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New Heights CIC is launching a Christmas appeal to open a specialist children’s care home in the UK for young people aged 10–17 who are often turned away elsewhere. With in-house therapy, life skills and education support, the not-for-profit service will offer safety, stability and hope. Donations will help open the home’s doors.

The newly launched Hillingdon Vision Media Trust (HVMT) is redefining what community media can mean — using creative arts not just to teach, but to connect people, rebuild trust, and inspire change.

Kulwant and Gurpreet Malhi were fined after their West Drayton property became a site for commercial waste storage, breaching planning regul

TK Maxx has opened a new store in Uxbridge, bringing discounted designer brands closer to shoppers. The new location offers unbeatable deals

A lucky EuroMillions player in Hayes has claimed a £66,244 prize! Find out more about the winner and their exciting moment of success. Read

In a major milestone for local newspaper, The Hillingdon Herald has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Award

Ruislip Waitrose was badly damaged in a fire earlier in the week. A man has now been arrested on suspicion of arson in relation to the incident. The store has been left blackened and charred. On Friday, 9 August, at approximately 22:52hrs, emergency services were called to a significant fire at Waitrose, located at 9 Kingsend, Ruislip. The incident saw a rapid response from both the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade, who managed to contain the fire. The store, h

In a shocking betrayal, the founder of a beloved wildlife charity in Rickmansworth has been caught siphoning funds to pay off his son’s drug debts. CHRIS WICKS WAS FOUND GUILTY OF STEALING OVER £19,000 FROM A WILDLIFE CHARITY Chris Wicks, the 68-year-old mastermind behind the Chris Wicks Wildlife Trust (CWWT), stood before Judge Francis Sheridan and admitted to taking £19,410 from the organization. On Friday, May 24, Wicks was ordered to repay £4,600 at a rate of £100 per mon

Nicola Wright shows huge range with a stunning performance in drama Alba Rosa produced by Verve Bee Media .  The film takes us through the five stages of grief and with a simple concept of following widower 'Grace' (Wright) and her son 'Adam' ( Charlie Clee ). Wright carries the whole film, complimented by a beautiful original music score. She has a large body of horror work including Winnie the Pooh blood and honey horrors and Paramount Plus' Sexy Beast . Appearing in a

Today, our team had the exciting opportunity to capture the essence of a book launch event at Brunel University. From candid moments to heartfelt interactions, we embarked on a journey to document this special occasion through both video and photography. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of our day at Brunel University, where words came to life and where stories were told and knowledge shared.. Setting the Stage: Author - Atif Kamran was launching his new book As we ar

The latest food hygiene ratings have recently been unveiled, shedding light on the sanitation standards of six establishments in Hillingdon. According to the Food Standards Agency's official website, these ratings encompass a variety of eateries, ranging from restaurants and cafes to canteens. Let's delve into the detailed breakdown of the ratings for each category, starting with the restaurants, cafes, and canteens: Pisces Fish Restaurant at 168 Field End Road, Ruislip (Rate

The Hillingdon Borough is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources for disabled individuals, aiming to ensure their well-being, inclusion, and empowerment within the community. With a strong commitment to accessibility and a wide range of initiatives, Hillingdon offers various forms of assistance tailored to the unique needs of its disabled residents. This article highlights the support available to disabled individuals in the Hillingdon Borough. 1. Accessib

Greetings everyone! My name is Lizzie. I am a retired RN, Primary School teacher and Lay Magistrate aged 69 and a Resident of Uxbridge for the past 29 years. 3 years ago after 5 years of worsening health, in order to maintain my independence, I had to start using a Mobility Boot Scooter. The Disability Discrimination Act was made law in 1995 and replaced by the Equality Act of 2010. I quickly discovered that some shop owners and other establishments have not followed the la

Wendy's Uxbridge restaurant has corrected a "grave error" with the sign at its Uxbridge branch after a glaring grammatical error was pointed out by 2 local schoolgirls. Nepheli, a pupil at Hayes Park School, wrote to the restaurant after she noticed the apostrophe in Wendy's was missing. Nepheli wrote to company bosses to inform them of their "grave error", showing reporters her letter to the store: "As part of our English lessons, we were asked to look out for any punctuatio

Several Autistic Hillingdon residents are set to lose their jobs as Hillingdon Council cuts funding to ‘lifeline café. ”, A CAFE staffed by Disabled residents and those with autism has been forced to close, after recent funding cuts were announced by the local council. The HACS Rural activities Centre Tea Rooms which has been operating on the site since 2014 is forecast closed on the 25th of March meaning a number of people supported by the organisation will lose their jobs.

Co-op Supermarket , a brand well known across Hillingdon has removed a Russian brand from its shelves As a sign of solidarity with Ukraine

Cook My Grub seeks amateur and professional cooking enthusiasts in Hillingdon.

Heathrow Airport’s attempts to paint themselves as environmentally friendly have taken a massive setback.