Local News for 10 October 2012

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'Drink-fuelled' killers face life sentences for murder Oct 10 2012

TWO men who beat an Uxbridge man to death in a 'drink induced unprovoked attack' are facing life in jail.Read

HS2 to be 'fast-tracked' according to government Oct 10 2012

The Government will 'fast-track plans' for HS2, the Transport Secretary has told The Independent newspaper in a move sure to anger those campaigning against it.Read

Noisy smoking area closed after complaints Oct 10 2012

A SHISHA establishment’s outdoor smoking area has been closed after police obtained a court order following complaints about noise.Read

Good turnout for scarecrow festival Oct 10 2012

In fact, numbers were up at Ruislip Manor Methodist Church in Torrington Road, for its first scarecrow festival.Read

Charity day raises £15k in memory of golfer Oct 10 2012

GOLFERS teed off to raise money for a cause close to their hearts.Read

Heart attack survivor finishes Thames charity walk Oct 10 2012

Neil Ransley, who lives in Ruislip, completed the Thames Path Challenge with Shriti Raichura, who runs a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class at Highgrove Swimming Pool in Hume Way, Eastcote, for people such as Mr Ransley who have suffered heart problems.Read

Another date for Calendar Girls as RDS strips for action Oct 10 2012

WHEN two theatre societies, RDS (Ruislip Dramatic Society) and the Argosy Players, were both granted a licence to perform Calendar Girls – Tim Firth’s comedy about a village WI’s fundraising take on the classic Pirelli calendar – it was clear there could be challenges ahead.Read

'Our mum's not getting the right care' Oct 10 2012

Byron and Philip Alexander are concerned the home care their mother, 89-year-old June Maddams, gets is not good enough.Read

Grandmother recognised for charity work Oct 10 2012

Angela Duncan, 72, has been volunteering for Rett UK for about eight years.Read

Banker blazing the Asian modelling trail Oct 10 2012

Neeru Bhandari, 26, of Bath Road, Hayes, is busy organising this year’s International Asian Fashion Awards (IAFA), a red-carpet event she co-founded, showcasing and celebrating the work of leading Asian designers.Read

Park friends group relaunches Oct 10 2012

THE Cranford Park Friends group is being re-launched, with the preservation of its ancient buildings an immediate priority.Read

Mosque tries again to convert building Oct 10 2012

A MOSQUE in Hayes town has made a renewed bid to remain at its premises.Read

Anger over heating bills with costs to stay high Oct 10 2012

PEOPLE living on a new estate are angry after getting surprisingly high heating bills.Read

Party track zooms to the top of download chart Oct 10 2012

A DJ and producer from Hayes has scored a runaway hit with his latest bhangra single.Read

Waste charges introduced at dump Oct 10 2012

Anyone dropping off such material at the waste and recycling centre in Victoria Road, South Ruislip, will be charged for what used to be a free service.Read

Two community projects to share £50k Oct 10 2012

THE people have spoken, in record numbers, and now two community projects will share £50,000.Read

'No flaws in HS2 project' says DfT Oct 10 2012

THE Department for Transport (DfT) has said it has no concerns over the HS2 business case despite it cancelling the West Coast Main Line (WCML) franchise award after significant failings were found.Read

Minister takes responsibility on HS2 Oct 10 2012

THE Department for Transport (DfT) has explained why the transport minister Simon Burns has been taking the lead on HS2 rather than his boss, the transport secretary.Read

False alarms cost fire service millions Oct 10 2012

FALSE alarms in Hillingdon cost the fire service £1.9million last year, figures released this week have revealed.Read

First concert of the season has US feel Oct 10 2012

THERE will be an all-American theme to Hillingdon Philharmonic Orchestra’s autumn concert on Saturday.Read

MP behind food appeal Oct 10 2012

LOCAL MP John McDonnell urged shoppers at Sainsbury’s in Lombardy Retail Park, Hayes, on Sunday to support a national appeal for food donations.Read

Decision on Harefield traveller site due Oct 10 2012

A CONTROVERSIAL application for a gypsy site was due to be discussed by councillors last night (Tuesday), after nearly 20 years of wrangling.Read

Russian princess has illustrious past Oct 10 2012

THE family of Harefield’s Russian princess has an illustrious past. Read

Pensioner in a coma after nurse’s blunder Oct 10 2012

A NURSE at Harefield Nursing Centre wrongly gave a pensioner insulin, causing her to be rushed to hospital in a coma.Read

Girls lunch with a royal Oct 10 2012

EXCITED girl guides lined up to greet Sophie, Countess of Wessex yesterday (Tuesday).Read

Driver jailed after 100mph chase Oct 10 2012

A DRIVER who led police on a 100mph chase which ended when he crashed into a bus has been jailed.Read

Man faces extradition to Norway over girl's death Oct 10 2012

A MAN accused of encouraging a campaign of cruelty towards a one-year-girl over Skype which ended in her death will have a further wait to find out whether he will be extradited.Read

Awards for scout leaders Oct 10 2012

SCOUT leaders have been awarded prestigious “Wood” badges for advanced training.Read

Asda must wait to see if appeal is won Oct 10 2012

The supermarket and Hillingdon Council faced off during last week’s public inquiry into the borough’s decision to deny permission to build a store and industrial units on the Westlands 3 estate, in Millington Road, Hayes.Read

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