Harrow Times
Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:00 +0100I don't have Star Wars memorabilia, but film memories are priceless
Over the years I wish I had kept discarded film props and scripts on my visits to various film studios as they can be very valuable today. I did buy the begging bowl from the 1960s film Oliver when I attended an auction of film items at Shepperton in...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:50:56 +0100Transport for London timetable changes for bank holiday weekend
Transport for London has announced timetable changes for the Tube and Overground on May 1 and 2.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:30:58 +0100Central Line to be hit by strike action on election day
Tube workers on the Central Line will strike next week on May 6, the same day voters head to the polls to elect the Mayor of London.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100Brent Council elects new 2021/22 mayor in virtual ceremony
Brent Council’s newly elected mayor vowed to help tackle poverty and pollution in the borough as she assumed her role in the first ever virtual handover.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:10:40 +0100Sadiq Khan pledges 'unprecedented' tourism campaign
Sadiq Khan has pledged to launch an “unprecedented campaign” to bring visitors back to central London if he is re-elected on May 6.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0100Harrow Council to remove Streetspace LTNs and cycle lanes
Controversial road closures and pop-up cycle lanes in Harrow will be scrapped following confirmation by senior councillors – though they stopped short of issuing an apology to residents.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brent Council approves Alperton Bus Depot housing scheme
Residents in an area subjected to several major housing developments said they feel “abandoned and unloved” as their council approved another tower block in their neighbourhood.
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100Luisa Porritt calls for 'brewery bailout'
Mayoral hopeful Luisa Porritt yesterday (April 29) visited Bermondsey’s Beer Mile as she called for a “brewery bailout” for London’s independent breweries.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:00 +0100Shaun Bailey begins 32-hour campaign bus tour
Shaun Bailey this morning began a 32-hour bus tour of London as part of a final campaign push ahead of next week’s election.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:15:22 +0100MP Gareth Thomas points to decline in students studying Gujarati
The Harrow West MP is alarmed by figures showing a steady decline in students obtaining GCSE qualifications in languages such as Gujarati and Urdu.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0100‘Minimal’ amount of Covid-19 grant fraud cases in Harrow
Only a “handful” of applications for business grants to help manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Harrow were fraudulent, the council said.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:30:00 +0100Brent Council approves major development by Wembley Stadium
A major development next to Wembley Stadium was approved by councillors despite concerns about security and the low level of affordable housing on offer.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100Several Harrow roads to have new 20mph speed limit from Monday
A 20mph speed limit will be introduced in several roads in Harrow from Monday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0100London Mayor candidate Farah London holds City Hall protest
Mayoral hopeful Farah London yesterday (April 28) delivered more than 1,000 reclaimed knives to City Hall to protest against rising knife crime.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:21:54 +0100Officers 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 +0100Watford 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Sadiq 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 +0100Michael 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 +0100London 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Brent 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 +0100Sadiq 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 +0100Wembley 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 +0100Greene 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 +0100Sian 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 +0100Petition 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 +0100Hollywood 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 +0100Report 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 +0100Brent 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Extinction 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Man 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 +0100Shaun 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 +0100Luisa 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 +0100Brent 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 +0100Six 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 +0100Heathrow 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Sadiq 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 +0100Pop 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 +0100Man 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 +0100London 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 +0100Third 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 +0100London 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 +0100Fourth 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 +0100Harrow 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 +0100Londoners 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.