Harrow Times
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Grants of up to £10,000 on offer for walking and cycling projects
Transport for London is offering grants of up to £10,000 to community and not-for-profit groups to deliver walking and cycling projects across the capital.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:33 +0100School celebrates GCSE results after students place in top 20 per cent nationally
Hatch End High School continues to see year-on-year improvements in both attainment and progress.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:19 +0100BBC Radio 2 star Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour diagnosis
Trevor Nelson has shared that he was recently diagnosed with a brain tumour, which is why he took a break from his radio work on the BBC
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:38:45 +0100Just Eat launches new service to help people with the 'most tedious chore'
Just Eat has launched its new laundry service that means people can get their clothes washed and dropped back off at their door.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:16 +0100Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations given a new Gen Z makeover
Charles Dickens’novel Great Expectations has been given a Gen Z makeover, reimagined in today’s trending youth slang.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:23:13 +0100EastEnders star shuts down rumours of return after 20 years labelling it 'fake news'
Kacey Ainsworth, who played Little Mo Slater on the BBC soap, has confirmed she will not be returning to Walford for Zoe Slater’s funeral.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:26:33 +0100Half of adults track their health with wearable tech but many don't understand it
A study of 2,000 adults found 57% wear some sort of tech to monitor health, but manyadmit they don't know what most of the information is telling them.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:05:07 +0100Major beauty retailer confirmed to open at Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Sephora UK is joining Hollister in opening a new store in Brent Cross as the shopping centre makes a move to attract a new customer base.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:27 +0100Students achieve top grades as school celebrates outstanding exam results
Harrow High School reported that 62 per cent of A-level grades were A*-B, with 90 per cent at A*-C.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:27:35 +0100College celebrates 'one of best years ever' after exam success
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College announced that 38 per cent of students earned A* to A grades, with 70 per cent achieving A* to B.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:17:03 +0100Students celebrate success at north west London college
Harrow College has reported high achievement rates in BTEC, T-Level and University of the Arts London (UAL) qualifications.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:18:33 +0100Is Monzo down? Thousands of users are reporting issues with the banking app
Monzo users have taken to Downdetector to share the issues they have been having with the banking app.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0100Hospital radiographer 'hid phone to secretly film colleagues getting changed'
Radiographer Matthew Izzet repeatedly hid his phone to film three female colleagues as they were getting changed, a tribunal found.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:53:24 +0100Harrow Conservatives warn Labour plans could threaten green belt land
Last month’s article celebrated the amazing news that Harrow now has ten Green Flag Award parks, showing how much we value and invest in our outdoor areas.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:57:39 +0100Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The IKEA marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old IKEA items to sell.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:28:17 +0100McDonald's customers delighted by 'amazing' menu item relaunched after 2 years
McDonald’s has added an old item to its menus again, two years after it disappeared.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:38:30 +0100Wetherspoons introduces ban on 2 actions 'driving people nuts' in all its 792 pubs
Wetherspoon pubs have introduced a ban on people playing music or taking calls on speaker due to the issue of noise
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0100'I'm home' EastEnders boss confirms star will return to BBC soap after 17 years
Robert Kazinsky will return to EastEnders as Sean Slater, 17 years after leaving the BBC soap.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:17:25 +0100Brenda Blethyn teases return to ITV crime drama Vera which ran for 14 series
Actress Brenda Blethyn played DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera and said she'd love to return for a special episode.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:46:48 +0100Nail salons across UK now banned from selling certain gel products under new rules
Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) is a chemical compound used to help them cure and harden under UV or LED light.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:33:06 +0100University student essentials have gone from survival basics to lifestyle statements
A poll of 1,200 students past and present found alarm clocks or contact books full of handwritten phone numbers aren’t as vital as back in the 90s.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:41:26 +0100Heroes, Nashville and Scream star Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100Brent Cross Shopping Centre reveals major brand making a comeback to the mall
Brent Cross Shopping Centre has revealed a major brand is set to make a comeback at the north London mall.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:18:33 +0100Popular EastEnders set to leave soap after 4 years to take on new projects
Aaron Thiara joined EastEnders in 2022 playing Ravi Gulati, and he is reportedly set to leave the BBC soap in the near future
