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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Universal Credit: 660,000 NHS and key workers will see income slashed
On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:27:13 +0100
TOWIE Mick Norcross: Son Kirk says his dad 'changed in himself'
THE family of Mick Norcross revealed he “changed in himself” during lockdown and his mood deteriorated during the pandemic.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:25:41 +0100
Inquest: Former Towie star Mick Norcross took his own life
A BUSINESSMAN tragically took his own life over worries he faced “the loss of a lifetime’s work”.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:28:34 +0100
Watch as 'Spider-Man' punches Asda worker to the floor amid huge brawl
‘Spider-Man’ can be seen kicking and punching the worker as a mass brawl spills out into the aisle.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Martin Lewis warns Brits they have just days to claim free £125
The Money Saving Expert founder shared his urgent warning in his weekly newsletter full of tips and tricks to make the most of your finances.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
A record 618,903 people in England and Wales pinged by NHS Covid app in a week
It comes after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarten said there will be a “very narrow” list of sectors whose workers will be exempt from isolation rules.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:28:34 +0100
16 sectors where workers will be exempt from Covid-19 self-isolation
The new process will allow critical workers to carry on with their jobs even if identified as a contact of a coronavirus case.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:09:50 +0100
Sadiq Khan ‘not in favour’ of vaccine passports on TfL
Sadiq Khan has said he is “not in favour” of introducing vaccine passports in London, including on TfL services, as they would be a “bureaucratic nightmare”.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:29:04 +0100
Man rescued by 15 firefighters from kitchen fire in flat above Harrow shop
Firefighters rescued a man from a flat fire on Northolt Road in Harrow.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:19:25 +0100
Bus driver suffers head injury after attack on vehicle near underground station
Officers investigating an assault on a bus driver in Harrow have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:30:40 +0100
Met Office predicts second UK heatwave in August
Forecasters correctly predicted the heatwave in July which forced Public Health England to issue a heat health alert this week.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:58:41 +0100
Weddings to be cancelled if bride or groom pinged by NHS Covid-19 app
Downing Street has said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate after receiving an alert from the NHS Covid-19 app.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Lockdown restrictions could return next month, government experts warn
Experts have said face masks and working from home could return by mid August after warning of another deadly pandemic peak.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce heart-warming gesture to UK stores throughout school holidays
The donation is part of Aldi’s commitment to donate 10 million meals across the country in 2021.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Road in Edgware close to Barnet FC set to be closed for roadworks
Motorists using a residential road in Edgware close to Barnet FC are facing disruption next week due to a temporary closure for roadworks.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:30:00 +0100
Hatch End Slimming World sheds weight ahead of wedding
A woman shed more than two stone enabling her to achieve her "target weight" ahead of her wedding.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 09:53:25 +0100
Candle causes house fire in Cambridge Road, North Harrow
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were called to a house fire yesterday evening in North Harrow.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:21:23 +0100
NHS staff receive 3 per cent pay rise after 'unprecedented year'
The Department of Health and Social Care said the pay rise would mean an additional £1,000 per year for the average nurse.

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” .



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