Uxbridge News

Beloved Beck Theatre Faces Uncertain Future

Beloved Beck Theatre Faces Uncertain Future

Hayes' only theatre, a cornerstone of the arts community since 1977, is at risk as Hillingdon Council fails to strike a deal with its current management company, Trafalgar Entertainment. The Beck Theatre, a cultural landmark in Hayes, West London, may soon face...

The Summer Art Exhibition at Southlands Arts: Final Week Alert!

The Summer Art Exhibition at Southlands Arts: Final Week Alert!

The Summer Art Exhibition at Southlands Arts is drawing to a close. As we enter the final week, visitors are in for a treat with an array of incredible artwork that showcases the depth and diversity of local talent. Each piece tells a unique story, and I've personally...

Michelle Harrison @ Waterstones Uxbridge

Michelle Harrison @ Waterstones Uxbridge

An Afternoon with Michelle Harrison at Waterstones The bestselling author of the Thirteen Treasures series, Michelle Harrison, will be talking about her wonderful new novel, A Pinch of Magic at Waterstones in Uxbridge on Saturday 23rd February at 2 pm. So if you...

Santa Returns to Ruislip Lido for 2018

Santa Returns to Ruislip Lido for 2018

Though this is not specifically happening in Uxbridge, Ruislip is a very close neighbour! We have been to the Christmas railway event at Ruislip Lido a few times, and it really is a lovely treat for the kids. Ruislip Lido railway is a great day out for the kids during...

Things to Do: Summer at Waterstones 2018

Things to Do: Summer at Waterstones 2018

It's that time of year again! The kids have been set free from their school shackles, and you have to find something for them to do every second of the day! Yes, the summer holidays are upon us. Well, lucky for you, Waterstones in Uxbridge have you covered for some of...

Crime Author Alex Clare Book Signing Waterstones

Crime Author Alex Clare Book Signing Waterstones

Waterstones Uxbridge has a special treat with a book signing in store on Saturday 24th March. Crime author Alex Clare will be signing copies of her new book, She's Fallen. So if you are a fan of the series, or just love finding a new crime novel to delve into, then...

Easter Events at Waterstones Uxbridge 2018

Easter Events at Waterstones Uxbridge 2018

Easter is fast approaching, and Waterstones are kindly putting on a few activities to entertain the children over the period. If you are at a loss for things to do over the Easter period, then the Easter events at Waterstones could well be the answer!  🙂 As indicated...

Intu Christmas Light Switch On and Parade

Intu Christmas Light Switch On and Parade

Don't forget that the Christmas light switch on, and the parade are happening today from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm. There will be fun for all the family, with stilt-walkers and marching band among other fantastic entertainment at the parade and Xmas light switch-on.  ...

Introducing Culture Bite 2017

Introducing Culture Bite 2017

The council's yearly festival, Culture Bite, celebrates the arts, literature, and culture and returns once again in September and October. We will list all the upcoming events and activities so you can find something you'd love to do. We are listing all the events on...

Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On

Christmas Parade and Lights Switch On

The air is cold and Christmas songs are being played, it is November and December is fast approaching! Why not visit Uxbridge for the Christmas lights switch-on, in Intu? The marching band is practicing, the baubles are polished, the Santa hats are out – this can only...

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About Uxbridge
Uxbridge is a town in west London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Fifteen miles (24.1 km) west-northwest of Charing Cross, it is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. Uxbridge historically formed part of the parish of Hillingdon in the county of Middlesex and was a significant local commercial centre from an early time. As part of the suburban growth of London in the 20th century, it expanded and increased in population, becoming a municipal borough in 1955, and has formed part of Greater London since 1965. It is a significant retail and commercial centre, and is the location of Brunel University and the Uxbridge campus of Buckinghamshire New University. The town is close to the boundary with Buckinghamshire, which is locally the River Colne.

Several historical events have taken place in and around the town, including attempted negotiations between King Charles I and the Parliamentary Army during the English Civil War. The public house at the centre of those events, since renamed the Crown & Treaty, still stands. Uxbridge also houses the Battle of Britain Bunker, from where the air defence of the south-east of England was coordinated during the Battle of Britain. Situated in RAF Uxbridge, the No. 11 Group Operations Room within the bunker played a crucial rule during the battle and was later used during the D-Day landings.

The wards of Uxbridge North and Uxbridge South are used for the election of councillors to Hillingdon Council and for statistical purposes. The 2011 Census recorded population figures of 12,048 for Uxbridge North and 13,979 for Uxbridge South.