Harrow Times

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 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.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0000
Hour-by-hour London weather during 'multi-hazard' Storm Goretti
The Met Office has warned Storm Goretti will be a "multi-hazard event" - with London most likely to be hit with rain.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:53:36 +0000
The trains to and from London cancelled or delayed ahead of Storm Goretti
Trains to and from London are set to face major disruption this evening due to warnings of ice, strong winds and snow during Storm Goretti.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:24:29 +0000
LIVE updates as police close major road in Harrow after blood found on pavement
A major road in Stanmore is closed following a "serious" incident with a large police presence. Live updates here.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:44:03 +0000
'Chaos' hits Northern line with severe delays - recap
Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
World Table Tennis to return to London – 100 years after Harrow debut
AS THE ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships prepares to return to London later this year, Harrow’s key role in the event’s history can be revealed – as host venue and home to some trailblazing British sports stars

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:49:24 +0000
10 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UK amid 'remarkable growth'
10 luxury UK hotels have been named among the most popular in online searches amid a "remarkable growth" compared to 2024.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:27:06 +0000
Who is the 'secret' Traitor? The Traitors viewers 'annoyed' at 'obvious' reveal
Fiona, from Swansea, has been revealed as the 'secret' Traitor on series 4 of The Traitors UK - did you guess correctly?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:04:49 +0000
Brits who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:13:00 +0000
What do yellow, amber and red weather warnings from the Met Office mean?
Whether a Met Office weather warning is issued for snow, rain or wind, knowing what the yellow, amber and red alerts mean is important.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:25:45 +0000
Famous London road closed after crash with patient rushed to hospital
A famous London road is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The 8 teens who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2025
We remember the eight teenagers who lost their lives to violence on the streets of London in 2025.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:43:41 +0000
Martin Lewis shares how to challenge your Council Tax and cut bills every year
Thousands of people are paying too much Council Tax, and Martin Lewis has explained what to do if you think you're in the wrong band.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:42:37 +0000
Best Aldi January Specialbuys from back-to-school clothes to fitness products
Aldi's specialbuys for January 2026 inlude its back-to-school range, fitness products and kitchenware.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:36:45 +0000
Scots who use weight loss injections issued 'super flu' warning over next few weeks
People who are currently using weight loss injections have been issued a flu warning.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:33:20 +0000
How to get free phone and broadband coverage with 02 and Virgin for a whole year
Here is how O2 and Virgin Media customers can have their phone and broadband bills totally paid for by providers for an entire year.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:51:36 +0000
Call the Midwife star says 'it'll be hard for all of us' as BBC series to be rested
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt has said it's going to be "hard for all of us" with the hit BBC series set to be rested after series 15.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:05:31 +0000
Snow falls on London after 'coldest night in winter'
Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:23:13 +0000
All-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New partnership creates link between prep school and Harrow
Harrow School and Lockers Park announce partnership, with Lockers Park joining the Harrow family. Both schools retain identities, aiming to expand opportunities.

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