Community News
Aylward School pupils raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
by Harrow Times
19th May 2012
Primary school pupils in Stanmore made a right old racket to raise money for children with hearing problems yesterday.
Free art exhibition at Harrow Open Studios next week
by Harrow Times
19th May 2012
People can go to see an art exhibition next at a free event next week.
"Harrow is the hub of the Metropolitan Line but it is still missing out," say campaigners
by Harrow Times
18th May 2012
As commuters celebrate the new lifts in Wembley Central station, people petitioning for step-free access at Harrow-on-the-Hill say they are “missing out”.
Kingsbury High School student joins anti-bullying campaign
by Harrow Times
18th May 2012
A Kingsbury High School student has been selected to be an ambassador for the national Anti-Bullying Campaign.
Eco Bronze Award for St Benedict’s Junior School
18th May 2012
St Benedict’s Junior School has achieved the Bronze Award for the Eco Schools initiative. This is the culmination of many months of work by Eco Co-ordinators Katie Larsen and Matilda Farmer, together with the Junior School Eco Council, which comprises pupil representatives from Reception to Year 6.
The Eco Council and Co-ordinators are delighted with the way both pupils and staff have embraced environmental issues and the School’s next target is to gain Green Flag status.
Tube users at Wembley Central welcome new lifts
by Harrow Times
18th May 2012
Tube users at Wembley Central station say the “half the fuss has been taken out of travel” with the installation of three new lifts and one stair lift.
Litter picking volunteers from Tesco in Harrow make clean sweep
by Harrow Times
18th May 2012
Volunteers from Harrow’s Tesco store made a clean sweep as part of a community litter pick yesterday.
Two from Harrow charged in connection with human trafficking
by Harrow Times
18th May 2012
Two people from Harrow were charged in connection with human trafficking.
Migration guru and wife jailed for scamming UK Border Agency
by Harrow Times
17th May 2012
A migration guru and his wife have been jailed for scamming the UK Border Agency.
Brent's new Mayor announced as Councillor Michael Adeyeye
by Harrow Times
17th May 2012
The new Mayor of Brent was announced last night as Councillor Michael Adeyeye.
Children win story writing competition
by Harrow Times
17th May 2012
Children proudly visited the Mayor’s parlour yesterday to be congratulated on winning a story writing competition.
Harrow Council's housewarming grants help hundreds
by Harrow Times
17th May 2012
Harrow Council have helped hundreds of people keep warm this winter with funding grants.
Artist helps schoolchildren decorate crowns
by Harrow Times
17th May 2012
An artist has visited six primary schools this week to help children celebrate the Diamond Jubilee by decorating crowns.
Ugandan refugee: "I owe everything to the Queen"
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
A retired bus driver on dialysis is spending £1,000 on a Diamond Jubilee party, to thank the Queen for allowing him to seek refuge in England after being forced to flee Uganda.
Couple say Kingsbury crossroads are "dangerous" after girl, 12, was knocked down
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
An elderly couple have labelled the junction outside their house in Kingsbury "dangerous" after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a car and left with life threatening injuries.
Harrow Council spends just £1.20 on each tree in the borough
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
Shocking figures have revealed the amount of money Harrow Council spends on its tree maintenance.
Sports charity given 'run around' by Brent Council over disused Barham Park Library site they hope t
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
A sports charity for young people says it is furious they have been given the “run-around” by Brent Council over a disused library building they hope to rent as their new centre.
Harrow Council says homeowner 'never lodged a complaint' about diseased tree
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
Harrow Council has denied accusations it ignored a diseased tree outside a man’s house, claiming the homeowner never lodged a complaint.
Bike ride and trek in Sicily raises £75,000 for Stanmore charity Norwood
by Harrow Times
16th May 2012
A group of do-gooders braved steep hills and snowy mountains to do a charity trek and bide ride to support a Stanmore charity.
28. A Rich and Poignant Past: Wartime London
by Stickyboard
16th May 2012
Showing the Imperial War Museum to a newcomer to London recently, I was reminded of how little attention most of us pay to the heritage of wartime London all around us.With the richness of the 21st century city on offer and our ever-busy lives, it’s easy to understand why. Yet the spirit and the shape of this great city are so inseparable from its times at war, and there are so many opportunities
Edgware students in Young Enterprise finals
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
Budding entrepreneurs at an Edgware school have made it through to the finals of a national competition.
