Harrow Times
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Former Harrow office building could become tea room and creative space
Harrow Council planning applications: home extensions, new flats, HMO conversions, and Harrow & Wealdstone Station upgrades in latest proposals.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:47:46 +0000UK's 'best' fast food retailer set to close after 5 years as it enters liquidation
British fast food retailer Tings N Wings is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation in March 2026.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:43:00 +0000The Leytonstone school with a secret garden at its heart
Miss Haywood from Buxton School in Leytonstone reveals how the school's secret garden transforms pupils’ wellbeing and strengthens connections across the community.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Irish dancers to perform at St Patrick's Day party at Pinner restaurant
Young dancers from Harrow’s Rochford School of Irish Dance will perform at Minori, Pinner, on St Patrick’s Day, celebrating Irish culture and community.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:37:18 +0000Viewers react to The Claudia Winkleman Show 'replacing' BBC's Graham Norton Show
The Claudia Winkleman Show has finally made its debut, and viewers have been comparing it to the Graham Norton Show.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:50:34 +0000RECAP after Elizabeth line hit with SEVERE delays due to overhead wire fault
The Elizabeth line is currently experiencing severe delays following a fault with overhead wires.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Major airline enters administration as 4,000 flights cancelled - are you owed refund?
Major budget airline Royal Air Philippines has entered administration, resulting in the cancellation of around 4,000 flights.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000Children don hard hats at launch of new book about building new homes
Countryside Homes launches 'Hard Hats and Happy Homes' for World Book Day, donating books to west London primary schools to inspire young readers and builders.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Veteran who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps celebrates 100th birthday
Second World War veteran Cyril Morris Shorts, who helped liberate Nazi concentration camps, celebrates his 100th birthday in Stanmore, London.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Check all the London Underground closures and changes for this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 13 to 15) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000'Harrow people face a stark choice in May's local elections'
Harrow Council opposition leader Cllr David Perry on the choices voters face over Conservative vs Labour budgets, council debt, and spending on local projects at the 2026 local elections.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:27:21 +0000Millions of Windows 10 users warned to act now before support ends completely in 2026
Tech experts have issued a warning to millions of Brits as official support for Windows 10 will completely stop in October 2026
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:26:50 +0000BBC TV Licence cost set to rise again for millions of UK households next month
From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:59:13 +0000Travel warning for Brits heading to popular tourist destination this summer
Penalties for breaking these new regulations have been reported to range anywhere from £180 to a whopping £30,000
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:52:23 +0000UK beauty firm which stocks 200 brands is saved after falling into administration
Beauty Bay has been saved after falling into administration, with the UK business having begun back in 1999
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000UK chocolate brand sold at Aldi, Tesco and Asda set to close as it enters liquidation
Icon Foods, which supplies products to Aldi, Tesco, Asda, and other major UK stores, is set to close after voluntarily entering liquidation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000'I'm looking for the person who can save my life'
Harrow grandfather Harish Nersian urgently needs a stem cell donor from the south Asian community due to rare blood cancer - and has backing from his daughter's brother-in-law Peter Andre.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0000'We're sleeping out for leading homeless charity'
This month, Newsquest London employees are taking part in a sleep out to raise funds and awareness for Centrepoint, a leading homelessness charity supporting young people.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:47:35 +0000Strictly star 'very upset' after being 'axed' from popular BBC series after 13 years
The next series of the popular BBC show is coming this year, but it will see huge changes, including new presenters and professionals leaving.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:46:40 +0000Bank of England announces major change to banknotes after more than 50 years
The change makes it more difficult for the notes to be counterfeited while making security features more distinguishable
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Police reveal record number of 1000 suspected paedophiles being arrested every month
Police have revealed that a record number of 1,000 suspected paedophiles are being arrested every month in England and Wales.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:45:43 +0000Shoppers at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons & more missing out on £442 in free vouchers
NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:05:55 +0000Vauxhall to invest £50m in UK site but issues warning of ‘unsustainable’ future
Vauxhall is set to invest £50m in its Ellesmere Port site to build vans, but has warned its operations are currently unsustainable
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:32:29 +0000Man charged with murder after death of Soham killer Ian Huntley
A 43-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of child killer Ian Huntley
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Harrow Council tax rising by maximum rate from next month - but what's it paying for?
