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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Brent councillor criticises Government over half-term meals
A senior Brent councillor accused the Government of passing the buck after it announced schools would not be expected to provide free meals over February half-term.

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:27:29 +0000
Former Stanmore Baptist Church youth club leader jailed
A former parish reverend and youth club leader has been jailed for historic sex offences against young boys.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Hate crimes on London buses tripled after first lockdown
New data has revealed a shocking rise in recorded hate crimes on London buses following the first lockdown last year.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Brent Council warns of Covid-19 shortfall in draft budget
The leader of Brent Council said it could be left “short-changed” if it is not fully reimbursed for the impact of Covid-19.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:00 +0000
TfL: Fares to increase as sustainability plan released
Transport for London has outlined its radical plan to become self-sustainable by 2023, which includes introducing a boundary charge to drive into Greater London and a potential redrawing of the Tube map.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:11:53 +0000
Covid-19 R rate drops below 1 in South East England and London
The number of Covid-19 infections across England is falling as a whole – with the R-rate dropping below one in the south east.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:42:46 +0000
Martin Lewis issues warning to Tesco Clubcard holders
The Tesco Clubcard is a loyalty card scheme allows shoppers can collect points when they shop.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000
Rail Passengers urged to check journey times with timetables cut
Some timetables have already been amended, while others will be changed over the coming weeks.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000
Aldi launch new 75% bargain hour for UK shoppers
The supermarket chain hope the move will help stores cut waste as part of their target of halving food waste by 2030.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000
UK arrivals from all of South America and Portugal banned
The move comes amid the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Brazil, with concerns about whether it could be more dangerous.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:25:00 +0000
Brent Council approves new plans for flats in Kenton Road
Plans for 40 flats with basement car parking were approved as Brent Council accepted changes from a previously approved development.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:50:46 +0000
Church leader jailed for five years for abusing schoolboys
A former church youth group leader who abused two schoolboys in the 1970s and 80s has been jailed.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:07:38 +0000
Edgware pharmacy starting to offer coronavirus vaccines
A pharmacy will start to deliver lifesaving coronavirus jabs as the NHS accelerates the biggest vaccination programme in its history.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Covid Vaccine: Mayor calls for more supply as stats revealed
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to scale up vaccine supply after it was revealed that the capital has only received a tenth of vaccines supplied to the rest of the country.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Brent Council approves plans for flats at Ealing Road Currys
Plans for 132 new flats on the site of an electronics shop were approved by Brent Council, despite concerns around the level of affordable housing and the impact on the surrounding area.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Virgin Media provide free mobile data and TV channels
Virgin Media has introduced a range of new measures to help keep customers connected and entertained amid a third national lockdown.

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:25:00 +0000
Intensive care units face being 'overwhelmed', PM warns
Boris Johnson said there was a “very substantial” risk that ICUs would be unable to cope if numbers kept increasing.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to improve following 2019/20 complaints report
A senior Brent councillor said residents “deserve better” when it comes to housing management in the borough following the publication of the council’s latest complaints report.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Cladding scandal: London Assembly report reveals extent
The extent of London’s cladding crisis has been laid bare by a report from the London Assembly, with both the Mayor of London and the Government urged to act.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:33:00 +0000
Brent CIL funding to support Northwick Park Hospital road
Funding amassed through new developments in Brent will be used to support plans for a £10 million main access road at Northwick Park Hospital.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Sian Berry calls for postponement
The Green Party’s candidate for Mayor of London has suggested that May’s election should be postponed due to Covid-19.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:31:41 +0000
Fourteen fined after large Park Royal car meet
Fourteen people have been fined after a large car meet gathered on the same day a ‘major incident’ was declared in London.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council urged to act on new 5G mast in Harrow View
An estate agent says the installation of 5G equipment outside his office has “destroyed” his business – leaving it “invisible” behind a mast and cabinets.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:46:08 +0000
DVLA issues warning over scam targeting drivers
The body responsible for car tax and vehicle licensing has warned drivers to be on the lookout for new phishing scams this new year.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:34:28 +0000
Boris Johnson promises 24/7 Covid-19 vaccinations
The Prime Minister said “at the moment the limit is on supply” of the vaccine.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:36:36 +0000
Royal Mail lists areas hit by Covid postal delays in UK
Royal Mail has published a list of areas where there have been delivery delays.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:23:03 +0000
Shaun Bailey criticised by London Labour for China letter
Shaun Bailey has been accused of playing a “political game” after criticising Labour London Assembly members for voting down his motion to de-twin London and Beijing.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:14:33 +0000
Coronavirus: West London mental health trust workforce depleted
All staff at a mental health trust have been issued a call to arms to help frontline work as the coronavirus crisis deepens.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
MP Gareth Thomas held Harrow's virtual careers fair 2021
The Mayor of London and Harrow West MP were among those in a virtual careers fair to hundreds of pupils.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council to review ‘Streetspace’ schemes in March 2021
Road layout changes intended to promote cycling and walking in Harrow will be reviewed in March, despite calls to scrap them immediately.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:37:03 +0000
'Sonic boom' heard across London and Hertfordshire
A huge “sonic boom” has startled people across north London and Hertfordshire.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:30:22 +0000
Calls to vaccinate frontline workers as services stretched
There are growing calls to prioritise London’s frontline workers in the vaccine rollout as public services are stretched due to Covid-related absences.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Brent Council apologises after contractors’ lack of PPE
Brent Council apologised after contractors carrying out work on a resident’s flat were caught without sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE).

