Euston and Southwark stations will be closed and most disruption will be found on the District line and the various Overground lines News | Transport Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice There are quite a few closures and reduced services planned across the Transport for London (TfL) network this May Bank Holiday weekend Closures and delays are far from ideal if you’re planning to be out and about so make sure to check your journey ahead of time Be sure to use the TfL app or website for the latest London Underground updates and to plan your journey accordingly as services can change and delays can occur without any warning Here’s everything we know about the line closures so far including which Underground and Overground stations and lines will be affected Closures and part closures are in both directions the Circle line will be closed between Edgware Road and Tower Hill On the District line there will be part closures between Richmond and Embankment there will be part closures between Edgware Road (Circle line) and Ealing Broadway Edgware Road (Circle line) and Richmond and Edgware Road (Circle line) and Wimbledon Southwark station will be closed for the duration of the bank holiday weekend There are no services on the Waterloo and City line on Saturday Services will be disrupted on the Bakerloo line on Sunday and Monday between Queen’s Park and Harrow and Wealdstone The Circle line will be part closed closed between Edgware Road and Tower Hill The District line part closures are the same as on Saturday Southwark station will be closed for the duration of this day and TfL suggests using Waterloo station There are no services on the Waterloo and City line on Sunday the Elizabeth line from Paddington to Ealing Broadway won’t start running until 7.45am And there’ll be a reduced service for the rest of the day between West Drayton and Maidenhead and at Heathrow Terminal 4 Closures are largely as over the preceding two days; however there will be also be a part closure of the Piccadilly line between Hyde Park Corner and Acton Town there will a reduced service on the entire line on Saturday and Sunday and on Sunday and Monday there won't be any trains on the Lioness line between Euston and Watford Junction or Euston and Willesden Junction Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings Harrods hit by cyber attack amid wave of retailer hacking incidents Should London ban 'supersize' SUVs How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK the Suffragette line between Barking and Barking Riverside will be closed There will be fewer services between Barking and Gospel Oak Windrush services between Highbury and Islington will not operate on Sunday or Monday after 9pm affecting both inbound and outbound trains from London Euston to Milton Keynes Central will be the route most affected All southbound trains will stop at Milton Keynes and there won't be any trains on this route on Sunday or Monday It is advised that passengers on the West Coast Main Line check their journey before departing King's Cross will be the departure and arrival point for the Caledonian Sleeper the service won’t be running between Westferry/ Poplar and Lewisham or Stratford International to Canning Town over the weekend please note that service details are subject to change For the most current information, consult the TfL website or app before planning your journey Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Located on a prominent road in West Drayton 223 Station Road is being offered at a guide price of £1.3m-£1.4m The building is currently wholly leased to Tesco Stores and produces £88,772 pa with an upcoming RPI-linked rent review in 2026  The 7,402 sq ft property offers a ground-floor convenience store and off-street customer parking for 17 vehicles  Jon Skerry of Acuitus comments: “This is a well-situated property in a very popular West London location with close proximity to both Heathrow Airport and the Elizabeth Line Investors will be drawn by the strong covenant on the property as well as the future development potential  The Acuitus auction will take place on 7th November at 1 p.m and will be broadcast via live stream on the Acuitus website © London West (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340info@ukpropertyforums.com We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again Residents in Hillingdon, like nearby boroughs, can expect to see a number of big developments coming together this year. People can expect to see new homes, a new leisure centre, and a new library built in areas like Hayes The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) takes a look at some of the biggest projects to keep an eye on in 2025 80 properties are on the Hayes Town Centre estate The council says the project will ‘transform the area’ with local residents receiving priority for these homes of which half will be ‘affordable’ The development received high levels of public support with 79 per cent and 94 per cent in favour of the projects at Hayes Town Centre and Avondale Drive respectively There were 304 homes across the two areas prior to the development which began to be demolished in May 2023 is estimated to run for a period of approximately seven to nine years This reflects the ‘decant and phased construction’ strategy allowing as many residents as possible to stay on site during construction with a single decant The new £30 million facility will feature a 25-metre swimming pool Hillingdon Council is directly managing the construction of the leisure centre after Buckingham Group Contracting fell into administration in September 2023 This caused a one-year delay to the construction concerns were raised that the new leisure centre would result in the loss of services from the previous site these services have