September 2009 Archives

A WOMAN and child had to be freed from their car by firefighters after an accident at a known blackspot on Friday afternoon.

Two cars collided at the junction of Star Road, and Uxbridge Road, in Hillingdon on Friday at 4pm.

THEY BOTH ARRANGED A BLIND DATE
THEY'D NEVER MET BEFORE
SHE SAID SHE'D MEET HIM AT THE PUB
HE THOUGHT "I'M GONNA SCORE"!

A CAKE shop is hosting a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support tomorrow (Friday).

Iced 'n' Sliced, in Glebe Avenue, Ickenham (the parade of shops by the tube station) will demonstrate how to make sugar flowers and create a wedding cake entirely from flowers.

There will also be a reflexologist and foot therapist to offer a little pampering, as well as tea, coffee and cakes.

The event takes place from 10am-noon with all proceeds going to the charity.

For more information, call Ann White on 01895 624 246.

A FAMILY has told of their heartbreak after the sudden death of their popular 20-year-old son who was due to start university this week.

Faraz Shah was found dead by his mother at his home in the Pield Heath Road area of Hillingdon, at 4.30am last Wednesday (16).

The family was fasting for the Muslim festival, Ramadan, when followers do not eat or drink during daylight hours.

As they woke for a meal before sunrise, Rubina Shah discovered her son dead in his bedroom. Her husband, Shabbir Ali, ran to her aid after hearing her screams before calling for an ambulance, but paramedics pronounced Faraz dead at the scene. The cause of death is not yet known.

Faraz, a former pupil at Mellow Lane School in Hewens Lane, Hayes, was about to begin a degree in economics at Brunel University, in Kingston Lane, Uxbridge. He then intended to become a pilot.

Grieving father, Mr Shah, described his son as "one in a hundred thousand million." He said: "Faraz was like no other person his age. He never smoked, drank alcohol or took drugs.

"He was totally selfless and constantly gave up his time for others, especially the elderly, and he idolised his uncle, Harris Mustafa. Just hours before he died, he was at home helping his mother - he made it a priority to put other people first.

"He was always on a quest for knowledge and we loved watching the History and Discovery channels together. We are all so proud of him - he was so intelligent and showed a particular talent for science and technology.

"I feel like I have been ripped into two - I just wish it could have been me instead of him. There is nothing more heartbreaking than losing a child."

Faraz, who moved from Pakistan to the UK with his family in 2002, was buried at Cherry Lane Cemetery in Hayes last Friday (18), where more than 100 mourners crammed in to pay their final respects.

Aniqa Shah, 26, Faraz's older sister, said: "He had such a fantastic sense of humour and he loved comedy films, especially Borat. He was always smiling and I never saw him frown. He was very popular and had so many friends - I think about 80 people from school came to his funeral.

"My sister, Anum, and I will always remember him as our baby brother. He has left a hole in our lives that will never be filled."

An inquest into Faraz's death has been formerly opened and adjourned. Did you know Faraz? Post your tributes here.

A ROAD is to be closed off for two months to carry out gas main replacement works.

Court Road, in Ickenham, will close from next Monday (September 28) for up to two months.

A SCHOOL reunion was held to raise money for two former pupils who died separately but equally as tragically over the past year.

Sarah Snelling attended Bishopshalt School, in Royal Lane, Hillingdon, leaving in 1989, but died from cancer aged 35 last July.

A YOUNGSTER with cerebral palsy was the beneficiary of a kind donation ahead of a fundraiser to help with his medical treatment.

Gillian and Daniel Phillips, both 32, of Micawber Avenue, Hillingdon, are hoping to raise up to £10,000 to pay for three year old son Kai Phillips' medical bills.

THE World's Largest Coffee Morning is fast gathering pace, with more activities taking place in Hillingdon...

BUSINESS owners have been defeated by residents in their bid to introduce a stop and shop parking scheme outside their shops to boost trade.

Residents objected to the plans as it would have meant a loss of several key parking places close to their road.

AN ENGINEERING apprentice and a retail manager were two of 200 airport based graduates to join the Heathrow class of 2009.

The Heathrow Retail Academy is backed by the Learning and Skills Council and provides a number of significant qualifications from degrees to NVQs to staff working in the airport's shops and restaurants.