Harrow Times

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:43:00 +0000
Next holiday I’m training for the airport queue at the Post Office
Steve Allen takes a humorous look at the new EU Entry/Exit System after spending as long getting through Faro airport as he did flying there.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:09:47 +0000
Harrow road to close during Cadent gas works
Pinner View in Harrow is closed from October 12 for Cadent gas works, with parking restrictions, junction closures and diversions in place until November 27.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:14:56 +0000
Harrow to fall silent as Remembrance Sunday services take place across borough
Harrow Remembrance Sunday services take place on November 8, led by mayor Yogesh Teli, with parades and a two-minute silence at 11am.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:19:11 +0000
EastEnders fans fear tragedy for legendary character after heartbreaking clue
EastEnders Christmas trailer sparks fears for Denise Fox as her leukaemia battle worsens, while Max Branning faces danger and a possible death in Walford.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0000
'I want this sorted' - Assembly member demands safety action at junctions
London Assembly Member for Harrow and Brent, Krupesh Hirani, is demanding action on road safety at junctions in Pinner Road.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Postie reveals how to stop junk mail and it's not using a 'no junk mail' sticker
A postie for Royal Mail has revealed how no junk mail stickers are pointless and how you can actually stop junk mail being delivered to your home.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Sir David Attenborough issues heartfelt message as he thanks the public
Sir David Attenborough thanks the public as Wildlife Trusts complete £30m purchase of 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate in Northumberland to support nature recovery.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:08:36 +0000
Community music evening raises more than £28,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
Community music evening raises over £28,000 for St Luke’s Hospice, supporting palliative and end-of-life care for families across Harrow and Brent.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0000
Brits get 'sun withdrawal' now clocks have gone back as best autumn getaways revealed
A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 45% long for warm temperatures as soon as they disappear, particularly following an unprecedented summer of sunshine.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:22:27 +0000
Police share MAJOR update after man stabbed and teen girl, 17, ‘assaulted’
Police have shared a significant investigation update after a stabbing on Taunton Way in Stanmore.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:12 +0000
£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people
John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:50:02 +0000
Man, 45, arrested on suspicion of GBH after stabbing and assault in Stanmore
A man has been arrested after a stabbing in the early hours of the morning.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:30:58 +0000
12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money
Find out what John Healey’s Budget 2026 means for your money, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:38:53 +0000
Celebrity asks to block sexual misconduct claims, citing 'potentially fatal' impact
An unnamed celebrity is seeking a High Court injunction to stop ITN and Guardian GNM from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000
JD Wetherspoon customers banned from wearing this item in all 800 UK pubs
Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all JD Wetherspoon pubs in the UK.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:50:59 +0000
Man killed after tree fell onto car in Storm Boelo was 'such a good person'
A man who died after a tree fell onto his car on Dollis Road in Finchley during Storm Boelo has been named in tributes.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:25:49 +0000
Campaign seeks stem cell donor for 72-year-old with aggressive blood cancer
Campaign seeks stem cell donors for Harrow man Harish Nersian, 72, battling acute myeloid leukaemia. Join DKMS UK at October 31 event, aged 16-55.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:49:44 +0000
West Harrow PCSO wins national award after residents’ nomination
Met Police PCSO David Neal wins a Neighbourhood Watch Community Policing Award for serving West Harrow, praised by residents for visible patrols and outreach.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:51:28 +0000
BBC legend warns ‘they’re going to mess it up’ as iconic show returns after 38 years
Johnny Ball criticises the BBC’s Play School reboot, saying it risks damaging the children’s TV classic, while the broadcaster backs its return for CBeebies.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:43:31 +0000
EastEnders star set to leave BBC soap after 9 years as exit scenes filmed
Harry Farr, who played Ollie Carter on the BBC soap EastEnders, is the latest cast member to depart the show.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:44:52 +0000
Only Fools and Horses star final appearance could air four years after his death
John Challis’ final Only Fools and Horses documentary, A Marriage Made in Peckham, seeks a UK broadcaster.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:15:04 +0000
Spotify users face crack down on plan changes with 12-month ban
Spotify introduces QR code checks for Family and Duo plans, requiring members to share the account manager’s address or face removal and a 12-month ban.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:11:19 +0000
Everything to know as Blue Planet III with David Attenborough to air on BBC One
Blue Planet III marks 25 years since the original series aired, and will once again be narrated by David Attenborough

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0000
40,000 sign petition to save 'essential' BBC show as its 'rested' after 27 years
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Blue plaque honours the man who shaped London's iconic Tube network
Frank Pick commissioned the famous Tube posters, roundel, Johnston font, moquette seating and many 1920s and 30s stations during his time at London Underground.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:52:00 +0100
The thin blue wool line: Knitted police are tackling speeding drivers
Steve Allen looks at the village fighting speeding drivers with knitted police officers and wonders whether a woolly police force could be the answer.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100
Prince William reveals the 2 very different jobs he wanted instead of royal life
Prince William has spoken about childhood dreams of becoming a policeman or DJ, meeting Taylor Swift, and loving The Celebrity Traitors on The Graham Norton Show.

