The Orchard pub in Ruislip has been added to Hillingdon Council’s local list of buildings of architectural and historical importance following a nomination by residents
The decision was approved by the council’s Cabinet on 10 April after a six-week public consultation held between 1 January and 13 February
during which 97 per cent of responses supported the building being added to the list
The local list includes buildings that are of good design quality or hold historical and cultural value within the borough
While the list does not provide statutory protection
it ensures that these factors are considered in future planning applications
The Orchard was originally built in 1905 as a bungalow providing refreshments to Londoners visiting the countryside via the Metropolitan line
a second storey and a large pavilion were later added
The building is recognised as an early example of 20th-century Metroland architecture
During the Second World War, the pub became a popular spot for Polish Air Force squadrons, airmen, and support staff from nearby RAF Northolt
The building is referenced in several wartime memoirs
and a war memorial has since been erected on the site
Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning
said: “Our borough has a rich and unique heritage
and the council’s aim is to ensure its preserved and enhanced
“While we support growth and new developments
it must be in the right places and not at the sacrifice of our distinct heritage and green spaces
the list is a great way to protect and celebrate buildings that make the borough special.”
the Cabinet also agreed to defer a decision on whether to include the North Hayes Telephone Exchange in the local list
pending further information about the site
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SearchPRE-MATCH INFO | FC HALIFAX TOWN (H)Wealdstone FC3 days ago5 min readA bumper Bank Holiday crowd is expected at Grosvenor Vale on Monday as Wealdstone host FC Halifax Town knowing only a win and favourable results elsewhere will preserve the clubs National League status
Wealdstone supporters should note that the end of season awards will be take place in the club house post match with proceedings set to get underway around 5.30pm
Turnstiles will open at 2.00pm and we kindly ask all supporters – home and away – to arrive early to ensure you are in the ground in plenty of time for the 3.00pm kick off
We ask all supporters to obtain tickets in advance and to arrive in plenty of time for the kick off to avoid excess queuing at the turnstile
The match will be segregated with Halifax supporters allocated blocks one and two of the MODU stand for seating and the Hawthorne Terrace for standing
Halifax fans must enter the stadium through the away turnstiles which are clearly signposted at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale
Halifax supporters need to purchase tickets in advance either via the Wealdstone website (for a discount) or at the ticket box at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale which will be open from 1.30pm
No tickets are available to be purchased at the away turnstile
Wealdstone supporters should enter via the turnstiles at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale
Tickets can be purchased online in advance for a discount but for those without a ticket on matchday they will be available to purchase at home turnstiles 1 & 2 where both cash and credit cards are accepted
Wealdstone supporters will also be able to sit in Blocks 3 & 4 of the MODU stand with standing also available in the Shots Stand
access to these areas for Wealdstone supporters are via the Ruislip Windows Stand side of the ground
Please note - for this fixture there is NO TRANSFER TO THE RUISLIP WINDOWS AND DOORS STAND if you have a Standing Ticket
Seating tickets in this stand will be sold out and ticket holders MUST SIT IN THEIR ALLOCATED SEAT
In what is big day in Wealdstone FCs season all fans are reminded to show their support in a positive way to ensure the match is safe and enjoyable for all.Nobody should be at risk of harm at a football match
Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle dangerous and illegal behaviours within football grounds
The very small number of individuals who engage in these acts are reminded that identification could lead to automatic club bans and police action
As well as our commitment to HER GAME TOO Wealdstone FC is also committed to promoting the Love Football
police forces and all relevant authorities to keep matchday environments safe
Due to limited facilities on matchdays there are no ticket resales
We advise ticketholders to either print out the ticket issued or alternatively they can be scanned via a mobile phone
When using a mobile phone we advise turning the brightness up to 100%
Each ticket has a unique barcode that cannot be duplicated
if more than one copy of the ticket has been used on matchday you will be denied access to the stadium
