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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council and CCG reiterate second vaccine date assurances
Health bosses have assured people waiting for their second Covid-19 vaccine they will receive it within the allotted 12-week timeframe.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey reveals housing plans for London
Shaun Bailey has revealed plans create a taxpayer-funded housing company and ban high-rise tower blocks in outer London.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:25:58 +0100
City Hall pays tribute to the late Prince Philip
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today joined with his fellow election candidates and members of the London Assembly to pay tribute to the late Prince Philip.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:57:12 +0100
Prince Philip funeral: first details confirmed in line with his wishes
Following a number of health scares in recent years it is thought Prince Philip has had a lot of say in his funeral.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:35:15 +0100
Five men arrested after fatal stabbing of teen Drekwon Patterson
Five men have been arrested in early morning raids after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Wembley.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0100
Brent Council approves Wembley Stadium bid for more concerts
Wembley Stadium will be able to hold an extra nine non-sporting events at full capacity each year after securing permission from Brent Council.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry launches manifesto to make London 'greenest city'
Mayoral hopeful Sian Berry today launched her election manifesto as she outlined plans to make London “the greenest city in the world”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:08:23 +0100
Brent Council rejects latest Willesden Green Garage proposals
Plans to add more flats to a proposed development at the site of a disused MOT garage were rejected by councillors.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Two arrested after golf clubhouse fire
Two people were arrested following a blaze that broke out at a golf club house.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow roads closed for three weeks from Monday for works
People living in several roads in Harrow and motorists are facing three weeks of disruption from Monday while roadworks are carried out.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Attic Self Storage launches eCommerce Accelerator Programme
Attic Self Storage, today announces the launch of its eCommerce Accelerator Programme, to celebrate the official opening this week of its brand new facility in Harrow.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Man underwent 14-hour surgery in Harefield Hospital
A man who underwent a life-saving and complex 14-hour heart operation has raised over £40,000 for a hospital.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:11:54 +0100
Record number of parties to contest London-wide Assembly seats
A record number of political parties are standing to win the London-wide seats in the upcoming London Assembly elections.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:58:35 +0100
Brent Council pension fund urged to divest from fossil fuels
Environmental campaigners have called on Brent Council to immediately stop investing in fossil fuels on the basis it represents “bad policy, bad economics, and bad politics”.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:22:24 +0100
What has Sadiq Khan promised in his election manifesto?
Sadiq Khan yesterday (April 6) launched his election manifesto with a pledge to support the creation of 170,000 new green jobs in London.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:32:00 +0100
Brent Council to judge Wembley Stadium’s bid for more events
Wembley Stadium could host nine additional non-sporting events at full capacity each year if proposals are approved by the council.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan launches election manifesto with green jobs pledge
Sadiq Khan today revealed plans to support more than 170,000 environmentally friendly “green jobs” if re-elected in May as he unveiled his campaign manifesto.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:48:00 +0100
Brent Council to issue water bill refunds to council tenants
Brent Council will pay up to £7.2 million in water bill refunds to tenants after charging them the full amount despite receiving a discount from suppliers.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:42 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer apologises after visit to Jesus House in Brent
The leader of the Labour Party has apologised for the “hurt” caused by his visit to a church in Brent which has been widely criticised for its attitudes towards homosexuality.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:56:07 +0100
Covid-19 impacts Brent Council’s 2020 corporate performance
Brent Council missed around 40 per cent of its performance targets in the back end of last year as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to impact on services.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:01:41 +0100
Sadiq Khan says Boris Johnson 'lied again' over TfL comments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has hit back at comments made by Boris Johnson about TfL finances at a Covid-19 press conference yesterday.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:53:36 +0100
If you get this WhatsApp from your friends or family, don't reply - it's a scam
Fraudsters are posing as your friends, family and any other contacts you may have on WhatsApp.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 09:37:24 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:17:51 +0100
Free twice-weekly Covid tests to be offered to everyone in England
Everyone in England is to be offered free, twice-weekly coronavirus tests as ministers prepare for the next stage of easing lockdown restrictions.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100
Wembley History Society issues appeal of former Alperton business
A man who is writing a memoir is calling for the public in hope to learn more about a former business that played a significant part in his childhood.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Netflix has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming this in April.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
The dogs most vulnerable to theft in the UK - is your dog on the list?
Certain breeds and designer crossbreeds are much more highly sought-after than others.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 10:04:17 +0100
CCTV appeal after teenager stabbed on bus in Harrow
Police investigating a stabbing on a bus have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to.

