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600 Years of Roots and Rhythm: How a Medieval West London Barn is Bringing Bob Marley's Legacy to Life
For six centuries, the timber beams of the Harmondsworth Great Barn have stood in silent witness to the changing tides of British history, earning its reputation from Historic England as the cathedral of agriculture. Originally constructed in 1426, this Grade I-listed architectural masterpiece in West London is now preparing for a collision of eras that its medieval builders could scarcely have imagined. On Saturday, 15th August 2026, the historic grounds surrounding the barn
Teddy bears take centre stage at Southlands' family picnic
Double the fun at Southlands' family picnic in West Drayton! Families Enjoyed a day of teddy bears, live music, and creativity in West Drayton!
CHIP SHOP INFERNO: BLAZE RIPS THROUGH HILLINGDON TAKEAWAY LEAVING TWO IN HOSPITAL
Six fire engines and 40 firefighters rushed to Ryefield Avenue in Uxbridge after a major blaze destroyed part of the popular Stobys fish and chip shop, leaving a man and a child in hospital.
Guardians of the Skies: A Comprehensive Look into the Illustrious History of RAF Uxbridge
Situated on the outskirts of London, RAF Uxbridge stood as a living testament to the valor, innovation, and unwavering commitment of the Royal Air Force (RAF). With a storied past spanning over a century, this historic airfield has played an instrumental role in shaping the course of military aviation and defending the skies. In this detailed article, we embark on a journey through time to explore the captivating history that has cemented RAF Uxbridge's place in the annals of
James Carson
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Pensioner dies following a Collision in Hillingdon
A Pensioner has been killed in a tragic collision that took place in Hillingdon. Investigators at the scene, trying to establish what happened A 79 year old female was taken to hospital and later died as a result of her injuries. The incident took place on Long Lane, Hillingdon at the pedestrian crossing outside of the co-op. Emergency services attended the scene and a large police cordon was in place throughout most of Friday (11th August) Police were called at about 12:55h
James Carson
Aug 12, 20231 min read
Wendy's apologises to schoolgirls for "grave error"
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
James Carson
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Uxbridge stabbing happened in broad daylight, leaving a 21 year old man fighting for his life.
A 21-year-old man has been left fighting for his life following a stabbing incident in Uxbridge High Street. Detectives and uniformed officers could be seen at the incident A MAN has been arrested in relation to a stabbing on Uxbridge High Street, in the London borough of Hillingdon. Emergency service first responders rushed to the scene in High Street, Uxbridge, shortly after 3pm this afternoon. Large parts of the High Street where closed with cordons stretching from the fro
James Carson
Aug 1, 20232 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
TEA ROOM CLOSURE LEAVES A BAD TASTE IN THE COMMUNITY'S MOUTHS
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.
James Carson
Mar 25, 20233 min read
"AFTER DANNIE DIED WE NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING TO HELP OTHERS"
Read the true life story of Terry and Angela Logun, they share their experience of their daughter Dannie’s brain tumour diagnosis.
James Carson
Mar 7, 20235 min read
How to stress-less this Christmas!
As much as this holiday season is often a joyful one, there’s no denying it can also be quite stressful and you can really start to feel the pressure. So today we’re sharing some tips on how you can hopefully have a calmer, more enjoyable Christmas and New Year! Get organised One thing that can be a real subject of stress is present shopping and organising for the big day. Make a list, stick to it and try to shop early (or try and compile your ideas early and buy when you can
James Carson
Dec 20, 20222 min read
SANTA IN 60 MINUTE SELL OUT, AS HILLINGDON PARENTS SCRAMBLE FOR MEET AND GREET TICKETS
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
James Carson
Dec 8, 20222 min read
VOICES OF THE PEOPLE - Smile if you're from London :)
London was recently named the smiliest region, in a recent survey commissioned by a dental company. Hillingdon vision reporter Sathwika visited Brunel University and asked international students if they agreed. Rachana Combampaty, 18, a first year engineering student said, “People in London are generally happy. London is the heart of the country. Everyone would come together and vibe. And i think its the most happiest place around UK”. Raynold a 20 year old student. “Be
James Carson
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Dr who witnessed Uxbridge station stabbing incident tried to intervene
A MAN has been stabbed at Uxbridge Underground station this afternoon with multiple crime scenes in place.