Before you arrive at the turnstile have your tickets ready for scanning
there is no need to take items from your pockets
Follow the instructions when directed by one of the team
Failure to produce your match ticket will result in access being denied into the stadium
All supporters attending Grosvenor Vale will be subjected to a screening process prior to entering the stadium that includes a physical and/or visual search
If avoidable do not bring a bag larger than 20cm x 15cm x 5cm (8" x 6" x 2") this equates to a small handbag
If a concessionary ticket has been purchased
Holders of such tickets should ensure that they have appropriate ID
In addition, no Carers tickets will be issued on the day so any disabled supporter eligible for a second free Carers ticket must contact the ticket office in advance via email: tickets@wealdstonefc.com
The Vale Club within The Grosvenor Vale Stadium Complex will be open to both Wealdstone and Halifax supporters pre match all of whom are invited to sample some of the fine beverages on sale all at competitive prices
There are no restrictions on entry to The Valebut children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
At half time and Post match the Vale will be restricted to Wealdstone supporters only
A full food menu provided by our award-winning match day caterers DDs is available to all supporters and a wide range of options are offered
The Wealdstone matchday programme will be available to purchase for £3 at the entrance to Grosvenor Vale and at various points outside the stadium including the club shop
Programmes are not available once you have entered the stadium through the turnstiles so if you do wish to buy a programme do so outside
Both The WEALDSTONE KELME Club Shop and the Supporters Club Shop will be fully stocked and open pre match
Younger supporters are reminded that the age limit for unaccompanied minors is 14 years old and that no child under the age of 14 will be granted access to the stadium without a responsible adult who is over the age of 18
This policy will be rigorously enforced and if you are impacted by this then contact the ticket office and a full refund will be offered
If you are refused entry as a result of this policy a refund will not be offered and you will be escorted off site
if you are impacted by this then contact the ticket office and a full refund will be offered
The clubs full matchday safety policy is available here https://www.wealdstone-fc.com/match-day-safeguarding-policy
we are delighted to be able to open the Stadium Car Park for the game so amble parking is available for a fee of £5
The stadium car park will open from 12.30pm but access to for all vehicles will cease at 2.30m with the entire area becoming pedestrianised to allow fans on foot to arrive safely to the stadium
For fans who chose to drive and park in local residential side streets
do not block driveways and keep off the curb
Always ensure there is space for emergency vehicles if they need to get access to any side streets
Fans planning to drive are reminded that Grosvenor Vale sits within the expanded ULEZ zone
We encourage all fans to travel to the game by public transport
Grosvenor Vale has great access to local railway and underground stations: Ruislip and Ruislip Manor are both on the Metropolitan Line and Piccadilly Line; whilst West Ruislip and Ruislip Gardens are on the Central Line
West Ruislip is also on the Chiltern Main line out of London Marylebone
Ruislip station & Ruislip Manor are just over 5 minute walk away from Grosvenor Vale
while Ruislip Gardens is around a 10 minute walk
If you are travelling to Grosvenor Vale by taxi you can use the postcode HA4 6JQ
And last but not least We sincerely hope that both sets of fans enjoy the game
A woman was taken to hospital and a man arrested after a serious road traffic collision in Ruislip last night
Emergency services were called to Field End Road at around 8:40pm on Friday
after reports that a car had hit a pedestrian and overturned near the roundabout between Victoria Road and Eastcote Lane
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a road traffic collision in Field End Road, Ruislip at 20:40hrs on Friday
“Officers were called to the scene after a car was reported to have hit a pedestrian
was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance service
Her injuries were later confirmed to be non-life-threatening
The crash caused significant disruption in the area
with the northern side of the roundabout blocked off by police and traffic being diverted
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called yesterday at 8.33pm (11 April) to reports of a road traffic collision on Field End Road
“We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew and an incident response officer
“We treated a person at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre.”
