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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:29:24 +0000
Met Police detective dies after Covid-19 diagnosis
A specialist financial investigator who had a police career spanning nearly three decades has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Wilsmere House in Harrow Weald celebrates Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at a care home welcomed in the Year of the Ox with a day of celebrations and activities.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Tens of thousands could become 'undocumented migrants' in June
Tens of thousands of EU citizens living in London could “unknowingly become undocumented migrants” in June when the EU Settlement Scheme ends, with no data on how many people are yet to apply.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:58:22 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:14:19 +0000
Affinity Water to meet with Brent Council over Wembley works
A water company has apologised for disruption caused by ongoing works in Wembley as the leader of Brent Council urged it to “get to the bottom of the issues”.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34:37 +0000
The Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is currently looking for new staff across London.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:45:16 +0000
Northwick Park Hospital denies fake video of doctor trying to 'kill' patient
An NHS trust has denied a misleading video circulating through social media “exposing” a doctor that appears to be attempting to put down a patient and blame the death on Covid-19.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000
Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:31:24 +0000
Hatch End restaurant applies for late-night alcohol licence
Neighbours warned a new restaurant’s bid for a late-night drinks licence would destroy the area’s “peaceful village” ambience.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:46:04 +0000
Children's commissioner says social media is 'wild and dangerous'
Children will grow up to question their exposure to “wild and dangerous” social media, England’s Children’s Commissioner has said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:52:24 +0000
Pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:05:43 +0000
Harrow Council reminds Edgware landlords of licensing scheme
Landlords in some Harrow wards who do not join a licensing scheme for their properties could be banned from renting them out or face fines of up to £30,000.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
10 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try on Pancake Day
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0000
Police confirm man died on A41 in Edgware - recap
A busy road has been closed off by police this afternoon following a major incident.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Londoners would prefer postal vote
Around two-thirds of Londoners would prefer a postal vote in the May 6 London Mayor and London Assembly elections, a survey has found.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:06:53 +0000
Harrow Council agrees funding for children’s special needs
Current therapy services for children with special needs in Harrow will continue for at least another two years following confirmation from the council’s cabinet.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:38:35 +0000
Harrow Council to review plans at Wealdstone’s Premier House
Councillors are this week expected to decide on plans for dozens of new homes in a high street and proposals to replace a nursing home with a nursery.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:01:06 +0000
Grim’s Dyke Golf Club opens as a Covid-19 vaccination centre
A golf club has been busy since offering up its clubhouse as a Covid-19 vaccination centre.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:29:29 +0000
No traces of Covid-19 found on tubes and buses, study finds
No traces of Covid have been found on London’s underground stations, Tubes and buses by scientists investigating the virus.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:46 +0000
When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:01:55 +0000
'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:45:53 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:33:38 +0000
More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose
More than 15 million people in the UK have now had a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine – the equivalent of everyone in the Government’s top four priority groups.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council responds to ANPR cameras in LTNs suggestion
Cameras could replace planters as a way of stopping  people driving down roads included in a scheme to encourage cycling and walking.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
A Matter of Life and Death: Northwick Park nurse writes Covid book
A care nurse who logged her countless days of the pandemic has released a book of what it was like working in the frontline in the wake of Covid-19.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council defends approach to Streetspace programme
A senior Harrow councillor said it remains to be seen “what residents want” in relation to the borough’s ‘Streetspace’ schemes.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
People's Question Time: Conservative accused of 'electioneering'
A Conservative London Assembly member was accused of “blatant electioneering” at last night’s People’s Question Time, with the Chair of the meeting calling it a “disgrace”.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Cladding Crisis: Londoners paying more for waking watches
Waking watches in buildings seen as fire risks in the wake of the Grenfell disaster are costing Londoners an average of £12 million a month, – more than the rest of England.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:19:38 +0000
MP Bob Blackman awarded for support of a child with rare illness
The Harrow East MP has been awarded for his continuous support in helping a campaign of a four-year-old boy with a rare genetic disorder.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Harrow cabinet approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
Harrow Council looks set to make a council tax hike of almost five per cent as its cabinet approved the budget proposals for 2021/22.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:41:02 +0000
London schools set for Covid-19 anti-vaccine lessons
Lessons aimed at tackling the Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement will be given in London schools amid concerns young people have become more sceptical about the jab.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council approves housing plan at Cricklewood Matalan
Hundreds of new homes will replace a large clothing store on a high street, despite concerns it will damage the area’s heritage.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:08:12 +0000
London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts
London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
London A&E patients faced waits of over four hours in January
Nearly a third of patients at London A&Es faced wait times of more than four hours last month according to new NHS figures, with staff “pushed beyond breaking point” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Brent Council agrees to 320 extra homes in Northfields plan
A proposed major housing development by the Grand Union Canal is set to increase by 320 homes after getting the green light from Brent Council.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Brent Council approves plans at Abbey Manufacturing Estate
Plans for almost 700 homes at an industrial estate have been given the go-ahead – despite fears over the impact of the scheme on the surrounding area.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:21:04 +0000
Priti Patel visits Byron Hall Covid-19 vaccination centre
Home Secretary Priti Patel visited a Harrow vaccination centre in a push to challenge vaccination myths and misinformation.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and London Assembly call for road tax devolution
The Mayor of London and a cross-party group of London Assembly members have written to the Transport Secretary to request that London keep its share of money raised through road tax.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:05:40 +0000
Sian Berry wants London to be 'most trans inclusive city'
The Green Party’s Sian Berry has outlined plans to make London “the most trans inclusive city in the world” as part of her bid to become the capital’s next mayor.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Edgware photographer captures lockdown life in new book
A photographer who travelled nearly 1,000 miles has published a book capturing dozens of images of life in lockdown.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:47:19 +0000
Brent Council promotes Covid-19 vaccine among BAME groups
Community leaders and health professionals in Brent have called for wider information around the Covid-19 vaccine to be made available to members of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:31:07 +0000
Man admits stabbing police officer in face with pen in Edgware
A man has admitted stabbing a female police officer in the face with a pen.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:51:32 +0000
Covid19: all the dangerous coronavirus variants
England’s deputy chief medical officer, Jonathan Van-Tam, has said the South African variant of coronavirus is unlikely to become the dominant strain in the UK.



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