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Heathrow hottest in country

HEATHROW weather station recorded the hottest temperatures in the country this week with highs of 31 degrees Celcius. Read

Motorbike crash scene in Chelston Road, Ruislip

Ruislip bike smash victim calls for witnesses

A MOTORCYCLIST who was almost killed in a horrific crash is now appealing for witnesses to come forward to help his case. Read

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Ruislip pupils travel to Africa

STUDENTS from Ruislip have headed off to Africa for two weeks on a sharing and learning trip. Read

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Hayes bike crash victim's family speak

THE family of a Ruislip man who died in a motorbike accident have paid tribute to the loving father and husband who always had a smile on his face. Read

Students, (L-R) Gordon Hao, Prahalad Sprasad, Jonah Surkes and Dylan Amin from St Martin's school, Northwood, celebrate winning the Times sponsored Spelling Bee competition at the Odeon in Leicester Square, London

Northwood pupils take home top spelling trophy

A TALENTED group of master spellers from a Northwood boys' school have proved they are the best in the country by winning a national competition. Read

A mini King William IV pub, part of the recreation of Sipson at Glastonbury Festival

Heathrow protesters build Sipson at Glastonbury Festival

IF SIPSON village is knocked down to make way for a third runway, at least it will always have a home at the site of Britain's biggest music festival. Read

Northwood School Year 11 prom

Northwood pupils say goodbye at prom

STUDENTS got dressed up in their best suits and frocks to celebrate the end of their last year at school. Read

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Cannabis found in Ruislip raid

ALMOST half a million pounds worth of cannabis has been found at a house in Ruislip following a police raid. Read

Council call for north to south bus routes

THE public could benefit from two new express bus routes in the borough, improving transport links from north to south. Read

How to get back into work

A LONG-SERVING Woolworth's employee who lost her job when the store went under has landed a job at a new superstore. Read

Hospital Trust chairman to stand down

THE chairman of the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust has announced he is to step down. Tony Valentine, 66, has chaired the Trust Board since 2005, and formally leaves on Wednesday (1/7), with a new chairman to be appointed shortly. Read

Prime minister's wife visits Stockley Academy

THE woman closest to the most powerful man in the country made an official visit to Hillingdon open a kitchen garden and plant a tree. Sarah Brown, wife of Prime minister Gordon Brown, was at Stockley Academy, in Park View Road, Yiewsley last Tuesday, to the surprise of students who did not know who their special guest would be. Read

Man taken to hospital after Hillingdon crash

A PEDESTRIAN was flown to hospital after a car collided with him in Hillingdon last night (Wednesday). Read

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Hayes motorcycle crash victim named

THE MOTORCYCLIST who died in early hours of the morning after colliding with two cars at the junction of Dawley Road and Bolingbroke Way in Hayes has been named. Read

Laura Copeland (Funday Princess) and Farrell Purkiss-Hilliard (Funday Queen) at the 2008 Ruislip Manor Fun Day

Ruislip Manor Fun Day returns

AN annual fun day packed full of attractions and activities for the whole family to enjoy is being held in Ruislip Manor. Read

Harefield Academy boarding plans approved

DESPITE strong opposition, plans for a new boarding block at Harefield Academy were approved by councillors last night (Tuesday). Read

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Swine flu confirmed at Ickenham school

SWINE flu has struck two brothers who attend Vyners School, in Ickenham. Read

Woman killed in A40 smash

A WOMAN has died after an early morning accident on the A40 on Saturday. Read

Uxbridge student in bridge fall horror

A STUDENT from Uxbridge is recovering in hospital after falling from a bridge onto a busy motorway, Read

Ex-airman one of four on the Queen's birthday list

A FORMER serviceman is one of four people from the borough to be granted an MBE by the Queen in her annual birthday honours list. Read

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