The road reopened to traffic at around 11:15pm
Revised plans for a new Lidl store in West London have been revealed following a public backlash over changes to a historic pub with links to the Second World War. The supermarket announced plans to build a new store at The Orchard in Ruislip in December 2024
The plans received backlash from local residents
as many were concerned about the proposal to demolish The Orchard
a public house frequently visited by members of the 303 Squadron during World War 2
Representatives from Lidl confirmed that the company’s intention remains to demolish The Orchard
At a meeting between Lidl and the Ruislip Residents Association on Monday (March 17) concerns were raised that the significance of the memorial Spitfire and stone would be diminished if the building is demolished
It was also noted that the rendering plans do not show the original stone or Spitfire memorial
He said: “The building is not a listed building
I think it’s therefore fair to say that any future use of the site
“There is a particular issue around the memorial
which is something we need to do something about… it [the memorial] has been taken away for repair by the Polish Airman Association
and at this stage they themselves are not able to commit to being able to return it to this site.”
Lidl remain committed to a memorial on this site
although what this may look like is yet to be decided
Planning documents point towards a memorial within a garden with benches and plaques
The design of the store has also been altered to better reflect the surrounding area
The site sits in the Ruislip Village Conservation Area
Lidl had originally planned for the store to reflect the general Lidl aesthetic
however materials that will maintain the local character will be used instead
The site is not near to Ruislip’s main transport hub
meaning much of the town will not be on a direct bus route to the supermarket
There are proposals to reopen a pedestrian entrance at the corner of the site at the junction of Sharps Lane and Ickenham Road
The residents association flagged that this entrance was closed by Beefeater several years ago because it was so dangerous. Toan Chau, a Transport Specialist for Lidl, said there will be dedicated pedestrian and cycle routes from Ickenham Road. The revised proposals for the development are expected go before Hillingdon Council’s Planning Committee between June and July 2025
The Range has officially opened its doors in Ruislip
marking the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Councillor Philip Corthorne
The new superstore occupies the former Homebase site and includes the introduction of ‘Kitchens by Homebase’ and a ‘Garden Centre by Homebase’ for the first time at a Range store
‘Kitchens by Homebase’ offers customers the opportunity to choose their kitchen
with design specialists available to assist with the process
This addition is aimed at providing a single location for various home improvement needs
The opening event attracted numerous visitors
and the first 50 customers received goodie bags containing popular products
Notable prizes were awarded to some customers
including a Lay-Z-Spa Singapore AirJet Plus Hot Tub
Brand representatives from Dulux and Westland attended to provide product demonstrations and promotions
Alex Simpkin, CEO of CDS Superstores, trading as The Range, wilko and Homebase, said: “We’re thrilled to open the doors in Ruislip today and introduce customers to the new The Range superstore experience
The exciting addition of the ‘Kitchens by Homebase’ to this format continues to provide customers with home improvement solutions
“It was amazing to see the community come together to celebrate and we’re proud to offer such a fantastic range of products and prizes to thank them for their support.”
The new store allows customers to use a free Click & Collect service
and maintains The Range’s dog-friendly policy
permitting dogs on leads to enter the store
Further information is available on The Range’s website
A note on the home page of the Sacred Heart church
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved parish priest
He was found in the presbytery on the morning of 5th January 2025
the day before his second anniversary of arriving at Most Sacred Heart
joy-filled service to our community and the other parishes he served over the years
good and faithful servant' (Matthew 25: 23)
Funeral details will be announced at a later date
Fr Sean wrote on the parish website soon after he arrived:
I was appointed PP of the Most Sacred Heart Church Ruislip on the 6th Jan 2023
as a result of my Mum's prayers due to her devotion and love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
and ordained six years later in 1988 for the Diocese of Westminster
After four very happy years in Our Lady of Lourdes
New Southgate and 20 months at Our Lady of Willesden
I was appointed PP at Five Precious Wounds
I spent a short time as safeguarding coordinator before being appointed PP at Most Precious Blood and St Edmund
(The Lord I think was trying to tell me something!!) I was appointed to St Peter in Chains
On reaching my 66th birthday in 2022 I asked for a short sabbatical to complete a long time desire (Bucket list) of mine to walk the Camino de Santiago before I got to old or infirm
it was truly an awesome spiritual experience
The good people of Ruislip have made me really feel at home
There is no chance or coincidence in any of the above just as I am sure there is none in the fact that the colour representing the Sacred Heart and that of the Arsenal are the same!!!!!!