Wembley's six most wanted burglary suspects released
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
These are the faces of Wembley’s six most wanted burglary suspects.
Brent Council's new leader has 'big ideas' for borough's future
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
The new leader of Brent Council says he has "big ideas" up his sleeve for the future of the borough.
Rat-infested restaurant fined
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
A rat infested restaurant dubbed a “shop of horrors” has been fined thousands of pounds.
Girl, 12, still in critical condition after being hit by car
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
A 12-year-old girl who was hit by a car in Kingsbury is still in a critical condition.
DisabledGo smartphone app launched in Harrow
by Harrow Times
15th May 2012
A new smartphone application for disabled people which covers thousands of step-free venues throughout Harrow has been launched.
Harrow Council dispute claims that its school funding application is 'full of errors'
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
Harrow Council have disputed claims from Bob Blackman MP who accused its application for more primary school funding was “full of errors”.
Councillor Ann John voted out as leader of Brent Council
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
The Labour group voted out its leader after an AGM on Saturday.
Child in a critical condition following car crash
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
A 12-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in this morning.
MP accuses council of "failing dismally" to secure schools cash
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
MP Bob Blackman says he received a letter from education secretary Michael Gove that says Harrow Council are to blame for making errors in its application for funding for primary school places.
Racing legend Stirling Moss reunited with car he drove in Harrow Car Club Trial
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
A racing legend was reunited with his first racing car he drove in the 40s.
Autistic is Artistic dance show at Preston Manor High School
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
Dancers will be taking to the stage later this month to raise money for autistic children at Preston Manor High School.
Fun day 'inadequate', say Whitchurch Playing Fields campaigners
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
A fun day to showcase a potential new sports complex was an “inadequate form of consultation”, claim campaigners.
Girl, 12, has life threatening injuries after being hit by car
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
A 12-year-old girl has life threatening injuries after being hit by a car this morning.
Accident in Roe Green closes closes Kingsbury Road
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
An accident in Kingsbury has closed Kingsbury Road.
Architectural walk across Harrow
by Harrow Times
14th May 2012
People are encouraged to get their walking shoes on and join in on an architectural walk across Harrow.
Do you want Mason's Field to be turned into a nature reserve?
by Harrow Times
13th May 2012
A consultation over a proposal to turn Mason’s Field into a nature reserve has been launched.
Hatch End's safer neighbourhood's team appeals for new volunteers
by Harrow Times
13th May 2012
Hatch End’s safer neighbourhood’s team is appealing for new volunteers.
Harrow Weald pianist wows Alesha Dixon on Britains got Talent
by Harrow Times
12th May 2012
A pianist who overcame a hand injury has wowed the Britian’s Got Talent Judges and made it through to the semi-finals.
Whitchurch Consortium to hold fun day today
by Harrow Times
12th May 2012
A potential new sports complex that has caused controversy in Harrow will showcase what it has to offer in a family fun day today.
Wembley shops raided by police
by Harrow Times
11th May 2012
Raids at Wembley shops saw the police seize stolen Indian jewellery and a quantity of gold.
MP Gareth Thomas to launch Save our Cells campaign tomorrow
by Harrow Times
11th May 2012
MP Gareth Thomas will be taking to the streets of Harrow to launch his Save our Cells campaign tomorrow.
Glowing report for St Benedict’s School CCF
11th May 2012
St Benedict’s School CCF had its biennial inspection at the end of last term and the glowing report from the Inspecting Officer, Colonel Mike Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff, has just landed on the Headmaster’s desk. The inspection provided a fitting send-off for the Commanding Officer, Captain Richard Finch, who is leaving St Benedict’s at the end of the summer term to take up an appointment as Director of Sport at a school in Hong Kong. Lt (RN) Nikki Woodroffe will take over the command.
Harrow Coin Club offers free valuations
by Harrow Times
11th May 2012
Harrow Coin Club is offering free valuations of later this month.
