Harrow Times

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
EastEnders to see TV schedule shakeup this week - when to watch
EastEnders will see a schedule change this week due to the Easter weekend altering the usual running time on Monday, April 6.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:13:29 +0100
Update issued on condition of man, 19, stabbed in Harrow town centre
An update has been issued on the condition of a 19-year-old man in hospital after a stabbing in Station Road, Harrow on April 3.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:41:24 +0100
Man, 19, in hospital after stabbing in Harrow town centre
A 19-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in Station Road, Harrow at around 4.20pm on April 3.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Harrow children are asking their schools to take action for a greener future
The Harrow Green4Life Schools Charter, created by primary school pupils to set out action for a greener future, has been rolled out across the borough.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:36:36 +0100
Millions of Brits issued home emergency callout warning as issues expected to soar
Emergency callouts for problems around homes often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Where you can get help in Harrow's new 'safe havens'
Five new 'safe havens' have been set up in Harrow for women and girls or anyone who feels scared or threatened to receive support.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:09:19 +0100
UK airline cancels flights from today due to ‘huge rise in the global cost of fuel’
A UK airline operating between London and Cornwall has cancelled flights from today (April 3) partly due to the 'huge rise in the global cost of fuel’

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:08:37 +0100
Milestone reached in transformation of Harrow estate
Demolition for Phase 2A has now been completed, clearing space for 45 new homes, part of transformation of Grange Farm in South Harrow.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Hospital named most improved in London - and seventh in England
The NHS trust that runs Northwick Park Hospital has been named seventh most improved trust in England.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Council opens new contact centre to assist residents
Harrow Council has opened a new contact centre where residents can get questions about council tax, benefits, garden waste, parking permits answered by a real person.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this Easter weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:39:25 +0100
Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy
Lakeland is offering up to 25% off popular kitchen appliances including air fryers, slow cookers and stand mixers.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:57:56 +0100
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Co-op slash prices with best buys from 4p
Supermarkets slash Easter prices with veg from 4p, meals from £1.25, Tesco’s half-price toy sale and Aldi wine deals.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:39:06 +0100
Hospital worker Idris named Porter of the Year
North West University Healthcare, hospital worker Idris Mohammed, has won the MyPorter 2026 Award.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:29:15 +0100
Resident doctors in north west London to strike
Resident doctors at London North West University Health Care NHS which runs Northwick Park Hospital, have voted to take part in industrial action.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:58:15 +0100
'Appalling' illegal homes had dangerous wiring and no toilet
Three makeshift homes that were being rented out despite having dangerous wiring and no proper toilet have been torn down by Harrow Council.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:36:44 +0100
Scott Mills breaks silence after BBC sacking saying he 'greatly misses' his listeners
Former DJ Scott Mills has broken his silence for the first time since being sacked by the BBC.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100
19 new London family hubs offering free stay and play sessions
Families across London struggling with the cost of living can save money on services including free stay and play sessions for babies and young children.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:55:31 +0100
17,000 young people homeless in London as crisis deemed ‘incredibly traumatic’
Centrepoint reports youth homelessness in London rose 13 per cent to 17,000 in 2024-25, with 123,934 young people homeless UK-wide. Calls for urgent government action.

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:35:09 +0100
New recycling rules come into force today across London - what changes mean
Households in England will have to change the way they recycle from today (March 31), including how they dispose of food waste.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:59:06 +0100
Brent and Harrow stations among five new ones to be prioritised for step-free access
A visually and hearing impaired woman from Brent says it’s “vitally important” access is improved across the Tube network after two local stations were added to a list for potential improvements.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:20:37 +0100
Four rushed to hospital after crash in Chadwell Heath
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:03:03 +0100
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:24:17 +0100
Emmerdale and Corrie face more TV schedule changes this week – when to watch
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:27 +0100
ITV's Susanna Reid absent from Good Morning Britain as presenter ‘takes a break’
This is why Susanna Reid isn't presenting Good Morning Britain on ITV1 today (March 30) as star reveals she is 'taking a break'

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:23:54 +0100
Nestle issues update on KitKat shortage fears after 12 tonnes of chocolate stolen
Nestle said 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolate were stolen while in transit between the factory and their destination

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:41:22 +0100
How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100
North London landmark and UK's first American style shopping mall turns 50
Trailblazing Brent Cross Shopping Centre opened in March 1976 and is credited as the template for huge malls like Lakeside and Bluewater.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Education building could become health hub
A plan to convert The White House on the Harrow on the Hill Campus into a new community health hub with GP surgeries and healthcare services is among applications submitted to Harrow Council.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100
The lost London Tube station that has starred in movies and which you can still visit
There's still one of London Underground's abandoned Tube stations that you can visit and take a tour of.

