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Diner spots cockroach 'crawling across table' at West London restaurant - inspectors find hundreds
The restaurant was fined £20k for putting residents' health and safety at "high risk"

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Harlington restaurant fined £22K over cockroaches
A HARLINGTON tandoori and its manager have been ordered to pay £22,498.75 after an investigation by Hillingdon Council discovered cockroaches, despite a prior conviction for hygiene offences.
Hillingdon firms lead way in West London Business Awards
THREE winning companies from Hillingdon were recognised at the 2025 West London Business Awards.
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UK's top pet names and capitals revealed
Over two-thirds of Brits now own a pet – with almost six in 10 (59%) saying that companionship is the main reason for getting one.
Brits celebrate the good times... With a pizza
A host of British landmarks have been transformed to play homage to the rise of the frozen pizza, as new research reveals that it is the nation’s the first choice for a celebratory meal.
Mum catches cancer in time after docs 'told her it was stress'
A mum claims trusting her 'intuition' caught her cancer in time and is urging others to do the same - as doctors had blamed 'stress and hormones' and told her to 'go for some walks'.
Dexter's got a home at last - but what about his Harefield pals?
DEXTER, a long-term resident at Dogs Trust Harefield, has found a home after 272 days.
Warm centres welcomed by visitors across Hillingdon
FREE, warm and welcoming places for Hillingdon people to visit for a hot drink and some company are being offered by the council and partner groups.
Hillingdon Labour and Tories united in opposing Heathrow expansion
HILLINGDON’s Labour group of councillors remains 100% against a third runway at Heathrow.
Back to war: Hillingdon renews 25-year battle against third runway
AS expected, Hillingdon Council has reaffirmed its opposition to revived plans for a third runway at Heathrow.

'I'm filled with horror' - Life in village next to Heathrow facing being flattened for third runway
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the government's backing for a third runway at Heathrow Airport in a speech on Wednesday (January 29)

London Mayor and Hayes MP join opposition to Heathrow expansion
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: “I remain opposed to a new runway at Heathrow Airport because of the severe impact it will have on noise, air pollution and meeting our climate change targets.
Wildlife trust working on wetland projects across county
AS World Wetlands Day approaches this Sunday (2), Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is unveiling a series of projects to create and protect more wetland habitats.
Critic describes Heathrow expansion plans as 'mission impossible'
GOVERNMENT backing for a third runway at Heathrow drew immediate reaction from campaigners opposing airport expansion.
February walkies challenge to help Harefield rehoming centre
AS memories of Christmas fade, along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust Harefield is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge.
NHS teams move into spare space at Uxbridge Civic Centre
A PLAN to deliver more joined-up services and maximise the use of council office space follows the relocation of NHS North West London teams to the Civic Centre in Uxbridge.
New home for South Ruislip Children's Centre opened
SOUTH Ruislip Children’s Centre has relocated to a refitted building on the same site.
Uxbridge drinks giant gives £5K to Hillingdon carers
CARERS Trust Hillingdon has received a £5,000 donation from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in Uxbridge.
Healthy heart campaign to run at Hillingdon libraries
A SERIES of events to promote healthier hearts will be held at Hillingdon libraries next month.
Roll up! Social media outcry sees the return of nostalgic chocolate
Fans of the much-loved Milky Way Crispy Rolls were left devastated when the iconic treat was discontinued in 2022.