Leisure

Kirsty Griffiths had jetted off to stay at the four-star Mirage World Hotel in Marmaris, Turkey, on October 25th for a week in the sun with her family.

Mum's holiday horror as she feared foot may have to be amputated

Mom and daughters decorate a Christmas tree sitting on the floor in the living room

Mom and daughters decorate a Christmas tree sitting on the floor in the living room

Thanks fir trying: 8 in 10 redecorate Christmas tree after their kids

Beckett, 38, has been a long-term LEGO fan

Beckett, 38, has been a long-term LEGO fan

Rob Beckett urging LEGO lovers to win ultimate prize this Christmas

Platinum finish: JJ Moon's in Ruislip Manor

Platinum finish: JJ Moon's in Ruislip Manor

Hillingdon pubs smelling of roses after Loo of Year inspections!

Opening this Saturday (23): the new Yiewsley store

Opening this Saturday (23): the new Yiewsley store

Home Bargains store to open in Yiewsley at weekend

Nearly one in three (29%) winners take five or more holidays each year after winning big

Nearly one in three (29%) winners take five or more holidays each year after winning big

Homes and interiors

National Lottery winners' spending choices revealed on 30th birthday

Wing stopping point: the new restaurant has opened in Uxbridge

Wing stopping point: the new restaurant has opened in Uxbridge

Uxbridge shopping centre welcomes new restaurant

Smart Energy GB partners with chef and author Ravneet Gill to uncover the different ways Britain powers its festive celebrations

Smart Energy GB partners with chef and author Ravneet Gill to uncover the different ways Britain powers its festive celebrations

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Smart celebrations: How Brits mark festivities without blowing a fuse

Wilko to reopen its Uxbridge store in The Pavilions

Wilko to reopen its Uxbridge store in The Pavilions

Wilko to reopen its Uxbridge store in The Pavilions

Solo show: Christine Rodrigues

Solo show: Christine Rodrigues

Cultural attractions

Artist aims to entrance visitors at her Stockley Park solo show

Hotel Chocolat to open its latest store in The Chimes, Uxbridge

Hotel Chocolat to open its latest store in The Chimes, Uxbridge

Hotel Chocolat to open its latest store in The Chimes, Uxbridge

Christopher Biggins will be hosting a Rocking Rudolph celebration

Christopher Biggins will be hosting a Rocking Rudolph celebration

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Brits into Christmas spirit as early as mid-November, research reveals

The original trio of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhan Donaghy were re-branded as the

The original trio of Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhan Donaghy were re-branded as the

Londoners stunned by surprise Sugababes performance at King's Cross

Edwards, 28, had been struggling to get onto the housing ladder since graduating

Edwards, 28, had been struggling to get onto the housing ladder since graduating

Homes and interiors

Lucky gaming fan wins life-changing £100k house deposit

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

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Gym fanatic warns against ‘quick fixes’ after brush with death

To mark the 30th anniversary of the first draw in 1994, The National Lottery is celebrating 30 inspirational people

To mark the 30th anniversary of the first draw in 1994, The National Lottery is celebrating 30 inspirational people

Cultural attractions

UK-first AI artwork to honour seven arts and film 'game-changers'

The phantom-flirts are another nightmare, sending subtle but confusing signals of interest that go nowhere at all

The phantom-flirts are another nightmare, sending subtle but confusing signals of interest that go nowhere at all

Phantoms, zombies and ghosts are part of life - not just Halloween

Aldi has taken the leap into the world of high fashion

Aldi has taken the leap into the world of high fashion

Real life ‘celery bag’ launched to rival luxury brand’s £3k equivalent

Many of the pens we keep within arm’s reach are useless

Many of the pens we keep within arm’s reach are useless

Homes and interiors

Come to ink of it - just one in five pens in UK households work

Danish chic: how the new store will look

Danish chic: how the new store will look

Danish homeware store to open in Uxbridge shopping mall

The pie shop, located in the heart of London’s East End, opened its doors to celebrate the launch of One Touch Switch

The pie shop, located in the heart of London’s East End, opened its doors to celebrate the launch of One Touch Switch

Londoners get delicious taste of nation’s favourite pies

Familiar site: the convenience store and offices above

Familiar site: the convenience store and offices above

Tesco site in West Drayton to go under the hammer

New research found that almost half of holidaymakers (46 percent) worry about falling ill while travelling abroad

New research found that almost half of holidaymakers (46 percent) worry about falling ill while travelling abroad

One in four Brits travel without insurance, research reveals

Surprisingly garlic bread and tomato ketchup have also been named as a roast dinner must-haves

Surprisingly garlic bread and tomato ketchup have also been named as a roast dinner must-haves

One in 10 people put eggs on their roast dinner

Many Brits admit they are potentially led to spend beyond their means

Many Brits admit they are potentially led to spend beyond their means

Banking on romance – swooning Brits splash the cash

Half-term beckons at three Hillingdon leisure centres

Half-term beckons at three Hillingdon leisure centres

Half-term beckons at three Hillingdon leisure centres

Phrases such as ‘trick or treat’ and ‘you look spooky’ were taught to neighbours of Ada

Phrases such as ‘trick or treat’ and ‘you look spooky’ were taught to neighbours of Ada