continued to run in relocated areas across the borough The council has promised an ‘energy efficient development that will lower bills for residents’ with the new homes. In addition to a larger library, there will be more play space for children and improved access to the Yiewsley Recreation Ground, including new lighting and footpaths. The land at Yiewsley Recreation Ground will not be affected by the development other than to ‘deliver the park improvements’ The development received fierce opposition from residents and councillors with construction taking place on land residents considered set aside for recreational facilities 47 household letters of response were received of which 46 raised objections to the proposed development The £2 million project will see the construction of four four-bedroom houses An application to build four houses on the site was granted in June 2011 concerns were raised that there is insufficient on-site car parking provision which could cause local parking pressure the council’s highways officer raised no objection to the development on parking or highway safety grounds Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales London Assembly Member for Ealing and Hillingdon to present the case for a new bus stop outside West Drayton Cemetery to serve mourners and visitors The letter is in response to a petition started by members of the Hayes Muslim Centre which has gained 350 signatures so far West Drayton cemetery is located within a residential neighbourhood on Harmondsworth road Local people travelling to West Drayton currently take the 350 bus to the closest bus stop located outside Tesco’s on Station Road before walking around 15-minutes to the cemetery Transport for London (TfL) aims for local people within the capital to live within 400 meters of a bus stop however at more than twice the distance residents mourners and staff are often forced to drag gardening tools flowers and incense from the nearest bus stop on Station Road to the graveside This presents significant difficulties for many visitors especially those with mobility issues and respiratory health conditions who lost his wife and child three years ago said: “The events which took place in January 2021 will haunt me for the rest of my life In just seven short hours I lost my wife to a long-term illness and my son to Covid-19 “Nobody should ever have to bury their 26 – year- old child but due to the global pandemic I was one of many people that have They say that time can be a great healer but for me visiting them and honouring them with prayers and fresh flowers each day makes my grieving process a little easier “I would urge TFL and the Mayor of London to make life easier for fellow mourners at West Drayton Cemetery every day I see older and disabled people dragging watering cans spades and gardening forks from the nearest bus stop which is about 15 minutes away on Station Road “We are all getting older and whilst I am just about managing the journey each day there will come a time when I will no longer be able to cope News | UK Residents have described hearing a “massive explosion” after a fire at an electrical substation in west London which caused the country’s largest airport to close More than 200,000 passengers have had their flights to or from Heathrow cancelled on Friday after the airport announced it would be closed until 11.59pm as a result of the disruption Some 67,000 homes were left without power overnight and more than 100 people were evacuated after a transformer within the North Hyde electrical substation in Hayes caught on fire Matthew Muirhead was working a night shift on Thursday when he noticed smoke rising from the electrical substation “We saw a bright flash of white and all the lights in town went out,” the 42-year-old told the PA news agency “It was 11.30pm when we saw it, we were heading to West Drayton we heard the sirens as we were headed to Bulls Bridge roundabout “We saw a bright flash of white and all the lights in town went out “My wife rang me and told me our electric was out – I found out a few hours later that Heathrow was completely shut down.” A resident living in the Hayes area who did not want to be named told the PA news agency she heard a “massive explosion” just before midnight adding it was difficult to work out where exactly the fire was London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 29 people were safely evacuated from neighbouring properties following the blaze while a further 150 people were evacuated to a rest centre James Corden at war with neighbours over drum noise from £11.5m London mansion Heathrow had enough power despite shutdown Comic Relief founders Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis named Carnegie honourees Past AXA Startup Angel winners share their tips Around 10% of the substation remains alight and 5,000 homes remain without power There are no issues with air quality in the area and no further safety concerns are expected for members of the public LFB’s deputy commissioner Jonathan Smith said The service had earlier warned residents to keep windows and doors closed because of significant smoke Hillingdon Council said on Friday morning that most evacuees have dispersed and made their own arrangements It said it is assisting 12 people with hotel accommodation until it is safe to return home three primary schools and two nurseries have been shut Botwell House Catholic Primary School was closed but will reopen on Friday afternoon The London Ambulance Service said there had been no casualties or anyone treated for injuries at the scene of the fire Hazardous area response teams and an incident response officer are currently on the scene “We are currently supporting emergency services colleagues at the scene of a fire in Hayes,” a spokesperson said Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin A couple in West Drayton have been fined a total of £6,936 after Hillingdon Council found they were illegally operating a skip hire and commercial waste business from their home Kulwant Malhi, 60, and Gurpreet Kaur Malhi, 46, of Philcote, The Common, West Drayton pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to breaching planning control regulations and failing to comply with an enforcement notice The council launched an investigation in March 2023 following complaints from residents about heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) frequently accessing the property Planning enforcement officers discovered the site was being used for commercial storage and construction materials being kept there A warning letter was issued on 20 March 2023 the council received further complaints that commercial activity had resumed A planning enforcement notice was then served on 6 March instructing the owners to stop all business operations and remove all vehicles the court heard that between May and September skip containers were still being stored on-site and residents reported HGV movements during late hours A council inspection on 24 September confirmed that the enforcement notice was still not being followed with more than 30 skips found on the property it was argued that the offence was a mistake and the couple accepted that the land had been used improperly Kulwant Malhi was fined £750 and ordered to pay a £300 victim surcharge while Gurpreet Malhi was fined £1,259 and ordered to pay a £504 victim surcharge was also fined £1,920 and ordered to pay a £768 victim surcharge as well as £1,435 in prosecution costs to the council Cllr Steve Tuckwell, Hillingdon Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning “This is a great result for our planning enforcement team who work hard to stop crimes like this “Our planning laws are in place to keep residents safe and protect the environment we will take robust action to enforce them.” By 2025-03-17T10:48:00+00:00 Falling revenues and the need to move trading premises which required “significant” funding to install a new railhead pushed Ashville Aggregates & Concrete and Ashville Commercials over the edge the companies’ administrators have revealed The two companies called in the administrators in February this year appointing Dane O’Hara and Alex Cadwallader of Leonard Curtis as joint administrators of both entities Ashville Aggregates & Concrete specialised in supplying aggregates and recycled sub-base materials for the construction sector as well as providing other services including waste removal The company employed a total of 33 staff when it fell into administration Ashville Commercials acted as a holding entity for the Ashville Aggregates & Concrete’s fleet of around 40 tippers Leonard Curtis said: “Both entities have experienced recent difficulties due to the need to move trading premises requiring a significant amount of investment to install a new railhead “Despite sustained efforts to identify a buyer for the Ashville Aggregates & Concrete Limited business and assets and they ceased trading immediately following the administrators’ appointment “All staff members have been made redundant.” added: “Despite an extensive marketing exercise being carried out and prolonged negotiations with potential buyers and funders So both entities were forced to cease trading activities and seek the protection of administration “Our focus now is to safeguard and realise the value held in remaining assets across both entities for the benefit of the creditors of both estates.” Ready mixed concrete supplier Ashville Aggregates and Concrete was on the verge of being sold before its funder withdrew from the offer and the business collapsed into administration pallet storage and order fulfilment specialist Glenfield Storage Solutions has called in the administrators after struggling with “difficult trading conditions” which resulted in reduced occupancy of the site A creditor for freight forwarder Tailormade Logistics which collapsed into administration in February has criticised the company after more than £20,000 worth of goods were damaged in its warehouse in the run-up to its insolvency has climbed into ninth place in the annual Thames Valley 250 Birmingham City Council proposals to cut the pay of hundreds of bin lorry drivers is an “escalation” in the long-running and bitter dispute between the council and its waste workers Pallet-Track’s Southern Hub in Welwyn Garden City designed to save over 500,000 extra miles of transport a year for shipments heading into the capital and surrounding areas is celebrating its 10th year of successful operation Site powered by Webvision Cloud A man from Hillingdon has been jailed for attempted murder in Chalfont St Giles Daniel Macintosh, aged 21, of Berberis Walk, West Drayton, Hillingdon, was sentenced to 26 years’ in prison following a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court. He was also issued an indefinite restraining order in relation to the victim. Macintosh previously pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place in a hearing on 30 August at the same court. On 23 July this year in Albion Crescent, the victim, a man in his sixties, offered Macintosh some work at his property. As the work would take two days, he offered Macintosh a room to stay for the night to prevent him having to travel home. After the victim made dinner, he went to bed and fell asleep. At around 11.30pm, he awoke to a sharp, stabbing pain in his neck and was heavily bleeding. The victim sustained significant neck injuries and remained in hospital for a few days to undergo surgery to repair the damage caused to his neck in the attack. Senior investigating Officer DI Dominique