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Uxbridge 2-2 Bracknell Town match report: Uxbridge make second half comeback
Two of the teams predicted to finish in the top 5 met in blustery conditions at The honeypot.
Sep 27, 20204 min read
Hillingdon Women’s Centre call for organisations to get involved with domestic abuse project
To help combat domestic violence, Hillingdon Women’s Centre are calling for local organisations to get involved with their new project
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Local Labour slam government for ending evictions ban as COVID cases rise
Uxbridge and South Ruislip Labour have slammed the government for ending the ban on evictions.
Sep 20, 20202 min read
Open Letter to the Hon. Councillor David Simmonds MP
This letter was first published on Jonathan Bank's Twitter on 3rd September and has been republished with his full consent.
Sep 8, 20202 min read
HOAC closes as HS2 work officially begins
The much-loved outdoor activity centre on Harvil Road, HOAC, will officially close its doors on 1st October as HS2 formally begin their work
Sep 7, 20201 min read
Black History Month is important. Hillingdon Council must re-assess their decision
Do we want to send a message of openness or of ignorance?
Sep 5, 20204 min read
Police Officer injured with knife in Harefield
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that an Officer was injured by a knife whilst attending an address in Harefield
Aug 23, 20201 min read
Together, we can save free bus Travel for London’s Youth
Comment: Scrapping free bus and tram travel for under 18s will only worsen the life chances of Hillingdon’s youth. Together we can stop this
Aug 19, 20202 min read
Suspending the Zipcard. What is happening? Why is it happening? How will it affect young people?
The UK Government plans to suspend the Zipcard scheme. We look at what is happening, why it is happening, and how people will be affected.
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Black Lives Matter Protesters gather to oppose decision of Hillingdon Council
On Sunday 2nd August, dozens of people gathered to protest the decision of Hillingdon Council to not reinstate Black History Month
Aug 3, 20201 min read
Black Lives Matter? Hillingdon Council vote against Black History Month
On Friday, 16th July, the ruling Conservative group on Hillingdon Council voted down a Labour motion calling on the Council to celebrate BHM
Jul 31, 20202 min read
Male arrested after Police Officer is struck by a vehicle in Uxbridge.
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after an officer, responding to reports of a burglary was struck by a vehicle.
Jul 30, 20202 min read
We Desperately Need a Bold and Ambitious Economic Recovery Plan
With warnings of 1980s level unemployment and public services on their knees; the government will need to take drastic action, and quickly.
Jul 30, 20203 min read
Johnson and Simmonds ‘fail to protect our NHS’ in Trade Bill Vote
On 20th July, Tory MPs voted against an amendment to the Trade Bill which would have protected the NHS, in law, from foreign influence
Jul 23, 20202 min read
Heathrow accused of hypocrisy over plans to ditch its Passenger Ambassadors
Heathrow sold its expansion plans through promising decent long-term jobs. Now, they are making 500 passenger ambassadors redundant.
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Hayes community unite against racism
On Saturday 20th June, over 200 people from across the Hayes community came together for the Hillingdon Black Lives matter gathering.
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Heathrow Airport seek to dodge business rates bill
Heathrow Airport has called on the government to cut its rates bill despite having recently paid over £100m in dividends to shareholders.
Jun 7, 20201 min read
McDonnell calls on Government to suspend rent, cancel rent debt & protect renters from eviction
John McDonnell signs letter, alongside Unions and academics, calling on the Government to do more to support renters.
May 12, 20202 min read
Reflections on VE Day
A local resident reflects on Victory in Europe Day: celebration, victory, and heroes.
May 9, 20203 min read
Think Heathrow’s Expansion plans were dead? Think again.
On 6 May 2020, the Supreme Court granted Heathrow Airport permission to Appeal against a ruling which sought to halt their expansion
May 8, 20201 min read
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