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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:41:48 +0000
Covid: Boris Johnson reveals road-map out of lockdown
All schools in England will reopen on March 8.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:13:00 +0000
Recap as Boris Johnson sets the way out of lockdown
Stay with us throughout the day for updates as Boris Johnson sets out his road map out of lockdown for England.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:34:30 +0000
Lockdown Roadmap: Sadiq Khan says 'this must be the final lockdown'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed the Government’s roadmap to the gradual easing of restrictions but has stressed “this must be the final lockdown”.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:10:36 +0000
Harrow Council bids for £4 million worth of energy grants
Almost £4 million could be spent on making schools and public buildings in Harrow more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:35:45 +0000
High Court finds 2020 Barnhill by-election called correctly
Calls for an investigation into a narrow Brent Council by-election victory by the defeated candidates were dismissed by the High Court.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:29:11 +0000
Calls grow for London to influence Government roadmap
As Boris Johnson prepares to set out his roadmap for the national easing of lockdown restrictions, London’s business leaders have identified how they want to see the capital emerge.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:48:57 +0000
Police searching for missing Watford teenager
Police are searching for a teenager who has been missing for nearly a week.

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:37:42 +0000
Bus drivers across Barnet and Harrow to strike today and on March 3
Bus passengers face disruption this week because of a strike by drivers in disputes over pay and conditions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:18:28 +0000
TfL: New Oyster card change coming next month in London
Transport for London's drive for contactless travel has led to a small change in Oyster cards coming next month.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:06:01 +0000
First stage in roadmap out of lockdown revealed
All schools in England will be told to reopen to all pupils on March 8 as part of the Prime Minister’s roadmap of easing lockdown restrictions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:23:40 +0000
Police share CCTV appeals of Preston Road stabbing
Police are hoping to trace the owners of a burn out car connected to the murder of a teenager who was stabbed.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:25:35 +0000
All adults to be offered coronavirus vaccine by end of July
All adults are now targeted to be offered coronavirus vaccines by the end of July – but the health secretary still insists the Government must take a “cautious” approach to easing restrictions.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Elstree 1971: Blood from the Mummy's Tomb and On the Buses
This week, fellow travellers, I turn the clock back to 1971. Where have those 50 years gone? There have certainly been some changes. Can you believe it was still legal then for pubs to refuse to serve a woman on her own.

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Martin Lewis reveals how much you should be paying into your pension each year
There are several pension plans that you can choose from, including state pension and private workplace pensions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:38:31 +0000
Hairdressers in England ‘could stay shut until April’
Hairdressers may remain shut until April, according to reports, as the government prepares to publish its roadmap out of lockdown restrictions.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
This is how you can get paid to watch sport and eat takeaways
Alongside getting to review televised sporting events and takeaways, you will also receive a 70” Ultra HD 4K TV and £500 cash.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0000
What could Boris Johnson's 'road map' look like? - plans for pubs, schools and non-essential shops
Boris Johnson has called for patience ahead of announcing plans to lift lockdown saying “we want progress to be cautious but also irreversible.”

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl reveal the best deals coming this weekend
Aldi and Lidl have revealed a range of new products being made available this weekend. 

