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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Brent Council and Quintain to keep Wembley mural on display
A property developer has agreed to showcase a tiled mural of England footballers near Wembley Stadium following a campaign led by a local historian.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:49:32 +0100
Sadiq Khan: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'not an option'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said that cancelling the Silvertown Tunnel “is not an option that is sensible”.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:13:56 +0100
No packed trains or buses 'any time soon', says TfL boss
Passenger numbers on TfL services are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least March next year, according to the head of the network.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Brent and Harrow Trading Standards issue £14,500 Covid fines
Trading standards in Harrow and Brent issued fines totalling thousands of pounds for Covid-19 rule breaches last year.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Traffic restrictions in roads in Harrow area from Monday
A temporary closure and turning restrictions are among the measures due to come into effect in roads in and around Harrow from Monday due to roadworks.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100
London to host giant public art display to mark Euro 2020
Pavements, roads and buildings across London will be transformed into an outdoor art gallery during the summer as the capital plays host to eight games in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:10:36 +0100
Last chance to enter Harrow Times' search for region's 100 top businesses
THE Harrow Times has joined forces with NatWest in a collaboration to find our best apprentices and the top 100 companies to bang the drum for business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:08:49 +0100
Violence in London below 2019 levels but 'still too high'
Violent crime in London is being “suppressed” below pre-pandemic levels despite a recent increase in incidents, according to a senior Metropolitan Police officer.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:16:26 +0100
Sisters in Fryent Park killed by teen seeking deal with devil
A teenager killed two sisters at Fryent Country Park in a brutal knife attack after seeking a deal with the devil to “sacrifice” women in order to win the lottery, a court has heard.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:19 +0100
Harrow Council outlines post-Covid green spaces promotion
People in Harrow will be encouraged to reconnect with nature as part of the council’s recovery plan from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:01:25 +0100
Teen ‘killed sisters after seeking deal with devil to win lottery’, court hears
A teenager killed two sisters in a brutal knife attack after seeking a deal with the devil to “sacrifice” women in order to win the lottery, a court has heard.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Young people descend on Harrow to join queue for Covid-19 vaccine
By mid-morning, a huge queue had formed at the health centre, with the line snaking around a car park and stretching down the street.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Former Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw joins JFS in Kenton
The former chief of Ofsted has returned to school leadership after nearly a decade.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:39:53 +0100
Police appeal after incidents on buses in Cricklewood
Police have released an image of a man they wish to trace as part of their investigation into two incidents on buses.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:13:02 +0100
Vigilance preached at Harrow Council Covid-19 vaccine update
Around 2,000 vulnerable people in Harrow are yet to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination.

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:40:10 +0100
Fox trapped in football net rescued in Pinner
A young fox had to be rescued after it got caught in football netting for around three hours.

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.



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