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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:47:19 +0000
Police to start stricter coronavirus enforcement across London
Londoners who are caught breaching coronavirus rules are more likely to face fines as the new national lockdown comes into force, police have said.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
£125 million needed to keep free travel for under 18s and over 60s
Transport for London needs up to £125 million to keep providing concessionary fares such as free travel for under-18s and over-60s, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:16:05 +0000
Harrow Council leader calls for more testing in schools
The leader of Harrow Council has called on the Government to introduce “proper” testing and vaccination in schools following the decision to close them as part of a national lockdown.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:19:37 +0000
Four cleared from burglaries that stole millions from celebs
Four Romanian nationals have been cleared of being involved in Britain’s biggest ever domestic burglary plot, which saw millions of pounds in cash and jewellery stolen from celebrities.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:08:08 +0000
Sadiq Khan calls for tighter Covid-19 measures at UK border
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to tighten restrictions on people entering the UK to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:58:58 +0000
The key points from Boris Johnson’s lockdown announcement
The new national lockdown will see schools closed and people told to stay home.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:58:16 +0000
RECAP: Boris Johnson announces new lockdown
Boris Johnson is set to announce a new 'lockdown'

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:22:08 +0000
Santander at St Anns shut after confirmed Covid-19 case
A Santander branch has been temporarily shut after a confirmed case of Covid-19 within staff.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to use electric salt spreaders this winter
Diesel salt spreaders in Brent have been replaced by electric models as part of the council’s bid to improve the borough’s environment.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:03:15 +0000
Boris Johnson to announce further coronavirus restrictions
Boris Johnson is set to make a statement tonight regarding coronavirus restrictions following escalating case numbers.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
Northern Line Extension: TfL runs first test journeys
The Northern Line Extension has reached a “major milestone” as test passenger trains completed the first journeys along brand new tunnels over Christmas.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Environmentalists slam tree felling in Harrow’s The Ridgeway
Environmental campaigners decried the “wanton destruction” of a row of trees on a proposed housing redevelopment site.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Eastenders and Coronation Street forced into TV clash
The Prime Minister’s televised address will take place at 8pm on Monday, replacing Eastenders, which was set to air at 8:05pm.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:49:57 +0000
Lockdown 3? What Boris Johnson could announce tonight
The Prime Minister’s televised address is expected to take place at 8pm on Monday.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:28:48 +0000
Your legal rights if your child’s school temporarily closes
What do employers and employees need to know if schools shut down in their area?

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:03:55 +0000
Matt Hancock refuses to rule out new national lockdown
Matt Hancock admitted that controlling the new variant is "proving increasingly difficult in all parts of the country.”

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
10 items you didn't know were vegan
Here are 10 items you'll be surprised to know are vegan.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 09:34:57 +0000
London primary schools to remain closed as Covid vaccination programme expands
London schools will remain closed next week as the UK prepares to ramp up its coronavirus vaccination programme.

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Maximise time off work in 2021 - 38 days for the price of 15
As a year of minimal travel and lockdowns draws to a close, many Brits will be planning the best way to maximise their time off work in 2021.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:16:00 +0000
Harrow Council tells teachers to keep primary schools shut
Harrow Council has written to all of the primary school head teachers in the borough and advised them to keep their schools closed next week.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Harrow care home residents receive coronavirus vaccine
Care home staff and residents received their first round of the coronavirus vaccine.

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
New moons, meteor showers and more - Celestial events 2021
The full calendar of celestial events taking place throughout 2021.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 10:18:47 +0000
Police warn Londoners: 'do not break rules to celebrate New Year'
With coronavirus cases spiralling across London and the capital placed in Tier 4 restrictions, the Met Police are urging people to celebrate the New Year safe and at home.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
London councils not consulted on school reopening plans
The Mayor of London and council leaders have said they were not consulted on the Government’s decision to reopen some primary schools in the capital from next week.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000
Met police officers recognised in Queen's New Year Honours
Several Metropolitan police officers have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for their achievements and services to policing.

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
The most iconic moments of 2020
A look back at some of the most memorable bits of 2020.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:21:00 +0000
Recap: Gavin Williamson delays start of secondary schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is set to deliver a statement to the Commons about the return to schools.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:20:58 +0000
Primary schools in Watford, London and parts of Essex to stay closed
Many areas in parts of Hertfordshire, London and Essex will be told to keep primary schools shut.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:30:00 +0000
New Year's Eve travel updates for the Tube, rail and buses
There will be reduced services on the Tube, rail and buses on New Year’s Eve as Transport for London reminds people to stay at home.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:33:00 +0000
Londoners urged not to call ambulances as Covid-19 grips capital
Londoners are being urged not to call ambulances unless it is an emergency as the London Ambulance Service struggles to cope with Covid-19.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:57:01 +0000
Banet Council set to buy Brent Cross South retail park
A retail park that forms part of a major regeneration site looks set to be bought up by Barnet Council.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:31:00 +0000
PHE warning as London and Essex highest Covid rates due to new strain
Public Health England has issued a warning as Covid infection rates in London and Essex are now "some of the highest" in England.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 16:05:49 +0000
Schools should stay closed for fortnight says Shaun Bailey
The Government is coming under increasing pressure to reverse its decision to reopen schools in January as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:05:00 +0000
Suspected drink driver arrested after a search for phone
A suspected drink driver was arrested after going on a search for a missing iPhone left in a taxi.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:03:21 +0000
Brexit: Reaction to UK Brexit deal as London Mayor hits out
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that the UK’s Brexit deal “falls short of what’s best for London” as the capital’s business leaders and politicians grapple with the details of the deal.

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
Do you live next door to a sex offender? Here's how to check
Sarah's Law means that we are now able to check if any sex offenders live near us. Here's how:

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:56:12 +0000
Man charged by police after knifepoint burglary in Pinner
A man has been charged in connection with a burglary which involved an elderly woman being threatened at knifepoint.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: June
As lockdown restrictions began to slowly ease, ‘Black Lives Matter’ became the topic of conversation in June after the death of George Floyd in the US and hundreds of years of police brutality and racism.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: May
As we continue our look-back over 2020, May continued to bring tragic news as the pandemic continued.

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +0000
When should you take your Christmas decorations down?
Everything you need to know about when to take your Christmas tree and decorations down.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: April
NHS workers across the country were facing extreme pressures in April as the pandemic continued, and there concerns for safety.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: March
Unfortunately March was a dreaded month in 2020, this month marked the start of lockdown and hospitals were sharply overwhelmed.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000
The best recipes for Christmas leftovers
Here are five of the best recipes for making the most of your Christmas leftovers.

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000
Why is Boxing Day celebrated?
Here's everything you need to know about why we celebrate boxing day.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 11:30:00 +0000
Review of the year: February
History will look back to 2020 as the year of the coronavirus pandemic, and it can sometimes be hard to remember there was a period this year where Covid-19 seemed like a distant virus.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000
Review of the year: January
In what has been quite an eventful and very different year, it may be hard to recall some of the biggest and most interesting north London stories this year.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Where the 12 days of Christmas came from and when they end
While the song is a staple of merry Christmas do sing-alongs, the true meaning of the phrase is somewhat different.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000
When is the Queen's Christmas speech 2020?
The Queen made her first Christmas Day speech in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000
Tips for spending Christmas alone
Spending Christmas alone can be tough, but there are lots of ways you can still make it a special day.

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
Rapid test centres to go ahead despite accuracy concerns
Plans for up to 75 new Covid-19 test centres in London will go ahead despite concerns about the accuracy of rapid lateral flow tests.



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