Local News for 17 October 2012

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Accident at Swakeleys Roundabout Oct 17 2012

ONE person had to be cut from a vehicle after a van and a car collided at Swakeleys roundabout in Ickenham.Read

Warm-hearted Fergus, a man of many qualities Oct 17 2012

TRIBUTES have been paid to a proud Irishman and ‘warm-hearted’ pub landlord.Read

Social media 'child abduction' rumours dismissed by police Oct 17 2012

Word was circulating on Twitter and Facebook last week that a man has been accosting children in the area and alarmed people went online to spread the word and warn others.Read

Crime levels in borough are falling Oct 17 2012

BURGLARIES in the borough have decreased compared to last year, with overall crime levels falling during the summer.Read

Lessons learned and passed onby movie makers Oct 17 2012

YOUNG first-time film-makers have been praised for a documentary about protecting the environment.Read

Have your say about town centre improvement Oct 17 2012

Last month, Hillingdon Council launched its consultation asking people how they would like to see Hayes Town enhanced.Read

Street given a clean-up Oct 17 2012

THE streets of Northwood Hills were given a good tidy on Saturday.Read

Weight of opinion is in favour of Elaine Oct 17 2012

A WEIGHT Watchers group leader has been rewarded for her inspirational work for other people.Read

Ancient barn on ‘risk’ list Oct 17 2012

HARMONDSWORTH’S Great Barn has been identified as one of the capital’s most important ‘at risk’ historical sites.Read

School proved a safe place Oct 17 2012

HAREFIELD’s primary school has been given a seal of approval for high safety standards.Read

Borough is tops when it comes to opportunities for young people Oct 17 2012

A HIGHER percentage of the borough’s young people are in education, employment or training than national and London averages.Read

Teams needed for 'Stevens Fighting' football fundraiser Oct 17 2012

TEAMS are needed for a football fundraiser in aid of Steven Brown, a young man battling a brain tumour who needs a life-saving operation.Read

Boost for businesses in the Heathrow villages Oct 17 2012

BUSINESSES in Sipson and Harmondsworth are being offered a boost from a new initiative designed to breathe commercial life back into the villages.Read

Council accused on 'broken promises' Oct 17 2012

NEIGHBOURS from a housing estate who are waiting for road improvements as part of a development on their doorstep have accused Hillingdon Council of ‘broken promises’.Read

MP serves tea during Care Week at Michael Sobell House Oct 17 2012

The MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner chatted with volunteers, staff and the people they look after during the event on Friday.Read

Last wish comes true for cancer sufferer Oct 17 2012

A MAN suffering from terminal cancer fulfilled his one last wish... to marry his sweetheart. Read

Heartche after 'vicious, drunken murder' Oct 17 2012

Abdinasir Osman’s elder brother, Abdullahi, of Uxbridge, died of injuries suffered in an attack in August 2011.Read

Countess Wessex makes guides day Oct 17 2012

Sophie, patron of Girlguiding UK, was greeted by the Mayors of Hillingdon and Harrow and girls from guide groups from across north west London.Read

Sell-off at railway cafe Oct 17 2012

RUISLIP Lido Railway Society is giving away items such as tables and fridge-freezers from its soon-to-be-demolished cafe and shop.Read

Delay to extra-care flats is ‘past a joke’ Oct 17 2012

ELDERLY council tenants have had to wait for more than a year to move into a home that has won awards for being the ‘best place to live’.Read

Battle to prevent new school intensifies Oct 17 2012

The pool, not used since June 2010, was recently demolished. The land is ideally placed and big enough to accommodate a new school, according to Hayes MP John McDonnell.Read

Medi Parc future still undecided Oct 17 2012

A decision was due in September on whether the land, off Hill End Road, could be designated as a village green.Read

EastEnders star is new owner for Bernadette Oct 17 2012

A DOG rescued by a Harefield charity has found a new home with former EastEnders actor Derek Martin.Read

Harefield bus yobs strike again Oct 17 2012

YOBS have yet again targeted the 331 bus as it travelled past the village green – this time throwing a missile which smashed a window and narrowly missed a small child.Read

Third runway could result in 'three times as many deaths' Oct 17 2012

A THIRD runway at Heathrow Airport would result in three times as many deaths caused by airport emissions than a new hub airport in the Thames Estuary, says a study.Read

Piles of food donated to charity Oct 17 2012

Youngsters at St Helen’s College, in Parkway, Hillingdon, gave more than 40 bags of produce to Christian charity Hillingdon Foodbank as part of their harvest festival celebrations.Read

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