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I was anxious to wear controversial Meta Glasses - I loved 1 thing but hated another
I wore Meta Glasses on my holiday to Kos, here's what I thought about the controversial smart glasses and their features.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:40:19 +0100
Former inmate returns to Middlesex University to deliver lectures on AI
Former inmate Sobanan Narenthiran returns to Middlesex University to lecture on AI, after rebuilding his career as a social enterprise CEO.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:10:04 +0100
3 in 10 Brits rush meals out with friends because of time pressures
Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair as timed booking slots and pressure to free up tables hurries customers through their meals.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:08:37 +0100
Fireplaces, beams, and cornicing considered most stylish interior details
Original features such as fireplaces, exposed beams, and cornicing are still considered the most stylish interior details, according to research.  

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:06:18 +0100
The Chase star leaves punters stunned after surprise appearance to host pub quiz
TV quizzer Jenny Ryan left punters stunned after making a surprise appearance to host a pub quiz at a popular Yorkshire pub.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100
UK's first 'Flower Pharmacy' opens with bouquets to boost, calm or energise moods
The UK's first Flower Pharmacy opened in London on October 22, prescribing bouquets to boost mood, calm, and energise as clocks go back and darker evenings arrive.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0100
Rylan Clark and Gogglebox star team up to prank cinema visitors with jump scares
TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark was coached by ex-Gogglebox star and ‘Master of Mischief’ George Baggs to master the perfect real-life jump scare.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:43:46 +0100
Sir David Jason was left 'very sad' after watching Only Fools and Horses footage
Sir David Jason felt “very sad” watching lost Only Fools and Horses footage, as Tessa Peake-Jones recalls Del Boy’s heyday.

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:23:09 +0100
Brits holding onto mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships
Mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships are among the things Brits hold onto for too long.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:27:44 +0100
High energy immersive revival of High School Musical at Wembley Park
Disney hit gets an energetic stage revival at Troubadour Wembley Park, with the familiar songs and big dance numbers.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:19:02 +0100
Northwick Parkside scheme set to deliver more than 600 new homes in Harrow
Mayors of Harrow and Brent tour Northwick Parkside, a Vistry and SNG scheme delivering 654 new homes, affordable housing and community facilities.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:32:54 +0100
Is Steam down? Gamers reporting issues with server for popular platform
On DownDetector, more than 1,000 users have said they are facing problems with the gaming platform.

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:16:21 +0100
FIAT launches colour-matching service to reveal which shade best complements you
FIAT has launched a colour-matching service that reveals which car shade best complements your features. 

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:53:46 +0100
One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door if they won the lottery
One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery. 

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:47:12 +0100
Booking.com AI bot told groom-to-be to transfer £1,500 for scam villa
A groom-to-be lost £1,500 after Booking.com's AI assistant Dot told him to pay by bank transfer for a fake Amalfi Coast villa that did not exist.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:09:31 +0100
BBC to axe 3 major channels in huge shake-up as broadcaster makes £500m cuts
BBC to close BBC Three, Radio 4 Extra and BBC Scotland in spring 2027, moving content online while seeking £500m in savings.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:23 +0100
How to vote for the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to visit your town this year
People across Great Britain can vote for the first time to decide where the Coca-Cola Christmas Truck visits on its winter 2026 tour.

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:15:24 +0100
Only Fools and Horses special to return for a second series with unseen footage
Only Fools and Horses: The Lost Archive will return for series two with unseen footage, rare clips and Raquel’s unaired audition scene from The Class of ’62.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:47:17 +0100
61 per cent of Brits think their group chat is funny enough to be a podcast
More than half of Brits think their WhatsApp group chat is podcast-worthy, a survey of 2,000 adults for Echo Falls reveals, alongside banter and gossip.

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:04:55 +0100
All flights suspended as popular Greek island airport to close for 4 months
Chios Airport on Chios, Greece’s fifth-biggest island, will be closing down for four months, with all flights suspended.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Londoners can play darts for free every Friday night and win Red Bull tickets
Flight Club has launched a free Friday Night Challenge across its London venues, with players able to win tickets to a Red Bull event in 2027.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0100
No tricks, just critters as Epping animal sanctuary gets set for Halloween fun
Donna Rose invites families to discover the not-so-scary side of exotic animals at GTKA’s Halloween Spooktacular in Epping.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100
I tried one of the UK's best Sunday strolls and here's why you should go this autumn
I went on a walk around Hampstead Heath in London, which was named as one of the UK's best Sunday strolls by GO Outdoors

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