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Tensions erupted outside the Crowne Plaza near Heathrow as thousands protested against asylum seeker housing. Police clashed with demonstrators, reporters were shoved, and objects thrown from hotel windows, leaving at least three protestors seriously injured.

Hundreds protest Hillingdon Council’s shocking decision to shut the Rural Activities Garden Centre. Vulnerable adults left devastated as legal action looms. MPs and campaigners slam the council's “cowardly” move.

Hillingdon Council plans to close the beloved Rural Activities Garden Centre, threatening vital social care support for vulnerable volunteers. Community groups and residents stand united to fight this misguided decision and demand real investment in local services—not cuts.

A proposed £70 charge for garden waste collection in Hillingdon has sparked concern among vulnerable residents. Anne Burnes, 75, said: “I’m already struggling with heating and food—now I have to find £70 for rubbish? I can’t afford it.” Others, like flat-dweller Sala Marshall, welcome the change: “It’s fair that only those using the service pay.” The consultation runs until 31 March.

Hillingdon Hospital's redevelopment has been officially approved as part of the government's New Hospitals Programme.

Opponents of the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport are voicing serious concerns over its environmental impact, particularly the effe

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

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

Hillingdon Council is investing more than £3 million to replace the roofs of five schools across the borough, ensuring improved insulation and long-term energy savings. IMAGE: LBH The work began over the summer, with Whitehall Infant School in Uxbridge already completed. The remaining projects, at Newnham Infant School and Whiteheath Infant School in Ruislip, Bourne Primary School in South Ruislip, and Hayes Park School, are nearing completion. Council representatives, inclu

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

IMAGE: LBH Hillingdon Council has secured two closure orders this month in response to shocking incidents of anti-social behaviour, crime, and drug use at local properties. Uxbridge magistrates issued the orders under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. The first order, granted on August 7, targets a council-owned property in Uxbridge plagued by a string of serious problems, including a stabbing, drug dealing, noise disturbances, and fly-tipp

West Drayton residents and commuters are bracing for a week of heavy traffic as roadworks, including those at Stockley Flyover and West Drayton High Street, contribute to delays in the area. However, the inconvenience is expected to be minor, with National Highways assuring that delays will be kept under 10 minutes, although the assurances did nothing for some residents. James Thompson, who lives in West Drayton, told us how it took him over an hour to travel from one end of

PROTESTORS GATHER AT UXBRIDGE LIBRARY FURY erupted among residents as Hillingdon Council callously pushed through its decision to relocate Uxbridge Library to the Civic Centre, despite vocal opposition during a tumultuous meeting earlier this month. Disregarding pleas and protests from the community, the council's cabinet, in a contentious vote on February 15, unapologetically greenlit the controversial move.   The charged meeting, punctuated by residents shouting, ' shame on

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

Britain’s “Sewage shame” continues to worsen, according to campaigners who warn that the drinking water, for up to 2 million Londoners, may be at risk of contamination. The group says millions of Londoner's drinking water is at risk Campaigners fear that a rare chalk aquifer in the Colne Valley Regional Park has been Contaminated heavily with carcinogenic chemicals and raw sewage. Colne Valley Biteback is calling for changes to the way our natural watercourses are protected

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.

A council refuse lorry crashed earlier today on Harvil Road, Harefield causing major disruption to residents locally. A refuse lorry owned by the London Borough of Hillingdon was involved in a road traffic collision earlier today (7th July 2022). Witness say they saw the lorry driving erratically before seeing it swerve off of the road and into a field where it came to a halt on its side. Officers from the Metropolitan police attended the scene and a full road closure is cur

Hillingdon council have come under fire by local resident who are fed up with the way the council clears rubbish from our streets, claiming staff leave large piles of rotting waste and litter in this spot at the junction of Uxbridge High street and Windsor street. Residents say the potential health hazard is unsightly, attracts pests and encourages others to dump waste illegally. local residents are angry sent David to speak to us he told us: "we feel like Hillingdon coun

All parties have now published their full list of candidates for the Hillingdon Council elections due to due to take place on May 5th.