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Pupils praise their teachers
STUDENTS in Hillingdon were celebrating on Thursday, after finding out their A-level results. Most of the pupils found they had got the grades necessary to get into the university of their choice, but a handful did not do as well as they anticipated.
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Police target Climate Camp troublemakers
POLICE have identified known troublemakers at Climate Camp who could bring disruptive demonstrations to the peaceful protest. Assistant Commissioner, Tarique Ghaffur, said: "On Tuesday night we did see a shift in the mood of the camp as a number of people
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Teenagers learn employment skills
YOUNG people in Hillingdon were given the opportunity to learn basic employment skills at a two-day training event last week. The course which was designed by Hillingdon Council and Brunel University to smooth the path from education to employment was
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Action day for Brunel ward
BUDDING DJs will be showing off their new-found mixing skills and making crowds dance at this month's Streets Ahead event in Brunel ward on Thursday, August 23. The day will include entertainment for the whole family including a bouncy castle, 24ft
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Students celebrate success
PUPILS across Hillingdon received their A-level results this morning after weeks of waiting to find out what the future holds for them. One pupil at Uxbridge College, Farhio Mohamed Ali, got the grades she needed to go onto Manchester University to study
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Police action foils pickpockets
POLICE say a proactive approach to pickpocketing in Uxbridge High Street resulted in a 31 per cent drop in offences last year. In a bid to keep the number of thefts down, Hillingdon Police are working with local retailers, including The Chimes and Mall
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Business flights grounded
CLIMATE Camp campaigners have taken their protest to Biggin Hill and Farnborough airports. Business flights have been brought to a standstill at the airports after activists locked themselves to entrance gates at 6.30am. A statement said the action
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Protesters make peaceful promise
HUNDREDS of people are camping out in Hillingdon to protest against climate change and the expansion of Heathrow Airport. A large field in Sipson Lane, Sipson, is this week full of marquees and tents where a new community for campaigners has been built
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Ruislip swoop for two players
RUISLIP Rugby Club have signed two new players as they close in on the start of the season. Paul Johnstone has joined as a winger. The 25-year-old has played for St Helens Rugby League academy and Worcester. The ex-England Under 21 player had a spell
