health

14 Jun 2018

New pitches a game changer at Rectory Park

Less than a year after work began on site, some of the borough’s talented young footballers are getting the chance to play on new …

29 May 2018

Hoda Ali: My FGM story

Hoda Ali is a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) who is fighting to bring an end to the procedure. She was ‘cut’ when she …

24 May 2018

Three triyoga passes and yoga mats to be won

What better way to Get Moving and try out yoga or pilates than by winning our triyoga competition? Three lucky winners will get a month’s …

17 May 2018

Increased mental health support for mums

More women in the borough will be able to access mental health support during and after pregnancy, thanks to new funding. The NHS in …

15 May 2018

Could you be a dementia friend, or champion?

A range of events are being held that offer you the chance to learn how you might be able to help the growing number of people …

24 Apr 2018

Sugar smart pupils’ sweet ideas win a prize

Children in England eat far more than their recommended daily amount of sugar – but Acton pupils have won an award for their ‘sugar …

20 Apr 2018

Enjoying the great outdoors

Spring is arriving and the borough’s array of beautiful parks and green spaces are great places to get outdoors and get moving – whether …

18 Apr 2018

Sport a great way to stay fit for life

There are many local sports sessions aimed at people aged over 50. It is never too late to take up a sport or give …

5 Apr 2018

How event is powered by people and community website

A free, weekly running event for youngsters is a runaway success thanks to volunteers doing their bit – and with the help of a …

22 Mar 2018

Youth games give young athletes chance to compete

Hundreds of the borough’s most talented young athletes are taking part in sports trials this spring in a bid to win the chance to …

21 Mar 2018

Shisha smoking can be ‘as bad as 100 cigarettes’

The popularity of shisha smoking is rising and, alarmingly for users, research has found it can be as harmful as smoking cigarettes. In fact, …

20 Mar 2018

Jobs programme for long-term unemployed

People who are long-term unemployed, and those in need of specialised help to find work, will receive a helping hand from a new £26million …

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Mice and beetles were found at butcher’s shop

The owner of a Southall butchers has been fined after the discovery of an infestation of mice and insects. At Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court …

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