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'Bizarre': Conservative West London councillor quits party days after election and hasn't said why
He is now facing calls to resign his seat and fight a by-election but currently sits as an independent councillor
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Rainbow theme around Hillingdon care home's 10th birthday
RYEFIELD Court Care Home in Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon, which is celebrating its 10th birthday, held a community party to mark the occasion yesterday (14).
New London map shows who would be running every council if we had proportional voting system
EXCLUSIVE: Only Richmond and Kensington and Chelsea would be under control by one party if a directly proportional voting system was used
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New council leader and mayor elected for Hillingdon
STEVE Tuckwell is the new leader of Hillingdon Council following its annual meeting last night (14), during which councillors also elected a new mayor.
7 out of 10 cat owners say that their cat’s purring relaxes them
Purring is much more than a sound: it is a source of emotional well-being for 95% of British cat owners, according to the newly published Feline Barometer, an extensive study of more than 3,000 cat households across the UK, Spain and Italy, by cat litter brand...
A third of Brits have missed a birthday or anniversary in the past 12 months
Britain is becoming a nation of forgotten birthdays, anniversaries and milestones, as new research reveals modern life is changing how people mark (or miss) life’s important moments.
Professor Green on mental health: ‘The connection to outdoors has a real impact’
British rapper and TV star Professor Green has revealed how his passion for exploring the great outdoors has helped his mental health.
Ruislip author looks behind the mask in his latest novel
A RUISLIP author who uses his 40 years of working in the casino industry as a base for his novels, is about to have the latest, Who Dat Noise?, published.
Uxbridge staff champion youth support charity for £5K award
A YOUTH support charity has received a £5,000 donation from the Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of Mondelēz International employees in Uxbridge.
Keep smiling! Hillingdon families receive oral health tips
RESIDENTS with babies and young children are being encouraged by Hillingdon Council to attend a series of events promoting good oral health and wellbeing, as part of National Smile Month.
Momentum continues for disabled entrepreneurs a year on from review
Ongoing progress to better support Disabled entrepreneurs across the UK was showcased at a special event in London yesterday, marking one year since the launch of The Lilac Review’s final report – an independent, Government-backed Review which set out a series of...
Parents would pay for their daughter’s egg freezing, new research shows
Around six in ten UK parents say they would consider paying for their daughter to freeze her eggs, according to research published today.
Half of Brits feel guilty for taking a break - with nation 'always on'
Half of Brits (46%) reveal feeling guilty for taking time out of their day, according to new research - with many admitting busy modern life is stopping them connecting with loved ones.
Brits make an average of £4,000 a month from booming broadband economy
Brits are making as much as £4,000 a month from working online, according to new research.
Water leaks, sewage and data centres: MyLondon's 'Wasted' campaign to probe city's environmental threats
With new leadership in place at many London borough councils, our Wasted project will seek to remind local authorities of the importance of delivering on their environmental commitments
Jailed for 27 years: gunman at Hayes motor cycle meet
A MAN was today (11) jailed for 27 years following a shooting at a crowded motor cycle gathering in Hayes, which left the victim fighting for his life.
Hillingdon set to have former MP as new council leader after resignation of Ian Edwards
Hillingdon Conservatives held onto control of the council but the group has voted in a new leader
Hillingdon wins High Court ruling to halt work at scrap metal site
A HIGH Court interim injunction was obtained by Hillingdon Council on Friday (8) to prevent the unauthorised use of land near Stocker’s Lake nature reserve as a scrap metal yard.
Strictly star Shirley Ballas has teamed up with charity Asthma and Lung UK
Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has teamed up with charity Asthma and Lung UK to support the Breathing Space Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.
Food industry comes together to fight hunger in the UK
The food industry is joining forces to help, through a pioneering coalition called Alliance Food Sourcing (AFS), which was created as part of the Coronation Food Project. Fifty leading food businesses are already involved