Harrow Times
Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:18:03 +0100Human remains found in Neasden during search for Agnes Akom
Police officers investigating the disappearance of a 20-year-old woman have found human remains in a park.
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:22:20 +0100Brent Council grants Kensal Green takeaway alcohol licence
A Chinese takeaway was given permission to offer an alcohol delivery service, despite some concerns this could lead to increased antisocial behaviour in the area.
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brent Council to discuss plans for St Catherine’s rebuild
Plans to redevelop a church hall damaged during an arson attack will be discussed by Brent councillors next week.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:51:28 +0100Fryent Park: Murder accused told officers he was ‘scared and confused’
A teenager accused of killing two sisters in a savage knife attack told police he was “confused” and “scared” after his arrest, a court has heard.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:33:41 +0100Harrow Council approves car park offices despite concerns
Plans for a new office block on the site of a restaurant car park were approved despite doubts over its potentially “brutal” design.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100Brent Council and Quintain to keep Wembley mural on display
A property developer has agreed to showcase a tiled mural of England footballers near Wembley Stadium following a campaign led by a local historian.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Brent and Harrow Trading Standards issue £14,500 Covid fines
Trading standards in Harrow and Brent issued fines totalling thousands of pounds for Covid-19 rule breaches last year.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100Traffic restrictions in roads in Harrow area from Monday
A temporary closure and turning restrictions are among the measures due to come into effect in roads in and around Harrow from Monday due to roadworks.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 08:10:36 +0100Last chance to enter Harrow Times' search for region's 100 top businesses
THE Harrow Times has joined forces with NatWest in a collaboration to find our best apprentices and the top 100 companies to bang the drum for business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:16:26 +0100Sisters in Fryent Park killed by teen seeking deal with devil
A teenager killed two sisters at Fryent Country Park in a brutal knife attack after seeking a deal with the devil to “sacrifice” women in order to win the lottery, a court has heard.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:00:19 +0100Harrow Council outlines post-Covid green spaces promotion
People in Harrow will be encouraged to reconnect with nature as part of the council’s recovery plan from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:01:25 +0100Teen ‘killed sisters after seeking deal with devil to win lottery’, court hears
A teenager killed two sisters in a brutal knife attack after seeking a deal with the devil to “sacrifice” women in order to win the lottery, a court has heard.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100Young people descend on Harrow to join queue for Covid-19 vaccine
By mid-morning, a huge queue had formed at the health centre, with the line snaking around a car park and stretching down the street.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100Former Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw joins JFS in Kenton
The former chief of Ofsted has returned to school leadership after nearly a decade.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:13:02 +0100Vigilance preached at Harrow Council Covid-19 vaccine update
Around 2,000 vulnerable people in Harrow are yet to receive their first Covid-19 vaccination.
Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:40:10 +0100Fox trapped in football net rescued in Pinner
A young fox had to be rescued after it got caught in football netting for around three hours.
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:02:18 +0100Harrow Conservatives call for new civic centre rethink
Harrow Conservatives urged the council to reassess plans for the future delivery of services – including the building of a new civic centre.
Sat, 05 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Brent Council faces £15 million 2020/21 council tax deficit
Brent Council is facing a council tax collection deficit of more than £15 million, though officers are confident this can be managed over the next few years.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100Brent Council responds to Government’s fuel poverty stats
Almost one in five households in Brent suffer from fuel poverty, according to a recent government report.
Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Response to Harrow Council’s drill music interpreter plan
A barrister warned that council plans to hire someone to review the lyrics of drill music to combat gang violence might only deepen tensions within the community.
Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:08:46 +0100Harrow Council to spend £500,000 on food recycling strategy
Half a million pounds will be spent on improving food recycling rates in Harrow as part of plans to address a climate emergency by 2030.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +0100Four roads in Harrow area affected by traffic restrictions from next week
Temporary traffic restrictions including a road closure are set to be introduced in roads in the Harrow area from Monday to enable utility works to be carried out.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:42:25 +0100Northwick Park Hospital nurse continues to recover from Covid
A nurse who was struck by Covid-19 near the start of the pandemic and was hospitalised for nine weeks says he is taking things “step by step” as he continues to recover.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:14:14 +0100Harrow councillors debate return of full physical meetings
‘Hybrid’ council meetings will continue in Harrow for at least the next two months despite some calls to return to full physical sittings.