Muldoon, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on a vulnerable victim who had displayed nothing but kindness towards Daniel Macintosh in the short time he had spent with him. “I am pleased that Macintosh has been given an extended sentence for 26 years; the length of this sentence reflects the seriousness and dangerousness of his actions. “Macintosh is a dangerous individual and clearly intended to kill the victim by attempting to decapitate him with the victim’s own bread knife. “He was only stopped by the victim awakening from his sleep. “Our victim is incredibly lucky that he had awoken before one of his main arteries had been cut, from which death would have been the outcome. “Thankfully instances such as this are extremely rare. “I would like to praise the bravery of the victim who has shown tremendous courage throughout this case. “I would also like to recognise the incredible work of the investigation team and CPS for which this result would not have been possible. “It is important that the public helps us in our fight against serious violence and knife crime and by reporting to us you could help save a life. “If you are worried that someone you know is using violence or is carrying a knife, please report it. We can then take the necessary steps to safeguard them and identify those responsible. “You can make a report by going to our website or calling 101, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” Never miss another news story, subscribe to Harrow Online for FREE! © 2025 Harrow Online Ltd (16370670). Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales. Christie & Co is pleased to announce the leasehold sale of The Cat and Fiddle Built around You.Your expert business property advisers The Cat and Fiddle is a traditional wet-led community pub The Wellington Pub Company have been seeking a new long-term tenant to reopen this property and unlock its potential The Cat and Fiddle has now  been taken over by Newline Pub Company a small and successful multiple-pub company with a reputation of investing in their properties and delivering a strong This is an excellent opportunity for Newline Pub Company who may wish to increase revenue by refurbishing the interior  launching a small food offering and by advertising the function room Associate Director at Christie & Co who handled the sale “We are delighted to have completed this new leasehold sale for our client This is another example of the demand for leasehold pubs within greater London I would encourage anyone looking to sell or assign their lease to get in touch for free advice.” For further information on this press release Visit our Business Search page to find out more about our current listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group More than 1,300 flights expected to be affected after airport closes down for all of Friday due to a substation fire Counter terror police are leading the investigation into the “unprecedented” electrical substation fire that has closed down London Heathrow stopping more than 1,300 flights as engineers tried to restore power to the airport on Friday Airlines face days of disruption with hundreds of thousands of scheduled passengers already unable to fly in and out of Europe’s busiest airport after what ministers said was an “unusual and unprecedented incident” London fire brigade was called shortly after 11pm on Thursday to a fire at an electrical substation in Hayes More than 70 firefighters tackled the blaze which the brigade said at 8am was under control with more than 20,000 litres of oil having caught fire in a transformer Officers said that despite the acrid smell there was no air quality danger to the public although security sources indicated there was no immediate indication of foul play A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “We are working with the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire which remains under investigation While there is currently no indication of foul play we retain an open mind at this time “Given the location of the substation and the impact this incident has had on critical national infrastructure the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is now leading enquiries “This is due to the specialist resources and capabilities within that command that can assist in progressing this investigation at pace to minimise disruption and identify the cause.” The detectives have the security clearance to access sensitive material as investigators try to establish the fire’s cause Heathrow is regarded a potential target for terrorism or sabotage National Grid said substation fires were “extraordinarily rare” and it was not able to “rule anything in or out” More than 1,350 flights had been scheduled on Friday to and from Heathrow Britain’s biggest airport and one of the busiest in the world Power was still cut off to two of the airport’s four terminals The immediately cancelled or rerouted flights had capacity for up to 291,000 passengers with a significant proportion connecting onwards Airline operations around the world will be affected with the knock-on effects expected to last several days According to the online flight tracking service FlightRadar24 120 flights to Heathrow were in the air when the closure was announced Some arriving flights from Asia and Australia were diverted to other airports around Britain and Europe while others coming from the US returned to their departure points A Heathrow spokesperson said: “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues we have no choice but to close Heathrow until 23h59 on 21 March 2025 We expect significant disruption over the coming days and passengers should not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens “We know this will be disappointing for passengers and we want to reassure that we are