Victoria Cook

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London hospital buildings in unacceptable state

1 day ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

'The state of hospital buildings is unacceptable'BBCSome of the buildings at St Mary's Hospital are 180 years old and bosses say it "must be rebuilt"Looking around the dilapidated wards of Hillingdon Hospital in north-west London, Health minister Karin Smyth says she "knows people deserve better services". "I'm from Hillingdon, so I really do understand the difficulties that staff are working in here," she told BBC London.
'I wish I could have started my dream job as train driver at 18'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook |Bhavani Vadde

'Age is just a number for becoming a train driver'Victoria Cook & Bhavani VaddeBBCLiam says he would have 'bitten the hand' off someone offering him a train driving job at 18, but he had to wait until he was older, due to the old rules Meet 27-year-old train driver, Liam Mackenzie. He works at Southern Railway and has done so since he was 18. But he has not always been in his dream job. "Since I was young I always wanted to do this.
Autistic teen with needle phobia helped to go abroad by NHS

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

Autistic teen with needle phobia helped by NHSFamily handoutTerence Panzu-Lema will now be able to travel safely with his mum Chantal Panzu, and familyA teenager who is autistic and has learning difficulties has been given the ability to travel abroad for the first time, by a unique collaboration by NHS teams in London.
Met Police appeal after 'mutilated' kittens found in Hillingdon

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

CCTV appeal after kittens found 'mutilated'Police are hoping to identify two people seen on CCTV near West Ruislip Tube station. The kittens are thought to be in the black duffel bag, which was found laterCCTV footage has been released by police after the "mutilated" remains of two kittens were found in a field in west London.
Mayfair owner told to restore historic home after banned refurb

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

Mayfair house owner told to scrap illegal basementWestminster City CouncilThe council said the building's rusticated stucco, sash and French casement windows and wrought iron balcony contribute to its "special architectural and historic" interestThe owner of a listed 18th Century townhouse in London's Mayfair has been ordered to destroy an unauthorised basement, and told to restore original features removed during a refurbishment.
Famous portraits created with digestive biscuits by mosaic artist

1 month ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

Mosaic artist uses biscuits to make famous facesEd ChapmanSir Trevor McDonald, David Bowie and Dame Judi Dench, made entirely of digestive biscuits A mosaic artist based in London said he had some "trepidation" when McVitie's called and asked him to make some famous portraits out of biscuits.
Plastic wet wipe ban by government is urgent - charity

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Victoria Cook |Tom Edwards

Image source, Thames21Image caption, Wet wipes take many years to break down and when they do, the small pieces of plastic within them are released into the water and ingested by wildlife A charity has called for the government to commit to a date when plastic will be banned in wet wipes, to help prevent the effect they are having on the River Thames. The charity said although plans were announced last year to ban the sale of plastic wet wipes, progress had halted following the general election.
Plastic wet wipe ban by government is urgent

1 month ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

'When will government ban plastic in wet wipes?' Thames21Wet wipes take many years to break down and when they do, the small pieces of plastic within them are released into the water and ingested by wildlife A charity has called for the government to commit to a date when plastic will be banned in wet wipes, to help prevent the effect they are having on the River Thames.
Britain's Got Talent: Inclusive rock band on reaching semi-finals

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Victoria Cook |Elliot Darby

Watch: 'Miracle' baby is first to be born in UK to woman with transplanted womb. Video, 00:01:04Watch: 'Miracle' baby is first to be born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Hillingdon celebrates 60 years since it became a London borough

2 months ago | bbc.com | Victoria Cook

Hillingdon celebrates 60 years as a London boroughHillingdon CouncilGetty ImagesHillingdon is home to the UK's largest and busiest airport, Heathrow, seen here in quieter days in 1985The London borough of Hillingdon is celebrating 60 years since its formation. Residents are being asked to record their memories of the borough, to be kept for future generations to read.