Illegal workers arrested after raid at Taste of Lahore restaurant
by Harrow Times
11th May 2012
Five illegal workers are to be removed from the country after a raid in a Harrow restaurant.
Charity quiz night to raise money for Target Tuberculosis
by Harrow Times
11th May 2012
A charity quiz night to raise money for a tuberculosis charity is being held in Harrow later this month.
Campaigner to run 60km for Friends of Barham Park
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
A campaigner is getting his running shoes on to do a 60km walk to mark the would-be 60th anniversary of a library closed down due to funding cuts.
Overturned vehicle brings M1 to a standstill
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
An overturned vehicle has bought traffic to a standstill southbound the M1.
Clinton Cards collapses into administration
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
Hundreds of jobs are at risk after a card retailer collapsed into administration yesterday.
'Why aren't the council doing anything about the state of the trees in the borough?'
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
A disgruntled homeowner fears for the safety of his children because Harrow Council is refusing to tear down a diseased tree on his driveway.
Brent gardening competition back for another year
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
A competition to find Brent’s most green fingered person returns again this month.
Whitchurch Consortium fun day dubbed 'bread and circuses'
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
A fun day advertising a potential new sports complex that has caused controversy has been dubbed “bread and circuses”.
Still time to enter story writing competition
by Harrow Times
10th May 2012
Time is ticking on for anyone who wants to enter a story writing competition.
27. Celebrating British: THE London Tour for Visitors to Blighty
by Stickyboard
10th May 2012
Last week London was named the world’s best destination by TripAdvisor, having already taken Lonely Planet’s ‘best city to visit’ title in October of last year. With the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics still to come, 2012 is likely to be a bumper year for foreign visitors to the city, if they can get out of Heathrow.It’s more than likely that someone you know will be visiting London from outside
Leaked letter blames GLA for delayed election count
by Harrow Times
9th May 2012
A damning letter has been leaked to the Harrow Times, which accuses the Greater London Authority of “evading responsibility” for the delayed election count on Friday.
Magpie nursed brought back from the brink of death by veterinary nurse
by Harrow Times
9th May 2012
Superstition says it is customary to lift your hat and greet a Magpie that crosses your path, but a veterinary nurse did a lot more than that when she brought one back from the brink of death.
Tory's Sachin Rajput to remain involved in the community after GLA defeat
by Harrow Times
9th May 2012
Conservative’s Sachin Rajput, who was defeated by Labour’s Navin Shah in Friday’s GLA elections, said he plans to remain involved in community life.
New minibus will "open so many doors" for children with special needs
by Harrow Times
9th May 2012
A minibus was handed over to a school for children with special needs yesterday.
Woman's necklace snatched from neck
by Harrow Times
9th May 2012
A woman had a necklace snatched from her neck as she opened her front door to a stranger.
Catalogue of errors delays GLA election results for Brent and Harrow
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
They say good things come to those who wait, but for Greater London Assembly candidates in Harrow and Brent, the wait was even longer after a catalogue of errors delayed the result.
Barham Park pop-up library grows from 'strength to strength'
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
Campaigners say the temporary replacement for Barham Park Library is “growing from strength to strength”.
16-year-old stabbed in Wembley on Saturday night
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
A 16-year-old was stabbed by men in Wembley on Saturday night.
Labour's Navin Shah vows to make Harrow and Brent a better place
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
Labour’s Navin Shah says he has a number of campaigns up his sleeve to “make Harrow and Brent a better place” after being re-elected to hold the GLA seat.
Family fun at the Broadwalk Centre
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
Yesterday The Broadwalk Centre in Edgware held a patriotic family fun day.
Charity dance event for Petsavers and Ali's Dream next month
by Harrow Times
8th May 2012
People can get their dancing shoes on and join in on a charity dance-a-thon in Harrow next month.
Half-term sports camps next month
by Harrow Times
7th May 2012
Children in Harrow can take part in sports camps during the half-term holidays next month.
Apply for £500 grants to hold mini Olympic Games
by Harrow Times
7th May 2012
People in Harrow who want a taste of the Olympics can apply for grants of up to £500 to hold their very own Games.
