West London news, news in Uxbridge, Hayes, Hillingdon

'Running-hating' grandad going for his 18th London Marathon

Bob Jenkins, 76, from Uxbridge, has run the 26-mile race 17 times in the past 19 years, raising more than £35,000 for local charities.Read

Petition is latest salvo in Pinn Meadows battle

THE Friends of Pinn Meadows have taken the next step to protect green space in Ruislip by asking the council to designate the meadows a village green.Read

Back to school for Walliams

Passers by will have noticed that Bishopshalt School, in Royal Lane, was transformed into Greybridge School last week, with a new sign over the front doors, all part of the set for the new six-part series Big School, created by Walliams.Read

Smart way to spread word about tumours

HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised in memory of a toddler who succumbed to a brain tumour.Read

Teern star gearing up for O2

A TEENAGER is gearing up to compete in the second round of a competition which could eventually lead to him performing at London's O2 Arena.Read

Neighbourhood Watch may 'cease to exist'

THE date for the next Harefield Neighbourhood Watch meeting has been set despite fears the group may cease to exist.Read

Still no word on future of Harefield police base

THE future of Harefield’s police base is still uncertain.Read

Sell-out expected for 'How the Other Half Loves'

Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy, How The Other Half Loves, is expected to be a sell-out when it comes to the Compass Theatre later this month.Read

The PM who ‘made Britain great again’

MARGARET Thatcher made Britain great again, says the leader of Hillingdon Council.Read

Parade firms angry at Sainsbury’s sale

Business owners are furious at a proposal to knock down their premises to make way for another supermarket in Northwood.Read

Nursing trio to fly high for scary charity dives

THREE sisters have taken on a terrifying challenge to raise money for charity.Read

People power wins Yiewsley parking fines victory

NEIGHBOURS are feeling just fine after claiming victory in a battle over parking fines.Read

Soap director's on Cloud 9

A HILLINGDON house and an Uxbridge director are playing a staring role in a new soap opera aimed at British Asians.Read

Flats to replace burnt-out bar

A FIVE-STOREY block of flats for rent can be built on the site of a former bar in Yiewsley, Hillingdon Council’s central and south planning committee decided last week.Read