Harrow Times

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 'wonderful' London hidden gem cafe in a 'beautiful' park with a river
Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Lord of the Rings screenings at Vue in Harrow this month
Celebrate 25 years of The Lord of the Rings at Vue Harrow with extended edition screenings of Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy this January. Book tickets online.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
'My neighbours and me started a Tube tradition that spread around the world'
Poems on the Underground has been a part of the Tube in London for 40 years and spread globally - here's how it was started by neighbours in north London.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London Underground closures to know before you travel this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 16 to 18) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:58:16 +0000
Elon Musk’s X restricts Grok photo editing after concerns over sexualised images
Elon Musk’s X has restricted AI image editing after Ofcom launches UK probe into Grok chatbot generating sexualised images of women and children.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000
Social events for book lovers and board game enthusiasts
Join Harrow community events at The Palm House, with board games night on January 16 and Harrow women’s book club on January 25.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:30:11 +0000
Boy, 18, dies and woman 'stabbed multiple times' in horrific acts across London
A boy has died and a woman has been stabbed after brutal acts of violence in the space of two days across London.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:21:31 +0000
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:18:34 +0000
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin sitting in your change that could be worth £125
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:30:25 +0000
Labour Government U-turns on plans to introduce compulsory digital ID for UK workers
Labour has appeared to scrap plans for a compulsory digital ID in the UK, focusing instead on mandatory digital right-to-work checks after criticism.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:03:05 +0000
Overground suspended due to 'police investigation at train station'
An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:23:32 +0000
Two north London colleges stop strikes after talks
Staff at Stanmore College and Barnet & Southgate College suspend strike for talks, while other London colleges continue walkouts in pay and conditions dispute.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:40:19 +0000
Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app
Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:14:18 +0000
Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station
A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:36:51 +0000
Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station
A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:12:47 +0000
Is Reddit down right now? Thousands flock to DownDetector amid outage reports
Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:06:18 +0000
Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary
The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:06:47 +0000
Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:04:48 +0000
SME's Warned to Expect Higher Insurance Bills This Year
Small businesses face rising insurance premiums this year, with 51% already seeing increases. Experts warn SMEs to review cover and cut costs early.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:40:57 +0000
Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row
The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:03:41 +0000
'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'
It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:57:12 +0000
Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to London.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:43:46 +0000
Trains cancelled on major London line after person hit by train
A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:48:01 +0000
Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:07:02 +0000
ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated
ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:06:23 +0000
Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox
Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:05:29 +0000
Rare Nestle chocolate like discontinued favourite back at Home Bargains for £1.49
Nestle Jungly chocolate bars, which have been likened to discontinued Animal Bars, are back at Home Bargains for £1.49.

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:42:30 +0000
BBC star opens up on secret health battle and surgery after tumour diagnosis
BBC presenter Reggie Yates has revealed he underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a tumour.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:24:46 +0000
Man arrested after ‘stolen’ car involved in crash with police vehicle in Kensal Rise
A man was arrested after a 'stolen' car was involved in a crash with a police vehicle in Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:38:15 +0000
'Cherished' EastEnders actor dies aged 92 just 10 years after leaving BBC soap
EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who played the role of Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016, has died at the age of 92.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:34:46 +0000
Man, 91, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Edgware
A 91-year-old man is in hospital after being hit by a car in Stonegrave Edgware at around 5.30pm on January 9.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Five winter day trips from London that will cost under a tenner
If you’re looking for affordable days out from London, the Great British Rail Sale is offering some serious bargains this winter.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:40:01 +0000
Woman fined £100 and handcuffed after 'feeding pigeons' in Harrow
A woman was handcuffed and fined after breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order by feeding pigeons in Wealdstone.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The unmissable Kent beachfront hotel opening this year you need to book
The Gallivant on Littlestone Beach in Kent is due to open this year and has been named among the best new hotels for 2026.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Workshops to help neurodivergent people in north London into work and training
Young neurodivergent people in north London can sign up for workshops to help them access education, training or employment.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:25:22 +0000
Is Sky TV down? Thousands reporting outages with television service
Thousands of Sky TV customers are sharing that they are facing issues with the service.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:28:48 +0000
Former Met Police officer found guilty of sexually assaulting teen boy in hotel room
A former Metropolitan Police officer has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy in a Heathrow hotel room.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:17:19 +0000
Busy road in Harrow closed due to 'emergency services incident'
A busy road in South Harrow is closed as an "emergency services incident" is reported. Live updates here.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:59:12 +0000
Stanmore man among two arrested after ‘suspicious’ activity at Watford premises
A Stanmore man has been arrested after "suspicious activity" was reported at a premises in Watford.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Cancer patient, nine, joins MPs for debate on therapeutic play
Nine-year-old leukaemia survivor Hari Owen joins MPs in Parliament to call for therapeutic play to be embedded in children’s healthcare, backed by charity Starlight.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:31:53 +0000
The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers
The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:57:15 +0000
River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month - see the full list
River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:56:28 +0000
Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year
Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:31:32 +0000
The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process
As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:20:06 +0000
Virgin Media customers getting access to new 24/7 channel free of charge
This week, Virgin Media TV customers have gained access to a new 24/7 club rugby channel.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:10:48 +0000
RECAP - Heathrow Terminal 5 station evacuated with train lines blocked
A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:41:16 +0000
Blood found on busy road in Stanmore with large police presence
A major road was closed by police in Stanmore after blood was found.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:26:22 +0000
Man charged after Brent and Harrow burglaries with £4,000 worth of goods stolen
A man accused of stealing from shops in Brent and Harrow has been charged after over £4,000 worth of goods.

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