working as hard as possible to resolve the situation.” which operates just over half of the flights from Heathrow said: “This will clearly have a significant impact on our operation and our customers and we’re working as quickly as possible to update them on their travel options for the next 24 hours and beyond.” Global airlines body Iata said it was “yet another case of Heathrow letting down both travellers and airlines” added: “How is it that critical infrastructure is totally dependent on a single power source without an alternative If that is the case then it is a clear planning failure by the airport.” The UK’s biggest carriers based at other airports said that they would be adding extra capacity to help stranded passengers EasyJet will fly bigger planes on some key European routes while Ryanair has added additional flights from Ireland to London Stansted National rail and coach services operating to Heathrow have all been cancelled today said it was an “unusual and unprecedented incident” He said the government would be doing everything it could to restore power to the airport after supply lines were changed to restore electricity to most of the 67,000 homes affected on Friday morning Asked how a fire at a single substation had been able to severely disrupt the UK’s busiest airport he said: “We don’t know the cause of this fire Miliband said he understood that there was a backup system but that it had also been affected by the extent of the fire the president of National Grid’s transmission business said it had been “a very significant and serious incident which is extraordinarily rare in our network,” and that it was not possible to verify any “rumours and speculation” over the cause of the fire She said: “We’re not in a position to rule anything in or out Our focus has been getting homes and businesses back on supply safely There will be a time for a full and thorough investigation but the focus has been on restoring power.” The fire damaged the substation’s primary transformer while the backup transformer sustained heat damage during the blaze The London fire brigade assistant commissioner Pat Goulbourne said firefighters had worked “tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control as swiftly as possible” Emergency services were called to the scene at 11.23pm on Thursday. The fire left forced more than 100 people to evacuate. Firefighters led 29 people from surrounding properties to safety While Heathrow has experienced significant disruption from external events such as the air traffic control outage in August 2023 and the mass groundings during the Covid crisis the last time the airport was fully closed for an extended period was during heavy snowfall and freezing conditions in December 2010 Heathrow is the best connected airport in the world A record 83.9 million passengers used it last year and it claims to be the largest single-site employer in the UK with around 90,000 people in total working at the airport By 2025-03-03T13:32:00 bulk haulage and tipper hire specialist Ashville Aggregates and Concrete Limited and its sister company Ashville Commercials Limited have fallen into administration Please login or create a FREE account to read the full article Gracie Drake vanished from her home in West Drayton on Friday News | Crime Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year old schoolgirl after threats were allegedly made towards her by an older male Gracie Drake vanished from her home in West Drayton, west London and was last known to be in the company of a boy called Harry on a train to Kent She spoke to her grandmother at 9.45am on Friday when she said she would be visiting her at work but never turned up A friend later heard from the teenager at 9pm via Snapchat and reported to officers that she understood that Gracie was on a train leaving London Murder investigation launched after woman in her 60s dies in south London Pro-Palestine group and counter-protesters demonstrate near Christmas shoppers Man arrested after woman in her 60s fatally stabbed in London Tense scenes as pro-Palestine demo held near festive crowds in London Gracie may have connections to Frank Park in Bexleyheath A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Officers are concerned about Gracie’s connection to an older male who is alleged to have made threats toward her.” Gracie is 5ft 5in in height and wearing black flared trousers a black t-shirt with a white rim around the collar a black puffer jacket with black fur around the hood She has very long dark brown hair and blue eyes Enquiries are ongoing to locate Gracie including analysis of available CCTV Anyone who may have seen Gracie or who has information about her whereabouts or the people with her is urged to call 101 quoting REF 01/1143888 Roderick reminded us that this was event number 77 A bingo caller would call 77 “Sunset Strip” but that wasn’t very apt given the weather turning right the 1st and 2nd time around the country park The course is a trail runners dream through the woods so only one marshal needed to turn us right rather than across the A-frame bridge and Roderick popped up again as photographer at the turn signs Before we set off he’d asked for any milestones but there was one (shy) milestone runner today; Becky Jones on 200 I’d met gorgeous dachshunds Badger and Waffle before the run started but it was Waffle’s first parkrun today [pictured] © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner XFASTINDEX Hillingdon Council has decided to directly manage the delivery of its new Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton to see it through to completion Buckingham Group Contracting who started work on site on the £30m project in spring 2022 when it was still called Yiewsley & West Drayton Leisure Centre – just a few weeks before