Charity yoga event to raise money for children with diabetes
by Harrow Times
6th May 2012
People can take part in a yoga event next week to raise money for children suffering from diabetes in southern India.
Celebrate bank holiday Monday with a medievil twist
by Harrow Times
6th May 2012
Harrow is celebrating the bank holiday with a medieval twist tomorrow.
What do you want out of Harrow's libraries?
by Harrow Times
5th May 2012
People are to have their say about what they want out of the libraries in Harrow.
Bank Holiday Fun at Broadwalk Centre, Edgware
by Harrow Times
5th May 2012
A bank holiday family fun day with a patriotic theme is being held at a shopping centre in Edgware on Monday.
Johnson pips Livingstone to Mayor of London
by Harrow Times
5th May 2012
Boris Johnson was re-elected as Mayor of London in a surprisingly narrow victory that saw him beat rival Ken Livingstone.
Boris Johnson re-elected Mayor of London
by Harrow Times
5th May 2012
Conservative Boris Johnson has been re-elected Mayor of London, beating Labour rival Ken Livingstone.
Labour holds GLA seat for Brent and Harrow
by Harrow Times
5th May 2012
Labour's Navin Shah has held the Brent and Harrow seat in the London Assembly.
Brent and Harrow becomes Twitter trend as boroughs await results of GLA election
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Brent and Harrow has become a Twitter trend as the two boroughs await the results of the GLA election.
Labour's Navin Shah heading for win
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Labour candidate Navin Shah looks to be heading to a clear victory in the battle for Harrow and Brent’s London Assembly seat.
Singing teacher wins ITV cake competition
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
A singing teacher from Edgware has won a cake recipe competition on ITV’s The Lorraine Show.
First estimates show big win for Labour's Navin Shah in Brent and Harrow
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Counting of votes for the borough’s London Assembly member is well underway, with first estimates suggesting a big win for Labour.
Harrow is the fourth best place to open a shop in the UK, finds BNP Paribas study
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
If you own a shop in Harrow you are in luck, because the borough has been labelled the fourth safest place to open a shop in the UK.
Friends dress as super heroes for fundraising run in Regents Park
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Three runners will dress up as comic-book heroes and help raise money for a muscular dystrophy.
Labour candidate Michael Pavey wins Barnhill by-election
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Labour candidate Michael Pavey has won the Barnhil by-election.
Harrow youth worker stars in Cocoa-Cola's Olympic poster next to Eliza Doolitle
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
An Olympic torchbearer is one of the new faces of Cocoa-Cola after being selected to star in a poster alongside starlet Eliza Doolittle.
Councillor John 'relieved' investigation is over
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
The Leader of Brent council, who was yesterday cleared of breaching the members’ code of conduct, says the investigation was a “waste of taxpayers’ money”.
Ally Pally vote counting behind schedule
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
Vote counting at Alexandra Palace is running behind schedule following an earlier power failure.
Vote counting delayed by power failure
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
The counting of votes cast in yesterday’s election for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members has been delayed by a power failure.
Eight-year-old paid surprise visit by Saracens stars in hospital
by Harrow Times
4th May 2012
An eight-year-old boy was given the ‘surprise of his life’ when his rugby playing idols paid him a surprise visit in hospital.
Councillor Ann John given all-clear after allegations she breached council's code of conduct
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
The leader of Brent Council is cleared of breaching the council’s code of conduct.
Church granted renovation funding
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
An Edgware church gets grant to renovate its medieval belfry.
Football fan given three-year ban from attending regulated matches
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
A football fan has been banned from attending football matches for three years.
Have you lost a diamond ring?
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
A diamond ring that may have been stolen in a burglary has been found by Brent Police.
Barnhill by-elections taking place today
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
The Barnhill by-election is taking place today to replace a councillor who stepped down from her post in March.
Hell’s Kitchen at St Benedict’s School
3rd May 2012
On Friday 27th April, St Benedict’s School welcomed 120 guests for its very own charity event inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, with The Mayor of Ealing, John Gallagher, as the Guest of Honour. The four School Houses, Barlow, Gervase, Pickering and Roberts competed against each other to raise money for several charities including Magic Breakfast, Mary’s Meals, PESTS, Treloar’s School and Westminster Catholic Children’s Society.