Watch Fr Sean's parish welcome message: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLYDizAZwOM&t=15s
Sacred Heart, Ruislip: https://sacredheartruislip.org.uk/
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A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing which left a 16-year-old boy fighting for life in Ruislip
Police were called to the scene in Victoria Road shortly before 5pm on Thursday
where the victim was treated for stab wounds
He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition, a Met Police spokesperson said
The boy’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers
said: “We recognise this is a distressing incident and we have upped local foot patrols and will ensure there is a visible police presence over the weekend
we are working round the clock to build a picture of what happened and I would ask anyone with information to contact us immediately."
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A crime scene remains in place in the area
with Victoria Road closed from the Stonefield Way junction to the Field End Road roundabout
Police are encouraging people to avoid the area where possible to minimise congestion
Anyone with information that could assist police
or who may have captured the assault on a doorbell or dash cam
is asked to call 101 or visit ‘X’ @MetCC and quote 5631/06Mar
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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A male has been stabbed outside Lidl supermarket on Victoria Road
The incident happened shortly before 5pm this afternoon
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Thursday 6 March at 5.56pm in Victoria Road
“We sent a number of resources to the scene including an ambulance crew
an Incident Response Officer and members of our Tactical Response Unit
We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance
“We treated person at the scene before taking them to hospital as a priority.”
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“Police were called at approximately 16:55hrs on Thursday
6 March to reports of a stabbing in Victoria Road
London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene and located a male – no further details – suffering a stab injury
He has been taken to hospital for treatment – condition awaits
“A crime scene remains in place at the location
“No arrests; enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 5631/6Mar
Met officers have arrested a 19-year-old man allegedly responsible for a stabbing which left a teenager critically injured in Ruislip
Officers were called to Victoria Road at 16:55hrs on Thursday, 6 March. A 16-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds
He was later taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers
leading the investigation from the Met’s policing team in north-west London
said: “We recognise this is a distressing incident and we have upped local foot patrols and will ensure there is a visible police presence over the weekend
“Although we have a suspect in custody
we are working round the clock to build a picture of what happened and I would ask anyone with information to contact us immediately.”
A crime scene remains in place. Victoria Road remains closed from the Stonefield Way junction to the Field End Road roundabout. We are encouraging people to avoid the area where possible to minimise congestion
is asked to call 101 or visit ‘X’ @MetCC and quote 5631/06Mar
Seven people fled the scene of a fire that broke out at a two-storey maisonette on West End Road in Ruislip yesterday evening
Members of the Harrow and Hillingdon Facebook group shared images of the scene
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said, “Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a maisonette fire on West End Road in Ruislip
“The two-storey property was mostly damaged by fire
A roof of an adjoining property was partially damaged by fire
“Seven people left the property before the arrival of the Brigade
“The Brigade was called at 1658 and the fire was under control by 1823
Southall and surrounding fire stations attended the scene
“The cause of the fire is under investigation.”
Santander has announced plans to shut 95 branches across the UK
putting around 750 jobs at risk of redundancy
The bank has cited changing customer habits and the rise of digital banking as key reasons for the closures
Among the closures, the closest branches to Harrow that will be shutting are Greenford and Ruislip
the Edgware branch will become counter-free from 23rd June 2025
we are ensuring that our branches remain fit for the future
Our new combination of full-service branches
counter-free branches and reduced hours branches
aims to provide the right balance between digital banking and face-to-face money management and guidance
we must move with customers and balance our investment across all the places where we interact with customers
to deliver the very best for them now and in the future
“Closing a branch is always a very difficult decision and we spend a great deal of time assessing where and when we do this and how to minimise the impact it may have on our customers
we believe that the introduction of our new Community Bankers and the exciting plans we have for our remaining network of 349 branches and Work Cafés
alongside the rapid and innovative improvements to our award-winning mobile banking app
will provide the right balance of digital banking and human interaction when required.”