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
London set for 'the biggest ever summer for al fresco dining' with £400k boost
The Mayor of London has launched a £400,000 Summer Streets fund to support extended opening hours and more al fresco dining ahead of the World Cup.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The pop-up choir giving men a chance to find their voices
A new project called Men United in Song is inviting around 40 men from Harrow, Hillingdon, and Hertfordshire to join an eight‑week pop‑up choir.

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
New London-wide scheme set to save families money on school uniforms
A new London‑wide School Uniform Reuse Network has been launched to help families access affordable second‑hand uniforms and reduce clothing waste.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:11:56 +0000
Free school meals scheme helps unlock nearly £50m for disadvantaged pupils
London’s free school meals scheme has unlocked almost £50m in pupil premium and Ever 6 funding after identifying more than 20,200 unregistered eligible pupils.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:19:47 +0000
Six in 10 smartphone owners want less screen time and more time appreciating life
Six in 10 smartphone owners want to spend less time looking down at their devices - and more time appreciating what’s around them.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:16:34 +0000
Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year
Financial changes this spring could save households more than £800 a year - as Brits celebrate the ‘bills boss’ of their home.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000
Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel
Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel, according to academic research.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:12:44 +0000
The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include teabags, egg and baking soda
The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include placing teabags on puffy eyes, using egg yolk to treat rough skin and even applying baking soda as an exfoliant.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:07:42 +0000
Heathrow reveals images through the ages as it celebrates its 80 year anniversary
Pictures showcasing some of Heathrow's most iconic moments as it celebrates its 80th birthday have been revealed.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:19:34 +0000
Tesco and Sainsbury’s now more expensive than Waitrose if shoppers don't use cards
Tesco and Sainsbury’s customers are paying more than Waitrose shoppers if they are not using a Nectar or Clubcard.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000
NCP closing 22 car parks across the UK in just a few hours - see the full list
National Car Parks (NCP) is set to close 22 of its car parks in England and Wales for good on Friday (March 27) - see the full list.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
All the family favourite films showing at a Harrow cinema this Easter
Vue Harrow is offering a full Easter programme of family films, including Bluey, the new Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Magic Faraway Tree and Roald Dahl movies.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Pupils give streets around their school a spring clean
Pupils from Hujjat Primary School in Harrow Weald took part in the Great Big School Clean 2026, collecting bags of rubbish from nearby streets.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
London schools to expand nurseries to help reduce cost of childcare
34 London schools will get funding to open or grow nurseries as part of a £45m national rollout, cutting childcare costs and easing the strain on working parents.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:32:56 +0000
LOCALiQ UK wins national hospitality marketing award for The Cut & Craft campaign
Digital marketing agency LOCALiQ UK has been named Hospitality Campaign of the Year winner at the UK Paid Media Awards 2026 for its work with premium independent steak restaurant group The Cut & Craft.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:26:27 +0000
When Japanese Knotweed typically flowers in the UK and what to do if you find any
Japanese Knotweed is the most common of four invasive knotweed plant species in the UK. Here is when it flowers in the UK and what to do with it.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:26:55 +0000
Asda announces pay rise for all 110,000 supermarket staff from next week
Asda said the "pleasing" news represents an £80 million investment.

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000
Premium UK chocolate brand found in Pret a Manager and Harrods enters administration
Premium UK chocolate company brand Marasu’s Petit Fours is at risk of closing after entering administration.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:11:21 +0000
The 'incredible' inspiring Harrow man who spent 51 years on dialysis
Mahesh Mehta, a Stanmore resident who held the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent on dialysis, has died aged 69 after 51 years of treatment.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000
Irish dancers star in St Patrick's Day event at Pinner Italian restaurant
Children from the Rochford School of Irish Dance performed traditional reels and slip jigs at Minori restaurant’s St Patrick’s Day celebration in Pinner.

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