Local News for 13 August 2008

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Mass pray against gun and knife crime Aug 13 2008

PARISHIONERS are to make a stand and pray for a resolution to gun and knife crime.Read

Catapult boy's father is cleared Aug 13 2008

The father of a vandal who targeted businesses with a home made catapult has been cleared of responsibility for his son's actions.Read

Clamour grows after councillor pleads guilty Aug 13 2008

Councillor Ian Oakley has pleaded guilty to offences of harassment, criminal damage and intimidation, but he has still not resigned from Hillingdon Council.Read

Ex-councillor admits sex charge Aug 13 2008

A former Hillingdon councillor - and groom-to-be - has admitted to having sex with an older man in a public toilet.Read

Floating film poses a threat to beauty spot's wildlife Aug 13 2008

A film of algae that is forming on a popular beauty spot is threatening surrounding wildlife.Read

Hillingdon cleans up honours in drive to keep Britain tidy Aug 13 2008

The borough is bucking the national trend by becoming a cleaner place in which to live.Read

Mothers defiant after thief takes fun day banner Aug 13 2008

A banner promoting a family fun day in aid of a children's playground was stolen a week before the event.Read

Future brighter for elderly as council boosts aid scheme Aug 13 2008

Pensioners in the borough are set to reap the benefits of improvements the council has made to its older people's plan.Read

'No 'of-fence' but this is not a jail' Aug 13 2008

Plans to introduce security fencing at a community centre to ward off vandals are opposed by members who fear it will make the area 'look like a prison.'Read

Pub ban for bully Aug 13 2008

A violent man who carried out a campaign of intimidation has been jailed and banned indefinitely from 50 pubs.Read

Rabbi hands the thriving 'family synagogue' over to son Aug 13 2008

A senior Rabbi has no reason to fear for the future of his congregation - as he has handed the reins over to his son after 43 years of hard work.Read

Shops' fear as Post Office axings drive pensioners away Aug 13 2008

There are fears for the future of dozens of shops in the borough which will lose business if seven post offices are closed.Read

Station plan hits buffers over number of homes allowed Aug 13 2008

The planned development at Station Road is threatening to descend into farce.Read

Tube staff voice transfer anger Aug 13 2008

Tube workers formed picket lines outside stations in a day of strike action against compulsory staff transfers.Read

Two wheel win Aug 13 2008

Angry residents have succeeded in getting parking enforcement temporarily suspended.Read

'We're fine as we are thanks' say residents' association Aug 13 2008

A group which has dealt with Harefield's neighbourhood issues for many years may be faced with dramatic changes following a review of its work.Read

Woman says odd job man took money then didn't do job Aug 13 2008

A homeowner is livid after an odd-job man took her cash but, she says, failed to do any work.Read

Attacker had long police record Aug 13 2008

A Hayes man who was high on a dangerous cocktail of alcohol and drugs has been found guilty of assaulting a man in the street and stealing his phone.Read

Big-hearted Ronald buys new bike for heartbroken Jamie Aug 13 2008

Proudly clutching his new bike, Jamie Fisher gives thanks for the kindness of strangers after a generous pensioner came forward to replace the cycle which was stolen.Read

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