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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’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
James Carson
3 days ago2 min read
Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Assault in Uxbridge
A 62-year-old man has died following a fight in Cowley High Street, Uxbridge. Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested a 43-
James Carson
3 days ago1 min read
Breaking News: Man Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge
A man has been arrested after three people were stabbed in Midhurst Gardens, Uxbridge. One person, a 49-year-old man, died at the scene, whi
James Carson
3 days ago1 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
Met Seizes Over 1,000 Stolen Phones in Crackdown on Organised Crime
The Metropolitan Police have intensified efforts to tackle London’s growing mobile phone theft crisis, seizing over 1,000 stolen devices and
James Carson
Feb 9, 20252 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
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
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
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
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
Police appeal for information following serious assault in Uxbridge
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a serious assault that took place in Uxbridge on Wednesday.
James Carson
Feb 19, 20211 min read
Hillingdon Hospitals Trust at 100% capacity
The Hillingdon Hospitals Trust is one of the two hospital Trusts in London at 100% bed occupancy according to new data published by Sky News
James Carson
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Man dies following altercation near to Eastcote underground station
A man in his 40s has died in the incident
James Carson
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Prison sentences for Harefield lovers found guilty of frenzied baseball bat beating.
The pair were sentenced on Friday.
James Carson
Jan 11, 20212 min read
Northwood Underground Station closed due to a serious incident
Northwood Underground Station was closed due to an unknown serious incident.
James Carson
Dec 23, 20201 min read
A40 Chaos as incident closes London bound lanes.
Major delays can be expected for those using the A40 after a police incident has closed the road. There are lane closures in place after a member of the public drove into a stationary police vehicle. The incident occurred at around 15.40hrs and the eastbound carriageway was closed as a result. A Police statement said: " Lane closures are in place on the A40 in Hillingdon, Western Avenue Eastbound , after a car driven by a member of the public collided with a stationary polic
James Carson
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Hillingdon dignitaries pledge to take vaccine
Leaders of all stripes in Hillingdon have committed to taking the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to them.
James Carson
Dec 22, 20201 min read
West Drayton high street closed following serious collision
Yesterday, on Tuesday 22nd December, West Drayton high street was closed following an incident involving a motorcycle.
James Carson
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Supreme Court officially gives Heathrow Airport the go-ahead to expand
Today, the Supreme Court has officially given Heathrow Airport the go-ahead to expand.
James Carson
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Hillingdon Borough FC Director of Football steps down
After nearly two years in charge, Ciprian Pintilie has resigned from his role as Hillingdon Borough FC's Director of Football.
James Carson
Dec 5, 20201 min read
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