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Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Harrow Octogenarian to take on Wing Walking charity challenge
An octogenarian will reach new heights when he completes an exhilarating Wing Walk on the wings of a biplane.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Harrow councillor responds to rise in antisemitism reports
Jewish people are afraid to display their faith overtly following a rise of antisemitic incidents, a Harrow councillor has said.

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:01:27 +0100
Indian variant prompts faster Harrow Covid vaccine delivery
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Harrow will be “accelerated” following the spread of the Indian variant.

Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
TfL introduces new pedestrian priority crossings
TfL has announced that pedestrians will be given priority at 18 road crossings in London as new upgrades are rolled out.

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:11:29 +0100
Harrow parking permits among cheapest in London research shows
Parking permits in Harrow are among the cheapest in London, despite recent price increases.

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:36 +0100
New Puttstars coming to St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow
A new indoor mini golf venue is coming to St George’s Shopping Centre.

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:21:05 +0100
Report calls for rethink of permitted development rights
Local communities in London should be given more say over the future of high streets to prevent further decline, according to a new report.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:22:15 +0100
Officers apologise for photos of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry
Two Metropolitan Police officers apologised when they appeared in court after taking photographs of two murdered sisters and sharing the photos on WhatsApp.

Thu, 27 May 2021 12:45:07 +0100
NatWest helps entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses
These three London-based entrepreneurs have decided to put the planet before profit with help from NatWest.

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Three roads in Harrow area to be closed from this weekend
Three roads in the Harrow area are due to be temporarily closed from this weekend for roadworks.

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London Councils: Tackling housing crisis must be 'top priority'
The cross-party London Councils group has said addressing the housing crisis must be the Government’s “top priority” following the release of a new report.

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:58:23 +0100
Harrow Council plans to develop Forward Drive Central Depot
Harrow Council plans to develop its main depot to accommodate staff and services as part of its new working methods post-Covid.

Wed, 26 May 2021 12:41:29 +0100
Harrow Council to appoint assistants for senior councillors
Harrow Council could appoint a series of assistants to help support senior councillors with their specific briefs in the borough.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Royal Mail scam: 8 arrests made as part of police investigation
The suspects were allegedly involved in sending scam text messages, primarily posing as Royal Mail

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
23 Movie release dates you need to add to your cinema diary in 2021
From Marvel and James Bond, to reimagined classics, here are the top picks for cinema-goers in 2021.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:16:16 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:59:53 +0100
Application at Brent’s Millennium Business Centre deferred
Plans to build a warehouse extension near an industrial estate will be reassessed after concerns it could “heap traffic mayhem” onto those living nearby.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:39:43 +0100
Brent Council approves plans for HS2 building in Kilburn
Plans for a development to support the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway scheme were unanimously approved by councillors last night (Monday, May 24).

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:33:41 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Families angered over two-tier burials at Woodcock Hill Cemetery
A family were in “absolute disbelief” to discover their dead relative had a stranger buried on top of their loved one days after the funeral.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs
It is not yet clear if the virus poses a serious threat, but researchers are concerned animal to human infections will become more frequent.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When you can see May supermoon set to delight UK skygazers this week
The celestial event is expected to be visible at dawn on May 26, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

Mon, 24 May 2021 15:06:35 +0100
Harrow and Brent high streets to receive improvement funding
Several high streets in north-west London will benefit from funding under schemes aimed at revitalising town centres.

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:16:01 +0100
Londoners invited to vote on new Trafalgar Square sculpture
Londoners are being given the chance to vote for the next piece of art to occupy the iconic fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
20 dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their immediately
Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:26:42 +0100
Brent Council approves Gorillas Technologies alcohol licence
An online food and drink delivery service operating out of a warehouse in a “quiet residential road” was given permission to sell alcohol despite neighbours’ objections.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:06:24 +0100
Man from Harrow jailed for terrorism material
A man from Harrow is among three men who were found with Islamic terrorism-related material.

Fri, 21 May 2021 11:23:38 +0100
Surge testing for Covid-19 Indian variant in Harrow schools
Surge testing is to take place in Harrow schools to help tackle the spread of the ‘Indian variant’ of Covid-19.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:54:42 +0100
Royston Park Road sees yet another serious crash
A man was taken to hospital after another car was flipped over at a car crash hotspot.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:25:45 +0100
City Hall Labour calls for TfL rail devolution
The London Assembly’s Labour group has called on the Government to “urgently reconsider” its plans for overhauling Britain’s rail network.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:14:42 +0100
Brent Council asks private renters to take experience survey
Renters in Brent are being asked to share their experiences with their council to help improve the market for thousands of people.

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:15:00 +0100
Brent Council to assess Kilburn HS2 headhouse plans
Councillors will judge plans for a works building that forms part of the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway development at a meeting next week.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100
New Harrow Civic Centre to be smaller and cheaper post-Covid
The proposed new civic centre in Harrow is likely to be smaller and less expensive following changes to working habits in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100
New zebra crossing and road closure in Harrow area
A new zebra crossing is set to be installed in a busy road in Harrow, making it safer for pedestrians to cross.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:59 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:59:29 +0100
Pinner woman had life-saving heart transplant as a child
A Pinner woman who had to undergo a heart transplant as a child says she honours the hero who saved her life.

Wed, 19 May 2021 15:06:46 +0100
Stabbing victim Kiyan Prince lives on in FIFA 21
A promising youth footballer who died in a stabbing 15 years ago has been ‘brought back to life’ through FIFA 21.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:33:43 +0100
Boxpark Wembley announces plans for Euro 2020 games
Boxpark Wembley has announced plans to screen the Euro 2020 games.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:12:00 +0100
Harrow West MP criticises Government’s major planning reforms
A Harrow MP has joined his Labour colleagues on the council in calling on the Government to rethink its proposed major planning reforms.



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