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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

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

Rescue Operation on Breakspear Road: Residents Save 14 Horses in Coordinated Effort A meticulously planned and executed rescue operation unfolded on Breakspear Road, Ruislip, as a response to residents' grave concerns about the welfare of 14 horses in an adjacent field. The collaborative efforts of the Council, RSPCA , World Horse Welfare, and Harefield Horses, a resident-led action group, spanned several hours, aiming to alleviate the dire conditions and abhorrent neglect su

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

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.

Santa is Visiting Uxbridge this Christmas for one final meet and greet with the public, before he begins the annual tradition of delivering gifts to children all over the world. SANTA AT A PREVIOUS MEET AND GREET EVENT - IMAGE: JAY BROWN St Nick will be visiting local children and giving them one last gift before Christmas Day, in a special meet and greet set up to help sick children in Hillingdon. The event is being hosted by the Loft Bar in Villier Street, Uxbridge and will