UK's first BSL-inclusive street to help deaf children enjoy Halloween

Creative cluster: artists exhibiting at Stockley ParkWest London Society of Art

Creative cluster: artists exhibiting at Stockley ParkWest London Society of Art

Cultural attractions

Hillingdon artists drawn together in Stockley showpiece

First-of-its kind analysis of 1,500 supermarket groceries reveals the stranglehold that plastic packaging has on food and drink shopping

First-of-its kind analysis of 1,500 supermarket groceries reveals the stranglehold that plastic packaging has on food and drink shopping

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Unnecessary plastic rampant in UK supermarkets, research reveals

Pub trade in Uxbridge crying out for help, survey shows

Pub trade in Uxbridge crying out for help, survey shows

Pub trade in Uxbridge crying out for help, survey shows

Self-control is tested when the clock hits 4pm for the average Brit as this is when our food urges spike

Self-control is tested when the clock hits 4pm for the average Brit as this is when our food urges spike

Revealed: The time of day when food cravings hit hardest

Over one-in-three (36%) are more likely to open up about personal issues while having a drink in a relaxed setting

Over one-in-three (36%) are more likely to open up about personal issues while having a drink in a relaxed setting

Pubs are the new health hubs, research reveals

Gaze of the Wild: Lise with some of her portraits

Gaze of the Wild: Lise with some of her portraits

Cultural attractions

It's in the eyes! Lise goes solo in art show at Stockley

Wilko makes Uxbridge return in Pavilions shopping centre

Wilko makes Uxbridge return in Pavilions shopping centre

Wilko makes Uxbridge return in Pavilions shopping centre

Borough battlers: Hillingdon finished ninth in the inter-borough Games for over-60s

Borough battlers: Hillingdon finished ninth in the inter-borough Games for over-60s

Team Hillingdon make top half in over-60s Games

First solo show: Jack Verity

First solo show: Jack Verity

Cultural attractions

Artist who got green light for new career exhibits at Stockley

Two-wheel future: new Hillingdon cycle routes will use parks and towpaths, as well as roads

Two-wheel future: new Hillingdon cycle routes will use parks and towpaths, as well as roads

Saddle up! Hillingdon has 10-year plan to get more people cycling

Fancy a pint of Banoffee Pie in Hayes or Ruislip?

Fancy a pint of Banoffee Pie in Hayes or Ruislip?

Fancy a pint of Banoffee Pie in Hayes or Ruislip?

New look for Uxbridge town centre jewellery store

New look for Uxbridge town centre jewellery store

New look for Uxbridge town centre jewellery store

Ready for release: jon-Paul's latest film, Escape

Ready for release: jon-Paul's latest film, Escape

Uxbridge actor awaits release of his latest film

Changes afoot at the Cat and Fiddle

Changes afoot at the Cat and Fiddle

New tenants take on popular West Drayton pub

Botwell Inn: prices will drop for a day

Botwell Inn: prices will drop for a day

Cheers! Hillingdon drinkers benefit from pub group's VAT campaign

Generating interest: an extra visitor attraction at the Battle of Britain centre

Generating interest: an extra visitor attraction at the Battle of Britain centre

Cultural attractions

Explore Hillingdon's heritage on open day series

Haven of peace: this Chelsea show garden is bound for Iver

Haven of peace: this Chelsea show garden is bound for Iver

Chelsea show garden donated to Iver Environment Centre

Waterside haven: boat travellers can moor up at the Malt Shovel

Waterside haven: boat travellers can moor up at the Malt Shovel

Cowley canalside pub reopens after makeover

Reading rooms: computer image of how the new library will look

Reading rooms: computer image of how the new library will look

Cultural attractions

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Planners give go-ahead for new Uxbridge library

Refitted Boots store open to Uxbridge shoppers

Refitted Boots store open to Uxbridge shoppers

Refitted Boots store open to Uxbridge shoppers

Hillingdon reading week aims to capture children's creative side

Hillingdon reading week aims to capture children's creative side

Hillingdon reading week aims to capture children's creative side

Hillingdon youngsters join Global Lullabies shows

Hillingdon youngsters join Global Lullabies shows

Cultural attractions

Hillingdon youngsters join Global Lullabies shows

Reading reward: Gemma McCaffery, centre, and Franka Aichour receive their award from Libraries Connected president Ed Jewell

Reading reward: Gemma McCaffery, centre, and Franka Aichour receive their award from Libraries Connected president Ed Jewell

Cultural attractions

Library pair honoured for creating young people's space in Hayes

Food for thought: the picnic will be at Barra Hall in Hayes

Food for thought: the picnic will be at Barra Hall in Hayes

Hillingdon Picnic in the Park will be free to all visitors

In rehearsal: David Iggulden as Guy Jones, Zoe Iggulden as Rebecca Huntley-Pike and Peter Iggulden as Ted Washbrook

In rehearsal: David Iggulden as Guy Jones, Zoe Iggulden as Rebecca Huntley-Pike and Peter Iggulden as Ted Washbrook

Clubs and societies

Ayckbourn classic to celebrate Ruislip group's centenary

Historic setting: the Battle of Britain Bunker

Historic setting: the Battle of Britain Bunker

Cultural attractions

D-Day anniversary events planned at Uxbridge bunker

Views sought on new cycle route plans for Hillingdon

Views sought on new cycle route plans for Hillingdon

Views sought on new cycle route plans for Hillingdon