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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.
Cops Crackdown on ‘County lines’ criminals, with hundreds arrested during weeklong operation
Police seized more than £4million worth of suspected Class A drugs and arrested 234 people during a week-long crackdown on drug suppliers across London. Multiple arrests were made in relation to operation Yamata in what Police describe as ‘a week of co-ordinated action’. A Firearm seized during the operation The term ‘County Line’ comes from the mobile phone line used to take orders from drug users, these phone lines are often run by children and vulnerable adults who are exp
James Carson
Oct 19, 20222 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
Boost your morning routine
Here are some tips on how to get your day started positively and boost your productivity! Breakfast : Start with a nice breakfast to keep you full and fuelled to start your day… something nutritious but also something that will satisfy you, too. Plan your morning: plan your time in advance so you know you have enough time to achieve everything and not have to rush around. Exercise : Just some gentle stretches can naturally wake up the body can help energise you… a quick run
James Carson
Jul 7, 20221 min read
Council employee arrested following serious collision in Harefield
A council refuse lorry crashed earlier today on Harvil Road, Harefield causing major disruption to residents locally. A refuse lorry owned by the London Borough of Hillingdon was involved in a road traffic collision earlier today (7th July 2022). Witness say they saw the lorry driving erratically before seeing it swerve off of the road and into a field where it came to a halt on its side. Officers from the Metropolitan police attended the scene and a full road closure is cur
James Carson
Jul 7, 20222 min read
Murdered in broad daylight. Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Uxbridge.
Multiple crime scenes are in place within the Hillingdon borough after a man believed to be in his fifties died following an altercation in Uxbridge yesterday evening (6/7/22). The incident occurred just before 7pm, a time when many residents and passers by would of been in the area. Metropolitan police officers and the London ambulance service attended the scene in Cowley Road, Uxbridge along with Medics from the Air Ambulance service. The helicopter was seen landing in a
James Carson
Jul 6, 20222 min read
5 Ways to boost your Mental Wellbeing for 2022
none of these suggestions are a silver bullet that will magically cure your issues, they're great first steps on the road to improvement
James Carson
Jun 10, 20223 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
Harefield ram-raid - EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE
Harefield residents where shocked to find the local Co-op food store utterly destroyed this morning. A video shows what happened.
James Carson
Jun 4, 20222 min read
Plague UK - Twisted Reality HILLINGDON TV - EXCLUSIVE PREMIER.
The Last two people left in the world a Patient and a Scientist after a major virus holocaust. Survival can be the only option. 'This was written in 2018 and released a year before the covid-19 pandemic swept the world, Plague UK looks at a worse case scenario, only two survivors remain...
James Carson
May 9, 20221 min read
Hillingdon Hospital redevelopment ‘delayed in row over cash’
Hillingdon is one of three London Hospitals facing battle for cash due to the soaring cost of completing crisis-hit projects in the North and Midlands. The Government has allocated an initial £3.7bn for 48 new hospitals by 2030 , with the redevelopment of Hillingdon hospital one of three London hospitals in the first tranche of eight “pathfinder” projects. Due to the escalating costs of the Midland Metropolitan hospital and Royal Liverpool hospital Schemes, both years behin
James Carson
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Parties publish candidates for upcoming Council Elections
All parties have now published their full list of candidates for the Hillingdon Council elections due to due to take place on May 5th.
James Carson
Apr 6, 20221 min read
70 Firefighters and 10 Fire engines tackle giant Hillingdon Blaze
A large fire has broken out at 2 storage units located just a moments walk from Hillingdon Hospital. Over 70 Firefighters attended the extremely large blaze and more than 10 fire service vehicles where in attendance along with the London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police. The London fire service confirmed in a statement that a one storey Storage Unit was ablaze and firefighters continued to tackle the fire , residents where warned to stay indoors and keep windows clos
James Carson
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Co-op makes a statement to Russia as it removes Russian Standard Vodka from shelves
Co-op Supermarket , a brand well known across Hillingdon has removed a Russian brand from its shelves As a sign of solidarity with Ukraine
James Carson
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Scrapping free Covid tests: 17,000 people in Hillingdon face £500 "tax on caring"
Scrapping free Covid tests: 17,000 people in Hillingdon face £500 "tax on caring
James Carson
Mar 1, 20221 min read
'What is it they don't want us to see?' Hillingdon Conservatives slammed over budget delay
Hillingdon Conservatives are yet to publish a draft version of next year's Council budget despite a vote on it due* later this week.
James Carson
Feb 14, 20221 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
The Prime Minister is playing into Putin's hands
As war looms on our continent, a local author's open letter accuses the Prime Minister of having played into Putin's hands.
James Carson
Jan 26, 20223 min read
As war looms in Eastern Europe, a Hillingdon historian fires a political broadside at the PM
As Russia menacingly masses 120,000 troops on the border of Europe's largest democratic country, Ukraine, local Hillingdon historian and author David Keys, who lives in Boris Johnson's Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency, has fired a political broadside at the Prime Minister. Mr Keys - who has written extensively on international political history - is accusing the Tory leader of having assisted Putin's Russia by dividing Europe with an ultra-hard Brexit, by souring B
James Carson
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Hillingdon Council seeking Government Bailout to avoid Bankruptcy
Hillingdon Council is currently seeking a Government bailout government bailout through the so-called ‘safety valve’ mechanism.
James Carson
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Heathrow Locals Outraged at Unjust Piccadilly Charge
People living close to Heathrow Airport have reacted angrily to the news of a possible 60% increase for Piccadilly Line services at Heathrow
James Carson
Dec 19, 20212 min read
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