'Living off 60p a day? It will be a piece of cake'
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
Living on just 60p a day may sound impossible to some, but a man from Wembley has set himself that very challenge.
Students scale three peaks
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
Thirty Year 11 students from Edgware braved the wind and rain to undertake the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge last week.
Don't forget to cast your votes in today's mayoral and GLA elections
by Harrow Times
3rd May 2012
People are being reminded to cast their votes in today’s mayoral and GLA elections.
'Katie' statue celebrates 25 years anniversairy
by Harrow Times
2nd May 2012
A statue that has stood strong in Harrow Town Centre for 25 years is celebrating its anniversary today.
'Northwick Park Hospital's maternity ward saved my life'
by Harrow Times
2nd May 2012
A new mother has thanked Northwick Park Hospital’s maternity ward for saving her “from the brink of death” after the birth of her second daughter.
Grandmother now has 1,000 signatures for cheaper parking petition at Northwick Park Hospital
by Harrow Times
2nd May 2012
A grandmother who is campaigning for cheaper parking charges at Northwick Park Hospital now has 1,000 people backing her petition.
£20,000 reward for anyone with information about man's stabbing last year
by Harrow Times
2nd May 2012
A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered for anyone with information about a man killed in Northolt last year.
Volunteer for Oxfam in Stanmore
by Harrow Times
2nd May 2012
A charity shop in Stanmore is encouraging youngsters to get involved in volunteering opportunities.
26. The Best Seats in London: Eating on the Bar
by Stickyboard
2nd May 2012
They may be the only seats left in the restaurant when you try to call up for a last minute reservation, but I think counter top seats are the best in the house. Whether it is at Riding House Cafe, my personal favourite, Bocca di Lupo or Mishkins, counter-top seating offers the same menu but with that little bit of added atmosphere and entertainment. What’s more, you’re more likely to get the
Gareth Thomas MP launches 'Save our Cells' campaign
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
A politician has launched a campaign to save Harrow Police Station’s custody suites after news it is due to merge with Brent’s.
Story writing competition - deadline date now changed
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
The deadline date for a story writing competition has been changed.
Asian People's Disability Alliance celebrate minibus unveiling
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
A disability group proudly unveiled their new minibus last week.
Whitchurch Consortium open day in May
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
A potential new sports complex that has caused controversy in Harrow will showcase what it could offer in an open day.
Second homeowner says Harrow Council should 'take responsibility' for tree that crushed his car
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
A second homeowner has come forward saying a tree has crushed his car, despite months of telling Harrow Council it was “on its last leg”.
Sikh community celebrate Vaisakhi
by Harrow Times
1st May 2012
A ceremony in Harrow this weekend will mark one of the most important events in the Sikh calendar.
Free compost giveaway
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
Tons of free compost is being given away by Harrow council as part of International Compost Awareness week.
Ghanaian teachers visit Harrow schools
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
Pupils and teachers from a primary school in Harrow will find out about life in Ghana this week.
Woman's plea to trace her cousin, Kenneth Richard Pearce
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
A retired social worker has issued a heartfelt plea for her cousin, who she has never met, to come forward.
Father-of-two 'stunned' after wind causes tree falls outside his house
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
A father-of-two was left “stunned” when harsh winds caused a tree to fall outside his house in the dead of night.
Twelve-year-old charged with causing GBH
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
A 12-year-old has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and with possession of an offensive weapon.
Princess Eugenie backs Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
Princess Eugenie has become the face of a hospital in Stanmore, which cured her of a disfiguring back condition when she was a child.
Traffic in Forty Lane, Wembley
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
Motorists are being warned about traffic in Forty Lane, Wembley.
Stallholders needed for Roxeth Show
by Harrow Times
30th April 2012
Stallholders still have the chance to take part in the popular Roxeth show in July.
Family fun at Broadwalk Centre
by Harrow Times
29th April 2012
On bank holiday Monday the Broadwalk Centre is holding a family fun day.
Charity walk in aid of Merlin's Wish Foundation happening today
by Harrow Times
29th April 2012
A one mile walk in aid of a children’s charity is happening today.
