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Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:15:01 +0000
Met Office issues snow and ice warning around Watford and London
More snow could be on the way in South West Hertfordshire and London as the Met Office issued a weather warning.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Five mistakes you may be making with your car during lockdown
With England back under the instruction of essential trips only during the third national lockdown, cars across the country are gathering dust on driveways and in garages.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Covid-19: Latest vaccination figures for London
More than 500,000 Londoners have now been vaccinated against Covid-19, but the capital is still lagging behind the rest of the country.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:06:22 +0000
Harrow Council increases environment fines and extends PSPO
Fines for environmental offences in Harrow are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the council confirmed.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:33:37 +0000
400-person wedding in Stamford Hill broken up by police
Jewish leaders have condemned a wedding attended by around 400 people at a school after it was broken up by police.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:37:03 +0000
Harrow Council defends Headstone South councillors’ roles
Harrow Council defended the work of three ward councillors after an online petition called for a vote of no confidence in their performance.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:24:31 +0000
Met Police officer, 37, dies after catching Covid-19
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has died after testing positive for Covid-19, the force has announced.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:57:01 +0000
Harrow Council approves six-storey Stanmore town development
Plans for nine flats alongside new office space in a six-storey building were approved by Harrow Council, despite concerns around public safety.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:31:33 +0000
Harrow Council to carry out virtual site visits in lockdown
Site visits as part of planning applications will be held virtually during the national lockdown, Harrow Council confirmed.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:10:12 +0000
Harrow Council rejects housing plans at Canons Park Station
Plans for almost 120 new homes on a Tube station car park that “united the community in opposition” have been refused consent by Harrow Council.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:37:32 +0000
Woman dies after she was hit by car in Woodcock Hill in Kenton
A woman has died after she was hit by a car just one day before she was due to celebrate her 62nd birthday.

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
London Assembly delays vote on Universal Basic Income trial
A vote on whether or not to recommend a trial of universal basic income (UBI) in London has been delayed following a meeting of the London Assembly.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
TfL fines 1700 people for refusing to wear masks
More than 1,700 fines have been handed out to people who refuse to wear face coverings on London public transport as TfL insists it is cracking down on those who flout the rules.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Public to speak on future of Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Bosses at a cancer centre are asking the public for their opinion in a review that could result in its relocation.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and TfL acted 'unlawfully' with Streetspace scheme
The High Court has ruled that the Mayor of London and Transport for London acted “unlawfully” by introducing a Streetspace scheme at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council outlines positive trends around Covid-19
Harrow Council’s top health officer said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” as Covid-19 cases in the borough gradually fall.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000
Views sought on plans to improve Edgware town centre
Views are being sought on proposals to improve Edgware town centre and its environment.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:14:26 +0000
Harrow CCG gives advice on appointments during Covid-19
Health professionals in Harrow have asked patients to consider if potential appointments could be put on hold to help them manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:22:31 +0000
Mother denies murder of baby at Preston Road
A woman has denied the murder of her baby son.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:57:18 +0000
Nine police officers fined for breaching Covid regulations
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined £200 each for breaching Covid-19 regulations for eating in a cafe while on duty, Scotland Yard has said.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Tithe Farm Club faces Covid-19 vaccination shortages
There are concerns of Covid-19 vaccine shortages at a new vaccination centre.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:33:59 +0000
Warning for potential flooding in Herts, Essex and London
People are being warned that their homes and business could be flooded as Storm Christoph looks set to make its way to our area.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:00:10 +0000
Canons Park Station development heads Harrow Council meeting
Plans for almost 120 new homes across three seven-storey blocks on a London Underground station car park will be debated by Harrow Council tomorrow (Wednesday, January 20).

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:27:02 +0000
Calls for Brent Council leader to resign after lockdown event
A former Brent Council leader called on three current councillors to resign after they attended a charity event during the national lockdown – though it has been dismissed by the local Labour Group as “political point scoring”.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Harrow woman aged 101 vaccinated at Tithe Farm Club
A 101 year-old is among the thousands of people to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at a local centre.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000
Here's how your children can access free books online while homeschooling
Gavin Williamson said: “While schools are closed for the majority of pupils, the learning and development of children must continue."

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Revealed: How much is London Stadium costing taxpayers?
The capital’s former Olympic stadium is costing Londoners up to £10 million a year, according to a report from the London Assembly.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0000
Mass Covid-19 vaccination centre opens in Wembley
A mass Covid-19 vaccination hub has opened in north-west London as the Government announced the rollout will be extended to over-70s.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Call to clean up Barnet and Brent beauty spot
A volunteer is calling for a “concerted effort” to clean up a local beauty spot blighted by littering and fly-tipping.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:12:00 +0000
Teen who robbed two boys at knifepoint in Croxley Green sentenced
An armed teenager who robbed three boys of their mobile phones has been sentenced.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:02:00 +0000
Brent polling station changes for May 2021 GLA elections
Changes to polling stations in Brent for the upcoming Greater London Authority (GLA) elections have been confirmed by the council.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:19:00 +0000
Assembly Members clash over Met Police stop and search
Two London Assembly Members have exchanged words following a heated debate about stop and search at a recent Assembly meeting.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:51:07 +0000
Covid vaccine rollout extended to over 70s this week
The expanded rollout arrives as a ban on quarantine-free travel into the UK came into force at 4am in a bid to keep out new coronavirus strains.

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.



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