Harrow Times
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000A Matter of Life and Death: Northwick Park nurse writes Covid book
A care nurse who logged her countless days of the pandemic has released a book of what it was like working in the frontline in the wake of Covid-19.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000People's Question Time: Conservative accused of 'electioneering'
A Conservative London Assembly member was accused of “blatant electioneering” at last night’s People’s Question Time, with the Chair of the meeting calling it a “disgrace”.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000Cladding Crisis: Londoners paying more for waking watches
Waking watches in buildings seen as fire risks in the wake of the Grenfell disaster are costing Londoners an average of £12 million a month, – more than the rest of England.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:19:38 +0000MP Bob Blackman awarded for support of a child with rare illness
The Harrow East MP has been awarded for his continuous support in helping a campaign of a four-year-old boy with a rare genetic disorder.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000Harrow cabinet approves council tax hike in 2021/22 budget
Harrow Council looks set to make a council tax hike of almost five per cent as its cabinet approved the budget proposals for 2021/22.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:41:02 +0000London schools set for Covid-19 anti-vaccine lessons
Lessons aimed at tackling the Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement will be given in London schools amid concerns young people have become more sceptical about the jab.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Brent Council approves housing plan at Cricklewood Matalan
Hundreds of new homes will replace a large clothing store on a high street, despite concerns it will damage the area’s heritage.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:08:12 +0000London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts
London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000London A&E patients faced waits of over four hours in January
Nearly a third of patients at London A&Es faced wait times of more than four hours last month according to new NHS figures, with staff “pushed beyond breaking point” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Brent Council agrees to 320 extra homes in Northfields plan
A proposed major housing development by the Grand Union Canal is set to increase by 320 homes after getting the green light from Brent Council.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000Brent Council approves plans at Abbey Manufacturing Estate
Plans for almost 700 homes at an industrial estate have been given the go-ahead – despite fears over the impact of the scheme on the surrounding area.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:21:04 +0000Priti Patel visits Byron Hall Covid-19 vaccination centre
Home Secretary Priti Patel visited a Harrow vaccination centre in a push to challenge vaccination myths and misinformation.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan and London Assembly call for road tax devolution
The Mayor of London and a cross-party group of London Assembly members have written to the Transport Secretary to request that London keep its share of money raised through road tax.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:05:40 +0000Sian Berry wants London to be 'most trans inclusive city'
The Green Party’s Sian Berry has outlined plans to make London “the most trans inclusive city in the world” as part of her bid to become the capital’s next mayor.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000Edgware photographer captures lockdown life in new book
A photographer who travelled nearly 1,000 miles has published a book capturing dozens of images of life in lockdown.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:47:19 +0000Brent Council promotes Covid-19 vaccine among BAME groups
Community leaders and health professionals in Brent have called for wider information around the Covid-19 vaccine to be made available to members of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:31:07 +0000Man admits stabbing police officer in face with pen in Edgware
A man has admitted stabbing a female police officer in the face with a pen.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:51:32 +0000Covid19: all the dangerous coronavirus variants
England’s deputy chief medical officer, Jonathan Van-Tam, has said the South African variant of coronavirus is unlikely to become the dominant strain in the UK.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000Racist hate crimes in London rose sharply following lockdown
The number of racist hate crimes reported to police across London rose dramatically following the first lockdown, a Freedom of Information request has found.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Harrow councillor calls for more funding and powers for jobs
A senior Harrow councillor has called on the Government to give local authorities more powers to tackle employment issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:23:54 +0000Uber offering cheaper travel to London and Harlow vaccination centres
Uber is offering a huge discount for people who need to head to local Covid-19 vaccination centres.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:06:49 +0000Harrow police raids lead to human trafficking arrests
Five men and one woman have been arrested for slavery and trafficking offences following police raids in Harlow and London.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:27:07 +0000Brent Council to award Covid-19 bonuses to staff in budget
A former Brent councillor criticised asking taxpayers to pay for a £500 staff bonus for work during the Covid-19 pandemic in the council’s most recent budget.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:54:07 +0000Facebook 'should help more' with inquest of Molly Russell's death
There are fears social media users may be “at risk” because of delays to an inquest of a teenager who killed herself after seeing graphic content on Instagram.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:55:43 +0000Five arrested after Hindes Road, Harrow, stabbing
Five people were arrested following a stabbing which has left a man in critical condition.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000Brent Council to tweak housing related support service offer
Smaller accommodation will be used to support vulnerable people in Brent as the council looks to move away from large-scale hostels.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000How to appeal a parking ticket you don't think you deserve
With tickets costing an average of £37, it's a bill most motorists could do without.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000Police could be exempt from '£800 a year' boundary charge
Key workers including police officers may be exempt from paying the proposed £3.50 Greater London boundary charge, according to the Mayor’s office.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:22:03 +0000TfL accused of 'environmental vandalism' in Pinner
Transport for London has been accused of “environmental vandalism” on embankments on the Metropolitan line in Pinner.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:55:03 +0000Brent Council cabinet approves 2020/21 council tax and budget
Brent Council looks set to raise council tax by 4.99 per cent after its budget was approved by its cabinet.
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.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:29:31 +0000Covid: Matt Hancock to lead briefing at Downing Street
THE Health Secretary will lead a press conference today as concerns grow over the South African variant of Covid-19.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:27:08 +00002450 jobs axed as Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis stores close
Nearly 2,500 staff will be told that their jobs have been axed today after fashion website Boohoo bought Dorothy Perkins, Wand two other Arcadia brands.
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.