Cancer Research in South Harrow celebrates 25 years
by Harrow Times
28th April 2012
A charity shop in South Harrow celebrated its 25 year anniversary yesterday.
Siobhan Benita, Independent candidate for London Mayor, to come to Harrow tomorrow
by Harrow Times
28th April 2012
The Independent candidate for London Mayor will be in Harrow tomorrow.
Dog rescued from blaze
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A dog was rescued from the second floor of a house when a blaze broke last night.
Depression patient finally gets appointment after two years
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A woman suffering from “extreme depression” has thanked the Harrow Times for helping her get a counselling appointment after a two-year wait.
Man arrested on suspicion of GBH
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A man was arrested yesterday in connection with a suspected domestic abuse incident.
25-year-old who escaped from Ealing Hospital could be in Harrow
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A man who escaped from hospital could be in Harrow.
Free comic book giveaway to raise money for Dreamfight
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A free comic book giveaway will raise money to send children with terminal illnesses on the trip of a lifetime.
St Luke's Hospice, Kenton, to hold charity concert tomorrow
by Harrow Times
27th April 2012
A hospice is holding a free charity concert Sunday.
Free composting workshop in Brent next week
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
People in Brent are being encouraged to transform their food scraps into compost.
Con artists tricked their way into woman's house and stole from her
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
Con artists claiming to be plumbers tricked their way into a person’s house and stole from her.
Lottery scam in Brent
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
Vulnerable people in Brent are being targeted by a lottery scam.
Schoolgirl is table tennis number one
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
A young table tennis star has become British number one.
Rubbish dumped in peaceful spot is 'health hazard'
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
A housewife says that rubbish that has been dumped in a “peaceful” spot in Edgware is a “health hazard”.
Medieval May Day celebrations in Harrow Museum on bank holiday Monday
by Harrow Times
26th April 2012
Harrow is gearing up for its annual Medieval May Day celebrations.
Disabled people given 'new lease of life' with guitar player Tom Doughty
by Harrow Times
25th April 2012
Budding musicians with disabilities said they were given “a new lease of life” today when a professional guitar player visited a spinal unit in Stanmore.
Sports fair to recruit volunteers in Harrow this weekend
by Harrow Times
25th April 2012
A sports fair to help recruit volunteers is being held this weekend.
Harrow man jailed for tricking Olympic Delivery Authority out of £2.3m
by Harrow Times
25th April 2012
A man from Harrow was jailed for tricking the Olympic Delivery Authority out of £2.3 million.
Cancer patient pledges to raise £300,000 for revolutionary cancer machine
by Harrow Times
25th April 2012
A cancer patient has pledged to raise £300,000 for a revolutionary machine that could help cure the disease.
Do you know this man?
by Harrow Times
25th April 2012
Police are looking to trace a man in connection with an assault.
25. The Man-Date: A Chap's London Day Out
by Stickyboard
25th April 2012
Conditions: If you haven’t read Chap magazine, you’re not welcome to ingest the below.
Wow! What a special occasion! You are actually going to be able to spend some real time, with a real person, who you have a real connection with. Don’t blow it! If you have any intention of seeing this chap again you must make sure you pull out ALL of the stops to impress him. No bloke wants a wet friend
Smoke from scrap yard blaze seen across north London
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
Smoke can be seen billowing into the air across north London as 40 firefighters battle a huge scrap yard blaze in Willesden.
Plumbing firm fined for flytipping
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A plumbing company has been fined thousands of pounds for dumping rubbish at a scenic spot in Harrow.
New manager promises low rating restaurant will be 'fit for a king'
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A restaurant that scored a zero in food hygiene ratings will be made "fit for a king", says the new manager.
Friends drive across India in rickshaws to raise money for underprivileged children
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A group of friends have driven rickshaws 1,800km across India to raise cash for underprivileged children.
Stanmore and Canons Park synagogue celebrates Israel's birthday
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A synagogue in Stanmore is celebrating Israel’s 64th birthday tomorrow night.
Strike on Jubilee, Northern and Picadilly Lines today
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A strike by maintenance staff on the Jubilee Line will start at 4pm today.
