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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
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
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
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
Taking Climate Action in Hillingdon | Envirovision interview with Hannah Crowther
Jacob Webb interviews Hannah Crowther about Hillingdon Council's draft Climate Action plan, and the type of action Council will need to take if we are to start taking the Climate emergency seriously. You can respond to Hillingdon Council's Climate Action Plan Consultation here: https://bit.ly/39uMP4V
James Carson
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Stop the speeding! Petition launched to calm Hayes roads
Cllr Gardener has launched a petition calling on the Council to take measures to prevent speeding on the roads around Hayes town centre
James Carson
Mar 29, 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
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
Council CCTV stolen within 24 hours of installation
Recently the London Borough of Hillingdon installed a new CCTV system in Dovedale Close, Harefield. The pricey system linked to the Civic Centre was meant to make residents feel safer by deterring crime and helping to prosecute offenders, However what happened next did not make residents feel any safer. The system installation engineers finished fitting and testing the camera system and left for the next job. However, the day after, it was noticed by eagle eyed residents tha
James Carson
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Black History Month is important. Hillingdon Council must re-assess their decision
Do we want to send a message of openness or of ignorance?
James Carson
Sep 5, 20204 min read
Mathers amendment offers vision for a Zero Carbon Hillingdon
Labour's 'Mathers' amendment to the Council's Climate Emergency motion offers a vision of what Hillingdon could become.
James Carson
Jan 20, 20202 min read
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