Council tax is set to rise by the maximum 4.99 per cent from April for Harrow residents after the council approved the budget for the next financial year.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:19 +0000Local authority with 'most generous' free parking in London to keep offer
The local authority offering free parking that’s been described as the most generous in London has announced it will now be permanent.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:48:27 +0000Woman treated by paramedics after fire breaks out in Croydon high-rise
A woman was treated by paramedics after a fire broke out in a high-rise flat in Croydon.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:49:48 +0000All the UK train services affected by the fire at Glasgow Central Station
See all the Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Cross Country, and TransPennine Express services affected by the Glasgow Central Station fire.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:09:02 +0000Greggs confirms axe of popular UK breakfast staple and fans are calling it ‘tragic’
Find out why Greggs has 'removed' its Vegan Breakfast Roll from UK stores which customers have called 'tragic'
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:09:27 +0000UK government issues UAE advice to British nationals in latest travel update
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:51:31 +0000UK railway firm enters liquidation but site remains'fully operational'
All assets and the business were transferred to voestalpine Turnout Technology UK Ltd, and the assembly of IBJs will continue under them
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:19:02 +0000Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what's next for the hit BBC drama
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Only Fools and Horses star teases new TV programme with former co-star
Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth Strong has said she is working on a new TV show, which will feature her and former co-star Tessa Peake-Jones.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:41:26 +0000Men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran could be held for another five days
Three men arrested in north London on suspicion of spying for Iran could be detained for another five days.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:53:06 +0000Strictly fans in ‘shock’ as 3 professional dancers ‘axed’ ahead of new hosts reveal
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left in 'shock' after reports suggest these three professional dancers have been 'axed' from the BBC show
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’
The newly opened Fulham Pier Hotel offers a luxurious ‘urban resort’ feel in the capital next to Craven Cottage.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000The iconic Harrow factory still shaping the area's identity 120 years on
Barratt London hosts interactive tour at Harrow’s former Kodak site, now Eastman Village, blending heritage with 2,250 new homes in £1.75bn regeneration scheme.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000The lost London Underground station you can still spot from passing trains
York Road Tube station opened in 1906 as a stop between King's Cross and Caledonian Road and closed in 1932 due to too few passengers.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000The football club marking its 100th anniversary with an inspiring partnership
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Charity partners with Northwood FC for its centenary, launching fundraising and support events for cancer patients in North London.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000'World-first' UK airline enters liquidation with all planned flights cancelled
"The world’s first Electric Airline", EcoJet Airlines, has entered liquidation, according to Companies House, with all planned flights scrapped.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000I visited one of the UK's best gastropubs and it provided a bit of heaven on a plate
I visited the Canton Arms in Stockwell, London, which has been rated as one of the UK's best gastropubs by Estrella Damm
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:15:42 +0000Ribbon cut as people move into 24 new Harlow council homes
Harlow Council unveils 24 new council homes at Hammers Court, part of its major housebuilding programme delivering affordable housing for local families.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:32:51 +0000Three quarters of women are now comfortable leaving the house make-up free
Three quarters of women are now skin confident and feel comfortable leaving the house make-up free thanks to a generational shift towards natural beauty, a major report has found.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:23:17 +0000Why is Coronation Street not on tonight? Fans say ITV schedule change is ‘disgusting’
This is why Coronation Street isn't on TV tonight (March 6) as fans say ITV schedule change is 'disgusting'
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:40 +0000How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000Meet the man tasked with improving the way Harrow Council delivers services
Richard Brooks appointed as Harrow Council’s new strategic director of resources and innovation, bringing experience from Birmingham City Council and Ofsted.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:09:44 +0000BBC suggests licence fee could be cut in the future 'if more people start to pay it'
The BBC has suggested the cost of the TV licence fee could be cut in the near future if more people started paying for it
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:08:39 +0000Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’ – but an expert has revealed it can be as effective for children as traditional physical books.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000UK retailer no longer accepting gift cards or loyalty points despite Next acquisition
Next has confirmed that shoppers can no longer use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty points.