Northwick Park radio raises £390 at pub quiz
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A hospital radio station raised hundreds of pounds with a pub quiz this weekend.
Roofer angry after Harrow Council refuse to pay compensation for tree that smashed his cars
by Harrow Times
24th April 2012
A roofer is “seeing red” because Harrow Council is refusing to pay him compensation after a tree smashed into his two cars.
Typical British weather didn't stop St George's festivities this weekend
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
Typical British weather did not stop St George’s festivities from taking place in Pinner this weekend.
Restaurants ranked under new food rating system
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
Harrow’s diners can find out the best places to eat out in the borough, thanks to a new food ratings system.
People flee as blaze breaks out at Wembley garage
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
People described their panic as they fled from a fire after a car repair garage caught alight in Wembley.
Fire breaks out in Thurlow Gardens, Wembley
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
A blaze has broken out at a workshop in Wembley.
Pupils bury time capsule
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
Pupils from a Wembley school visited a construction site and buried a “psychedelic” time capsule on Friday.
Delve into the past with historian Don Walter
by Harrow Times
23rd April 2012
People have the chance to delve into the past with a Harrow-based historian next week.
Retired pilot "terrorised" by Harrow Council over driving violation he didn't commit
by Harrow Times
21st April 2012
A retired pilot said he is being “terrorised” by Harrow Council which is forcing him to take blame for a driving violation he didn’t commit.
Scotland Yard faces case of alleged racism in Harrow
by Harrow Times
20th April 2012
Scotland Yard is facing another case of alleged racism after a black firefighter claimed he was assaulted and tasered by a group of police officers because of his skin colour in Harrow.
Harrow's Asian Deaf club calls on new people to join its group
by Harrow Times
20th April 2012
Harrow’s Asian Deaf club is calling on new people to join its group.
Last chance to see Barbara's blooming nice garden
by Harrow Times
20th April 2012
A grandmother who opened her garden to the public for 25 years says it’s time to put her shovel away.
Guitarist Bert Weedon, who lived in Harrow, dies aged 91
by Harrow Times
20th April 2012
A guitarist who inspired some of the best musicians of our time has died at the age of 91.
Holocaust survivors talk about experiences at Yom Hashoah memorial event in Pinner
by Harrow Times
20th April 2012
Holocaust survivors told of their experiences at a memorial event on Wednesday night.
Former gang member sets sights on education through film
by Harrow Times
19th April 2012
A former gang member who turned over a new leaf is producing a film raising awareness about gun crime.
Submit comments about Kodak site by Monday
by Harrow Times
19th April 2012
People have until Monday to have their say about the redevelopment of a Wealdstone site.
People evacuated after fire breaks out in Harrow pizza factory
by Harrow Times
19th April 2012
People were evacuated after a blaze broke out in a pizza factory this morning.
Charity wax at Trinity Bar in Harrow raises £230 for Matt Hampson Foundation
by Harrow Times
19th April 2012
If the thought of having a body wax makes you shudder, spare a thought for the men who did just that for charity last night.
Brent Mayor to play charity cricket match this weekend
by Harrow Times
19th April 2012
People can see the Mayor of Brent in action this weekend as he gets out his cricket bat for a charity match.
Performers praise Harrow Council for cancelling Under one Sky this year
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
Performers have praised Harrow Council for cancelling one of the borough’s largest summer events this year.
Police appeal for information after a 16-year-old girl was raped
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
Police are appealing for information following the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Harrow last week.
MP Gareth Thomas slams proposals to close Harrow custody suites
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
An MP has slammed the Metropolitan Police’s proposals to close custody suites in Harrow and merge them with Brent’s.
St George's Day Celebrations in Pinner
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
Harrow is getting ready for its annual St George’s Day Celebrations.
Runners gear up for London Marathon
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
Runners are getting their trainers on and gearing up for the London Marathon this weekend.
Man plans one-mile walk for Merlin's Wish Foundation
by Harrow Times
18th April 2012
A selfless man is rounding up people in Harrow to take part in a one-mile walk to raise money for a charity.
