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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
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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
RSPCA Hillingdon Rescues Starving Persian Cats from Squalor as Vet Bills Soar into the Thousands—Charity Pleads for "Urgent Help"
Malnourished Cats Saved from Squalor as RSPCA Battles Rising Neglect Cases The rescued cats where extremely thin and had to be shaved as their coats where to badly matted to leave them Thirteen severely malnourished Persian cats, have been rescued from an unregulated breeder after the owner signed them over to the RSPCA. The animals, now under the care of RSPCA Hillingdon, Slough, Windsor, Kingston & District Branch, were discovered to have thick, matted fur, some so severe
James Carson
Feb 8, 20253 min read
Copy of Harlington Tandoori Fined Over £22,000 After Cockroach Infestation and Repeated Hygiene Violations
Harlington Tandoori, a restaurant in Harlington, has been fined over £22,000 following the discovery of a serious cockroach infestation and
James Carson
Feb 6, 20252 min read
Hillingdon Hospital: A Major Rebuild is Set to Transform Local Healthcare
Hillingdon Hospital will begin its long-awaited rebuild by 2027-2028 after being included in the government's new hospital programme. Origin
James Carson
Jan 21, 20253 min read
Hillingdon Council Secures New Early Years Childcare Operator
Hillingdon Council has secured a new partnership with the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) to manage three early years centres, enhancin
James Carson
Jan 7, 20251 min read
Hillingdon Council Invests £3M in School Roof Replacements
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
James Carson
Dec 2, 20241 min read
The show must go on! Hundreds rally to save the Beck Theatre, amid an ongoing dispute thats left the fate of the popular venue uncertain.
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
James Carson
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Hillingdon newspaper shortlisted for prestigious awards
In a major milestone for local newspaper, The Hillingdon Herald has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Award
James Carson
Oct 2, 20242 min read
Manhunt Launched After Suspect Drives on Pavement to Snatch Phone
Police have launched an urgent appeal to trace a suspect caught on camera snatching a phone from a pedestrian after mounting the pavement in
James Carson
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Shots Fired in Yiewsley Street. Police Investigation Underway after shell casings found nearby
A SERIOUS INCIDENT INVOLVING A FIREARM BEING DISCHARGED TOOK PLACE THIS EVENING ( 23rd September) IN YIEWSLEY. Police are investigating a suspected firearms incident that took place on Bentinck road Yiewsley. on the evening of September 23. Officers were called to the scene at 19:23 following reports of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, police found no injured parties or suspects at the scene. However, a vehicle was discovered to have sustained damage, and a number of shell
James Carson
Sep 23, 20241 min read
TWO Hillingdon Properties Hit with Closure Orders After Drug Dealing and Stabbings Hillingdon Council has secured two closure orders this month in response to s incidents of anti-social behaviour
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
James Carson
Aug 31, 20241 min read
Man with machete detained at Uxbridge Underground Station - Town centre security "heroes" save the day.
A POTENTIALLY dangerous situation at Uxbridge Underground Station was swiftly brought under control when a man armed with a 3-foot machete was detained by security personnel. Stock image - police car Eyewitness Anne, who witnessed the incident, described the terrifying scene. "A man came running into the station with a 3-foot machete," she recounted. "He went towards the train with the knife, and it was truly frightening. If it hadn’t been for the quick actions of the securit
James Carson
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Motorcyclist injured after a collision in Cowley
Emergency vehicles could be seen blocking the road A motorcyclist has been injured following a suspected hit-and-run collision with a white van in afternoon, (Thursday29th of August). The incident occurred at approximately 15:10 on Cowley Road, Uxbridge, leaving the rider with injuries that required immediate medical attention. A witness, who declined to be named publicly, described the shocking moment the motorbike collided with the van, throwing the rider onto the road. "
James Carson
Aug 29, 20242 min read
Waitrose fire - Man arrested for arson
Ruislip Waitrose was badly damaged in a fire earlier in the week. A man has now been arrested on suspicion of arson in relation to the incident. The store has been left blackened and charred. On Friday, 9 August, at approximately 22:52hrs, emergency services were called to a significant fire at Waitrose, located at 9 Kingsend, Ruislip. The incident saw a rapid response from both the Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade, who managed to contain the fire. The store, h
James Carson
Aug 13, 20242 min read
TEEN ARRESTED IN HAYES MURDER INVESTIGATION; ROAD AND BUSINESSES REMAIN CLOSED
A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Kamari Johnson in Hayes. Kamari Johnson was killed in the incident The arrest took place on the evening of Saturday, May 25. Kamari was stabbed on Bourne Avenue around 1:30 PM on Friday, May 24. Despite rapid response and medical efforts from officers, the London Ambulance Service, and London's Air Ambulance, Kamari was pronounced dead at the scene. Kamari’s family has been informed of his death
James Carson
May 26, 20242 min read
Police Plea: Can You Help Reunite These Stolen Tools with Their Owners?
In an unexpected twist following a December 2023 collision, Hillingdon Police have recovered a stash of stolen tools and are now on a mission to return them to their rightful owners. While many items have already been reunited with grateful owners, a few pieces remain unidentified, leaving police appealing to the public for help. The tools in question, pictured in the police release, include a BLUE TANOS JIGSAW (HC/08), a Dewalt ‘KEZ’ drill (HC/18), a Stanley bag containing
James Carson
May 25, 20241 min read
Wildlife Charity Founder Steals £19K to Settle Son’s Drug Debts
In a shocking betrayal, the founder of a beloved wildlife charity in Rickmansworth has been caught siphoning funds to pay off his son’s drug debts. CHRIS WICKS WAS FOUND GUILTY OF STEALING OVER £19,000 FROM A WILDLIFE CHARITY Chris Wicks, the 68-year-old mastermind behind the Chris Wicks Wildlife Trust (CWWT), stood before Judge Francis Sheridan and admitted to taking £19,410 from the organization. On Friday, May 24, Wicks was ordered to repay £4,600 at a rate of £100 per mon
James Carson
May 25, 20241 min read
Crackdown Chaos! Met Seizes Drugs and Cash in Major Bust
In a dramatic crackdown on London's rising crime wave, Met officers have swooped in and seized a staggering £3,000 worth of Class A and B drugs and £10,000 in cash. This hard-hitting operation, part of the Met's renewed drive to clean up the streets, saw 28 individuals arrested, with seven men now facing charges. Stock image : Hillingdon Vision Top cops have hailed the operation as a massive success, praising the empathy and compassion shown by their frontline officers. These
James Carson
May 24, 20241 min read
Home-Start Hillingdon: A Lifeline for Struggling Families
Parenting is often a journey filled with joy and challenges, but for many families in the London Borough of Hillingdon, this journey can be particularly overwhelming. IMAGE: HOMESTART HILLINGDON From the pressures of raising young children to dealing with post-natal depression, illness, disability, or the demands of multiple births, the weight of family life can become too much to bear. This is where Home-Start Hillingdon steps in to offer much-needed support. Home-Start Hil
James Carson
May 22, 20242 min read
Local film company releases grief-centric feature ALBA ROSA in UK cinemas
Nicola Wright shows huge range with a stunning performance in drama Alba Rosa produced by Verve Bee Media . The film takes us through the five stages of grief and with a simple concept of following widower 'Grace' (Wright) and her son 'Adam' ( Charlie Clee ). Wright carries the whole film, complimented by a beautiful original music score. She has a large body of horror work including Winnie the Pooh blood and honey horrors and Paramount Plus' Sexy Beast . Appearing in a
James Carson
May 8, 20241 min read
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