Harrow Times

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000
‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’
The newly opened Fulham Pier Hotel offers a luxurious ‘urban resort’ feel in the capital next to Craven Cottage.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
The iconic Harrow factory still shaping the area's identity 120 years on
Barratt London hosts interactive tour at Harrow’s former Kodak site, now Eastman Village, blending heritage with 2,250 new homes in £1.75bn regeneration scheme.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000
The lost London Underground station you can still spot from passing trains
York Road Tube station opened in 1906 as a stop between King's Cross and Caledonian Road and closed in 1932 due to too few passengers.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The football club marking its 100th anniversary with an inspiring partnership
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Charity partners with Northwood FC for its centenary, launching fundraising and support events for cancer patients in North London.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
I visited one of the UK's best gastropubs and it provided a bit of heaven on a plate
I visited the Canton Arms in Stockwell, London, which has been rated as one of the UK's best gastropubs by Estrella Damm

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:15:42 +0000
Ribbon cut as people move into 24 new Harlow council homes
Harlow Council unveils 24 new council homes at Hammers Court, part of its major housebuilding programme delivering affordable housing for local families.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:32:51 +0000
Three quarters of women are now comfortable leaving the house make-up free
Three quarters of women are now skin confident and feel comfortable leaving the house make-up free thanks to a generational shift towards natural beauty, a major report has found.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:23:17 +0000
Why is Coronation Street not on tonight? Fans say ITV schedule change is ‘disgusting’
This is why Coronation Street isn't on TV tonight (March 6) as fans say ITV schedule change is 'disgusting'

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:57:40 +0000
How supermarkets and shops are improving in catering for disabled people
Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Meet the man tasked with improving the way Harrow Council delivers services
Richard Brooks appointed as Harrow Council’s new strategic director of resources and innovation, bringing experience from Birmingham City Council and Ofsted.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:09:44 +0000
BBC suggests licence fee could be cut in the future 'if more people start to pay it'
The BBC has suggested the cost of the TV licence fee could be cut in the near future if more people started paying for it

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:08:39 +0000
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’
Four in 10 parents consider listening to audiobooks as ‘cheating’ – but an expert has revealed it can be as effective for children as traditional physical books.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000
UK retailer no longer accepting gift cards or loyalty points despite Next acquisition
Next has confirmed that shoppers can no longer use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty points.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:41:43 +0000
Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:18:02 +0000
Parade returns as youth groups celebrate Freedom of Harrow
Mayor Anjana Patel led a Harrow parade celebrating 1454 Squadron Air Training Corps and Roxeth & Harrow Church Brigade’s Freedom of the Borough honour.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000
POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:54:31 +0000
Searches for front garden driveways surge 281% as parking pressure hits the doorstep
Searches for front garden driveways have surged 281%. Experts warn homeowners to plan carefully to avoid drainage issues and planning compliance problems.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:30:06 +0000
Tesco shoppers complain ‘screaming’ self-checkouts leave them avoiding supermarkets
Tesco customers have taken to social media to complain that the supermarket's self-service checkouts are 'too loud' - what do you think?

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:29:11 +0000
Rare Royal Mint coin sells for 500 times face value because of the Queen's head
The item is mis-struck, meaning it was incorrectly imprinted while being minted, and so the image of Queen Elizabeth II's head appears upside down

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:39 +0000
RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:25 +0000
Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000
Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:46:59 +0000
Rescue flight set to run in 'coming days' for Brits stranded in Middle East nation
The Government will run a rescue flight to Muscat in Oman to help Britons stranded out in the Middle East

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000
Call the Midwife star makes ‘truthful’ confession about BBC show ahead of series end
Call the Midwife star Helen George (Trixie Aylward) has made a 'truthful' confession about the BBC show ahead of series 15 end this weekend

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:39:18 +0000
More than 100,000 Brits may need evacuating from Middle East as flights cancelled
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:38:12 +0000
March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:17 +0000
Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +0000
4 UK travel companies close with all flights and trips cancelled - are you affected?
Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages - have you been affected?

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000
UK Government 'advises against all travel' to 21 countries in latest travel update
The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:30:07 +0000
EastEnders star reveals emotional ties to storyline after 18 years away from BBC soap
It's been 18 years since Gemma Bissix was on EastEnders as Clare Bates but now she's back for an emotional dementia storyline.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Ex-Wetherspoon pub Sutton High Street up for grabs
The former Grapes Wetherspoons pub in Sutton is available to rent for £55,000 a year, despite having planning permission for 25 flats.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:27:19 +0000
A41 shut due to major crash - recap
A41 Watford Way southbound is closed near Hendon Central due to a crash today (March 1).

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:16:14 +0000
Fire by tracks near major London station disrupts trains - recap
There is major travel disruption to London trains today caused by a fire near the tracks close to Paddington Station.

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Plan to add extra storey plan to block of flats in Harrow Weald
Plans for an extra storey with four new flats on top of an existing block in Harrow Weald and listed building works at Harrow & Wealdstone station are among the latest Harrow Council planning applications.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Thames Boat Project gets £8,000 boost to help children on River Thames cruises
The Thames Boat Project receives £8,000 grant from London Freemasons to fund educational and therapeutic River Thames cruises.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
The lost north London Tube station that's helping to heat a school
Located between Old Street and Angel on the Northern line, City Road station is now part of a heating scheme recycling air from London Underground tunnels.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Olympian urges Harrow athletes to apply for support to 'achieve their dreams'
Olympians urge Harrow athletes to apply for Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions scheme, offering free training, mentoring and support for 2026-27.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:49:56 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer says British planes are in Middle East for 'defensive operations'
US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning (February 28) in a “pre-emptive” strike against the Tehran government.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:17:09 +0000
Bridgerton fans shocked by 'startling' revelation of a new Lady Whistledown
Bridgerton Series 4 on Netflix revealed that an unknown person had taken up the mantle of Lady Whistledown, and fans are trying to guess their identity

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:52:06 +0000
I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000
Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Nurseries encourage four books a day boost for Harrow children
Busy Bees nurseries in Harrow join the national ‘Get the Reading Buzz’ scheme, encouraging children to read four books a day to boost early literacy skills.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000
All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:56 +0000
Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:54 +0000
Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:54:08 +0000
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip to settle everyday disputes - from chores to takeaways. 

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:07 +0000
Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:07:30 +0000
UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota

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