A TEEANGE driver charged with killing a man is due to appear at crown court.

Aidan James Bull, 19, of Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, was charged with causing the death of Malcolm Robinson on Long Lane, Hillingdon, on November 13 last year by driving without due care and attention.

He is due to appear at Isleworth Crown Court on July 7.

A KEEN boxer and avid football fan died after crashing his car into a tree in Ruislip.

Adam Reid, 23, of Ryefield Avenue, Hillingdon, was driving north along Breakspear Road South at 1am on Friday (22) when he lost control of his Mini Cooper and crashed near the junction with Tile Kiln Lane. He was taken to Hillingdon Hospital and died shortly after.

Many friends and family members have attached flowers and messages to a fence at the spot where he crashed.

One note written by Luke Clarke says 'Will never forget you mate. I'm glad we sorted things out before this tragic accident. You was a good man and I will miss you. May you sleep peacefully mate. Always thinking of you. R.I.P buddy.'

There is also Chelsea FC memorabilia, boxing gloves, a teddy bear, a Northolt FC shirt and photos of Adam attached to the fence.

His friend, Nancy Medland, has also set up a tribute page on Facebook called Rest In Peace Adam Reid, which already has more than 80 members.

One message written by Ty Harman reads 'No matter what is said or done, nothing will bring you back to us mate, but thank you for being a part of our lives, sharing your wisdom, your humour, your good nature and for just being you all the time. Only time will help ease all our broken hearts. Your memory, however, will always be with us. Through thick and thin, through hard times and good times, you will always be with us my friend. Heaven may have won the battle for you for now, but our time will come when we will meet again and you will laugh at us for the tears we cried for you. R.I.P Adam, gone for now, but never forgotten, always in our hearts.'

There were no passengers in the car with Adam when he crashed and it is believed there were no other cars involved in the accident.

The post-mortem was held at Uxbridge Mortuary today and teh cause of death was multiple injuries.

Witnesses should call the Collision Investigation Unit at Alperton on 020 8998 5519.

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A TEENAGER has been charged with causing the death of a man by driving without due care and attention.

Aidan James Bull, 19, of Old Hatch Manor, Ruislip, was charged with causing the death of Malcolm Robinson on Long Lane, Hillingdon, on November 13 last year.

He is due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on June 11.

THE president of teaching in America visited Uxbridge High School to get a feel for English schools.

Matthew Kramer is responsible for Teach for America's overall performance and along with his colleague Amanda Timberg, who runs the UK version, Teach First, they toured the school and met students.

Teach First recruits exceptional calibre graduates who might otherwise not have considered going into teaching.

Mr Kramer wanted to see an English school where the programme was being operated effectively and Uxbridge High, in The Greenway, Uxbridge, was recommended.

He told the students and staff the school was fantastic and they should be very proud of it.

Mr Lang, Head Teacher of Uxbridge High School, said: "Matthew Kramer, President of Teach for America, and Amanda Timberg, Director of Teach First, were very impressed with their visit to Uxbridge High School and praised the school for its ongoing achievements.

We were honoured and delighted to host them and we were able to show them the innovative ways in which we are working at Uxbridge High School to make success happen."

Chris Spencer, director of education and children's services said: "It is fantastic that such a prestigious visitor has come to Hillingdon to experience one of our schools.

"The staff and students at Uxbridge High have been working hard to deliver excellent results and fully deserve this recognition for their good work."

STUDENTS at ACS Hillingdon are taking part in a fun-filled Poetry Week which includes a visit from a renowned children's poet.

The school in Vine Lane, Hillingdon, was visited by James Carter who took the student for two sessions.

One involved a lively show with guitar music, a Goldilocks rap, and poems about the dark, a garden shed and electric guitars.

Older students took part in a highly interactive presentation featuring rhymes about bugs, dinosaurs, pirates, and travelling around the world.

Throughout the week students brought a poem to school which they share with their classmates and different year groups.

Peggy Travers, lower school librarian, said: "Poetry is a great way to play with language because, for children of this age, it is so open-ended and has so few strict rules. We are glad that Poetry Week created an environment for the students to enjoy language and learn to play and experiment with it."

The week culminated with 'pyjama time' where students brought pyjamas, a pillow, a flashlight and a cuddly toy to school for a poetry-reading session.

The library was transformed into a poetry wonderland with fairy lights and cushions to create a cosy atmosphere for the students to read their favourite poems.

A SCHOOL has applied for planning permission to build an extra classroom block.

Hillingdon Manor School, in Harlington Road, Hillingdon, is requesting to permission to build the block which will allow for six extra classrooms.

The new block will be built in the same style as the existing buildings and pupils will benefit from a purpose built play area if permission is granted.

A CHANCE to escape the stresses of work and motherhood will take place at a special pampering event.

The evening will be held by Hillingdon Manor School PTA on Friday May 15 with doors opening at 7.15pm with treatments beginning at 7.30pm.

Various therapies will be available including hot stone treatment, massages, manicures, facials, Indian head massages and more.

It will be held at the school in Harlington Road, Hillingdon, and is the third year it has been held.

There will also be beauty products and pampering treats available to buy from the various stallholders and refreshments will also be on hand.

Entrance in £2 and therapists will charge for their full or taster sessions of their therapy.
Tickets are available on the door or by contacting Anne Coakley on 01895 813679.

GARDENERS hoping to grow their own strawberries can go along to a free refresher weekend dedicated to the fruit.

The tips and planting demonstrations will be offered at Wyevale Garden Centre on Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, on Saturday May 9 and Sunday 10.

A free leaflet will be available on how to grow the fruit in gardens, hanging baskets, in pots or even patios or balconies.

Bharat Dhiman, said: "Strawberries are the perfect plant for novice gardeners who are hoping to grow their own fruit and vegetables for the first time this year."

A team of disabled youngsters have earned praise for the way they competed in a sports competition- bringing back a haul of medals along the way.

THIS morning (Wednesday) the Gazette's newsdesk has been deluged with calls from victims of the credit card cloning scam which has swept Hillingdon.

Shoppers have been shocked by phonecalls from their banks asking them if they were attempting to withdraw money in areas as far reaching as Malaysia, Canada, and Uganda.

The card-cloning is believed to have originated at the Somerfield's and Texaco petrol garage, in Lees Road, Hillingdon, but residents are now claiming it could also have spread to further afield.

Sharon Howard, of Woodcroft Crescent, Hillingdon, said: "I got a phonecall asking if I was in Malaysia, it makes me worried.

"The bank stopped any money being withdrawn, I won't use credit cards at that store in future."

Debra Spender, of Cherry Grove, Hillingdon, said: "My card was used in Uganda, they tried to take £80 but the bank stopped it, I may shop there again but I won't pay on my card."

Kate Wilson, who works as a communications advisor at Hillingdon Hospital, said: "My mum, my father-in-law and myself have all been victims of this too and I couldn't work out what the connection was and it was Somerfields ATM.

"Luckily all our banks were fantastic and stopped the cards immediately and didn't let them take any money in Canada or Columbia.

Shoppers have also contacted the Gazette indicating that the cashpoint is not the only problem at the store, as they claim the card skimming is taking place inside the store.

One woman who asked to remain anonymous, who lives on Long Lane, said: 'I only used my card inside and my card was used in Malaysia twice, fortunately the bank stopped it.

"I won't go there no more, I'll pay the extra to go across the road to Marks and Spencer and I'll only use cash."

Have you been affected? Contact the newsdesk on 01895 451030 or leave a comment below