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council planning to continue with virtual site visits
Site visits from councillors deciding on planning applications in Harrow will only resume “once restrictions have eased”.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:34:24 +0000
TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London said it is expecting major disruption next week as bus drivers go on strike.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:38:00 +0000
Police called to Pinner Road after reports of man armed with knives
A man has been arrested after police were called to reports of a person in possession of multiple knives at a major junction.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:10:56 +0000
Lack of safety measures revealed following Eden Park inquest
At least 79 London train stations have platforms that are dangerous to blind or partially-sighted people, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:07:49 +0000
Boy, 16, dies after stabbing in Preston Road near Wembley
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in north-west London.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:03:23 +0000
Covid-19: Every London borough coronavirus infection rate
Coronavirus infection rates continue to fall across London and are way below the level they were at when the second national lockdown ended.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:43:59 +0000
Uber: Supreme Court ruling 'will have consequences' for London
The Supreme Court’s decision to class Uber drivers as workers “will have consequences” for the private hire sector in London, according to the London Assembly.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 12:44:32 +0000
UK weather: Met Office say temperatures to soar this weekend
Temperatures are set to soar in some parts of the UK this weekend – with possible highs of 17C.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:34:10 +0000
When will non-essential shops reopen in England? - What we know so far
Online retailers have bought brands with plans to move business online suggesting the pandemic has had an irreversible impact on UK retail.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:52:44 +0000
When will pubs reopen in England? - what Boris Johnson has said
Boris Johnson hinted at when the hospitality sector will reopen ahead of detailing plans to gradually ease lockdown.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Covid vaccine calculator shows when you'll get jab
Millions of people across the UK have been given their first Covid vaccine  - but when will you get your jab?

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council approves flat plans in Wealdstone high street
A high street landmark will be made three storeys taller to accommodate dozens of new flats.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
GLA Budget 2021-22: What is new in Sadiq Khan's final draft?
The Mayor of London has found an extra £182.8 million of income in his final draft GLA budget for the coming year.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council rejects plans for new Hatch End nursery
Plans for a new nursery on the site of a former nursing home were rejected over “unrealistic” claims three-quarters of visitors would travel by foot.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:39:02 +0000
Barchester care homes considers future for staff refusing Covid vaccine
A major UK care home provider has said it is considering whether staff who have refused a vaccine for non-medical reasons can continue in roles where they are in contact with residents.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:35:44 +0000
Willesden man jailed for drug and knife offences
A man has been jailed after he was found possessing knives, drugs and over £3,000 in cash.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:02:27 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine myths – fertility, microchips, DNA and pork
Councils are appealing for people to make “informed decisions” on the Covid-19 vaccine as it tries to bust myths associated with the jab.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £5 million plan to aid economic recovery
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced plans to launch a £5 million post-Covid tourism drive to aid London’s recovery from the pandemic once it is safe to reopen.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:29:24 +0000
Met Police detective dies after Covid-19 diagnosis
A specialist financial investigator who had a police career spanning nearly three decades has died after being diagnosed with Covid-19.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Wilsmere House in Harrow Weald celebrates Chinese New Year
Staff and residents at a care home welcomed in the Year of the Ox with a day of celebrations and activities.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:02 +0000
Millions face British Gas bill £97 price hike from April
A surge in global energy commodity prices has raised the cost of sourcing gas from the wholesale market, leading to an increase in the cap.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:02:08 +0000
When will gyms reopen in England? - What we know so far
Gyms have not been able to open at all this year amid new lockdown restrictions introduced in January.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Luisa Porritt: Apprenticeship hub could help 'lost generation'
Mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt has outlined plans to introduce an apprenticeships hub in London to avoid a “lost generation” of young people.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Tens of thousands could become 'undocumented migrants' in June
Tens of thousands of EU citizens living in London could “unknowingly become undocumented migrants” in June when the EU Settlement Scheme ends, with no data on how many people are yet to apply.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:58:22 +0000
10 driving offences you've probably never heard of
There are more than hundreds of rules in The Highway Code.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:14:19 +0000
Affinity Water to meet with Brent Council over Wembley works
A water company has apologised for disruption caused by ongoing works in Wembley as the leader of Brent Council urged it to “get to the bottom of the issues”.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:34:37 +0000
The Transport for London jobs currently on offer
Transport for London is currently looking for new staff across London.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:45:16 +0000
Northwick Park Hospital denies fake video of doctor trying to 'kill' patient
An NHS trust has denied a misleading video circulating through social media “exposing” a doctor that appears to be attempting to put down a patient and blame the death on Covid-19.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000
Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.



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