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ARE Harefield village's continual gas leaks the result of one too many pints of alcohol consumed by those responsible for laying the pipes?

This is the theory being put forward by a resident of Merle Avenue, Harefield, who lives opposite The Harefield pub, which bore the brunt of the gas leaks when it was forced to close for business earlier this Autumn.

DRIVERS are being warned of the dangers of alcohol over the Christmas period in an initiative to prevent road deaths.

Hillingdon Council is supporting the national 'Think Campaign', which warns that drink driving has the potential to ruin lives.

A CHRISTMAS Fair has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Predictions of bad weather have hampered plans for Dogs Trust Harefield's Winter Wonderland, featuring Santa-Paws and his rein-dogs, which was due to take place this Sunday (6).

Charlotte Pearson at Dogs Trust Harefield, said: "The staff and dogs are extremely disappointed, but would like to thank everyone in the local community for all their support.

"Dogs Trust Harefield would also like to say a huge thanks to all those who donated items and raffle prizes for the fair. These donations will help raise money for stray and abandoned dogs at their Summer Open Day and Fun Dog Show on Sunday, June 6, 2010."

THE Gazette's 'Tree For Harefield' campaign to give the village a festive feel is gathering pace- but will it have lights?.

Harefield Councillor Henry Higgins, who has agreed to fund the tree out of the village's ward budget, has said the project is 'moving along nicely.'

SNOW scenes, canal side views, and dogs and horses make up a colourful selction of photos for the 2010 Harefield Calendar.

Originally put together as a memento for the Millennium in 2000, the calendar has become a mainstay of village life ever since, with 1,000 copies on sale this year.

A LANDLORD is demanding an end to mystery gas leaks which is blighting his business and creating havoc in the village.

A gas pipe burst last Tuesday on the edge of the High Street, and engineers have been repairing to repair the pipes ever since.

A COUPLE toasting their pearl wedding anniversary had an unforgettable present- the birth of their first grandchild.

Malcolm and Lesley Brown, of Newdigate Road, Harefield, saw their special day take on extra significance last Tuesday when they heard the joyous news.

A YOUNG cyclist has been taken to hospital after his a motorist collided with his bike last night. (Wednesday)

A RECORD performance by students at Harefield Academy has put the school more in demand than ever before- which could see property prices increase.

For the first time this year, competition for places at Harefield Academy, in Northwood Way, saw 10 admission appeals held.

RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard against giving out donations to fake charity collectors.

A number of people living in Harefield have reported receiving leaflets through the door from charities which may not be all they seem.