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Hillingdon’s Summer Line-Up Promises Fun for All Ages
From medieval tournaments and archaeology to family swim sessions and free reading challenges, Hillingdon Council’s 2025 summer programme is
Throwback to when the community came together to rescue 14 neglected horses in Harefield 🐴💛
Back in February 2024 , a field along Breakspear Road in Ruislip became the centre of an extraordinary and deeply moving community rescue mission — one that showed just how powerful local action can be when compassion leads the way. Following heartbreaking reports of neglect and poor welfare conditions, 14 horses and ponies were rescued thanks to the determined efforts of local residents, animal welfare organisations, and the London Borough of Hillingdon. The collaborative
Throwback Thursday: Bernardine Evaristo Honoured in 2020 Queen’s Birthday List
On October 10, 2020, acclaimed author Bernardine Evaristo was officially awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for her services to literature, as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List . The recognition marked a defining moment in a year of remarkable achievements for Evaristo. Just 12 months earlier, in October 2019, she had made literary history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize , for her celebrated novel Girl, Woman, Other . The book, wh
Crime & Emergencies
Activists on trial for preventing HS2 from poisoning London’s drinking water
Today (Monday 21st February 2022) at 10 am, two activists are due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates Court charged with criminal damage and aggravated trespass. This follows a protest in February 2020 when two protesters, including the partially sighted Paralympic gold medallist James Brown, allegedly climbed onto HS2’s 100ft drilling rig in the Colne Valley, west London. The protest was to raise awareness and to prevent HS2 from pile driving into and contaminating a chalk aqu
James Carson
3 days ago4 min read
Large Fire at Harefield Civic Amenity Site
A large fire at Harefield Civic Amenity Site led to a significant London Fire Brigade response today. The blaze is now under control, but th
James Carson
May 19, 20252 min read
Ruislip Spring Show 2025: Horticultural Society Celebrates Community Talent at the Great Barn
Explore the highlights from the Ruislip Spring Show 2025, where community members and young horticulturists shone at the Great Barn
James Carson
Apr 3, 20252 min read
Ruislip Spring Gardening Show This Weekend – Don’t Miss Out!
The Ruislip Central Horticultural Society is hosting its Annual Spring Show this weekend on Sunday, 30th March 2025. A must-visit event for
James Carson
Mar 29, 20252 min read
Elderly and Disabled Residents Fear Hardship Over Proposed Garden Waste Charge
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.
James Carson
Mar 14, 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
James Carson
Feb 24, 20252 min read
Hillingdon’s Ongoing Fight Against Heathrow’s Third Runway Plans
Opponents of the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport are voicing serious concerns over its environmental impact, particularly the effe
James Carson
Feb 8, 20251 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
James Carson
Feb 8, 20251 min read
HOOF HOOF HURRAY!! | HAREFIELD HORSES SAVED IN HUGE RESCUE OPERATION RUN BY MULTIPLE AGENCIES
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
James Carson
Feb 23, 20243 min read
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, BUT NOT A DROP TO DRINK.
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
James Carson
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Firefighters and residents work together to tackle huge Harefield Nature reserve blaze
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.
James Carson
Aug 14, 20222 min read
DISGUSTING! Hillingdon - a council of filth.
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
James Carson
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Residents call on Hillingdon Council to Stop HS2 polluting local drinking water
On Saturday 5th February, local residents marched from the Civic Centre to Harefield Moor
James Carson
Feb 11, 20222 min read
Hillingdon Council agree additional measures to tackle the Climate Crisis
The measures were agreed at Hillingdon Council's full meeting on Thursday 18th November.
James Carson
Nov 19, 20211 min read
End support for Fossil Fuels, Johnson Told
Hillingdon Friends of the Earth march through Uxbridge to tell PM to end support for fossil fuels.
James Carson
Nov 6, 20211 min read
COP26 Q&A
A sketch style Q&A about COP26, why it is important, and what local people can do to get involved.
James Carson
Nov 1, 20213 min read
Stop Heathrow Expansion to help tackle Climate Change, delegates urged
Campaigners have reminded delegates travelling to COP26 of the need to tackle large scale emitting projects such as Heathrow expansion.
James Carson
Oct 31, 20211 min read
Hillingdon students take a stand against racism
ACS International School students have taken part in the annual Wear Red Day, organised by Show Racism the Red Card.
James Carson
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Johnson and Simmonds vote down bill to end ‘Fire and Rehire’
Local MPs Boris Johnson and David Simmonds voted down a bill which, if passed, would have protected all workers against dismissal and re-eng
James Carson
Oct 24, 20211 min read
Residents protest against escalating surcharges and unsafe cladding
High Point Village residents held a protest against Property developer Ballymore over their refusal to pay to make their flats safe.
James Carson
Jun 6, 20212 min read
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