the late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee By May 2023 final steel beam was in place and the project on course to meet the summer 2024 opening date After a period of disarray the council has now decided to take over the project The external brickwork has been completed along with preparations to fit all of the windows to make the building weather tight The next phase of construction will focus on the mechanical and electrical fitout the external works and landscaping will be further developed The leisure centre will have a 25-metre swimming pool, training pool terrace and rooftop 3G five-a-side football pitch The council is now looking at completion in summer 2025 Cllr Jonathan Bianco, deputy council leader and cabinet member for property, highways and transport said: "I'm delighted to announce that the council will be managing the delivery of this major construction project to completion We are continuing to make significant progress on site and working hard to complete it as quickly and efficiently as possible "The new leisure centre comes under our council strategy commitment to ensuring residents have access to high quality health and leisure services that enables them to live healthy and I have no doubt that the local community will really enjoy this fantastic facility once it opens."  Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 10 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 3 days A Devon housing development has emerged as the centre of a web of corruption. 10 hours Controversial government plans to allow developers to pay into a central nature levy to offset local environmental harms are generating increasing opposition. 3 days Dolphin Living has appointed The Hill Group to deliver the redevelopment of the New Era housing estate in Hackney. 3 days Tilbury Douglas continues to progress after collapse of parent company 3 days John Sisk & Son has started work on a £65m refurbishment of Haringey Civic Centre in London. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' 54 year old stabbed a man in August last year Sign up for our free newsletter A man has been jailed for life for attempted murder after stabbing his victim as he worked on a car in Southall West Drayton,was ordered to serve a minimum of 11 years with two years' imprisonment to run concurrently for possessing an offensive weapon 31 August 2013 at around 12.30hrs the victim He was under the bonnet leaning over the engine and as he stood up causing the victim to fall backwards onto the ground He immediately noticed Powell standing beside his car holding a large knife The victim then realised he was bleeding from the chest as there was blood all over his T-shirt the victim kicked out with his legs and arms and Powell ran off The victim managed to get to his feet and stumble to the front door where he called for his partner who dialled 999 London Ambulance Service attended and began treatment including resuscitation due to the victim’s deteriorating condition He was taken to a London hospital for further treatment Officers attended Powell's home where he was arrested and later charged with attempted murder He was found guilty by a unanimous verdict of attempted murder on Thursday said: “This was a serious attack which caused life-threatening injuries to the victim and has had a major impact on him He has shown great courage throughout this investigation "Powell's lengthy sentence sends a clear and powerful message to everyone carrying and using knives that we will find you prosecute you and put you in prison." Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 21st July 2021 by ianVisits in Transport News The latest of the stations to be upgraded ahead of the Elizabeth line opening has been completed The station has been given an expanded ticket hall sitting alongside its exiting northern entrance featuring a new glass and steel extension, alongside two new lifts enabling step-free access to the main platforms serving TfL Rail/Elizabeth line and GWR services An additional lift at the station entrance connecting the low-level subway with the new concourse has also been brought into use The station lifts to platforms 2-5 will be complemented by a new lift linking the southern entrance to Platform 1 later this year The majority of services operate from Platforms 2,3,4 and 5 Platform 1 is only used if the main platforms are unavailable The station has undergone a significant transformation in recent years following the completion of the main ticket hall carried out by TfL in 2019 Network Rail has since enhanced the station improvements with an extension to the existing northern ticket hall vastly increasing space for customers as well as providing an additional entrance A glass frontage and a new ticket gateline have replaced the narrow cramped staircases and subway previously used to enter and leave the platforms Work around the station to improve the local environment and public realm is being carried out by the Hillingdon council and is expected to complete early next year This is the second station that has been at West Drayton which opened in June 1838 was on the other side of the main road It moved to its current location in August 1884 when a branch line to Staines opened and they needed more space where the old station had been located for the railway tracks Works at Southall and Hayes & Harlington stations are also continuing and are due to complete later this year as well as lifts providing further stations with step-free access This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here A station I failed to enjoy using between 1970 and 2007 when working at or visiting the Air Traffic Control Centre Steep steps though and hopefully the boring grey walls won’t be continually covered in graffiti tags it’s more utilitarian