Harrow Times
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000Harrow schools recognised in national education awards
Three Harrow schools from the Avanti Schools Trust have been recognised in the 2025 Edurio Awards, earning national honours for pupil choice and feedback, celebrating excellence in wellbeing, culture, and engagement.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend listed
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (November 14 - 16) and don't be caught out.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000Inspiring image of former homeless man helping community wins photography prize
A moving photograph of a volunteer washing dishes at Harrow’s My Yard community hub has won the top prize in the 2025 Harrow Photographer of the Year competition, celebrating kindness and local life.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +00007 London state schools ranked among the most well-behaved in England
Seven state schools in London have been named among the most well-behaved in England by the Great British Schools Guide (GBSG).
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:42:00 +0000Police investigation into death of girl, 11, in Thames ends without charges
The police investigation into the death of Kaliyah Coa in the River Thames has concluded without criminal charges.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:52:28 +0000Boy, 17, dies after falling from height near shopping centre in Harrow
A 17-year-old boy has died after falling from height near a shopping centre in Harrow.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:25:17 +0000Parts of two homes destroyed as fire rages in flats above shops
Around 70 firefighters tackled a major blaze on Salisbury Road in Eastcote, where parts of two flats were destroyed and others damaged.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:42:40 +0000Trains from major London station cancelled due to trespasser with arrest made
Trains from a major London station are facing delays and cancellation due to a trespasser. Live updates here.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:22:05 +0000London hit with two-day yellow weather warning for rain this weekend
London has been hit with a two-day weather warning for rain this Friday and Saturday.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:41:43 +0000Met Police officer who sent messages about sexual abuse of kids sacked
A Met Police officer who sent messages about the sexual abuse of children has been sacked.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:09:14 +0000Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:55:18 +0000Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car for peace and quiet
Half of drivers admit they’ve ‘hidden’ in their car – for some peace and quiet away from partners, kids and work colleagues.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:26 +0000ITV bosses make major change to I'm A Celebrity rules
ITV's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! has had a major rule change affecting the show's trials.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:53 +0000The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly £300 on eBay - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin inspired a mini bidding war with 36 bids placed during the online auction before selling for £296.21 on eBay
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:53:00 +0000BBC TV Licence fee set to rise above £180 next year
Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:51:32 +0000Grand Designs revisits 'peaceful' barn on a tight budget 6 years on
Kevin McCloud revisits Greg and Georgie from Sevenoaks, who are building a peaceful barn in brand new Grand Designs on Channel 4.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000Fascinating draft of iconic London Underground map on sale for £100k
Harry Beck’s own annotated proof of the London Underground map - the working draft that changed how the world sees cities - is up for auction.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:42:07 +0000Tesco shoppers cry 'game changer' as 'irresistible' world-first snack released
Tim Tam has released a world-first Twin Pack, available at Tesco Express stores across the UK as part of the supermarket's Meal Deal (or on its own).
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:28:03 +0000Dead Man Walking - gut-wrenching story is unexpectedly beautiful
The story of a death row prisoner who befriends a nun was turned into an Oscar winning movie but also an opera which gets its first London outing after 25 years
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:13:51 +0000Northern Lights may be visible in London tonight - tips on how best to see them
The Met Office shares that the arrival of "Coronal Mass Ejections" means that the Northern Lights could be seen in southern England spots like London.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:33:30 +0000'DO NOT TRAVEL' warning amid major delays at London stations
Passengers are being warned not to travel amid major disruption across train stations in London. Live updates here.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:01:35 +0000Martin Lewis shares how to save on energy bills with 5-minute check to save hundreds
Martin Lewis has shared his advice on how to save money on energy bills this winter with a 5-minute check that could save you hundreds.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000Airbnb to offer Wicked: For Good experience for 20 people with Cynthia Erivo
Airbnb will be opening up Elphaba’s Retreat for just 20 people in the build-up for the release of Wicked: For Good, which includes a Cynthia Erivo meet-up
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:42:41 +0000O2 offering up to £1000 for old mobile phones and other devices - how to claim
O2 Recycle is a service that offers cash (up to £1000) for old devices, including Apple iPhones and Sony PlayStations - see how much you could claim.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:41:36 +0000Morrisons giving £20 to shoppers this Christmas: how to get yours
Morrisons has today announced its ‘Merry More’ scheme, where More Card shoppers can earn an additional 20,000 More Points in the next five weeks, simply by doing their weekly shop.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:50:41 +0000Spectacular Northern Lights to be visible across the UK tonight
