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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:21:54 +0100
Officers charged after pictures of Fryent Park murdered sisters
Two police officers have been charged with misconduct after they took photographs of the bodies of two murdered sisters.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:27:30 +0100
Watford drug dealers jailed after stop on A405 in Bricket Wood
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Harrow Council agrees to retain Belmont Community Centre
A community hall and car park at risk of being sold have been saved following a campaign by residents.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:19:26 +0100
Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey to hear 'housing horror stories'
Mayoral candidates Sadiq Khan and Shaun Bailey will tonight hear testimonies from Londoners impacted by the housing crisis as community organisers demand action.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Michael Sobell Hospice praised for care of Ruislip cancer patient
An avid football fan who is diagnosed with terminal cancer has seen over £9,000 raised to help the “supportive” hospice.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor Election 2021: Who is candidate Kam Balayev?
On May 6, Londoners will have a record 20 candidates to choose from as they vote for the next Mayor of London.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Harrow Labour criticises Government over planning reforms
Labour politicians in Harrow have criticised the Government’s intentions to overhaul England’s planning system, suggesting it will result in the public having less of a say on proposed developments.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:32:27 +0100
Brent Council responds to Wembley mosque planning application
A mosque whose temporary planning permission expired more than 30 years ago has been allowed to continue to operate due to a lack of “challenge or complaint”.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:27:56 +0100
Sadiq Khan targets Lib Dem and Green voters ahead of May 6
Sadiq Khan has been accused of using “fake news tactics” after appealing for Liberal Democrat and Green voters to back him on May 6.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:00:45 +0100
Wembley historian asks Brent councillors to back murals bid
A local historian has repeated his calls for tiled murals showcasing part of England’s football history to be on display during this summer’s European Championships.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:47:08 +0100
Greene King pubs in Harrow, Brent and Finchley to reopen
More Greene King pubs will reopen around North West London as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry outlines plan to redevelop London City Airport
Sian Berry has today outlined plans to close London City Airport and regenerate the site by building homes and creating opportunities for businesses.

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:01:39 +0100
Petition against plans to turn Pinner ex-pub into shisha bar
More than 2,500 people have signed a petition against “disrespectful” plans to turn a former pub into a shisha lounge.

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Hollywood star Spencer Tracy's secret lifetime love
Well here we are again for another ramble down Memory Lane, but before that it was interesting to read that a company is seeking investors to build a huge new film and television studio in Borehamwood. If it comes to reality it will occupy about 70 a...

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on London poverty
A new report has revealed the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Londoners.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Brent Council to discuss major Wembley and Alperton schemes
Plans for more than 1,000 homes across two major developments will be discussed by councillors next week.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:03:51 +0100
Harrow Council extends school streets Streetspace scheme
Experimental traffic safety measures near some Harrow schools could continue for at least another six months as environmental activists called for them to act as a springboard for other projects.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:03:51 +0100
Extinction Rebellion leader steals show at mayoral hustings
An Extinction Rebellion leader seized attention at a London mayoral hustings before storming out, complaining that “soundbites lead to mass death”.

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:31:43 +0100
Harrow Council TARSAP votes to scrap cycle lanes and LTNs
Contentious road closures and pop-up cycle lanes in Harrow have moved a step closer to being removed.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:14:25 +0100
Man smashed bus in Stanmore and racially abused driver
A man began to smash a car and shouted racial abuse when he was rejected from entering the bus.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 12:25:52 +0100
Shaun Bailey accuses Sadiq Khan of '£4.68 billion tax grab'
Shaun Bailey has accused Sadiq Khan of a “£4.68 billion tax grab” as he today outlined his own plans to cut costs for Londoners if elected on May 6.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:03:24 +0100
Luisa Porritt: Scrapping Silvertown Tunnel 'a top priority'
Luisa Porritt has said that scrapping the Silvertown Tunnel “has to be a top priority” to tackle poor air quality and the climate crisis.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100
Brent Council grants Kensal Green Italian restaurant licence
A proposed new Italian restaurant was granted an alcohol licence despite concerns its garden could be a “nightmare” for neighbours.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Six Harrow roads set to affected by closures for roadworks
A number of roads in Harrow are set to be temporarily closed for roadworks next month.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:14:35 +0100
Heathrow expansion in doubt following Boris Johnson comments
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London mayoral candidates.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:33:17 +0100
Harrow Council outlines scrutiny priorities post-Covid-19
Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, regeneration, and the impact of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement will be among the priorities for Harrow Council’s scrutiny committees over the next year.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Harrow Conservatives respond to Streetspace feedback report
Harrow Conservatives criticised a “waste of taxpayers’ money” on contentious traffic schemes after a report highlighted their unpopularity.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:34:01 +0100
Sadiq Khan: Devolution 'integral' to the country's future
Sadiq Khan has said that further devolution is “integral to the future of our country” as he seeks greater powers as mayor if re-elected on May 6.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:34:40 +0100
Pop Golf set to open at Boxpark Wembley in May
Boxpark Wembley is set to launch a new pop music themed crazy golf course when customers will be allowed to dine inside.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:57:32 +0100
Man jailed for spitting at Northwick Park station staff
Forensics teams used DNA to trace a man who spat at staff after begging for a free journey.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:22:02 +0100
London Mayor election: What have the candidates promised?
The leading candidates in the race to be the next Mayor of London have now all published their manifestos outlining their plans for the next three years.