rather than sleek in my opinion Was funny that all the passengers walked past the steps to previous exit and then walked back to steps Still going to be a bottleneck along the bridge getting on and off the platform Yes did come as a surprise when it opened earlier this week More steps on this footbridge because the railway is on an embankment at West Drayton that’s why access was provided by subway Too costly to expand the subway and provide lifts I suspect Staines branch mentioned but no mention of Uxbridge Vine Street branch which had opened nearly thirty years earlier The Uxbridge branch didn’t affect the placement of the station – hence not being cited in the article as a reason for the station being moved and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits West Drayton station has been transformed for customers ahead of the Elizabeth line opening next year with a revamped ticket hall featuring a striking new glass and steel extension alongside two new lifts enabling step-free access to the main platforms serving TfL Rail and Great Western Railway These station lifts will be complemented by a new lift at Platform 1 now making four of the station’s five platforms step-free for current timetabled operations and fully step-free by the end of the year The station is staffed at all times while trains are running with ramps available for those that need them to board trains and all London Underground and TfL Rail stations operate a turn-up-and-go service for customers needing assistance West Drayton station originally opened in 1838 It is served by TfL Rail services between Paddington and Reading stopping services run by Great Western Railway The station has undergone a significant transformation in recent years following completion of the main ticket hall carried out by TfL in 2019 Network Rail has since enhanced the station improvements with an extension to the ticket hall A glass frontage makes the entrance brighter with a new ticket gateline replacing the narrow cramped staircases previously used to enter and leave the platforms The extended platforms are capable of accommodating the longer Elizabeth line trains The station also benefits from improved lighting Work around the station to improve the local environment and public realm is being carried out by the London Borough of Hillingdon and is expected to complete early next year pavements and pedestrian areas to complement the station works said: “Passengers at West Drayton station will now notice major improvements These upgrades will benefit passengers immediately and are part of readying the stations for services to start on the Elizabeth line next year.” said: “With new station facilities and step-free access already opened at Acton Main Line West Ealing and Ealing Broadway this year it is great news for passengers that West Drayton has now been transformed too to give passengers the benefit of step-free access as early as possible The new extension merges modern architecture with the original station building’s long and rich railway history It is a true transformation that will improve passenger journeys for generations to come.” said: “The improvements at West Drayton station will make a huge difference to passengers a revamped ticket hall and increased space enabling better journeys for all As we get ready for Elizabeth line services to start next year it’s exciting to see changes being made at so many stations that will benefit customers for years to come.” TfL’s Chief Operating Officer for the Elizabeth line said: “Customers using West Drayton station will notice quite a transformation in preparation for the Elizabeth line lighter and brighter entrance making the station feel more welcoming but the installation of lifts in this Victorian-era station vastly improve the accessibility and make journeys significantly easier for many.” said: “We are delighted to have worked with the Network Rail team on West Drayton project to deliver to TfL a more modern and welcoming station providing step free access to its customers for the first time in the station’s history.” which will provide more space for customers The Elizabeth line is due to open in the first half of 2022 Heathrow and central London will still initially have to change at Paddington National Rail station to use Elizabeth line services from the new station located adjacent to Platform 1 services will operate through to Abbey Wood and Shenfield without the need to change between Paddington stations to grow and expand the nation's railway network to respond to the tremendous growth and demand the railway has experienced - a doubling of passenger journeys over the past 20 years Met officers are addressing community concerns about drug dealing and related crimes in West Drayton Over a seven-week period from 9 February to 31 March this year Specialist officers led a targeted operation focusing on two major drug dealing lines They conducted regular patrols in high-crime areas and performed thorough searches of criminal databases to disrupt Class A drug distribution Local officers worked with specialist officers using real-time intelligence to combat criminal activities Police Sergeant Matthew Catlin responsible for the investigation said: “Drugs ruin lives and the ramifications often play out and are felt by communities where anti-social behaviour and violence impact innocent people.” “Our focus is dismantling these criminal networks piece by piece ensuring that those involved in drug dealing and related crimes are brought to justice.” “We are committed to making London a safer place for residents by tackling drug crime at its root.” vulnerable drug users were also identified in the local area and officers provided them with specialist support signposting them to health and rehab services Senior officers thanked