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Six young martial artists from Hillingdon will represent Team GB at the World Martial Arts Games in Norway, having won medals in national competitions and volunteered to mentor younger children.

Hillingdon Council is actively recruiting foster carers to support children in care, offering an unrivaled payment and benefits package. Loc

Renowned horticulturist Matthew Pottage speaks at RCHS Ruislip on 8 April 2025. Book now for expert insights and a live Q&A

In a time when LGBTQ+ rights face increasing challenges, one woman in Hillingdon is taking a stand. Rachel Hepburn, a mental health social w

Hillingdon Council has secured a new partnership with the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) to manage three early years centres, enhancin

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

Routines are part of everyday life for all of us. Habits that sneak up on you, that you don’t even always realise you’re doing the same thing day after day, after day… Quite often, you don’t realise you are stuck in a rut until you’re deep into one. You lose motivation, creativity and everything just feels a little meaningless… you can’t bring yourself to care and lack the energy to make a change. Sound familiar? Bringing yourself out of a mental rut needs action – but we’re

All skin types benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising but knowing your skin type can really help you personalise your routine to your skins needs… to give your skin the care and protection it deserves! Did you know there’s a simple way to work it out? Here’s how Wash your face with a gentle cleaner and wait for around 30 minutes (without applying anything on top). Keep reading to see what skin type you fit in to. Please be aware that external factors can also impact th

Daily life is full of stress these days. From work, to family and everything in between… life can be stressful. Let’s face it: quite often, stressful situations in your life are unavoidable… but you can arm yourself with selfcare practices to boost your resilience and help destress you at the end of a long day… here’s what you can do. Meditate Meditation can feel impossible when you’re stressed, but there are plenty of apps and videos out there now to help guide you through i

How often have you found yourself in the situation where life gets busy, either work or personal lives and suddenly all of your self-care habits fall to the wayside? It's easy to let things slide, but you owe it to yourself to make your own wellbeing and self-care a priority. But self-care doesn’t always have to be about the big things–those small, everyday habits can also make all the difference. So today, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can practise self-care every day… som

Selfcare is an essential part of your wellbeing. It’s more than just ‘treating yourself’ or ‘doing what feels good’ and quite often, these ideas aren’t always in line with what self-care is really about… because sometimes, people confuse self-care and self-soothing. What is self-care? Selfcare is about taking care of yourself not just for now, but for the future too. It’s about making you feel rejuvenated, to help you keep going. ‘Filling your cup’ as some people say. It also

If you’re not double cleansing at night, you’re missing out! Double cleansing is rooted in Korean and Japanese cultures and their multi-step skincare routines. Women traditionally used plant oils followed by a rinse with rice water to remove all makeup and impurities. But is this method necessary for all? We’re diving into who this works for and why. What is double cleansing? What is double cleansing, do you ask? This is when you cleanse with two different type of cleansers…

Police seized more than £4million worth of suspected Class A drugs and arrested 234 people during a week-long crackdown on drug suppliers across London. Multiple arrests were made in relation to operation Yamata in what Police describe as ‘a week of co-ordinated action’. A Firearm seized during the operation The term ‘County Line’ comes from the mobile phone line used to take orders from drug users, these phone lines are often run by children and vulnerable adults who are exp

A huge grass fire broke out today at the Old Park Wood nature reserve in Harefield, London Borough of Hillingdon. The fire comes as Britain experiences a heatwave, a time when the fire Brigade are under immense strain. The site in question was subject to an earlier fire with the London Fire Brigade being called to the same location just the day before. Fireghters where called just before 8pm on sunday 14th August 2022 after staff at a local care home spotted the flames.

Here are some tips on how to get your day started positively and boost your productivity! Breakfast : Start with a nice breakfast to keep you full and fuelled to start your day… something nutritious but also something that will satisfy you, too. Plan your morning: plan your time in advance so you know you have enough time to achieve everything and not have to rush around. Exercise : Just some gentle stretches can naturally wake up the body can help energise you… a quick run

none of these suggestions are a silver bullet that will magically cure your issues, they're great first steps on the road to improvement

John McDonnell MP, Local Councillors and residents came together on Sunday to call on the Government to end night flights at Heathrow.

Enhanced COVID-19 testing is taking place in some UB3 postcode areas following the identification of the variant first seen in South Africa

Hillingdon MYP Maryam Malik argues that young people must have a seat at the table at November's Global Climate Conference, COP26.