Santander has stated that 93% of the UK population will still be within 10 miles of a branch
Customers will also be able to use Post Office banking services
with all closing branches located within one mile of the nearest Post Office
Santander will be proactively contacting potentially vulnerable customers and assisting them with finding alternative banking options
A dedicated phone number has been set up for affected customers (0330 678 2469)
Some of the the London branches set to close include:
• Edgware Road – 388-390 Edgware Road
• Eltham – 73 Eltham High Street
• Greenford – 28 The Broadway
Santander has confirmed it remains committed to Cash Access UK and will continue supporting the expansion of Banking Hubs
the proposed closures have raised concerns over job losses
The bank has stated that it will provide support
and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Helpline for affected staff
Police were called to reports of a man falling at Ruislip Underground Station on Monday afternoon
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers attended along with paramedics and a person was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”
The London Ambulance Service also responded to the incident. A spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.56pm today (Monday 25 November) to reports of an incident at Ruislip Underground Station
an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance
“The first of our crews arrived at the scene in less than one minute
“Our crews assisted our emergency services partners in treating a man at the scene before he was taken to a London major trauma centre by a third party.”
“Ruislip Station – This station is closed while the emergency services respond to an incident
Images from the scene show police cordons still in place as the victim of yesterday’s stabbing in South Ruislip remains in a critical condition in hospital
and a large crime scene is in place outside the South Ruislip retail park
The incident is believed to have happened outside Lidl supermarket
The cordon stretches across part of Victoria Road
with Princes Road also sealed off by officers
The 114 bus route remains on diversions whilst the cordons are in place
In their initial statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 16:55hrs on Thursday, 6 March, to reports of a stabbing in Victoria Road
The London Ambulance Service also released a statement, saying: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Thursday, 6 March at 5.56pm in Victoria Road, Ruislip
“We sent a number of resources to the scene
“We treated a person at the scene before taking them to hospital as a priority.”*
Members of the Harrow Online Group on Facebook have expressed their shock following the incident
One person said: “How exactly are we to be expected to work and send our kids off to school expecting them to come home safely if this is going on
but what everyone seems to be forgetting is this is a child’s life.”
Another person added: “Stabbing in Kenton
stabbing in South Ruislip – what’s going on?”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or contact ‘X’ @MetCC
you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Hillingdon Council has announced plans to celebrate the borough’s diamond jubilee with a series of events including LEGO building and a travelling exhibition
This year Hillingdon marks the 60th anniversary of the borough’s formation
The anniversary will be commemorated with a series of activities and celebrations held across the borough’s heritage sites and libraries. Hillingdon formally became a London borough on April 1, 1965 following the merging of the Borough of Uxbridge and the urban districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood
The jubilee celebrations will begin with a special service at St Margaret’s Church in Uxbridge on Sunday April 6 for invited guests
a ‘Reminiscence Roadshow’ will visit all libraries across the borough as part of a ‘future commemorative exhibition’
STEM-themed LEGO construction events will also take place in libraries
The council has announced plans for a pop-up exhibition highlighting the borough’s history at the relocated Uxbridge Library in the Civic Centre. The exhibition will then travel to all other libraries in Hillingdon
Among the events at the borough’s heritage sites is a special trail in Eastcote House Garden where visitors can hunt for 60 different treasures
The main event will be the Mayor’s Picnic in the Park on Saturday
the council invested £1 million to ‘upgrade and enhance’ five parks as part of the jubilee celebrations
with more set to receive upgrades this year
All projects will receive a special commemorative jubilee plaque
Hillingdon is now home to an estimated 310,700 people
Cllr Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Environment
said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our brilliant borough
We’ve organised a range of events to mark this milestone
looking back across previous decades and exploring the many ways in which our borough has changed over the years
“We hope this celebration brings communities together to share memories
look to the future and champion the brilliant borough we all live in.”
