'No one wants Lido makeover'

RUISLIP Lido refurbishment is a Hillingdon Council hobby horse which nobody else wants, say opponents.Read

Sports complex a 'fiasco', says MP

THE MP for Hayes has branded the Botwell Sports Centre project a 'fiasco' following news of more construction delays and spiralling costs.Read

Thieves swoop on prize coop

AN INTERNATIONALLY renowned breeder of racing pigeons faces an uncertain future in the sport following a raid on the loft containing his prize-winning birds.Read

The battle to smash child trafficking

The final stages of an inquiry into child trafficking were held at Hillingdon Civic Centre this week. Read

'No plans to close Hillingdon A & E'

CLAIMS that Hillingdon Hospital's A & E department is to close have been criticised as unfounded- although some services could be moved out to a separate polyclinic on the same site.Read

Heathrow judicial review to be held in one week

A LEGAL challenge to the Government's decision to build a third runway at Heathrow will be heard at the High Court next Tuesday (Feb 23).Read

Northwood school determined to buck obesity trend

CHILDHOOD obesity has dominated news headlines in recent years, with television chef Jamie Oliver among many bringing the issue to the fore – but one school in Northwood is determined to buck the trend. Read

Obituary: Alan Blundell

A FORMER Harefield councillor and mayor's consort who was passionate about local politics has died.Read

Construction ready for Tesco Yiewsley superstore

CONSTRUCTION of a Tesco superstore is set to begin next month after a firm was awarded a contract.Read

Farewell to Uxbridge optician Purdy

A former optician who practised and lived in Uxbridge has died.Read

Calls to end gridlocked school run

RESIDENTS are calling for change on a gridlocked school run that descends into pandemonium each morning.Read

New Director of Public Health appointed

A NEW Director of Public Health (DPH) for the borough has been jointly appointed by Hillingdon Council and Primary Care Trust. Read

Motorcyclists hospitalised in Hillingdon crashes

TWO motorcyclists were rushed to hospital in separate accidents over the weekend.Read

Pensioner in court for smuggling cocaine

A 76 year old has appeared at Uxbridge Magistrate's Court charged with smuggling drugs through Heathrow Airport.Read

Uxbridge FC's Ian Dickens dies of cancer

POPULAR Uxbridge Football Club midfielder Ian Dickens has died from cancer aged 29.Read

Refurbished Uxbridge Lido set to open this month

A DATE has been set for the opening of the long anticipated Uxbridge Lido- February 22.Read

Nasty niece nicks widow's money

A GRIEVING pensioner whose great niece was convicted of stealing hundreds of pounds from her has spoken of the betrayal.Read

Teacher's assistant is going for Olympic gold

A TEACHING assistant is aiming for the highest possible grade - a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics.Read

NHS press children to have Swine Flu vaccine

PARENTS in Hillingdon are now being urged to have their children vaccinated against Swine Flu.Read

New traffic lights 'causing chaos'

FRUSTRATED residents are blaming traffic lights in Northwood town centre for causing traffic chaos.Read

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