Teenager charged with throwing bike wheel onto A40

A TEENAGER has been charged with throwing a wheel of a bike off a bridge onto the A40. more...

Three charged with string of violent robberies

ONE man, a teenager and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to rob- in relation to a spree of offences across the borough of Hillingdon. more...

Another crime success story, thanks to you

GAZETTE readers have been credited by police with helping them to secure the arrest of a man on their 'most wanted' list. more...

Civic centre publishes details of its spending

HILLINGDON Council has published specific details of monthly spending for the first time as part of efforts to be 'more transparent'. more...

Borough shows increases in STIs

BOROUGH: Nearly one in every 100 people in Hillingdon were treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) last year. more...

Planning objections to mosque proposal

COUNCILLORS were preparing to reject a proposal to build a mosque in Hillingdon as the Gazette went to press yesterday (Tuesday). more...

War memorial tribute to Polish fighter pilots

SECOND World War veterans from across the country gathered at South Ruislip's landmark Polish War Memorial on Saturday for a ceremony to remember those who fought in the conflict, including 6,000 members of the Polish Air Force. more...

Remembrance day film shot in Uxbridge

THE streets of Uxbridge were awash with red, white and blue as filming for the Royal British Legion got underway. more...

Croxley Green family survive New Zealand earthquake

A COUPLE from Croxley Green say they feel lucky to be alive after being caught in a severe earthquake in New Zealand with their baby son. more...

Sacked green keeper reinstated at Haste Hill Golf Club

A DEVOTED husband has claimed victory after being reinstated at a Northwood golf club, despite being sacked for 'prioritising the wellbeing of his mentally ill wife'. more...

Dogs rescued from burning house

TWO dogs had to be rescued from a burning maisonette when a kitchen caught fire this morning (Tuesday). more...

Teenager charged with petrol theft spree

AN ALLEGED numberplate and petrol thief will appear at Uxbridge Magistrate's Court charged with five offences. more...

Cyclist injured after collision with bus

A CYCLIST suffered head injuries after colliding with a bus outside Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood. more...

Hillingdon man killed in air crash

A MAN from Hillingdon has died in a mid-air crash when his light aircraft collided with another plane on the Isle of Wight. more...

Gas mains replacement works for Harefield High Street

TEMPORARY traffic lights will be installed in Harefield High Street later this month to facilitate essential gas works. more...

'Grow Heathrow' activists live to fight another day

A GROUP of green fingered activists threatened with eviction have lived to fight another day after surviving their day in court. more...

Motorcyclist and car in Uxbridge Road accident

THE Uxbridge Road was closed off for over an hour after a motorcyclist and car collided. more...

Power cut cripples day's trading

BUSINESS owners in Rickmansworth were forced to abandon trading after a power cut in the High Street. more...

River death bus driver 'died on his birthday'

A MAN whose body was found floating in the Fray's River was a bus driver who died on his birthday. more...

Council leader apologises for insult

THE leader of Three Rivers District Council has been told to undergo conduct training after calling a fellow councillor an offensive name. more...

Man airlifted after 'head on crash' in Greenford

A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital following a serious accident on Ruislip Road, Greenford, this afternoon. more...

Steve Pound MP: Back to business at Westminster

And so it’s business as usual here at Westminster even though there is a distinct feeling that many of my colleagues still have sand in their shoes and there are more than a few beetroot faces bearing witness to the unexpectedly sunny summer. more...

Steve Pound gives his view of Blair's Journey

Labour MP for Ealing North, Steve Pound, who served under Tony Blair, now offers his thoughts on the former Prime Minister's autobiography. more...

50 supected illegal workers arrested

NEARLY 50 men were detained by police following a crackdown on illegal workers at a car park in Southall. more...

Large stash of fake DVDs seized in Southall

MORE than 10,000 bootleg DVDs, including porn and Bollywood titles, were seized in a recent bust in Southall. more...

Retro: Acton beginnings of rocker Adam Faith

James Gates looks back at the life and times of one of the borough's most famous sons - entertainer Adam Faith. more...

Fine after worker suffers serious hand injury

A GREENFORD building firm is faced with a bill of £3,000 after a worker's hand was seriously injured after being caught in a bladed machine. more...

Ealing rabbi's New Year message of hope

A LOCAL rabbi has talked about the conflict between resolution and repentance during the Jewish High Holy Days, which began this week. more...

EastEnders actress opens new Ealing school

ACTRESS Preeya Kalidas who played Amira in EastEnders has opened a new school for disadvantaged children in West Ealing. more...

Burst main cuts water supplies to Acton

A water main burst this morning a short distance from a recent major rupture in Brentford, cutting off supplies for the second time to thousands of homes in Acton. more...

Location of new Ealing skatepark is revealed

A NEW location for the long-awaited skatepark in Ealing has been announced - Gurnell Leisure Centre. more...

Celebrations as new school opens in Southall

A TRIUMPHANT opening ceremony marked the official arrival of a new faith school for the borough - Khalsa Primary School. more...

Good news for residents hiring skips

Residents carrying out building work no longer need to apply to Ealing Council for a permit to have a skip on the road. more...

Ealing flytippers face the music in court

Ealing Council is striking back in the battle against flytippers after successfully prosecuting three offenders. more...

Strikes cause disruption on London rail services

Due to strike action by RMT and TSSA union members, the following tube services are disrupted until Wednesday morning. more...

Investigation underway after Perivale 'murder'

POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a body was discovered in Perivale on Monday. more...

Open House across West London

OPEN House, the capital's greatest architectural showcase, takes place next weekend with no shortage of stunning buildings, homes and spaces to see, all completely free. more...

Win a meal for four at Fire and Stone pizza restaurant

Here's your chance to win a fabulous meal for four at Fire and Stone - the 'deliciously-different' pizza restaurant. more...

NOTE TO SELF: Holidays come in all shapes and sizes

As has been well documented, our esteemed Prime Minister recently made a statement that everyone should support our flagging economy by holidaying in this country for at least one week a year, instead of heading to warmer climes. more...

Cllr Jagdish Sharma: Our challenge to keep school standards high

After the calendar event of examination results taking place at the end of August, what’s clear is that we have many extremely talented young people living in Hounslow today. more...

Free swimming for over 60s is axed to save cash

FREE swimming for pensioners in Hounslow will be stopped at the end of the month after the Government scrapped its grants. more...

Brentford under water following fresh flooding

ANOTHER burst water main has caused havoc for drivers and businesses in Brentford - and it could take a week to sort out. more...

Brentford Festival Diary: Thanks for making the festival a success

THIS year the Chronicle supported the Brentford Festival which was held on Sunday. Event manager Linda Massey has been writing a regular diary in the lead up to the day and here she signs off with her reflections on how his year's Festival went. more...