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'It was so scary': Evacuated Hayes locals return home in pyjamas after night in Asda and Premier Inn
Around 150 Hayes residents had to be evacuated to local hotels after an astonishing fire in an electrical substation
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Hillingdon council to make extra bin collections for Hayes residents
A 200-metre cordon has been placed around the substation in Nestles Avenue, Hayes
Alarm at plans to merge Harefield Infant and Junior schools
PARENTS and staff at Harefield Junior and Infants schools are alarmed at Hillingdon Council’s plans to merge the schools.
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Huge fire engulfs Hayes electricity sub-station
Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at an electrical substation on Nestles Avenue in Hayes.
West Middlesex Scouts help shape movement's future
YOUNG people from Middlesex West joined other Scouts from across the UK at Oxford Univdersity to help shape the future of the movement.
West London man charged with money laundering after £1m seized at Heathrow Airport
The 48-year-old will appear in court next month
The London borough that became part of city 60 years ago as LEGO building and exhibition mark jubilee
Hillingdon became a London borough on April 1, 1965
Hillingdon road closures for drivers to look out for over the next fortnight
There are 13 big closures to avoid in the area
Heathrow students given taste of data industry at ExCel
A GROUP of technical students from UTC Heathrow, based in Northwood, is following a pioneering education programme designed to address a chronic skills gap.
Free business support programme returns to help microbusinesses reach ambitions
With UK microbusinesses found to be targeting bold growth over the next five years, a leading support programme is returning to help the country’s smallest firms scale up and boost profitability.
Classical music and humour comes to Hillingdon playgrounds
AN initiative that brings classical music directly to children in the playground, is to visit a number of Hillingdon schools.
'Spend now, save later' mindset is stalling savings for young Brits
Under 35s are embracing a ‘spend now, save later’ mindset when it comes to planning ahead in their finances – with a quarter (25%) having £500 or less saved.
Change up your diet with protein-packed seafood pancakes
Seafood pancakes are an excellent source of protein, as well as a cost-effective option for filling up the family.
Lidl plans for West London store on Second World War site revised after public backlash
The Orchard pub, which was visited by soldiers during World War 2, will still be demolished despite resident concerns
Finishing touches being added to relocated Uxbridge library
THE remodelled Uxbridge Library is four weeks away from opening in its new home at the Civic Centre.
Armed police storm Hillingdon chicken shop following ‘BB gun’ robbery
Police are still investigating the incident
Hillingdon plans series of events to mark its 60th birthday
RESIDENTS are invited to join the celebrations as Hillingdon marks the 60th anniversary of the borough's formation with a range of family-friendly activities.
Brits having to choose between period products and other essentials
Over one in three Brits who menstruate say they are unable to afford to buy period products, according to new research.
Up she comes! HS2 borer completes its work on Northolt Tunnel
FOLLOWING its five-mile drive underneath part of West London, Tunnel Boring Machine Sushila was lifted out of the ground by HS2 rail engineers at the Green Park Way site in Greenford.
Gen Z's biggest travel icks revealed
With travel habits in a continuous state of evolution, new research by has revealed Gen Z’s top “travel icks” - and the results might just surprise you.