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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan on course for historic victory as election looms
Sadiq Khan could be on course for a historic victory in the London Mayoral election with just 45 days to go until polls open.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Harrow Council passes school holiday scheme to voluntary YHF
School holiday activities and food packages for disadvantaged children in Harrow will be delivered by a voluntary organisation and not Harrow Council this year.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:02:46 +0000
Harrow Council leader dismisses Conservatives’ call for SPDs
Repeated calls for the introduction of specialist planning measures to block high-rise buildings in parts of Harrow have been rebuffed.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:01:29 +0000
Sadiq Khan launches £6 million plan to prevent economic hit
Up to 114,000 jobs could be at risk in central London by 2023 despite a “best-case scenario” economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:10:00 +0000
Man headbutted a teenage girl inside a car in Bushey
A man who headbutted and punched a teenage girl in Bushey has been sentenced to nearly two years.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:12:22 +0000
Boris Johnson 'under no illusions' third Covid wave heading to UK
Boris Johnson said people should be "under no illusions" a third coronavirus wave is heading to the UK.

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:56:14 +0000
All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid
More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:32:30 +0000
Three arrested in Edgware after £15k worth of cannabis plants found
Cannabis plants worth around £15,000 were found at a property in Edgware.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 10:36:24 +0000
Hospital trust chief calls Mount Vernon Cancer Centre a 'total dump'
The NHS is so underfunded that Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has been on the verge of its roof collapsing, a hospital trust chief has said.

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
Netflix 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 +0000
Aldi 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 +0000
Here'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 +0000
De 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 +0000
Many 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 +0000
New 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 +0000
Earlier 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
TfL 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 +0000
Households 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 +0000
Fewer 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
Sadiq 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
What 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
London 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
No 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
Uber 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 +0000
Met 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 +0000
Luisa 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 +0000
New 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 +0000
More 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 +0000
Harrow 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 +0000
Sadiq 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 +0000
TfL 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 +0000
Young 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 +0000
Brent 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 +0000
South 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 +0000
Brent 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 +0000
Northwick 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 +0000
Sadiq 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 +0000
Sarah 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 +0000
Police 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 +0000
Stars 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 +0000
Honister Gardens opens with new facilities
The Harrow East MP attended the opening for new care home facilities.

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:52:14 +0000
Police 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.



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