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New photos inside Piccadilly line trains show shiny new air conditioned London Underground carriages
The new Tube trains will have digital display boards, more space and wider doors
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Artist who got green light for new career exhibits at Stockley
A SELF-taught artist, now aged 73, has his first-ever solo exhibition at Stockley Park this month.
Prepare now for firework season, says Dogs Trust Harefield
WITH just over a month until Bonfire Night, Dogs Trust Harefield is calling on dog owners to start preparations NOW to prevent firework season from becoming a stressful time for their pets.
London's short-lived night buses that went all the way to Hertfordshire, Surrey and Kent
The night bus network in the capital has always been huge - but in the past it was even bigger
Saddle up! Hillingdon has 10-year plan to get more people cycling
A 10-YEAR plan for improving cycling in Hillingdon to switch to active travel was unveiled on Friday (27).
Bid to support Hillingdon pensioners with winter initiatives
THREE new initiatives to support older residents this winter have been announced by Hillingdon Council.
Northwood scanner centre opens new suite and waiting room
A NEW waiting room and high-tech PET-CT suite were officially opened at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre in Northwood on Tuesday (24).
Hillingdon salutes role played by older residents
HILLINGDON’S older residents were honoured by the borough for their contributions to the community with an activity day.
Beck Theatre will stay open, Hillingdon leader pledges
HILLINGDON Council today (26) moved to reassure people the Beck Theatre in Hayes will not be closing, though it’s not clear who will be managing it.
Fancy a pint of Banoffee Pie in Hayes or Ruislip?
UP to 25 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at two Wetherspoon pubs in Hillingdon during their 12-day beer festival.
Beck Theatre operator walks away from talks after row with Hillingdon Council as future hangs in balance
The council insists it is looking for someone else to run the theatre in Hayes and has no intention of closing it
Protest planned at Uxbridge Tube station over threatened closure of West London theatre
A brand new modern theatre had been mooted as an option according to the council but both sides appear to be blaming each other for the threat of closure
Exercise can counter dwindling mental state at work, global study reveals
A Global study has revealed that our mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working, but just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects.
South Ruislip left looking 'like the Lake District' as flooding hits West London town
One resident filmed flood water flowing from his garden into his home while another said it was the worst flooding he had seen in 40 years
New look for Uxbridge town centre jewellery store
A NEW-look H Samuel has opened its doors in The Chimes shopping centre, Uxbridge.
CASK ALE IS SUPPING ITS GAME
Cask ale is finally rid of its image of being a fusty pint favoured by old men and instead is being appreciated for its flavour and enjoyed by a third of women, new research reveals.
Fire crews stretched as hundreds seek help in the floods
FIREFIGHTERS are issuing a reminder about keeping safe during flooding after downpours left roads and properties affected during the night.
Evening of the classics with Hillingdon Philharmonic
FOR its next performance, the Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra invites people to join them for a concert of legendary classics, including Haydn’s pioneering Trumpet Concerto.
London Underground updates as 10 lines disrupted after customer incident and fire alert
There are multiple issues on the network today
Hillingdon to review 'scourge' of waiting airport taxi drivers
PEOPLE in Hillingdon are being asked to share their concerns about taxis or private hire vehicles waiting to collect passengers from Heathrow in residential streets.