Harrow Times
Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Harrow Council agrees to sell off unwanted properties
Senior councillors in Harrow approved plans to sell off a number of council-owned properties in the borough to help boost its finances.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000Netflix reveals a quick new way to search for films
Netflix have released a new way to search for movies quickly.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0000Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 21?
Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores from Sunday, March 21 2021.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 16:30:00 +0000Here's why you can’t choose which Covid vaccine you get
Here are the reasons why you are unable to choose which coronavirus vaccine you are given.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000De Havilland Mosquito's widespread links with London and South East
A charity aiming to build the first airworthy De Havilland Mosquito in the UK for more than 70 years wants to hear from people that have connections to the marque or might have stories to recall from family members of their involvement in building...
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000Many Londoners unable to access fire risk assessments
The majority of Londoners are not able to access fire risk assessments for their homes, a new study has found.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000New heating pumps to be installed in Harrow sheltered housing
New heating systems will be installed at three sheltered housing sites in Harrow as part of a council plan to help tackle climate change and reduce fuel poverty.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000Earlier lockdown could have prevented London bus driver deaths
An earlier national lockdown at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic could have prevented the deaths of London bus drivers, a new report has found.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:14:00 +0000Harrow Council approves nine-person Marlborough Hill HMO
A family home in Harrow will be converted into a shared house for up to nine people – despite objections from Conservative councillors.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:14:45 +0000TfL emergency funding extended until May
The Government’s emergency funding deal for TfL will be extended until mid-May, the Transport Secretary has revealed.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:36:06 +0000Households could face £1000 fine for failing to do Census
The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they face a £1000
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:26:31 +0000Fewer trains at Bushey and Harrow & Wealdstone in March
Fewer trains will be stopping at both Bushey station and Harrow & Wealdstone as major upgrades take place.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Harrow Council approves 149 homes at town centre Halfords
A housing development that will provide 149 “affordable” one-bed flats in Harrow town centre was approved by councillors, despite concerns it will have a negative impact on those living nearby.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan says don't rule out cashless Tube stations
Cash payments may not be accepted at Tube stations in the future as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan refuses to rule out withdrawing the option.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:00:33 +0000Harrow Council refuses plans for new West Harrow aparthotel
Plans for a new 129-room hotel on the site of a former car park were resoundingly rejected by councillors on the basis it would “dominate” the area’s skyline.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000What the shopping experience is like at Amazon Fresh in Wembley
Shopping has never been more convenient, as the new Amazon Fresh store in Wembley feels like stepping into the future.
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Harrow Council to approve senior directors’ £6,000 pay rise
A pair of senior managers at Harrow Council are set to receive pay rises of six per cent after their roles and responsibilities were “re-evaluated”.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000London Mayor election to use first past the post from 2024
Future London Mayoral elections will be decided by the first past the post (FPTP) voting system under new plans revealed by Priti Patel.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Harrow Civic Centre to be lit up orange for Sarah Everard
Harrow Civic Centre will be bathed in orange this evening (Wednesday, March 17) in solidarity with the campaign against gender-based violence following the death of Sarah Everard.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Harrow and Brent see drop in overall Covid-19 cases in March
Covid-19 cases are approaching zero in some parts of Harrow and Brent as total numbers in both boroughs continue to drop.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000No apology from Met over handling of Sarah Everard vigil
The deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police today said he “can’t apologise” for the way officers handled a vigil for Sarah Everard this past Saturday.
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Harrow Council to judge aparthotel and 149-flat development
Plans for a new 129-room hotel on the site of a Harrow car park and dozens of town centre flats will be discussed by the council’s planning committee later today(Wednesday, March 17).
Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:30:00 +0000Uber drivers in UK to get a guaranteed minimum wage
Uber drivers in the UK are to get a guaranteed minimum wage, holiday pay and pensions.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Met Police to face questioning from London Assembly tomorrow
The Metropolitan Police will tomorrow face questions from the London Assembly’s police and crime committee over its handling of a vigil for Sarah Everard.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000Luisa Porritt launches campaign to be Mayor of London
Liberal Democrat candidate Luisa Porritt today officially launched her campaign to be Mayor of London with a pledge to “take London forward”.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:34:35 +0000New Amazon Fresh store opens up in Wembley Park
The second Amazon Fresh store in the UK has opened up in Wembley.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000More than 500,000 London homes may be overcrowded, report finds
More than half a million homes in London may be overcrowded, according to a new report from the City Hall Conservatives.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000Harrow Council consultation on Streetspace cycle lanes
People can have their say on pop-up bike lanes and safety measures installed near schools to encourage cycling and walking in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan announces new £544 million fund to boost economy
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has today announced a £544 million investment to aid London’s economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:10:00 +0000TfL reveal London bus routes affected by driver strike
Transport for London has revealed the 80 routes that will be disrupted due to a driver strike on Wednesday.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Young people's mental health 'at a crunch point', report finds
Young people’s mental health is reaching a “crunch point” in London during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the London Assembly.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:14:30 +0000Brent Council voluntary redundancy scheme costs £1.4 million
Brent Council will pay out just under £1.4 million to workers leaving as part of its voluntary redundancy scheme.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:41:56 +0000South African variant of coronavirus found in Harrow
Emergency surge testing will be deployed in Harrow after the South African Covid-19 variant was traced in the area.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000Brent Council gender, ethnicity, disability pay gaps 2019/20
The gender pay gap among Brent Council staff continues to close but female employees are still paid less than their male counterparts overall.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:35:03 +0000Northwick Park Hospital nurses praised in Glamour Magazine awards
The Mayor of London awarded Northwick Park Hospital nurses on behalf of all NHS workers for their work over the pandemic.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Sadiq Khan calls for investigation into Met handling of vigil
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for a full independent investigation into the Metropolitan Police’s “completely unacceptable” handling of a vigil this weekend.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:26:58 +0000Sarah Everard: PM 'concerned' by vigil footage
Boris Johnson will discuss ways to protect women and girls from violence with the head of the Metropolitan Police amid a storm of criticism over the force’s handling of a vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:09:40 +0000Police clash with hunger strike protesters in Kenton
Disorder broke out between police and protesters in Harrow this afternoon.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000Stars of classic airline drama Zero Hour led colourful lives
Each night I retire to the west wing of my house and before going to sleep watch one of my huge collection of DVDs. I am a great fan of old movies and have just watched a 1950s thriller called Zero Hour about a disaster hitting an airliner. Dana Andr...
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000Honister Gardens opens with new facilities
The Harrow East MP attended the opening for new care home facilities.
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:52:14 +0000Police officer appears in court in Sarah Everard case
A Metropolitan Police officer has today appeared in court charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000Metropolitan Police urged to make misogyny a hate crime
There are growing calls for the Metropolitan Police to classify misogyny as a hate crime amid conversations about the issues of harassment and violence faced by women.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000Key workers to be given priority for affordable housing
Key workers are to be prioritised for affordable housing under new plans announced by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000Sadiq Khan: London streets not safe for women and girls
London’s streets are not safe “for women or for girls,” London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said in the wake of Sarah Everard’s disappearance.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000GLA Election results to be delayed by two days
Londoners will have to wait two days to find out the results of the London Mayor and London Assembly elections, it has been revealed.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:37:15 +0000Northwick Park Hospital is one of best performing A&E in country
The Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments in Northwick Park and Ealing hospital were ranked as the best forming departments in the country.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:39:21 +0000Teen pleads not guilty for murdering sisters in Fryent Country Park
A teenager has pleaded not guilty to the murder of two sisters in Fryent Country Park in an unprovoked and random attack.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:06:13 +0000Brent Council approves changes at Wembley Park development
Changes to a major planning application near Wembley Stadium will go ahead despite suggestions they would cause more harm than good.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:30:00 +0000Brent Council approves plans at Burnt Oak Broadway bingo hall
A former cinema and bingo hall is set to be redeveloped into a new shared living space, despite concerns some of the homes will be “around three times the size of a UK prison cell”.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000Shaun Bailey: 'I don't regret' Sarah Everard tweet
Conservative London Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey said he does not regret posting a controversial tweet about the disappearance of Sarah Everard.