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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:00:18 +0100
5 things we learned from Dominic Cummings' 'bombshell' BBC interview
Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings has spoken about his time in Government during a 'bombshell' interview with the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Uber issues update on face mask rules following changes in UK Covid laws
Car-hailing app Uber has issued an update to users across the UK following a change in the law surrounding Coronavirus.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:31:33 +0100
Harrow Council confirms civic centre regeneration
Hundreds of new homes and a new civic centre are planned as part of a £690 million major regeneration programme.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Northwick Park Hospital unveil memorial garden
A memorial rose garden has opened at Northwick Park Hospital in memory of staff who lost loved ones during the pandemic.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:28:14 +0100
Ganesh Suntharalingam of Northwick Park Hospital gets OBE
An intensive care consultant from Northwick Park Hospital has hailed his colleagues after receiving an OBE.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:36:10 +0100
Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
A PREMIER League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
BBC to air special interview with Dominic Cummings - what time will it be on?
The BBC have announced that a special interview with Dominic Cummings is set to air on TV later this week.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:52:51 +0100
'Pingdemic' halts Met Line as staff told to self-isolate
Commuters have spoken of the “horrible” disruption after the Metropolitan Line was shut without warning at the weekend due to the so-called ‘Pingdemic’. 

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:56:35 +0100
Met Office issues UK's first-ever 'extreme heat' warning as temperatures soar
The Met Office has issued its first amber 'extreme heat' warning for parts of the UK as temperatures continue to soar over the coming days.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:12:45 +0100
Why parents have been urged to shop early to get presents for Christmas 2021
Toy retailer The Entertainer has issued a major warning about Christmas 2021 to parents planning to get gifts for their children.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:02:57 +0100
Sadiq Khan affirms ULEZ commitment after asthma study
More than 300,000 Londoners have said that their asthma is triggered by toxic air pollution as Sadiq Khan today doubles down on his commitment to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:35:46 +0100
This is why frontline NHS staff won't need to quarantine if they get pinged by Covid app
Frontline NHS staff in England who are fully vaccinated will be permitted to carry on working in 'exceptional circumstances' if they are “pinged” by the Covid contact tracing app - the Government has announced.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:15:18 +0100
Man jailed for stabbing girl in Harrow on the Hill station
A man who stabbed a 16-year-old girl after she refused to give him her number has been locked up.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Actor Peter Lawford spoke to Marilyn Monroe on night she died
I must start by saying I was sad to read that the Hollywood actor and star of Top Gun and Batman Val Kilmer has lost his natural voice due to a throat operation for cancer. Val made Willow at Elstree Studios and apparently could be a 'difficult' acto...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:32:32 +0100
Coronavirus: Trains cancelled on Metropolitan Line
Trains have been cancelled on the Metropolitan Line as a number of control room staff are self-isolating.

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100
Thousands sign petition to save horticultural society in Harrow
Thousands have backed a campaign to save the ‘jewel in Harrow’s crown’ that is under threat of eviction.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
RSPCA dog spends 17 months in care looking for new home
The RSPCA is still looking to find a home for Bella the beagle and lurcher cross who has waited 17 months in kennels to find a new home.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:23:20 +0100
'Mayors of play' to suggest family-friendly London activities
Sadiq Khan said he wants to turn London into “Britain’s biggest playground” over the summer as he announces a series of events and activities aimed at families with young children.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:35:07 +0100
Channel 4's Naked Attraction is looking for UK contestants
Want to find love in the nude? You can apply to be on Channel 4's Naked Attraction.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sugar and salt tax could be introduced to improve UK diets
The tax could raise up to £3.4 billion per year for the Treasury and should be introduced in a 2024 Finance Bill, the report recommends.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:35:48 +0100
50 of the UK’s most dog-friendly beaches revealed
Vets Now has unveiled the top 50 dog-friendly beaches to ensure our nation of pet lovers stay safe on days out at the beach. 