Hillingdon Council has officially reopened four refurbished playgrounds as part of its £1.6 million investment programme
The play areas at Hayes End Community Park and Shenley Park in Ruislip Manor were reopened by Cllr Eddie Lavery, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Environment. Upgrades have also been completed at Croyde Avenue in Hayes and The Brambles ball court in West Drayton
The latest refurbishments include new play equipment designed to be more inclusive and accessible
Hayes End Community Park now has an inclusive low-level multi-play unit with ramps for wheelchair users
‘me-to-you’ swings and a climbing octagon
tractor-themed multi-play unit and floor graphics
Croyde Avenue’s play area has a multi-play climbing frame
character springers and interactive play panels
The Brambles ball court has been refurbished with a new surface and fencing
Cllr Lavery said: “Our continuing investment in high quality
accessible play and leisure facilities is a key part of our commitment to delivering value for money services for residents that help them keep active and healthy.”
The Range is set to open a new store in South Ruislip later this month as part of its expansion following the acquisition of Homebase
purchased 70 Homebase stores and the brand’s rights after the DIY chain went into administration
The company plans to convert up to 70 locations into a new format
rolling out up to 10 superstores per month
Customers can expect a fresh shopping experience that combines The Range’s wide product selection with Homebase’s home improvement expertise
Some of the new stores will include Homebase-branded garden centres and kitchen sections under the DIY brand
CDS Superstores group CEO Alex Simpkin said: “We plan to continue to invest in the Homebase brand
with many initiatives in the pipeline.”
allowing pets inside as long as they are kept on a lead
The first three Range Superstores opened on January 17 in Pollokshaws
A second set of stores followed on January 24 in Newton Abbot
Hillingdon Council has agreed a deal to outsource its early years centres following a community campaign to save local nurseries from closure. London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) will take over operations in the next few months at the borough’s three early years centres
which would have shut in 2022 had it not been for residents
In summer 2022 Hillingdon Council announced its intention to close all three of the council-run early years centres
citing ‘declining birth rates’ and ‘high costs’
parents formed ‘Save Hillingdon Nurseries’
After several protests and a sustained campaign by the group
A judicial review was launched with parents highlighting the ‘unlawful use of special urgency powers’ by the council
The judicial review challenged the council on five grounds including the unlawful use of special powers and breaching public sector equality duty
the council u-turned and withdrew its decision to close the centres
Alex Sim was a parent central to the campaign
He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “Both our children attended South Ruislip Early Years & Children’s Centre
the centre was a lifeline during the Covid pandemic when our prior nursery closed
“I am so proud of our parent-led community campaign that pressured Hillingdon Council to conduct a proper consultation resulting in keeping the nurseries open on a 15-year contract saving the caring
specialist staff and purpose-built spacious settings for the long-term
I would encourage any parent in the area to enrol their kids there
LEYF, the largest charitable childcare social enterprise in the UK, will take on the running of the centres for 15 years. The centres include the Nestles Avenue Early Years Centre in Hayes, South Ruislip Early Years Centre and Uxbridge Early Years Centre
Children’s centre services previously available at these sites by the council have been relocated to the Uxbridge and Hayes Family Hubs and other local children’s centres
South Ruislip Children’s Centre will be relocated to the Wren
which is co-located on the Queens Walk Resource Centre site
accounting for over 100 local nursery places
the council will continue to deliver children’s centre services in-house
The foundation currently operates 41 nurseries across 12 London boroughs catering for children from birth to 5 years old
The council believes the new arrangement will ‘ensure the high quality of early years education in the borough
with the operator having a proven track record of providing childcare provision rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted’
Hillingdon Council says the new arrangement will generate regular income for the council as LEYF is the sole operator and will have the ability to expand places in the future. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that nursery fees will not change with the new operator, however Hillingdon Council had planned a 5% fee increase prior to this agreement
The LDRS approached LEYF to find out whether parents can expect any changes to the services or to how the centres are run
They said: “All of the nursery based teachers and staff will be transferring across to LEYF under TUPE and we look forward to welcoming them in the coming weeks
Our experienced Integration team will be working closely with the Hillingdon teams to ensure the process is smooth.”
Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Children
said: “As family circumstances have changed over the last couple of decades we know parents not only value
the early years provision these centres provide
We’re delighted to be working with LEYF and benefit from its experience and expertise to support our children to live healthy
said: “We are thrilled to partner with Hillingdon Council to take on the management of these three early years centres
we are committed to delivering high-quality early years education and care that not only supports children’s learning and development but also fosters a sense of belonging for families within the local community.”
A home in Ruislip was targeted in an aggravated burglary on Monday morning
with three masked men forcing their way inside
The incident happened at a property on Bridgewater Road at around 9am
described how the suspects had been watching the house before breaking in
“At 9am yesterday (Monday) my dad’s home was targeted with an armed robbery
machetes and balaclavas had been waiting and stalking our home and routine in a suspected white van parked at the back of our house on Bridgewater Road
father and step mother was out of the house
and opened the door and back gate for the other two to enter
“They went straight upstairs to the master bedroom
Two of them robbed that room leaving the others
Ozzie the pug in my brother’s room and grabbed him
“Evidence of this shows via the muddy boot prints on the foot of the bed where he lay
it was suspected that Ozzie ran out of the open door in fear
but he did not return as he has done before
“Our other theory was that he bolted
and was picked up along the busy urban area
He would have been taken to the vet by now to contact us and be returned
my step mum returned to the house unexpectedly to pick up material she had forgotten for work
It was then she was held down with a machete and told not to move
police responded within minutes of being called
detectives and investigators were at the scene
“We can replace the materials stolen
and we are very lucky that my step mother was not harmed
though the psychological aftermath is severe
What we cannot replace is our family member
“He has a distinct scar on his hind leg
He is firmly attached to us just as we are to him
“Social media is spreading Ozzie’s poster and story like wildfire
as it is most likely the criminals who took him
prevent him being sold on as he has been kidnapped
the more chance we have of him being returned to us
It takes one good person to simply take him to the vet to be scanned
“There is a £1000 reward for his return.”
A spokesperson for Met Police told Harrow Online: “Police were called at 09:36hrs on Monday, 10 February to an aggravated burglary in Bridgwater Road, Ruislip
“Officers swiftly attended and spoke to the victim
“The victim was threatened with a knife by the two suspects before they fled the property with a number of items
“Detectives from the West Area’s Burglary and Robbery Team are investigating
“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 1620/10FEB or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.”