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:32:33 +0100Royal Mail issues notice to anyone writing addresses by hand
Royal Mail has given advice to customers to keep a few things in mind when writing addresses on letters and parcels by hand
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0100Pub chain blocks spy specs in victory for embarrassing drinkers everywhere
Comedian, broadcaster and author Steve N Allen shares his thoughts on Wetherspoons' decision to ban Meta smart glasses, arguing that pub-goers have every right to enjoy a pint without worrying about being secretly filmed.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0100I tried the new Brent Cross gelato kiosk where you can customise your own lollies
A new indulgent dessert kiosk Dolci Mono has opened in Brent Cross shopping centre - where you can customise your own ice-cream lollies.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:36:49 +0100British Red Cross outlines exactly what to do if you see a wildfire in the UK
The British Red Cross has shared exactly what you should do if you see a wildfire in the UK.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:14:35 +0100Why the UK Government has sent emergency alerts to millions across the UK
An emergency alert has been sent to millions of mobile phones across the UK warning of a serious wildfire risk.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:34:55 +0100UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:34:51 +0100Animal charity issues warning as hedgehog nearly killed by common household item
An animal charity boss is warning the public of the dangers of littering after a hedgehog was left fighting for its life.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:35:29 +0100Expert reveals 7 tips to protect your home from burglars while on holiday
An expert has revealed simple things you can do to deter burglars from breaking into your home while you are on holiday.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:39:41 +0100Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales left more than £3 million in her will
Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales left more than £3 million in her will following her death in October 2025.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:26:22 +0100TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years with 'new chapter' coming
Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:28:00 +0100EastEnders actor reveals that they once appeared in One Direction video
Stephen Aaron-Sipple, who plays Mark Fowler Jr on the BBC soap, confirmed he featured in the video for Night Changes.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100Warning as river-like potholes leaves drivers needing £600 repairs in Keston
A resident from Leaves Green has expressed concern over a water leak that she says has been causing problems in the area for years and has severely affected Ashmore Lane for up to a year.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:39:23 +0100Harrow School redevelopment plans move forward
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council this week.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:59 +0100BBC shares first look at Casualty's emotional 40th anniversary special
The BBC has released an extended trailer and picture ahead of the 40th anniversary double-bill of Casualty.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:40:22 +0100Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work
Six in 10 Brits have put off making improvements to their homes, careers and lives because they feel the ‘effort just isn’t worth it’.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:31:48 +0100EastEnders star teases exciting new project after shocking exit on BBC soap
EastEnders star Michelle Ryan shared on Instagram a recording studio video in which she said she was "about to do some vocal work."
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:04:33 +0100NEW fitness studio in Pinner promises results in just 20 minutes a week
Fit20 has launched in Pinner, run by husband and wife Dinesh and Heena Kathrecha.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:53:59 +0100Newsagent retires after more than 45 years serving community
R.S. Dhillon, who ran Dhillon’s Newsagents in Harrow, became a familiar face to generations of customers, offering more than newspapers and magazines.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:19:58 +0100Sir Rod Stewart cancels remaining tour dates after undergoing major surgery
The 81-year-old singer revealed he will take four weeks off to recover from a coronary stent procedure.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:41:10 +0100The Office star Lucy Davis reveals 'incurable' stage four cancer diagnosis
The Office actress Lucy Davis said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago with stage four breast cancer.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:47:25 +01003 veteran BBC presenters set to leave broadcaster amid slash in spending
A few weather presenters at the BBC are reportedly set to leave the broadcaster amidst job cuts at the broadcaster
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:22:17 +0100Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:20:55 +0100Check if you are eligible for a discounted TV licence costing as little as £7.50
There are two instances where you can get your TV licence at a discounted price - here is who is eligible.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:52:14 +0100Inbetweeners star reveals they have been diagnosed with genetic health condition
Inbetweeners star James Buckley has revealed he has been diagnosed with a genetic health condition that has forced him to quit drinking alcohol.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:44:52 +0100Woman joins fundraising walk after 26-year-old nephew suffers cardiac arrest
Sam King, 26, suffered a cardiac arrest in April at his home in Southampton, just days before his daughter was due to be born.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:41:37 +0100Harry Potter star reveals she 'strongly disagrees' with JK Rowling - find out why
Harry Potter actress Bel Powley has said she “strongly disagrees” with JK Rowling’s beliefs on gender.