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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Mottingham swimmers contest loss of school pool
Members of a community centre in Mottingham are ‘up in arms’ after new rules will restrict their use of swimming and gym facilities.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0100
RMT threatens tube driver strikes over TfL pension changes
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:35:28 +0100
TfL consultation on Red Route fine increase
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:53:17 +0100
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre needs £300m for Watford move
A troubled cancer centre needs almost £300 million so it can continue to treat patients.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:05:27 +0100
Fusion Hairdesign named and shame for failing to pay worker
A hair salon near Harrow has been named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay over £2,000 to a worker.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100
Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100
EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:56:27 +0100
Jealous student from Harrow ran over girlfriend in Amersham
A jealous student who ran over his girlfriend and left her with life-changing injuries has been jailed for more than ten years.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures set to affect major Harrow road junction
Drivers using a major road junction in the Harrow area are facing disruption later this month due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:59:43 +0100
Respects paid to Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman at Fryent Park
Family and friends of two murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman have gathered at a vigil for what would have been Nicole’s 29th birthday.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:47:35 +0100
Harrow councillors pay tribute to former leader Cllr Chris Mote
A former council leader who served the borough for more than 25 years was "a pillar of the community". 

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:44:02 +0100
Harrow transport funding halted after council removes LTNs
Harrow will not benefit from government funding to improve cycling and walking in the borough after it “prematurely removed” pop-up cycle lanes and low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) earlier this year. 

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Men charged with murder of Louise Kam remanded in custody
Two men have appeared in court accused of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:57:58 +0100
London parking: Residents making thousands by renting drives
Home owners in London can make thousands a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:37:15 +0100
£5m violence reduction unit cash to support young people
London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to expand its work following investments from City Hall and the Home Office in a bid to tackle violent crime.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100
LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:51:18 +0100
Police feared 'extremist views' of Streatham attacker Sudesh Amman
A terrorist from Harrow was released from prison despite concerns he “retrained extremist views had apparently signalled his intent to strike again once in the community, his inquest has heard.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:26:54 +0100
Harrow and Barnet men charged with murder of woman
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:17:05 +0100
NHS 111 creates 100 new jobs in recruitment drive
A 100 new jobs have been created for the NHS 111 service in London as part of a recruitment drive.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:29:28 +0100
350,000 Londoners were on furlough just before 'freedom day'
Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:54:46 +0100
Fencing at Ruislip Lido lifted after outbreak of dog-killing algae
Fencing that prevents access to a toxic algae which is potentially fatal for dogs has been lifted at Ruislip Lido.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:41:28 +0100
Netflix announce new TV series and films coming in August
The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for August.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:51:09 +0100
The Gone With The Wind stars who also made films at Elstree
Well here we are again and thank you for joining me on a ramble down Memory Lane. I must start by explaining why I so often refer to films and television made in Elstree and Borehamwood rather than at Pinewood, Shepperton or Leavesden.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 11:19:00 +0100
Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change
The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +0100
8 business ideas you can actually make money from
Over the last 12 months, we’ve seen a massive increase in people choosing to start up an additional business venture.

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 10:31:00 +0100
McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway
According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather
Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:38:09 +0100
Harrow Council blocks permission for 178 flats on Ridgeway site
More than 1,000 residents have rejoiced as plans for a high-rise development on the site of a former church hall were booted out.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:23:55 +0100
Harrow Council blocks flats on Stanmore station car park
Plans for a “monstrous” series of tower blocks on a London Underground station car park have been booted out by council planning chiefs. 

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:12:18 +0100
London TFL: Four-day strike set to cause 'severe disruption'
Train passengers and commuters are being warned of "severe disruption" as rail workers are set to strike for four days.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 10:55:04 +0100
Euro 2020 final: 15 wanted after violence following match
Detectives have released images of 15 more people officers want to speak with in connection with violence and disorder at the Euro 2020 final.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:04:04 +0100
Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines
The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK
The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:31:13 +0100
Harrow Council owes more than £1m in council tax refunds
More than 4,000 people in Harrow are owed council tax refunds, with the council hoarding cash worth more than £1 million. 

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:31:07 +0100
Teenager jailed after fatal Northwick Park stabbing over drugs
A teenage boy has been jailed for life after fatally stabbing another teenager over a row regarding payment for drugs.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:56:12 +0100
'Temporary' Congestion Charge to become permanent
The “temporary” £15 Congestion Charge is set to be made permanent and its hours of operation reduced following a public consultation, TfL announced on Wednesday.



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