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Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:02:18 +0100
Harrow Conservatives call for new civic centre rethink
Harrow Conservatives urged the council to reassess plans for the future delivery of services – including the building of a new civic centre.

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Trial of e-scooter rentals kicks off in London
TfL and London Councils have today launched a trial of e-scooter rentals across London that will last for 12 months.

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
The days when even TV adverts were memorable
Hello playmates, how are you and hopefully are enjoying the sun? I had my first meal in a pub garden for about 18 months and it was nice although I am still avoiding crowded places. Mind you I am a bit of a semi-recluse these days anyway, compared wi...

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council faces £15 million 2020/21 council tax deficit
Brent Council is facing a council tax collection deficit of more than £15 million, though officers are confident this can be managed over the next few years.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
E-scooters involved in more than 500 crimes in the past year
E-scooters were involved in more than 500 recorded crimes in London over the past year, according to data from the Met Police.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0100
City Hall Labour blocked 'embarrassing' questions to Sadiq Khan
A leaked email has revealed that the London Assembly Labour group blocked questions that could be “deeply embarrassing” to Sadiq Khan in the run up to the mayoral election.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brent Council responds to Government’s fuel poverty stats
Almost one in five households in Brent suffer from fuel poverty, according to a recent government report.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Response to Harrow Council’s drill music interpreter plan
A barrister warned that council plans to hire someone to review the lyrics of drill music to combat gang violence might only deepen tensions within the community.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 17:25:32 +0100
Half a million Londoners still furloughed, new data reveals
More than half a million Londoners remain on furlough according to provisional data released today by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Plans progress for Mount Vernon Cancer centre move to Watford
Plans to relocate a cancer centre to Watford General Hospital has been backed following a review.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:10:26 +0100
City Hall marks fourth anniversary of London Bridge attack
City Hall has today paid tribute to the victims of the London Bridge terror attack as the capital marks the fourth anniversary of the tragic event.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:08:46 +0100
Harrow Council to spend £500,000 on food recycling strategy
Half a million pounds will be spent on improving food recycling rates in Harrow as part of plans to address a climate emergency by 2030.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Four roads in Harrow area affected by traffic restrictions from next week
Temporary traffic restrictions including a road closure are set to be introduced in roads in the Harrow area from Monday to enable utility works to be carried out.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:46:24 +0100
Sadiq Khan announces plan for 'retrofit revolution'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced plans to tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency by upgrading London’s social homes.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:42:25 +0100
Northwick Park Hospital nurse continues to recover from Covid
A nurse who was struck by Covid-19 near the start of the pandemic and was hospitalised for nine weeks says he is taking things “step by step” as he continues to recover.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:14:14 +0100
Harrow councillors debate return of full physical meetings
‘Hybrid’ council meetings will continue in Harrow for at least the next two months despite some calls to return to full physical sittings.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:41:00 +0100
Police hunt for Watford man wanted on recall to prison
Police have issued an appeal for the public’s help to find a wanted man from Watford.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Council spends £30,000 rectifying bin rota mistake
Harrow Council had to spend an extra £30,000 after it sent misprinted bin collection schedules to thousands of homes.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:00:28 +0100
Transport union slams 'disgraceful stitch up' TfL funding deal
A leading transport union has threatened London-wide industrial action over the Government’s “disgraceful” new funding package for TfL.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:42:49 +0100
Harrow Council renews licensing scheme in Wealdstone ward
A scheme requiring all privately rented homes in parts of Harrow to be licensed will be renewed.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:50:52 +0100
Harrow Council to introduce PSPO in Harrow town centre to tackle ASB
People playing music, distributing leaflets, or feeding animals in Harrow town centre could be fined under new measures to curb anti-social behaviour.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:04:27 +0100
Government agrees new £1 billion funding deal with TfL
The Government has today agreed a new £1.08 billion funding package for TfL that will extend financial support to December 11.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:59:45 +0100
Teenager dies after stabbing in Montrose Park
A teenager has died after he was found stabbed in a park.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:45:26 +0100
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Drury Lane, Wembley
A motorcyclist has died and another is fighting for their life following a crash in Wembley.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:57:32 +0100
Households warned over 'aggressive spreading' bamboo
Householders are being urged to select and plant certain types of bamboo carefully to prevent the spread of invasive types that can damage properties.

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Classic shows filmed at the ATV studios in Borehamwood
This week I pay tribute to the wonderful ATV Studios that existed in Borehamwood from 1960 to 1983. Before that it was a film studio dating back to 1914 and today is the BBC Elstree Centre. Hence it has been a production centre for over 100 years....

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.



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