Harrow Times
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000UK weather forecast for Storm Darcy - dubbed Beast from the East 2
The Met Office has said heavy snow could cause disruption this week as Storm Darcy batters the UK.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Royal Mail give weekend update on areas affected by delays
Royal Mail has issued an update on weekend delays across the UK due to Covid.
Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000London's businesses save billions through business rates scheme
More than 20 per cent of London’s businesses made use of the Government’s business rates holiday during the Covid-19 pandemic, saving a total of £3 billion.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:29:10 +0000Alperton councillor criticises Brent Council leader’s behaviour
A Brent councillor has called for an investigation into his council leader’s behaviour after receiving an “unacceptable” response to his queries about the upcoming budget.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:20:00 +0000Handforth Parish Council argument video clip goes viral
A CLIP from a Handforth Parish Council meeting has gone viral — gaining more than 2 million views overnight.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan and TfL need 'forensic focus' to deliver Crossrail
The Mayor of London and TfL will need a “Sherlock-style forensic focus” to deliver Crossrail on time, according to a new report from the London Assembly.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000UK weather: Met Office say Beast from the East could arrive next week
A second Beast from the East could be heading for the UK next week, the Met Office has said.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Campaign launched for Emergency Services and NHS Cenotaph
A campaign has been launched to fund a London memorial to all NHS and emergency services workers, including those who have risked or lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:50:23 +0000London on track to meet vaccination target this month
London is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1.5 million people by the middle of February, with more than one million jabs already given out.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:20:36 +0000Harrow Council encourages Covid-19 vaccination support bids
Community groups in Harrow can bid for grants up to £5,000 to help support the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine among vulnerable groups.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:23:27 +0000Two day weather warning for snow and ice in Herts, London and Essex
More snow could be on the way in Hertfordshire, Essex and London as the Met Office issued a two-day weather warning.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:07:18 +0000Brent Council dismisses complaint against Labour councillors
A complaint against three Brent councillors who visited a community kitchen during lockdown was dismissed by the borough’s monitoring officer.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000Plans for 20mph limits and speed cushions in several Harrow roads
There are plans to introduce 20mph speed limits and other traffic calming measures in several roads in Harrow.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Brent Council to judge 700 home scheme at industrial estate
Plans for almost 700 new homes in blocks up to 16 storeys high will be discussed by Brent Council next week.
Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000Highlighting the importance of good news on Time to Talk Day
With so many of us suffering mentally due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, today’s annual ‘Time to Talk Day’ is perhaps even more crucial in the current climate.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000Revealed: Number of London firefighters absent due to Covid-19
Almost 10 per cent of London Fire Brigade’s operational staff are currently absent due to Covid-19.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000Tube staff told to keep working despite Covid variant fears
A leading transport union has hit out at Transport for London after it told Tube staff to continue going to work despite concerns over the South African Covid-19 variant.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:50 +0000Covid conspiracist Hannah Dean banned from hospitals
A woman who was fined over filming apparently empty corridors in an effort to prove Covid-19 is a hoax has now been banned from visiting hospitals.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:21:37 +0000Harrow Council confirms roof replacements at Pinner estate
The roofs of more than a dozen blocks of flats at a housing estate are set to be replaced to avoid “major problems” that could occur if they were left in their current state.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Councillors reject bid to build concrete plant in Barnet
A plan to build a concrete works close to homes and a conservation area has been turned down.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:47:00 +0000Notting Hill Gate Opticians owner among most influential entrepreneurs
A business owner has been named as one of the UK’s most 100 inspirational female entrepreneurs.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000Family plead for answers of missing man Carl Hodges
The family of a man who has been missing for five years has reissued an appeal in hope to find answers.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Application for more non-sporting events at Wembley Stadium
Plans have been submitted for Wembley Stadium to host an extra nine non-sporting events with up to 100,000 spectators each year.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Deputy Met Commissioner criticised for stop and search comments
The Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has been criticised for comments defending the disproportionate use of stop and search on young black men in London.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Harrow Council ordered to pay £2,000 over PCN dispute
Harrow Council was ordered to pay almost £2,000 in legal costs after it wrongly pursued a traffic fine over several years.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:10:54 +0000Captain Sir Tom Moore: national hero dies, aged 100
The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Around 20 per cent of Brent adults lack key digital skills
Almost one in five adults in Brent do not possess the “essential digital skills” that could benefit them in life, a council report has revealed.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan: post-Covid tourism needed to boost London economy
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for “the biggest tourism campaign that our city and country has ever seen” after research suggested that central London has been hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan's London Plan approved after "unnecessary delay"
Sadiq Khan’s London Plan, the framework for planning in the capital, has finally been approved by the Government after a long delay.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:45:37 +0000Kingsbury Hindu temple opens as Covid-19 vaccination centre
A Hindu temple is the latest place in north-west London to be turned into a Covid-19 vaccination centre.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:45:33 +0000Six new UK driving laws in 2021 every motorist should know
The Department for Transport has confirmed 2021 is set to bring changes to some motoring laws and policies.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:15:36 +0000Boris Johnson hints tier system will not return when lockdown ends
It was expected that regions across England would return to the previous Tier 1 to Tier 4 level restrictions put in place before Christmas.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000Elstree will soon have more stage space than in 1950s heyday
This week we travel back to what was filming at Elstree Studios 70 years ago in 1951. The films are nearly all forgotten today but starred some great names of the post war era.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl: the best deals available in the middle aisles
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. Here are the best deals.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 16:33:15 +0000When will lockdown end in England? What are the rules?
All of the UK is under a lockdown to try to bring down the rate of coronavirus and protect the NHS.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000NHS advice on how to book your Covid-19 vaccination
After reports of people turning up at vaccination centres without appointments, the NHS in north-west London has set out how to get a Covid-19 jab.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:00:00 +0000Brent Council refuses alcohol licence at Neasden shop
A newsagent was refused permission to sell alcohol following concerns that an eighth off-licence in a small area would exacerbate problems linked to street drinking and anti-social behaviour.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:30:00 +0000Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and more urgent product recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, return them to the place of purchase to get a refund.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000Revealed: Latest Covid vaccination figures for London
More than three quarters of a million people in London have received a Covid-19 vaccine as the capital starts to catch up to the rest of England.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:37:22 +0000Will it snow in London this weekend? Met Office and BBC weather latest
London is set for flurries of snow this weekend.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:49:07 +0000Video: Ambulance spun after being hit by van in Watford
Dashcam footage shows the moment when a van drove into an ambulance.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:10:57 +0000Brent Council signs BSL charter to support deaf community
A deaf society welcomed Brent Council’s decision to adopt a British Sign Language (BSL) charter that will create “equal access to council services”.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:03:59 +0000UK dog owners warned about Alabama Rot disease
Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in the UK.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:48:22 +0000Harrow Council urged to remove LTN schemes at consultation
Campaigners opposed to low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) implemented by Harrow Council as part of its Streetspace programme hope to see things “start from scratch” as part of a consultation on the matter.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic rated worst for Covid refunds
Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic have been rated as the worst of six major airlines for providing passenger refunds in a survey.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:49:10 +0000Fourth Covid-19 vaccine set to be approved in UK
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the NHS stands ready to roll out the vaccine if it is approved.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +0000NHS England to collect vaccine ethnicity data to tackle stigma
NHS England will begin collecting data about ethnicity when people receive their Covid-19 vaccinations in a bid to tackle stigmas in certain ethnic groups.