The Northern Lights are to dazzle stargazers across the UK tonight - all you need to know, including the best places to see them.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:19:57 +0000First look at I'm a Celebrity 2025 contestants as full line-up officially confirmed
The official line-up for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 has been revealed - see who will be entering the Australian jungle as part of the ITV reality show.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:24:35 +0000Person dies after being hit by train in Kent with cancellations across London
A person has died after being hit by a train, with cancellations to services across London.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:59:55 +0000M25 closed due to 'police incident' causing SEVERE delays
The M25 near Heathrow Airport is closed due to a 'police incident'.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:02:27 +0000Woman's 'hair pulled' and substance sprayed in 'racial assault' at Bond Street
An unknown substance is alleged to have been sprayed at a family during a 'racially aggravated assault' at a London Underground station.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:35:27 +0000Police officer ‘sent pensioner flying’ in fatal royal escort motorbike crash
A police motorcyclist hit and killed a pensioner while driving over the speed limit through a red light as he escorted the Duchess of Edinburgh through London, a court has heard.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:19:33 +0000Step into the worlds of iconic Pixar characters at new attraction
Wembley in London will see the opening of a huge new interactive exhibition dedicated to the worlds of Pixar movies from Toy Story to Cars and Monsters Inc
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:05:31 +0000'DO NOT TRAVEL' warning for trains at major London station after track fault
Customers are being told "do not travel" on trains from a major London station amid a swathe of cancellations and delays. Live updates here.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:56:20 +0000Former BBC DJ bailed after appearing in court charged with rape
Former BBC Radio One DJ Tim Westwood has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with rape and sexual assault.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:54:07 +0000President Trump threatens BBC with legal action over speech edit
BBC chairman Samir Shah has said the corporation would like to apologise for an “error of judgment” over the editing of a speech by Donald Trump for Panorama.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:46:50 +0000The former I'm A Celebrity star making a return to the show with a huge catch
A controversial former I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here star is returning to the ITV show this year, but there is a catch.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:06:00 +0000EastEnders confirms huge star is returning to BBC soap this year
The BBC has confirmed that Sam Mitchell, played by Kim Medcalf, will be returning to EastEnders this year.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:01:00 +0000Co-op to open 51 new and transformed UK stores before Christmas - the full list
Co-op is set to open 51 new and transformed stores across the UK before Christmas - see the full list.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:35:12 +0000London-bound South Western trains to Waterloo disrupted after police incident
South Western trains to London Waterloo will be disrupted for hours after a police incident in Basingstoke.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:14:00 +0000Seven injured across London after horrific stabbings and shooting in one week
Seven people have been injured across London after five stabbings, a shooting and acts of violence in one week.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0000Stabbing suspect and 'child sex offender' on Crimestoppers' London most wanted
Our monthly round-up of the Londoners on the Crimestoppers most wanted list.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000Liverpool Street station to shut for a week over Christmas
London Liverpool Street station will be closed from December 25 to January 1 for Network Rail upgrades, affecting Greater Anglia services.
Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000The 'fantastic' and 'superb' Sunday roast that's been named the best in London
The Laundry Brixton has been named the best spot for a Sunday roast dinner in London. Find out why.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000‘I visited Liverpool Street’s wine bar with 500 bottles - every sip was worth it’
There are wine bars that pour, and then there’s Humble Grape Liverpool Street, which practically celebrates the stuff.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000Last chance to go to London Friends Experience as it's set to close early 2026
The Friends Experience: The One in London, featuring recreated sets and props from the hit TV show, will close on January 4, 2026.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:40:33 +0000Butlin's Christmas breaks for families from £41 just an hour from London
Families looking for affordable Christmas fun just an hour from London need look no further than Butlin's.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:49:44 +0000Man charged with theft of luggage from Gatwick Airport
A 52-year-old man has been charged with the theft of luggage from Gatwick Airport.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000The ‘superb’ farm shop near London with a café that’s gone viral
Pearce’s Farm Shop in Hertfordshire has gone viral after being called “superb” and “lovely”.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000Mum's £70 13 hour Albania holiday is better value than London theatre trip
Two mum's bagged £70 return flights to spend 13 hours in Albania and says it's "better value" than a trip to London.
Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000New Lebanese bakery offers ‘delicious home cooked food’ in busy London area
Ta’mini bakery in Kensington has launched, offering delicious ‘homemade’ Lebanese dishes in the heart of London.