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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:02:36 +0000
Sadiq Khan proposes tougher measures for HGV emissions
Over 90 per cent of all cars in central London now comply with the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) minimum requirements, new data from City Hall has found.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:17:57 +0000
Harrow Council to plant 21 trees to honour Covid-19 dead
Commemorative trees will be planted in Harrow as “a lasting memory” to those from the borough who have died from Covid-19.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:01:52 +0000
Harrow Council consults on low-traffic neighbourhoods
A consultation on road closures aimed at encouraging cycling and walking in Harrow could see cameras replace physical planters to prevent people using certain streets.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:01:33 +0000
TfL fares increase from today amid calls to scrap Zones
Fares across TfL services will today increase by 2.6 per cent in line with the national increase in rail fares.

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:46:43 +0000
Coronavirus: Hunt for mystery person with Brazilian variant
A hunt is under way to locate one of the first people in the UK believed to have contracted the Manaus variant of coronavirus, a new strain that may spread more rapidly and respond less well to existing vaccines.

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:42:55 +0000
A COVID injection- a shot in the arm for Britain by Millicent Foster, St Catherines School
Since the beginning of the UK’s rollout vaccination programme in late 2020, more than 18 million people have been vaccinated across the country. Currently, the second phase is under way, with Britain, along with Israel, leading the world in the ...

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
When Gregory Peck, Liz Taylor and Errol Flynn came to Elstree
Is it me or are the weeks flowing past at a rate of knots but on the positive side bringing closer the days when I can sit in the garden and read a good film biography?

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000
NHS could transfer Mount Vernon cancer services to Watford
Services at a specialist cancer centre in north-west London could be moved to Watford after a review found the current site is not fit for purpose.

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Rishi Sunak urged to extend Universal Credit increase
An additional 100,000 Londoners could be “plunged into poverty” without further support from the Government, according to new research.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:23:07 +0000
Harrow Council approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
People in Harrow will face a 4.99 per cent increase to their council tax bills as the borough’s latest budget was approved by councillors.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:56 +0000
RECAP: Matt Hancock gives Covid vaccine update
Hello, we'll be bringing you live updates from Downing Street where Matt Hancock is set to make further announcements about the rollout of the Covid vaccine.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:01:31 +0000
Sadiq Khan urged to let public see fire risk assessments
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is being urged to trial a public register of fire risk assessments in London to provide more clarity to new renters and homeowners.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:45:30 +0000
St Greogry's teenager died after fall from eighth floor flat
A schoolboy plummeted 60 feet to his death from the balcony of his family's eighth floor flat, an inquest heard.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:56:54 +0000
Vaccine priority - Khan says 'do more' for frontline workers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called on Government Ministers to “do more” to see if frontline workers should be prioritised in the vaccine rollout.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:24:41 +0000
Harrow Council rejects Tory motion to ban high-rise blocks
Councillors voted against a ban on high rise buildings in Harrow’s suburbs, despite claims the borough is at risk of being “carpet bombed by ugly tower blocks”.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:08:23 +0000
People over 40 are next in line for the Covid vaccine
The JCVI said that targeting occupational groups (such as teachers) would have been more complex to deliver and may slow down the vaccine programme.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:41:11 +0000
Matt Hancock press conference - 5 things he could say
The Health Secretary is expected to confirm when younger age groups can expect to receive their jab, starting with under 50s.

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:25:25 +0000
The Queen calls on Brits to 'think about others' and get Covid jab
The head of state, who received her jab in January, said she understood that people who have never had a vaccine would find it “difficult”

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:44:39 +0000
Council tax set to rise as Sadiq Khan's GLA budget is passed
Sadiq Khan’s GLA budget for 2021/22 has been approved in the London Assembly – despite more members voting against it than supporting it.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:19:37 +0000
Three men attack taxi driver near Harrow Town Centre
A taxi driver was punched in the face by three passengers when he refused to take them to a destination.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:06:37 +0000
Brent Council urged to show Wembley murals at Euro 2020
A campaigner is calling for tiled murals showcasing Wembley’s footballing history to be on display during the upcoming European Championships.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Attic Self Storage launches a UK first in Harrow
Attic Self Storage recently announced a UK first in Harrow, by building a brand new self storage facility that will create more space for local residents.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:30:00 +0000
The rules your children will have to follow when schools reopen
Schools and safe social contact with loved ones are being prioritised in the easing of lockdown.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:45:00 +0000
Harrow Council to increase parking permit costs from April
Motorists will have to pay more for residents parking permits in Harrow from April 1.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:34:05 +0000
New Covid vaccine found to be safe and effective - when will the UK get it?
The new vaccine has not been approved for use in the UK yet, but the Government has ordered 30 million doses of the vaccine.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Bailey and Khan clash over £70 million job scheme
Shaun Bailey has clashed with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan following claims that a £70 million project has only delivered 109 jobs since 2017.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:23:26 +0000
Brent Council to display Wembley sporting murals in March
Tiled murals showing scenes of sporting glories at Wembley will be back on display for two-and-a-half weeks in in March.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:39:40 +0000
Violent crime 'not on the up', says Met Commissioner
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has said that violent crime in London is “not on the up” despite recent high-profile incidents.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:02:00 +0000
Brent councillors reject pay rise over public sector freezes
Councillors in Brent rejected a proposed increase to their yearly allowance in response to widespread public sector pay freezes.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:49:15 +0000
Prosthetics expert in need of new arm after cycling accident
A prosthetics expert who was left with one arm after a horror cycling accident is trying to get a pioneering new limb to carry on helping other amputees.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
London falling behind on housing targets for older people
London is not doing enough to meet the housing needs of older people, a new report from a leading think-tank has found.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
What London bus routes are affected by the TFL strikes?
London bus passengers are facing disruption this week because of a strike by drivers.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:12:38 +0000
Brent Council approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
Councillors in Brent agreed a 4.99 per cent council tax increase and cuts of £1.6 million as it confirmed its “most difficult budget in its 50-year history”.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:08:11 +0000
Brent Council rejects Tory and Lib Dem budget plans 2021/22
Opposition councillors’ proposals to reduce council tax in Brent were rejected on the basis it would “put a strain” on future finances.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:46:52 +0000
London Fire Brigade chief addresses bullying after inquest
The head of London Fire Brigade has spoken out against bullying after an inquest heard how a "singled out" young black firefighter tragically took his own life.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
'Five dead' as popular chicken products urgently recalled in UK
The presence of salmonella make these products a health risk and customers are advised to return the product.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Matt Hancock and Piers Morgan rage during fiery GMB clash
Tensions were high on Good Morning Britain as Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clashed on Tuesday morning's show.

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.



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