Harrow Times

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:50 +0100
Wetherspoons to open 12 new pubs over coming months - see the full list of locations
JD Wetherspoon is set to open 12 new pubs in the coming months - see the full list of locations.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0100
The bra-illiance of measuring things properly
Comedian, broadcaster and author Steve N Allen welcomes M&S's bra-fitting U-turn after the retailer abandoned its controversial policy of estimating sizes by eye rather than using tape measures.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0100
Trains cancelled due to works at West Croydon this weekend
Some Southern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:41:21 +0100
Harrow View parking restricted for essential utility works
Temporary measures are in effect on Harrow View between Fenton Road and Pinner Park Avenue.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:10:29 +0100
Plans submitted to convert Harrow backland site into Pilates studio
Here is a summary of the latest validated or decided planning applications received by Harrow Council this week.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
BBC confirms 5 new characters for Call the Midwife's Christmas special 2026
Call the Midwife will return with a Christmas special in 2026 and five new characters will join the cast - here's what you can expect.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0100
Wetherspoons introduces new ban at all 800 UK pubs - see the item affected
JD Wetherspoon has announced that Meta Glasses (and other smart glasses) are now banned from all its UK pubs.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:50:30 +0100
Simon Cowell faces legal fight over alleged ‘napkin deal’, court documents show
Simon Cowell faces legal action over a dispute centred on a multimillion-dollar deal allegedly “written on a napkin”, court documents show.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:16:47 +0100
Expert reveals what you should do if you receive old homeowner's post to avoid fines
You could be fined or sent to prison for opening someone else's mail, so here is what you should do instead.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:46:15 +0100
England footballer Ivan Toney due in court this month after assault charge
England footballer Ivan Toney is due in court after being charged with assault, relating to an incident at a Soho nightclub last December.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:40:14 +0100
Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays - full list
Over 100 postcodes across England and Wales are currently experiencing delivery delays.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:46:44 +0100
Loose Women panellist threatens ITV with legal action over removal from show
Nadia Sawalha has threatened ITV with legal action due to being dropped from Loose Women

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:30:00 +0100
Global Youth Festival makes London debut at Harrow Leisure Centre
The one-day festival will bring together more than 50 live and interactive experiences spanning music, movement, wellbeing, personal development, and community impact.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:19:24 +0100
Britain's favourite musicals revealed as Tui's first musical-themed cruise launches
Disney's The Lion King has been crowned Britain's favourite musical in a study that comes as Marella Cruises launches a musical-themed cruise.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:31:07 +0100
Plans submitted for substantial rebuild of single home on residential plot
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Harrow Council.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:25:22 +0100
London borough named highest risk area in UK for homeowners
Harrow has been named the highest risk area in the UK for homeowners from a new study by Homeprotect, which highlights environmental and structural dangers.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:18:24 +0100
National Lottery grants £125k to secure Harrow's historic Bentley Priory
The Harrow Nature Conservation Forum has received a £124,743 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the restoration of Bentley Priory.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:23:18 +0100
Teacher running six marathons to raise £12,000 in memory of mother-in-law
Andy Taylor, from Northwood College, completed the challenge in memory of his mother-in-law, raising £12,374 for the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:14:48 +0100
Hundreds enjoy free magical princess event at Pinner Memorial Park
Hundreds of families enjoyed a magical afternoon of fairytale fun at a free Princess Parade event at Pinner Memorial Park on July 31.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:44:54 +0100
McDonald's launches 12 Crocs Happy Meal toys in mini shoe boxes in UK restaurants
Happy Meals at McDonald's will include Crocs character keyring toys for a limited time this summer.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:02:01 +0100
Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood reveals he was stabbed while on holiday
Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he was stabbed during a holiday