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0100Harrow Council spends £30,000 rectifying bin rota mistake
Harrow Council had to spend an extra £30,000 after it sent misprinted bin collection schedules to thousands of homes.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 16:42:49 +0100Harrow Council renews licensing scheme in Wealdstone ward
A scheme requiring all privately rented homes in parts of Harrow to be licensed will be renewed.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:50:52 +0100Harrow Council to introduce PSPO in Harrow town centre to tackle ASB
People playing music, distributing leaflets, or feeding animals in Harrow town centre could be fined under new measures to curb anti-social behaviour.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:59:45 +0100Teenager dies after stabbing in Montrose Park
A teenager has died after he was found stabbed in a park.
Sun, 30 May 2021 17:45:26 +0100Motorcyclist dies after crash in Drury Lane, Wembley
A motorcyclist has died and another is fighting for their life following a crash in Wembley.
Sat, 29 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100Harrow Octogenarian to take on Wing Walking charity challenge
An octogenarian will reach new heights when he completes an exhilarating Wing Walk on the wings of a biplane.
Fri, 28 May 2021 12:30:00 +0100Harrow councillor responds to rise in antisemitism reports
Jewish people are afraid to display their faith overtly following a rise of antisemitic incidents, a Harrow councillor has said.
Fri, 28 May 2021 12:01:27 +0100Indian variant prompts faster Harrow Covid vaccine delivery
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in Harrow will be “accelerated” following the spread of the Indian variant.
Thu, 27 May 2021 16:11:29 +0100Harrow parking permits among cheapest in London research shows
Parking permits in Harrow are among the cheapest in London, despite recent price increases.
Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:36 +0100New Puttstars coming to St George's Shopping Centre in Harrow
A new indoor mini golf venue is coming to St George’s Shopping Centre.
Thu, 27 May 2021 12:22:15 +0100Officers apologise for photos of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry
Two Metropolitan Police officers apologised when they appeared in court after taking photographs of two murdered sisters and sharing the photos on WhatsApp.
Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100Three roads in Harrow area to be closed from this weekend
Three roads in the Harrow area are due to be temporarily closed from this weekend for roadworks.
Wed, 26 May 2021 17:58:23 +0100Harrow Council plans to develop Forward Drive Central Depot
Harrow Council plans to develop its main depot to accommodate staff and services as part of its new working methods post-Covid.
Wed, 26 May 2021 12:41:29 +0100Harrow Council to appoint assistants for senior councillors
Harrow Council could appoint a series of assistants to help support senior councillors with their specific briefs in the borough.
Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.
Tue, 25 May 2021 16:16:16 +0100Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.
Tue, 25 May 2021 15:59:53 +0100Application at Brent’s Millennium Business Centre deferred
Plans to build a warehouse extension near an industrial estate will be reassessed after concerns it could “heap traffic mayhem” onto those living nearby.
Tue, 25 May 2021 12:39:43 +0100Brent Council approves plans for HS2 building in Kilburn
Plans for a development to support the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway scheme were unanimously approved by councillors last night (Monday, May 24).
Mon, 24 May 2021 15:06:35 +0100Harrow and Brent high streets to receive improvement funding
Several high streets in north-west London will benefit from funding under schemes aimed at revitalising town centres.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:26:42 +0100Brent Council approves Gorillas Technologies alcohol licence
An online food and drink delivery service operating out of a warehouse in a “quiet residential road” was given permission to sell alcohol despite neighbours’ objections.
Fri, 21 May 2021 12:06:24 +0100Man from Harrow jailed for terrorism material
A man from Harrow is among three men who were found with Islamic terrorism-related material.
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:23:38 +0100Surge testing for Covid-19 Indian variant in Harrow schools
Surge testing is to take place in Harrow schools to help tackle the spread of the ‘Indian variant’ of Covid-19.
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:14:42 +0100Brent Council asks private renters to take experience survey
Renters in Brent are being asked to share their experiences with their council to help improve the market for thousands of people.
Thu, 20 May 2021 13:15:00 +0100Brent Council to assess Kilburn HS2 headhouse plans
Councillors will judge plans for a works building that forms part of the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway development at a meeting next week.
Thu, 20 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100New Harrow Civic Centre to be smaller and cheaper post-Covid
The proposed new civic centre in Harrow is likely to be smaller and less expensive following changes to working habits in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:00:00 +0100New zebra crossing and road closure in Harrow area
A new zebra crossing is set to be installed in a busy road in Harrow, making it safer for pedestrians to cross.