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 12:46:26 +0100
Third complaint to Harrow Council over Old Redding ticket
A pensioner believes he has been treated as a “cash cow” after receiving his first ever parking ticket in a space he has used for decades.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
London Mayor candidates speak out against Heathrow expansion
The four leading candidates running to be Mayor of London have unanimously opposed the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:57:41 +0100
Fourth crash in Royston Park Road fuels road safety concerns
Concerns that someone could die at a car crash hotspot continues after a fourth reported car crashed in a residential road in recent months.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:59:34 +0100
Harrow Council approves 34-room town centre HMO after appeal
A proposed 34-room shared house in Harrow town centre was “reluctantly” given the green light by councillors following intervention from the Planning Inspectorate.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:05:12 +0100
Londoners urged to register to vote as deadline approaches
Londoners are being urged to register to vote in the GLA elections ahead of tonight’s deadline.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:56:49 +0100
Harrow Council approves latest Kodak site housing development
Plans for almost 500 new flats as part of a major housing development in Harrow were approved despite concerns the site has reached “a saturation point”.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:31:26 +0100
'More skyscrapers planned for outer London boroughs
Love them or loathe them, it looks like despite a significant slowdown in building skyscrapers during the spring and summer in 2020, there was not the downturn feared because of the pandemic.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:47:20 +0100
Harrow baby born with no legs and one arm shows amazing progress
The mother of a baby who was born with one arm and no legs says her son is progressing “really well”.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Shaun Bailey launches manifesto with crime cut pledge
Shaun Bailey this morning launched his election manifesto with a pledge to cut crime in London “in 100 days”.

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:43:25 +0100
‘Five Guys Named Zaika’: Based on a true story
A book retells the story of five friends who decided to publish their own newspaper.

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0100
Was 1965 MGM horror film The Eye of The Devil cursed?
Hello playmates, we have held onto the wreckage for another week and it is time for another stroll down Memory Lane. Of course my first love will always be Elstree Studios but without doubt in second place is the old massive MGM Studios that once sto...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:48:00 +0100
Harrow coronavirus case rate rises
Coronavirus cases have increased in Harrow as the borough saw a week-on-week rise in its seven-day infection rate.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sian Berry pledges to 'gold plate' London's green belt
London Mayor candidate Sian Berry has pledged to “gold plate” London’s green belt if elected on May 6.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:12:35 +0100
Sadiq Khan urged to ban fire and rehire bus companies in London
Sadiq Khan has been urged to ban London bus companies from using fire and rehire tactics by a leading trade union.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:06:14 +0100
Sadiq Khan: London reopening could 'kickstart' office working
Sadiq Khan has said that London must be “cautious” about repurposing office and retail space without first “seeing if we can do everything we can” to bring people back to central London.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Moor Park Post Office temporarily closed due to refurbishment
A Post Office is temporarily closed as it goes through major refurbishment.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
National Lottery introduce new age limit in the UK
The National Lottery is increasing the age limit of players in the UK from next week.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 17:06:41 +0100
Luisa Porritt launches London Mayor election manifesto
Liberal Democrat mayoral candidate Luisa Porritt today unveiled her election manifesto with a pledge to “take London forward” if elected on May 6.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100
Budding sixth form artists invited to enter Whitefriars art competition
The Whitefriars Sixth Form Art Competition is back and now open for entries.



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