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:27:49 +0100
Revealed - budget supermarket Aldi plans to open stores in THESE north London areas
Budget supermarket giant Aldi is actively scouting for sites in Wood Green, Maida Hill, Wembley and North Harrow.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:54:42 +0100
EastEnders star confirms new project ahead of upcoming exit later in the year
Michelle Ryan has confirmed she's working on her next project following her shock axe from EastEnders.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:33:22 +0100
Domino's has launched new wacky ice cream flavour
Domino's has launched an ice cream inspired by its famous garlic and herb dipping sauce.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:17:56 +0100
More than half of adults class maintaining friendships as a ‘second job'
More than half (52 per cent) of adults class maintaining friendships as a ‘second job’ and spend more than half an hour a day socialising, according to research.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:05:35 +0100
Three quarters of motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest
Three quarters of motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest option for a staycation.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:04:02 +0100
Eight in 10 young Brits swap boozy nights out for healthy socials
Eight in 10 young Brits now prefer to socialise through healthy activities rather than a traditional night out.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Brick-tastic fun at Legoland's new Lego Festival
Who needs Glastonbury when there's another festival taking place this summer that's full of family friendly fun? We review the Lego Festival at Legoland Windsor.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:02:44 +0100
TV licence inspectors can only enter your home without permission in 1 instance
You might want to know your rights if you get visited by a TV Licence inspector.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0100
007 - Licence to kill, but not to play the field
Comedian Steve Allen argues that James Bond's flaws are what make 007 interesting, as debate continues over the future direction of the iconic spy franchise.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
'Howzat?! Well very good actually' - I tried out gaming venue's new cricket cages
My review of the new Howzat cricket batting cages in Gravity MAX Stratford - where I faced computer generated versions of Jofra Archer and Jimmy Anderson.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100
Blue plaque to 'Britain’s greatest magician' - who founded a famously secretive club
David Devant was a grand Victorian illusionist who helped bring moving pictures to British audiences and founded The Magic Circle.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:14:28 +0100
Zoe Ball remembers ‘horrendous’ Strictly Come Dancing moment with old co-star
Zoe Ball and Alex Jones shared memories of their time on Strictly Come Dancing on a recent podcast episode.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:28:06 +0100
Royal Mail stamp rule you must follow or risk charges of up to £7 for parcels
Royal Mail has a few rules you must follow when sending parcels or letters to make sure your deliveries don't face delays.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:28:04 +0100
Long-standing EastEnders star is charged with drink-driving, police confirm
Shane Richie, best known for playing Alfie Moon in EastEnders, was arrested in Harlow.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:35:04 +0100
Holding Harrow to account amid rising costs and council change
As Harrow faces record council tax levels and contractor controversies, Labour’s Opposition leader outlines his priorities.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:43:42 +0100
Plans lodged to change use of house in South Harrow
Harrow Council has received a new batch of planning applications this week.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:20:46 +0100
BBC confirms 5 new characters 'with old wounds' will join EastEnders this summer
Five new characters join EastEnders this summer and will be known as the Hawkins family, Nicola Mitchell's estranged relatives.

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:11:53 +0100
Nobody wanted him after he was orphaned, now he helps feed 2,000 children
A man who was orphaned at the age of 12 now helps feed nearly 2,000 hungry children.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:25:12 +0100
Nostalgic 80s village show coming to London this August bank holiday
The Village Show will take place on August 31, at Headstone Manor and Museum in Harrow.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:31:14 +0100
Sainsbury’s shoppers warned of major change to Nectar rewards
Sainsbury’s shoppers are being urged to add their Nectar details before ordering groceries through Uber Eats following a major expansion of the loyalty scheme.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:31:32 +0100
Martin Lewis criticises 'misleading and unnecessary' major crisp brand packaging
MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis has criticised the information on a packet of Wotsits, saying it is "misleading"

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:29:20 +0100
Fiona Phillips' husband shares Alzheimer's update and urges PM to 'make a difference'
Fiona Phillips was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in 2023 and her husband has issued an update today (July 29).

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:18:09 +0100
BBC confirms axing of three major TV shows as part of cost-cutting plans
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo are among the programmes to be cut

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:40:45 +0100
UK travel company collapses into liquidation after 22 years
In a notice published in the Gazette on July 26, it was confirmed the business had gone into liquidation

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0100
Tom Holland shares what 'one of the worst decisions' he's ever made was
While appearing on The Dish podcast, Tom Holland shared what "one of the worst decisions" he's ever made was

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0100
New block of flats 'would create conflict between Harrow residents and businesses'
Plans to demolish Smokey Fridays restaurant in Harrow to make way for a seven-storey apartment block have been given the green light despite concerns.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:37 +0100
UK to see rare solar eclipse in the skies next month - When it is and how to see it
A rare partial solar eclipse will be in the UK skies next month. Here's how and when you can see it.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:19:26 +0100
BBC reveals first Celebrity MasterChef 2026 stars including Strictly winner
The new Celebrity Masterchef contestants, who will compete in the long-running BBC One show, include TV personalities, an Olympic star, and a comedian.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:36:35 +0100
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast this year after landing new job
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has announced she is leaving the morning programme after 17 years, 12 as main presenter

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