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Southlands Photography Club Announces Annual Exhibition & Competition: A Celebration of Community Talent
Join the Southlands Photography Club’s Exhibition & Competition from April 28th to May 5th. Compete for £100 prizes in two categories.
Mar 1, 20252 min read


Local Authority Calls on Public to Foster and Help Transform Children's Lives
Hillingdon Council is actively recruiting foster carers to support children in care, offering an unrivaled payment and benefits package. Loc
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Renowned Horticulturist Matthew Pottage to Speak at Ruislip Gardening Event
Renowned horticulturist Matthew Pottage speaks at RCHS Ruislip on 8 April 2025. Book now for expert insights and a live Q&A
Feb 24, 20252 min read


EuroMillions Player in Hayes Claims £66,244 Prize
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
Feb 24, 20252 min read


Redevelopment Plans for Hillingdon Hospital Approved
Hillingdon Hospital's redevelopment has been officially approved as part of the government's New Hospitals Programme.
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Navigating Deafness: Ann Sargent's Journey and HER Role in Supporting Others
After losing her hearing in one ear at the age of 33, Ann Sargent faced years of struggle, isolation, and frustration. Now, she helps others
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Pride Hub Hillingdon: A Safe Space for the LGBTQ+ Community
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights face increasing challenges, one woman in Hillingdon is taking a stand. Rachel Hepburn, a mental health social w
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Hillingdon Council Expands Recycling Education to Primary Schools
Hillingdon Council has launched a new initiative to tackle recycling contamination by engaging primary school children in the borough. The campaign aims to educate young learners on proper recycling practices and encourage them to remind adults to dispose of waste correctly. IMAGE: LBH As part of the initiative, primary schools will receive a toolkit that includes a short educational video, interactive digital resources, quizzes, and games designed for children up to the age
Feb 8, 20251 min read


RSPCA Hillingdon Rescues Starving Persian Cats from Squalor as Vet Bills Soar into the Thousands—Charity Pleads for "Urgent Help"
Malnourished Cats Saved from Squalor as RSPCA Battles Rising Neglect Cases The rescued cats where extremely thin and had to be shaved as their coats where to badly matted to leave them Thirteen severely malnourished Persian cats, have been rescued from an unregulated breeder after the owner signed them over to the RSPCA. The animals, now under the care of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District Branch, were discovered to have thick, matted fur, some so severe
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Hillingdon Council Secures New Early Years Childcare Operator
Hillingdon Council has secured a new partnership with the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) to manage three early years centres, enhancin
Jan 7, 20251 min read


The show must go on! Hundreds rally to save the Beck Theatre, amid an ongoing dispute thats left the fate of the popular venue uncertain.
Hundreds of West London residents gathered outside Uxbridge Tube Station this Sunday in a passionate protest against the potential closure of the beloved Beck Theatre in Hayes. The demonstration follows a week of escalating tensions between Trafalgar Theatres, which manages the venue, and Hillingdon Borough Council, which owns the building. The dispute stems from the council's decision to withdraw its financial subsidy, leaving the theatre’s future hanging by a thread. crowd
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Hillingdon newspaper shortlisted for prestigious awards
In a major milestone for local newspaper, The Hillingdon Herald has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Award
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Wildlife Charity Founder Steals £19K to Settle Son’s Drug Debts
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
May 25, 20241 min read


Harmony Unleashed: Discover Islam Week Culminates in 'Pathway to Peace' Symposium, Bringing Communities Together for a Unified Tomorrow
(Image: Hillingdon Ahmadi Muslims) Young people reading a peace poem In a heartwarming initiative to foster unity and understanding among communities, the Hillingdon Ahmadi Muslim Association (AMA) extended invitations to friends and neighbors for a transformative Discover Islam Week. The primary goal was to unite diverse communities in solidarity, condemning all forms of cruelties and hatred, and championing a message of hope for peace. The culmination of this week-long eve
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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