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:44:18 +0100
RMT threatens Tube strikes for August
The Tube is set to be hit by four days of strike action next month following a dispute between unions and management over the grade of Night Tube drivers.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:41:38 +0100
KSI visits Reddiford School in Pinner to talk with pupils
Youtube star KSI visited his former school to talk about with his successes to current students.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:08:50 +0100
Two gang members convicted after shooting man in his Enfield house
Two gang members who broke into a property and then shot a man have been convicted of attempted murder.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:32:48 +0100
Jonathan North to get Wealdstone testimonial
Wealdstone are to honour former goalkeeper Jonathan North with a testimonial next month at Grosvenor Vale.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:35:38 +0100
Waterstones ask customers to wear face masks from 19 July
LEADING book retailer, Waterstones, said it will ‘encourage’ customers to wear face mask in store from 19 July.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Lambda variant- how dangerous is the coronavirus strain?
The World Health Organisation say the lambda variant has been found in 29 countries so far and some cases have been confirmed in the UK.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:06:18 +0100
Man rushed to hospital after Monks Park crash
A man was rushed to hospital after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:28:33 +0100
More than 900 London buildings on fire safety 'waking watch'
The scale of London’s building safety crisis has once again been laid bare.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:09:26 +0100
Parts of Northern line to be closed for four months
Many key stations on the Northern line will be closed for four months as part of a £700million upgrade of Bank station.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:28:41 +0100
Sainsbury’s recall vegan food product as it contains meat
Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg Butternut Squash & Lentil Lasagne contains pork, beef and milk.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:27:33 +0100
Doctors urge Boris Johnson not to ease lockdown restrictions
The British Medical Association (BMA) has spoken out the lockdown announcement saying that it could lead to “potentially devastating consequences” .

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sajid Javid updates MPs on July 19 'Freedom Day' plans
Speaking to MPs, Sajid Javid said that it was the “right time to get our nation closer to normal life”.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:11:36 +0100
TfL bus service review postponed to avoid 'choking recovery'
A planned review that business and transport groups warned would lead to bus service cuts in London has been postponed until September, the Government has confirmed.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:20:41 +0100
Harrow Council announces street tree sponsorship fees
Harrow Council has unveiled plans to charge locals as much as £295 to plant a new tree and keep it watered under a new sponsorship programme.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:20:26 +0100
Gareth Southgate needs time to think before signing England contract
In a press conference, Gareth Southgate said he needed time to reflect on the game before signing a new England contract.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:56:53 +0100
Freedom Day: Boris Johnson to hold a press conference today
The Prime Minister is expected to say that the country can move to Step 4 of the plan to lift coronavirus measures.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:35:02 +0100
Woman charged with murder after death of Mee Chong
A woman has been charged with the murder of Mee Kuen Chong, whose body was discovered nearly 200 miles away from her home in Wembley.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Every England goal against Italy could cost fans 'nearly £12,000,000'
Alcohol consumption is likely to be high with Boris Johnson urged to grant an emergency Bank Holiday Monday in the event of an England win.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 16:59:02 +0100
Aldi announce ‘supermarket first’ coming to stores next week
The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:47:19 +0100
Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to Sarah Everard murder
A Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard in a case that has caused widespread shock and outrage.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:09:34 +0100
TfL scraps plans to punish Covid absences after July 19
Tube bosses have backed down from controversial plans to discipline staff who are absent due to Covid-19 after lockdown eases on July 19.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:38:12 +0100
Boris Johnson hints at Bank Holiday if England beat Italy in Euro 2020 final
Boris Johnson has refused to rule out the prospect of an emergency bank holiday should England win Euro 2020 on Sunday.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:23:30 +0100
Euro 2020: Schools and workplaces can open late after England V Italy final
It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Euro 2020: Boris Johnson shares update on Wembley capacity for England V Italy
The nation will be at a standstill as the Three Lions attempt to finally add to the World Cup triumph of 1966.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:34:46 +0100
Police concerned for welfare of missing man with links to Harrow
Police are trying to find a man who has gone missing from Watford.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:11 +0100
Woman arrested after Wembley woman Mee Chong found headless
A woman has been arrested after a headless corpse found in woodlands was identified as a woman from Wembley.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:30:00 +0100
This is why you may still have to self-isolate before August 16
The so-called “freedom day” is expected on July 19, with a decision on whether or not to go ahead being taken a week earlier.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Sainsbury's announces controversial rule change from July 19
Sajid Javid said it was a “responsible thing for anyone to do” as he confirmed he would continue to wear a face mask in certain situations in public.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:19:00 +0100
Beers to fly during Euro 2020 England Denmark game
England fans will lob £1.2 million worth of beer during England's Euro 2020 semi-final tonight, experts have predicted.



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