Harrow Times
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0100Police warn crop circle makers: We know you're human
Steve Allen explores the latest crop circle sightings, from UFO theories and police warnings to the possibility that flattening wheat is Britain’s strangest hobby.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:09:53 +0100Beauty retailer will open 17 high street stores after closing 150 in 2025 - full list
Bodycare has confirmed it will open 17 new stores - here is the full list which includes an opening date for July.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0100Dessert kiosk opening at Brent Cross with 'create your own chocolate bar' experience
Luxury dessert parlour Haute Dolci opens a kiosk at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this month with the chance to custom make your own chocolate bar.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:30:18 +0100Brent and Harrow mayors join music event supporting survivors of domestic abuse
A charity musical fundraiser was held on June 20 by the Asian Women's Resource Centre (AWRC) at Harrow Arts Centre.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:33:39 +0100Planning bid to turn back-garden garage in Harrow into separate home
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council this week.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:38:51 +0100Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes, according to research.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:37:34 +0100Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health
Eight in 10 Brits are now actively tracking their health – from what they eat to how well they sleep and their heart rate.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:32:32 +0100Britain's most iconic TV catchphrase has just become an unlikely club banger
Brits go meer-scatty for Joel Corry's new tune - after DJ transforms beloved 'simples' catchphrase into the song of the summer
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:57:11 +0100KFC rival reveals major UK expansion with new restaurants
ChicKing, established in Dubai in 2000, now operates more than 475 restaurants across more than 45 countries.
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:17:01 +0100UK airline that offered 200 flights per day to disappear for good after 29 years
Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, entered administration at the end of last year.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:34:42 +0100Three in hospital after stabbing involving large group in Harrow park
Three men have been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Wealdstone.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:39 +0100How to secure Whatsapp username as new update rolling out to over 3 billion users
WhatsApp's new feature will mean you can message others without using phone numbers but through username.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:22:09 +0100Tesco announces major change coming to 3,000 UK supermarkets
The scheme will eventually expand to around 3,000 Tesco stores nationwide over the next two years.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:48 +0100Major high street chain announces social media return after vanishing in 2021
In 2021, Lush quit Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Snapchat, taking what it called a "firm stand"
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:50:15 +0100Long-serving Hillingdon paramedic to retire after nearly 40 years of service
Andy Goldfinch, a London Ambulance Service paramedic based at Hillingdon, was given an emotional farewell on June 30 after nearly 40 years.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:10:42 +01006 sentenced for Harrow murder, but punishment alone will never solve the problem
Knife crime: Six men sentenced for Harrow murder, but punishment alone will never solve the problem
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:26:55 +0100Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the Halifax brand will be phased out. Here's what it means for your account, sort code, bank cards, branches and app.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:25:18 +0100Kitchen firm to shut 15 stores around the UK in bid to prevent collapse
Magnet Kitchens has shared it will shut 15 stores around the UK in order to secure the group's future
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:21 +0100Volunteer honoured for more than 20 years' service to community group
A retired volunteer has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her dedication to adults with learning disabilities.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:26:22 +0100M&S brings back school uniform sale - exact date to beat the back to school rush
Marks & Spencer is launching 20% off its entire school uniform range from July 2, in one of the biggest school uniform discounts of the summer.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:17:10 +0100Van driver says he was blamed for motorway crash due to 'white van man' stereotype
Michael Hill feared he faced a costly blame battle until dashcam footage showed another motorist cut in front of him moments before an A12 crash.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:37:44 +0100EastEnders star was close to 'nervous breakdown' as daughter rushed to hospital again
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy said her nine-year-old daughter has broken her arm for a third time, just eight weeks after having metal removed from it.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0100Comedian Joe Lycett to open his own pub as part of brand new Channel 4 series
Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:47:58 +0100Notorious EastEnders villain returns to BBC soap in shock twist to fans
EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:35:45 +0100Cable theft causes delays and cancellations to King's Cross trains
Train delays and cancellations hit King’s Cross after signalling cable theft near Newark Northgate. LNER and Grand Central services affected; check latest travel updates.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:45:55 +0100Ambulance service records busiest day in its history
On Friday (June 26) a total of 8,869 emergency 999 calls were taken, with more than 500 calls per hour between 6pm and midnight.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:18:29 +0100Council leader calls for halt to proposed local authority changes
Cllr Dan Swords, who leads Harlow Council, has written to Stephen Reed OBE MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0100Wimbledon drink prices revealed - what you'll pay for Pimms, pints and more in 2026
Drink prices have been revealed for Wimbledon 2026 - see what you'll be paying for drinks including beer, Pimms, wine and spirits.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:23:30 +0100The Good Life star and TV presenter Dame Penelope Keith dies aged 86
Dame Penelope Keith, who was known for her work on The Good Life and To the Manor Born, has died at the age of 86
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:49:00 +0100From Yorkie jokes to outrage culture - when did we stop getting the gag?
Comedian Steve Allen says modern adverts have lost their humour, as he looks back at the Yorkie campaign and why jokes now spark outrage.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:58:10 +0100Harrow area golf centre triggers heavyweight planning paperwork
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council this week.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:42:51 +0100The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed
The biggest hotel guest faux pas have been revealed - including jumping the breakfast buffet queue, washing undergarments in kettles and stealing from rooms.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:40:38 +0100A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:37:33 +0100One in six adults feel the summer never quite lives up to expectations
One in six adults feel summer never quite lives up to expectations - despite it still being the nation’s favourite season.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:39 +0100Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:33 +0100Oscar-nominated Hollywood movie star who acted with Joan Crawford dies aged 98
The Oscar-nominated Ann Blyth, who appeared alongside Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierece, has died aged 98.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +0100Warning issued to shoppers over commonly used household ingredient
Shoppers have been issued with a warning over the possible increase in the price of tomatoes due to the rising costs of gas and oil.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100This north London shopping mall that just turned 50 could be getting a bold new look
Brent Cross Shopping Centre which opened 50 years ago as London's first American style mall could get a bold new facade if plans are approved.
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:25:29 +0100Call The Midwife and Downton Abbey stars join the cast of ITV's new 'tragic' drama
Stars from TV shows including Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have been added to the cast of a new ITV drama
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:45:36 +0100Foreign Office issues fresh travel warning to Brits for 3 major holiday hotspots
Amid the heatwave in Europe, the Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for Brits heading to Spain, France and Portugal.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:23:11 +0100A giant dragon in the London skyline stuns Tower of London visitors
A giant dragon swept across the London skyline in a dramatic display at the Tower of London.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:13:36 +0100Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned near schools
Two thirds of parents think junk food advertising should be banned near schools.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:11:56 +0100Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:56:08 +0100House party-themed bar to open in east London next month
The Little Neon Door will launch on Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch on July 6, bringing the popular Little Door & Co. concept to a new corner of the city.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:19:25 +0100Popular US fast food chain set to launch in the UK with 50 restaurants planned
Houston TX Hot Chicken, known for its spicy sandwiches and waiver-only heat level, is set to open 50 restaurants across the UK in the coming years.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:01:26 +0100Social media app X down as thousands of users report issues with app and website
X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:18:41 +0100Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation
Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:51:30 +0100Nigel Farage calls for 'general election at the soonest date' in explosive statement
Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0100How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?