A crash blocked Ruislip Road (B455) in Northolt this morning
causing long delays and traffic congestion in the area
London Ambulance Service arrived at the scene within five minutes and took a man to hospital
The collision happened at around 8am at the junction with Lady Margaret Road
The incident has caused queues of up to half a mile in all directions around the roundabout
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.07am this morning (Wednesday 26 March) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Lady Margaret Road and Ruislip Road
“We sent an ambulance crew to the scene
“Our crew treated a man at the scene
The spotlight is on Gaelic football this weekend as all roads lead to Ruislip for London GAA versus defending Roscommon in the Connacht Football Senior Championship quarter-finals
The Connacht Football Senior Championship is an annual knockout competition featuring the senior county teams of Connacht GAA
All five counties take part – Galway
Roscommon and Sligo – along with London and New York
The winners and runners-up progress directly to the All-Ireland Group Stage
They defeated Mayo in last year’s final
to bring up a three-peat after they defeated Sligo and Roscommon in the 2023 and 2022 finals respectively
The winners of today’s quarter-final between London and Roscommon will meet the winners of champions Galway and New York in the last four
The semi-finals take place on the weekend of Saturday 19 or Sundy 20 April
The final will be on Sunday 3 or Monday 4 May
Can London GAA take a win and progress to the semi-finals
Head to McGovern Park this afternoon to find out at what is a great opportunity to watch top-level Gaelic football in the capital
🕒 Throw-in for London GAA v Roscommon is at 2.30pm
🎟️ Tickets are on sale via the ‘Get Tickets’ link
Travel tips: Public transport is recommended as there are no parking facilities at McGovern Park on a matchday. The nearest station is South Ruislip on the overground. It’s approximately 10 minutes walk from the ground. The station is on the Chiltern Railways line with a direct connection to London Marylebone. Use the Transport for London website to plan your journey
The club has a rich history in London celebrating 125 years of existence in October 2021
The longest serving county outside of Ireland
and affiliated just 12 years after the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) itself came into existence
the celebrations marked the contribution that Irish people have made in the capital and the competitiveness and quality of London GAA matches
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Hillingdon Police have issued a warning after reports of a man pretending to be a traffic warden in Ickenham and Ruislip
The suspect has been seen wearing a high-visibility jacket and was last spotted at Ickenham Library car park
where he is accused of committing fraud against elderly people
the man convinces victims to pay by card using his machine
Another similar suspect—who may or may not be the same person—has also been using distraction techniques to steal bank cards from elderly residents in Ruislip
CCTV images released by police show a man in a high-vis jacket near a parking payment point
Officers are urging the public to be vigilant
especially around car parks and cash machines
They are also asking people to check on elderly neighbours who may not have seen the warning
Police have not yet confirmed if the suspect has been identified
anyone caught committing fraud could face serious penalties
fraud carries a maximum sentence of 10 years
Anyone who sees the suspect or has information is urged to call 999 if a crime is in progress
police ask that witnesses report details by calling 101 as soon as possible
Police in Hillingdon have asked for the public’s help in locating a dark VW Passat believed to be connected to burglaries across the borough
Residents have been urged to report any sightings of the vehicle
particularly if it is behaving suspiciously or if its occupants are seen entering properties
Anyone who sees the vehicle is asked to call the police immediately on 999
referencing the appeal made by DC Edward Smart regarding the Hillingdon Borough investigation
A burglary linked to the vehicle was reported on Clyfford Road, Ruislip
Police are requesting any relevant information
such as CCTV footage or vehicle registration details
be reported by calling 101 or via the police website
The crime number for the investigation is 01/7032214/25
members of the public can also inform the Hillingdon Neighbourhood Watch team by email at hillingdonnhw@gmail.com
Hillingdon Council is using £1.3 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to improve leisure facilities
and volunteer opportunities in the borough
In Ruislip, children’s play areas at Ruislip Lido have been upgraded with modern equipment
Similar work at Shenley Park in Ruislip Manor is scheduled to be completed by March 2025
New wildflower meadows have also been planted
and over 700 young trees have been added as part of the enhancements to green spaces
Across the borough, other improvements include upgraded play areas in Cranford Park, Stockley Recreation Ground, and Fassnidge Park. Hayes is seeing plans to improve the area around Hayes Station
while West Drayton will benefit from a rooftop astroturf football pitch at the new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre
Volunteer opportunities have also been supported by the funding, including the Woodlarks and Waders group, which helps maintain Highgrove Woods in Eastcote and nearby waterways
said: “This funding is not just paying for a rake
it is providing the magic wand that puts a little sparkle into everybody’s lives.”
said: “UKSPF support has enabled the council to accelerate its existing work programme for improvements to public spaces and facilities
“The wide range of initiatives delivered during the past year as part of the ‘communities and place’ element of the funding is helping to ensure our borough remains green
pleasant and a brilliant place to live.”
Further information is available at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/ukspf
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