operational leads for their empathy and compassion towards those supported The efforts of Met officers resulted in the seizure of £3,000 worth of Class A and B drugs and £10,000 in cash during the operation Seven men been charged with offences in relation to this operation Londoners find good transport links and value in this Crossrail suburb Homes & Property | Where to live At the moment Isabella Achcar’s commute to the City When Crossrail is fully up and running — with no need to change trains at Paddington — that journey will be cut back to around 40 minutes “It will make all the difference to me,” she said Isabella moved from her native Brazil to West Drayton three years ago — her former partner was brought up in the area and she moved back with him She now shares a two-bedroom rented flat with her five-year-old son and the area’s combination of good value and good transport links means she has no plans to leave “My flat costs £1,200pcm,” explained Isabella “It would cost so much more in central London With London on one side and open countryside on the other West Drayton nestled at the point where the M4 meets the M25 is a great choice for buyers who want a foot in both worlds It is also the last station on the western section of the line where you can use your Oyster Card With a child to consider Isabella rates West Drayton for its peace and quiet and plentiful parks and the wilds of the 43-square-mile Colne Valley Regional Park The Ruislip Lido beach is a 20-minute drive West Drayton isn’t a cultural desert either In her spare time Isabella volunteers at the Southlands Arts Centre has a great programme including a summer art exhibition and live music Average journey times from West Drayton to *Including interchange at Paddington until autumn 2023 “I wanted to get more involved in the community and it has a big place in my heart.” Station Road provides neighbourhood restaurants and a couple of pubs plus everyday shops; for a much more extensive choice of high-street brands Uxbridge is about 15 minutes away have been popping up around West Drayton’s station alongside local favourites like Madeirinhas Portuguese Delicatessen on Sipson Way Isabella also recommends the Sicilian restaurant Positano Crossrail has inspired house builders to move into West Drayton with schemes like Redrow’s recently completed and sold-out Padcroft development of just over 300 flats built on the site of a former Dairy Crest depot Crossrail guide to Iver: average house prices and Elizabeth line journey times from central London Leaving London: redundancies left one couple with ‘no choice’ but to swap their Wimbledon rental for Lincoln Ten London homes for sale with rooftop terraces ― from bijou sun traps to soaring sky gardens And West Drayton’s old RAF base – used to monitor air traffic during the Cold War - has been reinvented by Bellway London as Drayton Garden Village a 775-home development with a series of village greens and play areas on site there are streets and streets of semis built from the 1920s onward estimates that a three-bedroom house would cost around £500,000 to buy or £1,650pcm to £1,700pcm to rent Average house prices since work on Crossrail started A two-bedroom purpose-built flat would cost around £350,000 or around £1,400pcm to rent “People are coming to West Drayton from all over the place – a lot from elsewhere in the borough “They realise that they can buy a whole house here for the price of a flat somewhere else.” have barely moved since the start of the pandemic “There has been a shift from people wanting a flat near a station to commute “Flats just really are not moving at the moment Officers found 8kg of cocaine in Skeete’s van which was the catalyst that lead officers to the rest of the gang 123kg of cocaine and 224kg of ketamine was recovered from storage units in west London that he had control of The group had all conspired to supply in excess of 2.7tonnes of high-grade cocaine with an estimated street value of up to £260million Murder detectives’ relentless effort led to Dariusz Wolosz’s killer from West Drayton being convicted and imprisoned after a retrial Dariusz, 46, was fatally stabbed in January 2022 and Hillingdon man Harley Dee Thompson will now spend more than two decades behind bars Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley led the investigation he said: “Dariusz died after suffering multiple stab injuries There had been a dispute and Thompson decided this was worthy of a man losing his life Dariusz had been stabbed with severe force in his groin and chest and there was no chance he could have survived such a ferocious attack “My thoughts remain with Dariusz’s family and friends in Poland and London I hope that the jailing of his killer provides some measure of comfort to them as they continue to grieve.” Dariusz Wolosz was killed on 4 January 2022 in Tavistock Road West Drayton where a fight had taken place Thompson stood trial at Harrow Crown Court in May 2023 The jury were unable to reach a verdict in respect of the murder charge but did reach unanimous guilty verdict in relation to the charge of possession of a bladed article A re-trial commenced at Croydon Crown Court in December 2023 and following three hours of deliberation the jury unanimously convicted Thompson of murder DCI Jolley added:“Taking a case to court twice can be a part of the criminal justice process and it requires dedication and energy from our officers to ensure that regardless of how many times this happens their professionalism is of the highest standard “I would like to thank my team for their skill and hard work which had a significant bearing on Thompson now being jailed for a murder he undoubtedly committed but did not have the courage to admit.” Yiewsley was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales.