall considers Dutch system
Exclusive: A dozen campaign groups have signed a joint letter calling for London to follow the Netherlands' example
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Uxbridge bowling centre prepares to celebrate first birthday
HOLLYWOOD Bowl in Uxbridge is celebrating its first birthday this weekend with an offer to customers who have supported them over the past 12 months.
Misuse of stolen Blue Badge costs West Drayton man £1,500
A FATHER has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 after being caught using a stolen Blue Badge in Hillingdon.
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The rise of ‘space stretching’: Why British homeowners are staying put
People across Britain are staying put and reshaping their homes instead of packing up and moving on, as new research reveals high costs and family ties are keeping homeowners rooted.
Comedian opens up on vital role families play caring for loved ones
Unpaid carers across the UK are effectively working a second job just to help loved ones access healthcare, often at high personal, financial, and emotional cost, new research reveals.
Millions of Brits ‘unaware’ of what Omega-3 actually does
Brits may be missing out on the great benefits of Omega-3 in supporting healthy ageing, a new study has found.
Hillingdon Council spent £500k on ULEZ fees as fleet so polluting - it's bought new diesel vehicles
Hillingdon Council declared a climate emergency in January 2020 but has recently purchased new diesel vehicles that won't incur ULEZ fees instead of choosing lower emission alternatives
Brits most likely to ditch evening plans in afternoon ‘bail window’
From after-work drinks to long-awaited catch-ups, evening plans often start with the best intentions - but by late afternoon, many Brits are already thinking about cancelling, according to new research.
Hayes man charged after fatal M4 crash at West Drayton
A HAYES man has been charged after a couple died following a collision on the M4.
Debenhams reveal new partnership with Revolution Beauty
Debenhams have announced a new licensing agreement with Revolution Beauty that will see them develop beauty and fragrance products across their brands.
Hayes multi-storey car park to be demolished and replaced with 52 flats
The building at the former Hayes Park business park will be four storeys high
West London cul-de-sac to have 5 more homes built in the corner despite petition
A 91-signature petition was received by Hillingdon Council while 18 further objections were submitted
Maple review findings demand action to tackle entrepreneurship inequality
Publishing its final landmark report today, The Maple Review – an independent Government-backed Review - is calling for the introduction of a National Public-Private Partnership-backed Business Skills Guarantee for secondary schools and the creation of a National...
Hillingdon care staff just moved on when vulnerable woman didn't answer - 2 days later they found her
The woman did not answer the door and instead of following procedure, the Hillingdon Council-appointed carer moved on
British public firmly back fish and chips as UK’s best loved dish
According to a new poll of 2,000 UK adults, a whopping nine in ten (89.8%) believe fish and chips is Britain’s best-loved dish.
Brits have worked out the perfect time for a catch up and it’s oddly specific
When it comes to meeting up with friends, many of us feel that life, work and commitments at home get in the way.
Hillingdon sets standard for seizing illegal vapes
HILLINGDON features in the top 10 authorities in the UK for the seizure of illegal vapes, e-liquids and e-cigarettes.
The toastie renaissance: Brits demand simplicity and convenience
In a world of crowded countertops and overcomplicated gadgets, the British public is leading a toaster renaissance.
University corrected for calling Jaffa Cakes a biscuit - reigniting row
The infamous cake-versus-biscuit debate has, once again, been reignited after The University of Buckingham’s Debate Society took to social media to declare, incorrectly, that Jaffa Cakes are biscuits.
Hillingdon set for five road closures in June due to festival and water works
The longest closure will last 38 days