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? - Easter egg tradition explained
Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:15:00 +0100
Best and worst motorway service stations in the UK
A survey by Which has ranked the best and worst motorway service stations across the UK.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:26:56 +0100
Nurse from Harrow retires after 50 years
A diabetes nurse is retiring after more than fifty years of caring.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:21:04 +0100
Care homes will allow two visitors from April 12
New Covid guidelines will allow two regular indoor visitors at care homes from April 12.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Stories from Elstree horror classic Night of the Demon
A couple of years ago I met an old friend, actress Peggy Cummins, and Diana Rigg at an event at Elstree Studios that I was co-hosting. It was the first time I had met Diana so that was a great pleasure. Luckily I had known Peggy for many years and sa...

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Amazon Prime has revealed the new TV series and films coming in April
Amazon Prime has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming in April.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0100
Six common mistakes we all make when enjoying a barbecue
Some will offer a wide array of marinated meats cooked to perfection while others will offer dry burgers and a poor selection of condiments.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:30:00 +0100
BBC, ITV and more - Your Easter TV guide for Bank Holiday weekend
Here are some of the best things to watch this Easter Weekend in 2021.

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Trinity Bar receives nearly £60k fund to keep business alive
Trinity Bar has received nearly £60,000 of lifeline support to help it recover and reopen following the various lockdowns.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Harrow and Brent Councils urge caution over Easter weekend
Councils are urging people to celebrate the Easter weekend safely following the easing of national Covid-19 restrictions.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:06:54 +0100
Brent councillor training attendance increases in pandemic
More Brent councillors attended extra training sessions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with sessions including unconscious bias and climate change.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Former Warner Bros employee convicted of murder loses appeal
Two men jailed after a 20-year-old football fan was stabbed to death at a London Underground station while on his way to watch Arsenal have lost their appeals against conviction.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Brent Council rejects Alperton post office’s alcohol licence
Councillors rejected a post office’s request to sell alcohol after concerns it could exacerbate existing problems around street drinking.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:51:47 +0100
Five charged after women rescued from sexual slavery in Harrow
Five people have been charged after fourteen women were rescued from sexual slavery.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:29:38 +0100
Brent Council town centre vacant shop revitalisation scheme
Empty shops in some parts of Brent could benefit from £25,000 worth of funding to help revitalise them following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Record number of candidates standing in London Mayor election
Londoners will head to the polls on Thursday May 6 to vote for the next Mayor of London, and we now know all the candidates who will be appearing on the ballot.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:59:02 +0100
Aldi join Sainsbury's in announcing a new ban for all UK stores
Aldi is on track to have all product packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of 2025.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:19 +0100
Surge testing in South Harrow as South African Covid variant found
Surge testing will begin in South Harrow tomorrow after a South African Covid-19 variant was found in the area.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:04:51 +0100
Oxford vaccine halted for people under 60 in Germany - this is why
A number of other countries have paused their use of the vaccine in younger people until more evidence can be gathered.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Dentist helped Northwick Park Hospital ICU in second Covid wave
A dentist dedicated two months to helping Northwick Park Hospital with the second Covid-19 wave after being retrained to work in intensive care.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:46:00 +0100
Brent Council approves extra flats at Willesden Green Garage
Six more flats will be added to a proposed housing development on the site of a former petrol station, despite neighbours concerns.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:38:42 +0100
Met acted 'appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, says report
A police watchdog has concluded that the Metropolitan Police acted “appropriately” in its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard earlier this month.



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