James Carson
Nov 24, 20222 min read
Warm spaces plans progress as Hillingdon Mayor meets local faith leaders, to discuss cost of living
Local Faith leaders met with the Mayor of Hillingdon Cllr Becky Haggar, to discuss the cost of living and how the council and faith leaders can work together to support residents through the crisis. Mayor stood with local faith group leaders Faith leaders from the Hillingdon Inter-faith group, made up of several religious group leaders across the borough, met with the Mayor of Hillingdon to discuss the support available to residents of Hillingdon. Several support options were
James Carson
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Who is your hero? | Hillingdon Community Awards 2023 Now Open for nominations
Residents are being asked to nominate people or groups who make Hillingdon a better place for the community.
James Carson
Nov 11, 20222 min read
MACABRE MUSICICIANS DELIGHT RESIDENTS. LOVE UXBRIDGE HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION EXTRAVAGANA 2022
Visitors to uxbridge high street where treated to a whole host of Halloween fun complete with macabre musicians, military hardware, and live zombie action. The event set up by Love Uxbridge saw the high street filled with Halloween themed fun, a huge inflatable zombie assault course taking centre stage. Children and parents were greeted by a zombie drag queen character, many people were seen snapping selfies with a ghostbusters car and actors dressed as ghostbuster characters
James Carson
Oct 30, 20222 min read
Here are some tips for getting out of a rut
Routines are part of everyday life for all of us. Habits that sneak up on you, that you don’t even always realise you’re doing the same thing day after day, after day… Quite often, you don’t realise you are stuck in a rut until you’re deep into one. You lose motivation, creativity and everything just feels a little meaningless… you can’t bring yourself to care and lack the energy to make a change. Sound familiar? Bringing yourself out of a mental rut needs action – but we’re
James Carson
Oct 21, 20223 min read
How to find your skin type
All skin types benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising but knowing your skin type can really help you personalise your routine to your skins needs… to give your skin the care and protection it deserves! Did you know there’s a simple way to work it out? Here’s how Wash your face with a gentle cleaner and wait for around 30 minutes (without applying anything on top). Keep reading to see what skin type you fit in to. Please be aware that external factors can also impact th
James Carson
Oct 21, 20222 min read
How to mentally refresh after a stressful day
Daily life is full of stress these days. From work, to family and everything in between… life can be stressful. Let’s face it: quite often, stressful situations in your life are unavoidable… but you can arm yourself with selfcare practices to boost your resilience and help destress you at the end of a long day… here’s what you can do. Meditate Meditation can feel impossible when you’re stressed, but there are plenty of apps and videos out there now to help guide you through i
James Carson
Oct 21, 20222 min read
5 simple ways to practise self-care every day
How often have you found yourself in the situation where life gets busy, either work or personal lives and suddenly all of your self-care habits fall to the wayside? It's easy to let things slide, but you owe it to yourself to make your own wellbeing and self-care a priority. But self-care doesn’t always have to be about the big things–those small, everyday habits can also make all the difference. So today, we’re sharing 5 simple ways you can practise self-care every day… som
James Carson
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Self care and self soothing strategies for reducing stress
Selfcare is an essential part of your wellbeing. It’s more than just ‘treating yourself’ or ‘doing what feels good’ and quite often, these ideas aren’t always in line with what self-care is really about… because sometimes, people confuse self-care and self-soothing. What is self-care? Selfcare is about taking care of yourself not just for now, but for the future too. It’s about making you feel rejuvenated, to help you keep going. ‘Filling your cup’ as some people say. It also
James Carson
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Benefits of Double Cleansing
If you’re not double cleansing at night, you’re missing out! Double cleansing is rooted in Korean and Japanese cultures and their multi-step skincare routines. Women traditionally used plant oils followed by a rinse with rice water to remove all makeup and impurities. But is this method necessary for all? We’re diving into who this works for and why. What is double cleansing? What is double cleansing, do you ask? This is when you cleanse with two different type of cleansers…
James Carson
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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