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Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Racist hate crimes in London rose sharply following lockdown
The number of racist hate crimes reported to police across London rose dramatically following the first lockdown, a Freedom of Information request has found.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Harrow councillor calls for more funding and powers for jobs
A senior Harrow councillor has called on the Government to give local authorities more powers to tackle employment issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:23:54 +0000
Uber offering cheaper travel to London and Harlow vaccination centres
Uber is offering a huge discount for people who need to head to local Covid-19 vaccination centres.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:06:49 +0000
Harrow police raids lead to human trafficking arrests
Five men and one woman have been arrested for slavery and trafficking offences following police raids in Harlow and London.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:27:07 +0000
Brent Council to award Covid-19 bonuses to staff in budget
A former Brent councillor criticised asking taxpayers to pay for a £500 staff bonus for work during the Covid-19 pandemic in the council’s most recent budget.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:54:07 +0000
Facebook 'should help more' with inquest of Molly Russell's death
There are fears social media users may be “at risk” because of delays to an inquest of a teenager who killed herself after seeing graphic content on Instagram.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:55:43 +0000
Five arrested after Hindes Road, Harrow, stabbing
Five people were arrested following a stabbing which has left a man in critical condition.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to tweak housing related support service offer
Smaller accommodation will be used to support vulnerable people in Brent as the council looks to move away from large-scale hostels.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How to appeal a parking ticket you don't think you deserve
With tickets costing an average of £37, it's a bill most motorists could do without.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Police could be exempt from '£800 a year' boundary charge
Key workers including police officers may be exempt from paying the proposed £3.50 Greater London boundary charge, according to the Mayor’s office.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:22:03 +0000
TfL accused of 'environmental vandalism' in Pinner
Transport for London has been accused of “environmental vandalism” on embankments on the Metropolitan line in Pinner.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:55:03 +0000
Brent Council cabinet approves 2020/21 council tax and budget
Brent Council looks set to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent after its budget was approved by its cabinet.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:29:31 +0000
Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Secretary will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:27:08 +0000
2450 jobs axed as Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis stores close
Nearly 2,500 staff will be told that their jobs have been axed today after fashion website Boohoo bought Dorothy Perkins, Wand two other Arcadia brands.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000
Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Royal Mail give weekend update on areas affected by delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:29:10 +0000
Alperton councillor criticises Brent Council leader’s behaviour
A Brent councillor has called for an investigation into his council leader’s behaviour after receiving an “unacceptable” response to his queries about the upcoming budget.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:00 +0000
Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and TfL need 'forensic focus' to deliver Crossrail
The Mayor of London and TfL will need a “Sherlock-style forensic focus” to deliver Crossrail on time, according to a new report from the London Assembly.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the  Met Office has said.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:50:23 +0000
London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:20:36 +0000
Harrow Council encourages Covid-19 vaccination support bids
Community groups in Harrow can bid for grants up to £5,000 to help support the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine among vulnerable groups.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:23:27 +0000
Two day weather warning for snow and ice in Herts, London and Essex
More snow could be on the way in Hertfordshire, Essex and London as the Met Office issued a two-day weather warning.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:07:18 +0000
Brent Council dismisses complaint against Labour councillors
A complaint against three Brent councillors who visited a community kitchen during lockdown was dismissed by the borough’s monitoring officer.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Plans for 20mph limits and speed cushions in several Harrow roads
There are plans to introduce 20mph speed limits and other traffic calming measures in several roads in Harrow.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Brent Council to judge 700 home scheme at industrial estate
Plans for almost 700 new homes in blocks up to 16 storeys high will be discussed by Brent Council next week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Highlighting the importance of good news on Time to Talk Day
With so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Revealed: Number of London firefighters absent due to Covid-19
Almost 10 per cent of London Fire Brigade’s operational staff are currently absent due to Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Tube staff told to keep working despite Covid variant fears
A leading transport union has hit out at Transport for London after it told Tube staff to continue going to work despite concerns over the South African Covid-19 variant.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:50 +0000
Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:21:37 +0000
Harrow Council confirms roof replacements at Pinner estate
The roofs of more than a dozen blocks of flats at a housing estate are set to be replaced to avoid “major problems” that could occur if they were left in their current state.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Councillors reject bid to build concrete plant in Barnet
A plan to build a concrete works close to homes and a conservation area has been turned down.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:47:00 +0000
Notting Hill Gate Opticians owner among most influential entrepreneurs
A business owner has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Family plead for answers of missing man Carl Hodges
The family of a man who has been missing for five years has reissued an appeal in hope to find answers.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Application for more non-sporting events at Wembley Stadium
Plans have been submitted for Wembley Stadium to host an extra nine non-sporting events with up to 100,000 spectators each year.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Deputy Met Commissioner criticised for stop and search comments
The Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has been criticised for comments defending the disproportionate use of stop and search on young black men in London.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council ordered to pay £2,000 over PCN dispute
Harrow Council was ordered to pay almost £2,000 in legal costs after it wrongly pursued a traffic fine over several years.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000
Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Around 20 per cent of Brent adults lack key digital skills
Almost one in five adults in Brent do not possess the “essential digital skills” that could benefit them in life, a council report has revealed.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan: post-Covid tourism needed to boost London economy
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for “the biggest tourism campaign that our city and country has ever seen” after research suggested that central London has been hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan's London Plan approved after "unnecessary delay"
Sadiq Khan’s London Plan, the framework for planning in the capital, has finally been approved by the Government after a long delay.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:45:37 +0000
Kingsbury Hindu temple opens as Covid-19 vaccination centre
A Hindu temple is the latest place in north-west London to be turned into a Covid-19 vaccination centre.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:45:33 +0000
Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know
The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:36 +0000
Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree will soon have more stage space than in 1950s heyday
This week we travel back to what was filming at Elstree Studios 70 years ago in 1951. The films are nearly all forgotten today but starred some great names of the post war era.



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