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:45:31 +0000
Man arrested following suspicious death after a fight in Pinner
A man was arrested following the death of a man after a fight.

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:25:00 +0000
Latest Covid supermarket rules - what you need to know
Morrisons, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S - supermarket chains are having to enforce rules to keep customers and staff safe.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:34:47 +0000
Matt Hancock gives No.10 briefing on Covid vaccine rollout
Welcome to our live blog, stay with us for updates ahead of the live briefing from the Health Secretary at 5pm.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:11:07 +0000
Can the corner shops in the UK live within the supermarkets
Corner shops face a new, huge competitor in local areas.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000
TfL: Three die with Covid as union calls for more protection
A leading transport workers union has called for greater protection for TfL staff following the deaths of three TfL employees due to Covid-19 in recent days.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:33:03 +0000
NEU calls on Brent politicians to challenge nursery guidance
A teachers’ union has written to senior Brent councillors urging them to resist pressure to open nurseries and special schools during the third national Covid-19 lockdown.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:19:50 +0000
Matt Hancock could introduce 'even stricter lockdown rules'
The prospect of even tougher restrictions in London have been raised amid fears in the Government that the latest lockdown is not being strictly enough observed to stop the new Covid-19 variant from spreading.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Car insurance: how does your area compare?
The analysis found that gender and age continue to have a significant effect on car insurance costs.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:05:46 +0000
The UK's new Covid Vaccines Delivery Plan in full
Health Secretary Matt Hancock is expected to explain the UK's new vaccination plan during a Downing Street press conference today.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:51:54 +0000
Chris Whitty delivers stark Covid warning to UK public
Professor Whitty delivers a stark warning saying “As a doctor, I’m trained to tell people pretty straight what I think’s going to happen."

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Pet owners warned of 'serious threat' amid cold weather
Emergency vet service, Vets Now, has seen a rise in cold weather-related cases in its animal hospital and clinics.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:30:00 +0000
Cadbury's hide 200 Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000
A total of 200 winning eggs will be hidden randomly in local newsagents and corner shops across the UK.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:14:21 +0000
Rapid Covid testing for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
Rapid testing for people without symptoms of coronavirus will be made available across the country this week, the government has said.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000
Can I still move house in lockdown? What you need to know
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has imposed a national lockdown in the face of soaring coronavirus cases across the UK.

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to assess housing blocks at three sites
Plans for several new housing blocks – the highest of which could be ten storeys – will be discussed by Brent Council at a meeting next week.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:40:08 +0000
Merchant Taylor's Clive of India school house renamed
A private school house named after a controversial military leader with links to colonialism has been renamed.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Free job advice in Harrow and Brent from Work Rights Centre
A charity is offering free employment advice to people in Harrow in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.



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