Local News for 12 September 2012

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Fire-fighters rush to Ruislip Manor after three-car smash Sep 12 2012

TWO fire engines and a fire rescue unit, with specialist cutting equipment, have been called to the traffic lights in Ruislip Manor following a car crash involving three cars.Read

'Disappointment' at another sewage leak at Ruislip Manor park Sep 12 2012

A RECCURANCE of a sewage pipe leak that floods a park with waste water has left homeowners and council officials “disappointed”.Read

From high-flying banker to high-kicking boxer Sep 12 2012

A CITY banker has swapped her office desk for an active life teaching martial arts to children and their parents.Read

Parents with 'empty nests' urged to become foster carers Sep 12 2012

PARENTS whose youngsters are about to fly the nest are being urged to become foster carers.Read

Family to raise money for life-saving surgery Sep 12 2012

THE FAMILY of a young man battling a brain tumour for a second time are determined to raise £100,000 for life-saving surgery overseas.Read

En garde! Shoppers watch fencing demo Sep 12 2012

THOSE who did not know their épée from their foil could find out first hand at The Mall Pavilions last week.Read

Harefield may miss out on public funds Sep 12 2012

JUST five people turned out for a meeting to discuss how public funds could be spent to improve the village – sparking fears Harefield may miss out on the money altogether.Read

Revised 11-storey tower block bid in Hayes approved Sep 12 2012

A LARGE, and according to one critic ‘lousy’, housing development near Hayes and Harlington Station has got the go-ahead.Read

Ruislip fashion boutique owner's charity fundraiser Sep 12 2012

SHOPPERS dropping by a fashion boutique’s fundraising day can help raise money for charity.Read

Mum from West Drayton shaves off hair for charity Sep 12 2012

A WOMAN has shaved off her long locks – which she had been growing for eight years – to raise money for charity.Read

'No compulsory purchase' says Crossrail about West Drayton station revamp Sep 12 2012

HOUSEHOLDERS concerned about Crossrail received a firm assurance that there is no plan to compulsorily purchase any land around West Drayton railway station.Read

Planning reforms questioned by people in Hillingdon Sep 12 2012

THE wisdom of making it easier to add to our homes has been questioned by people and politicians in Hillingdon.Read

Harefield Hospital nurse scoops degree prize Sep 12 2012

A NURSE from Harefield Hospital scooped an award as well as a first class degree.Read

Colourful exhibits at Harefield Horticultural Show Sep 12 2012

ST MARY’S Church Hall was full of colour, wonderful smells and all manner of crafts during the Harefield Horticultural Autumn Show.Read

Garage users fear bridge closure plan Sep 12 2012

TRANSPORT bosses are hatching ‘tentative’ plans to close a bridge to traffic amid safety fears.Read

Canadian Forces thank community for help Sep 12 2012

CANADIAN Forces officers thanked their members and local businesses in Ruislip at the grand reopening of their offices on Friday.Read

£40k boost for Swakeleys Park in Ickenham Sep 12 2012

THE transformation of a popular park is set to continue at pace after a £40,000 funding boost.Read

Visitors 'inconvenienced' by ward switch proposal Sep 12 2012

A HUGE part of Northwood history will die if a hospital ward is moved to the south of the borough, the chairman of a residents group has warned.Read

Free music and sunshine Sep 12 2012

Local groups The Stardust Big Band, Warrender Primary School Choir and folk band The Sitting Ducks were among the performers at the Bandstand Marathon in Shenley Park, Ruislip Manor, one of a string of similar events organised nationwide to mark the end of the 2012 Games.Read

'Hands tied' over approval of booze licence, says councillor Sep 12 2012

A COMMITTEE which granted an alcohol licence to a newsagents despite almost 200 objections said its “hands were tied” over the decision.Read

Trader angry over shop front grants Sep 12 2012

A TRADER in Ruislip Manor has expressed his anger after missing out on grants to improve his shop front.Read

Replica wartime flag unveiled at Polish memorial ceremony Sep 12 2012

CROWDS gathered in the sunshine for the annual wreath-laying ceremony to honour the memory of fallen Polish airmen.Read

Fight outside My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding reception in West Drayton Sep 12 2012

GATECRASHERS brawled with fellow travellers during filming of a My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding special at a West Drayton hotel.Read

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