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44 stories from and about Hillingdon, mostly courts, community safety, violent crime. The most recent ran on 30 October 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon Council approves flats despite sunlight fears
Hillingdon Council has approved plans for a six-storey block of flats in West Drayton, despite objections from residents who fear their daughter will experience an 80 per cent reduction in sunlight. The decision was made on October 14.
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Crime Data · HillingdonHillingdon leads London in 'Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society' offences
Hillingdon recorded 194 offences in the 'Miscellaneous Crimes Against Society' category in September 2026, according to Metropolitan Police data. This figure is more than three times higher than the second-highest borough, Newham, which had 62 offences.
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Courts · HillingdonHayes murder trial date set for April 12
A trial date has been set for Daniel Sean James, accused of murdering Kirandeep Kaur in Hayes. The alleged attack occurred on 12 July, and James is currently in custody. His trial is scheduled to begin on 12 April next year at Isleworth Crown Court.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon Council shames fly tippers on social media
Hillingdon Council is now sharing CCTV images of suspected fly tippers on social media in an effort to deter the crime. The council has also seized and crushed a vehicle linked to illegal dumping and issues £1,000 fines.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon Council Approves West Drayton Flats Despite Resident Objections
Hillingdon Council has approved plans for a six-storey block of 31 flats in West Drayton. Residents raised concerns about daylight loss and the building's scale, while the council cited the risk of an appeal as a key factor in its decision. No affordable housing will be provided.
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Courts · HillingdonWoman jailed for 25 months for smuggling £512,000 of cannabis
Amy Jayne Durban has been sentenced to 25 months in prison for smuggling 51.2kg of cannabis from Thailand into the UK. The drugs had an estimated street value of over £512,000.
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Courts · HillingdonMet Police ordered to reinvestigate Graham Linehan arrest over discrimination claim
The Metropolitan Police must reinvestigate a complaint about the arrest of Graham Linehan at Heathrow Airport. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found failings in the Met's initial investigation and has directed them to re-examine a discrimination claim made by the writer.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonWest Drayton Woman Dies After Stabbing, Man Charged
A 36-year-old woman has died following a stabbing at an address in Park Lodge Avenue, West Drayton. Saleh Saleh, 33, has been charged with murder and is due to appear in court.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonMurder investigation launched after man found dead near Heathrow
A murder investigation is underway near Heathrow Airport after Marcin Jankowski, a father of three from Slough, was found dead. He died from blunt force trauma. Two men arrested have been released on police bail.
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Courts · HillingdonUber driver detained indefinitely after fatal Uxbridge stabbing
An Uber driver has been detained indefinitely at a secure psychiatric hospital after fatally stabbing a dog walker and attacking two other people in Uxbridge. Dawood Safi admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility for the death of Wayne Broadhurst.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonHillingdon Reform leader's Facebook comment sparks controversy
A controversial Facebook comment by Hillingdon Reform UK leader Cllr Sophie Dror, posted after a machete attack in Uxbridge, has drawn criticism. The comment, 'import the 3rd world you get the 3rd world', was stated by Cllr Dror to be about immigration policy, not the incident.
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Courts · HillingdonHillingdon councillor faces backlash over "import the 3rd world" comment
Hillingdon councillor Sophie Dror has faced accusations of "stoking hatred" after posting "import the 3rd world you get the 3rd world" in a social media group following a machete attack in Cowley.
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Policing · HillingdonHillingdon councillor accused of 'stoking hatred' over social media comment
Hillingdon Reform Leader Cllr Sophie Dror faces accusations of 'stoking hatred' after posting a comment on social media following a machete attack in Cowley. She denies the remark was aimed at the suspects' ethnicity, stating it was part of a wider immigration debate.
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Policing · HillingdonFour officers injured in Hayes police car crash
Four police officers were taken to hospital after a crash involving two police vehicles in Hayes. The collision occurred on September 29 as the officers responded to an incident. Their injuries are not life-threatening.
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Teenagers arrested after man injured in Cowley Recreation Ground machete attack
A man in his 50s sustained injuries consistent with machete wounds in Cowley Recreation Ground. Two teenagers were arrested and have since been released on bail.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon shop owners protest rent hikes, walk out of council meeting
Dozens of Hillingdon shop owners protested outside the Civic Centre against rent increases of over 100%, fearing business closures. After a council meeting, many walked out expressing disappointment with the response.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonBoys arrested after man stabbed with machete in Uxbridge park
A man in his 50s sustained stab wounds consistent with a machete during a fight at Cowley Recreation Ground in Uxbridge. Two boys, aged 15 and 17, have been arrested.
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Courts · HillingdonHillingdon Council to review rules on councillor online conduct
Hillingdon Council is to consider reviewing its constitution following revelations that Deputy Leader Cllr Richard Mills used pseudonyms to engage in political debate as a resident. A motion to update the Members’ Code of Conduct regarding social media use failed.
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Violent Crime · HillingdonStabbing on Uxbridge High Street: Person taken to hospital
A person was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Uxbridge High Street. Paramedics were called to the scene before 2.50pm on September 25, with London's Air Ambulance also attending.
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Community Safety · HillingdonHillingdon Council pays £1,950 for unsafe temporary home
Hillingdon Council has agreed to compensate a woman £1,950 after placing her and her children in unsuitable temporary accommodation. The property had exposed wiring and poor hygiene, and the council also failed to process a deposit payment for her new home.
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Also affecting Hillingdon
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hillingdon or bear directly on it.
- Courts · Westminster
Met Police officer charged with two sexual assaults
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. PC Islam Abdel-Hady is accused of assaulting two women known to him in incidents dating back to 2019 and 2020. He is suspended from duty and due in court next month.
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LatestTyrece Balcha murder: Mother speaks one year after fatal shooting
One year after Tyrece David Balcha was fatally shot in Wembley Park, his mother shares her ongoing grief. Ashley Wallace has been convicted of murder, but the family awaits further legal proceedings and sentencing.
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Community Safety · Tower HamletsTower Hamlets Truman Brewery data centre faces local opposition
A proposed data centre at the Truman Brewery site in Tower Hamlets has sparked significant local opposition. Residents and councillors are concerned about the loss of potential housing and the environmental impact of the facility.
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Crime Data · LondonSeven London-linked men feature on NCA's most wanted list
Seven men with connections to London have been named on the National Crime Agency's most wanted list. They are sought for a range of alleged offences including drug trafficking, money laundering, and a large-scale travel fraud.
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Policing · LondonMet Police expand shoplifting evidence platform to eight more London boroughs
The Metropolitan Police are extending a digital evidence platform to eight additional boroughs after a pilot in six areas saw the proportion of cases leading to cautions or charges rise from 7.3% to 29.4%. Retailers including Boots and Greggs can now upload footage and statements without delay.
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Met Police tech quadruples shoplifter prosecutions in Barnet and London
A new Metropolitan Police system has increased the proportion of shoplifting cases with a positive outcome from 7.3% to 29.4%. Barnet retailers will join the scheme on 3 August 2026, allowing faster evidence submission and arrests.
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