Local News for 23 July 2008

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Councillors Pay Tribute To Colleague Jul 23 2008

COUNCILLORS have paid tribute to a compassionate and campaigning colleague who died last night (Tuesday) after battling cancer.Read

Takeaway granted opening hours extension despite opposition Jul 23 2008

A HILLINGDON takeaway has been allowed to extend its opening hours despite opposition from police and residents.Read

West Ruislip Councillor Dies Jul 23 2008

COUNCILLOR Solveig Stone died last night after a battle with cancer.Read

Former Hillingdon Councillor on Sex Charge Jul 23 2008

A FORMER Hillingdon councillor has been charged with taking part in oral sex in a South Harrow toilet with another man.Read

Horses lead procession for 'Dr Doolittle' Jul 23 2008

Mourners gathered on Friday last week to pay their final respects to a former stable owner whose affinity with animals earned him a reputation as a modern day Dr Doolittle.Read

'How far must it go before they stop my girl being bullied?' Jul 23 2008

A mother has removed her child from school after claiming it failed to deal with bullying which has gone on for more than four years.Read

Image of racist bus attacker Jul 23 2008

Images have now been released of a woman wanted in connection with a racially aggravated assault on a 29-year-old female.Read

Jivan's star man in Eastcote win Jul 23 2008

Eastcote travelled to Brentham were they surged past their opponents to claim an overwhelming victory in their MCCL match on Saturday. Read

Kurtis loves me fender Jul 23 2008

A mini Elvis travelled to his school production in style after one of the King's biggest fans gave him a ride.Read

Pair's petition for minister to pledge cemetery's safety Jul 23 2008

A petition calling for airport operator BAA to provide written proof it is not planning to bulldoze a cemetery has been handed into Parliament.Read

Parents fight looming flats Jul 23 2008

Petitioning parents are launching a fight against proposals for a block of flats that would overlook a school.Read

Parking rise is pushing shoppers' cars on streets Jul 23 2008

Sundayshoppers in Uxbridge are unhappy with unfair parking charges in the town centre.Read

Dance partners sparkle 60 years on Jul 23 2008

Dancing partners who met more than 60 years ago have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary friends and family.Read

Rainbows have three reasons to rejoice Jul 23 2008

It was party time at 1st Hayes Rainbows when youngsters were given three reasons to celebrate.Read

Replica aircraft glides into record books Jul 23 2008

Emirates Airline is set to glide into the record books by building what is thought to be the world's largest model of a commercial aircraft, at the gateway to Heathrow Airport.Read

Too big and in wrong place Jul 23 2008

Anger has been expressed by residents over a multi-storey development because they say the buildings are towering over the town and will be an excessive burden on public facilities.Read

TV licence dodgers climb shame league Jul 23 2008

The borough has climbed to fifth place in the TV licence dodgers' league of shame for London, with 1,192 people prosecuted already this year.Read

We're doing it again for local good causes Jul 23 2008

Barclays has teamed up with the Uxbridge Gazette Series to give a local charity the opportunity to win cash to help it fulfill its dreams.Read

Who needs an award when you've got a best friend like Jon? Jul 23 2008

A West Drayton teenager who befriended an older boy with Down's Syndrome has been nominated for an award.Read

'Drugs pants' man is jailed Jul 23 2008

A drug dealer who said he planned to keep using narcotics has been sent to jail for three years.Read

Drop in crime, but rise in drugs offences Jul 23 2008

Overall crime in the borough has dropped but drugs offences have risen by almost 20 per cent, police figures have revealed.Read

Buff bluff as girls 'strip off' for a shapely showcase Jul 23 2008

Shopping centre staff put themselves on display when they shed their clothes to pose in a high street window.Read

£30b rail rival for airport gets snubbed Jul 23 2008

A £30-billion high speed rail service which would link Britain to mainland Europe has been given the backing of Hillingdon's council leader.Read

Mothers launch ambitious appeal for funds Jul 23 2008

Three mothers on a mission are hoping to raise a five-figure sum to keep their children off the streets.Read

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