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Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Nikki Grahame's life to be honoured in Channel 4 documentary
Local reality TV star Nikki Grahame will be honoured in a new Channel 4 documentary.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:50:22 +0100
The times Royals have driven down Shenley Road, Borehamwood
Welcome everyone on our weekly ramble down Memory Lane via Dead Man's Gulch and through fields of hay or somewhere Sting sang about.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 21:50:40 +0100
Plymouth shooting incident: Number of fatalities police say
A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:58:45 +0100
Pupils across Harrow schools praised for high GCSE results
Pupils across the Harrow area have been praised for their hard work over the last year as students received their GCSE results.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:10:00 +0100
Man at hospital after Wembley Central fire at Masala Canteen
A man has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a restaurant this morning.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:11:35 +0100
Pinner High School celebrates successful GCSE results day
Over half of GCSE grades issued at Pinner High School were a 7 or above.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:14:29 +0100
100 firefighters rush to tackle restaurant fire at Wembley Central
Around 70 firefighters are tackling a restaurant blaze in Wembley Central this morning.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:28:38 +0100
Harrow shoppers are leading the retail bounce back in UK
Harrow shoppers appear to be leading the UK retail bounce back, new figures reveal.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:28:59 +0100
William Low Trust donates thousands for brain tumour research
A brain tumour charity set after a 17-year-old boy from Pinner died is funding a significant amount to new research finding a cure for the disease.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Case is Altered pub demands Old Reddings car park reopening
A furious pub has demanded the council reopen a public car park used by its customers as a matter of urgency.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:20:54 +0100
Harrow Council green light to new flats on Berridge Estate
Outraged residents on a North West London estate have slammed the decision to build new flats on top of the existing three-storey blocks. 

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 16:19:11 +0100
Pupils in Harrow celebrate A-level results success
A number of schools around Harrow have celebrated the successes of A-level pupils over the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:30:07 +0100
Harrow Council slammed over Kenton fly-tipping
Fed-up residents say they are tired of dealing with an ongoing fly-tipping issue that is attracting foxes, rats and flies. 

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:40:00 +0100
Man denies murder of Agnes Akom whose remains were found in Neasden
A lorry driver has denied the murder of a 20-year-old woman whose remains were found at a recreation ground.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:50:00 +0100
Figures reveal 28 deaths following police contact in London last year
Twenty-eight died following contact with police in London last year, figures have revealed.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Why the BBC needs a good prune - and X Factor loves a villain
Welcome back to my weekly showbiz ramble and thank you to readers who contact me, which is always encouraging as writing is a lonely occupation. The latest was a chap from America commenting on my article about Marilyn Monroe and informing me she suf...

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bexley and Lewisham kayakers get gold at London Youth Games
The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:14:00 +0100
RMT threatens tube driver strikes over TfL pension changes
London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:35:28 +0100
TfL consultation on Red Route fine increase
Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:53:17 +0100
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre needs £300m for Watford move
A troubled cancer centre needs almost £300 million so it can continue to treat patients.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 10:14:07 +0100
Perseid meteor shower heading to Earth next week - when you can see it
Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:11:41 +0100
15 million UK households face £139 energy bill price hike from October
The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Travel warning for millions of Brits who have had AstraZeneca vaccine
The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0100
What happened in the London riots 2011? Timeline 10 years on
It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:05:27 +0100
Fusion Hairdesign named and shame for failing to pay worker
A hair salon near Harrow has been named and shamed by the Government for failing to pay over £2,000 to a worker.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:56:51 +0100
Highland Spring issues urgent recall amid reports of exploding bottles
A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:31:00 +0100
EFL issue update on players taking the knee ahead of new season
Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine to be approved for 16 and 17-year-olds - is it safe?
Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:56:27 +0100
Jealous student from Harrow ran over girlfriend in Amersham
A jealous student who ran over his girlfriend and left her with life-changing injuries has been jailed for more than ten years.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0100
Planned road closures set to affect major Harrow road junction
Drivers using a major road junction in the Harrow area are facing disruption later this month due to temporary closures for roadworks.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:59:43 +0100
Respects paid to Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman at Fryent Park
Family and friends of two murdered sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman have gathered at a vigil for what would have been Nicole’s 29th birthday.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:47:35 +0100
Harrow councillors pay tribute to former leader Cllr Chris Mote
A former council leader who served the borough for more than 25 years was "a pillar of the community". 

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:44:02 +0100
Harrow transport funding halted after council removes LTNs
Harrow will not benefit from government funding to improve cycling and walking in the borough after it “prematurely removed” pop-up cycle lanes and low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) earlier this year. 

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:55:00 +0100
Men charged with murder of Louise Kam remanded in custody
Two men have appeared in court accused of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Teenage girl becomes private pilot at Flight Training London
A 17-year-old girl has completed her Private Pilot’s Licence test after she soared through training in her ambition of becoming a commercial pilot.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:27:09 +0100
Barclays issue scam warning to people aged 21-30 with a bank account
A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:32:00 +0100
McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time
The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0100
Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores
This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:57:58 +0100
London parking: Residents making thousands by renting drives
Home owners in London can make thousands a year by renting out their driveways, it has been revealed.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:37:15 +0100
£5m violence reduction unit cash to support young people
London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to expand its work following investments from City Hall and the Home Office in a bid to tackle violent crime.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:13:23 +0100
LONDON CITY HALL: Tube strikes called off
This week’s planned strikes across the Tube network have been called off following “last ditch” talks between Tube bosses and union representatives.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Uber and Deliveroo offer discounts to boost Covid vaccine uptake
The deal comes as part of a government incentive to encourage younger people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. 

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Mystery solved after a 'dead crocodile' was found in the UK
It was fond on top of a substation transformer and locals were puzzled as to how the creature could have got there.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:08:44 +0100
Pentagon on lockdown after 'multiple gunshots' fired at US defence HQ
The Pentagon is the headquarters building for the United States Department of Defense.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:51:18 +0100
Police feared 'extremist views' of Streatham attacker Sudesh Amman
A terrorist from Harrow was released from prison despite concerns he “retrained extremist views had apparently signalled his intent to strike again once in the community, his inquest has heard.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:26:54 +0100
Harrow and Barnet men charged with murder of woman
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a 71-year-old woman from Hertfordshire have charged two men with her murder.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:17:05 +0100
NHS 111 creates 100 new jobs in recruitment drive
A 100 new jobs have been created for the NHS 111 service in London as part of a recruitment drive.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:29:28 +0100
350,000 Londoners were on furlough just before 'freedom day'
Nearly 350,000 Londoners were still on furlough at the end of June despite the imminent easing of lockdown restrictions, according to new Government figures.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:54:46 +0100
Fencing at Ruislip Lido lifted after outbreak of dog-killing algae
Fencing that prevents access to a toxic algae which is potentially fatal for dogs has been lifted at Ruislip Lido.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:59:21 +0100
Aldi join Tesco in drastic attempt to tackle empty supermarket shelves
The Road Haulage Association previously said it believes there is a shortfall of about 60,000 haulage drivers in the UK.



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