24. London's 'Ripping' Yarn: Jack the Ripper Tour
by Stickyboard
18th April 2012
I know it sounds naff, touristy, and outright geeky, but the Jack the Ripper tour by London Walks deserves a place as one of the 100 Great Things About London. Please keep reading. I’ll explain; if you love London, which you do, and you don't mind a bit of history then it will interest you. Parts of London which you walk past every day suddenly come alive with meaning and significance; if that
Have you got the write stuff?
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
Children in Harrow are encouraged to get their thinking caps on and enter a story writing competition.
Barham Park pop-up library opening date postponed
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
The opening of a pop uplibrary in Wembley has been postponed.
ADHD campaigners will "stop at nothing"
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
Tireless campaigners who want adult attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) services to be reinstated in Harrow will “stop at nothing”.
Bob Blackman opens woodland walk in Canons Park
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the re-opening of a new woodland walk in Stanmore last weekend.
Volunteer at a Hatch End street party for Queen's Jubilee in June
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
People with interesting and unusual talents are encouraged to volunteer at a street party of the Queen's Jubilee in June.
Do you know William Gage?
by Harrow Times
17th April 2012
Detectives are concerned for the welfare of a 35-year-old man who has gone missing from Brent.
Campaigners open pop up library as a temporary replacement to Barham Park library
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
Campaigners left devastated after the closure of a Wembley library hope a new temporary library will “keep community spirit alive”.
Tube upgrade workers vote to go on strike
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
Workers maintaining and upgrading the Piccadilly Tube line have voted to go on strike in a dispute over pensions and benefits.
Robbery witness: 'He pointed his gun at me, I really thought he was going to kill me'
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
A brave witness who distracted an armed robbery has described the “terrifying” moment he was held at gunpoint.
Hatch End Association to hold meeting about parking policy
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
People concerned about changes to parking in Hatch End can have their say at a meeting next week.
Supermarket broadcast raises funds for hospital radio
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
A hospital radio station took their show to a supermarket and raised hundreds of pounds for charity this weekend.
Harrow Green Party campaign for upcoming GLA elections
by Harrow Times
16th April 2012
Harrow Green Party was out in force this weekend, campaigning for the upcoming Greater London Authority elections.
Teen pens winning verse to book date with idol
by Harrow Times
15th April 2012
A teenager came face to face with a sporting idol today, when she won a national sports and poetry competition.
Angry tube passengers petition for drop off point and lift at Stanmore station
by Harrow Times
14th April 2012
Angry tube passengers are petitioning for a drop off point and a lift to be installed at Stanmore Station.
Men sentenced after cannabis factory found in their home
by Harrow Times
13th April 2012
Two men who were running a cannabis factory in the basement of their home were sentenced on Wednesday.
Football fans can now use any station this weekend
by Harrow Times
13th April 2012
Fans attending this weekend’s football matches in Wembley have now been advised they can use any tube station, but will still be directed to different pubs.
St Benedict’s celebrates its Patronal Feast
13th April 2012
On 21st of March St Benedict’s School celebrated the Patronal Feast of Our Holy Father St Benedict. The School was visited by Bishop Paul Hendricks, Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark, who enjoyed the Charity fundraising activities in the morning and then celebrated Mass for the whole school in the afternoon in the Abbey Church.
Woman still waiting for counselling appointment two years on
by Harrow Times
13th April 2012
A woman who said she is “too depressed to leave her house” is furious because she has been waiting two years for a counselling appointment.
Stanmore Holocaust survivor to give speech about experiences
by Harrow Times
13th April 2012
A Stanmore Holocaust survivor will give a speech about his childhood experiences to a synagogue.
Free cress seeds as part of spring gardening celebration
by Harrow Times
13th April 2012
Children can pick up free cress seeds as part of a spring gardening celebration.
23. Lights, Stars, Music: A Date at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stickyboard
13th April 2012
For an atmospheric night of theatre, entertainment and romance you cannot beat the Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park. Because of the glorious British weather, the Open Air Theatre only runs during the “summer” months (May to September) but it is a must for anyone who hasn’t been. Last year’s Crazy for You was an all-singing-all-dancing extravaganza and I loved every minute of it. The show wasn't
Hairy men to have leg wax for charity
by Harrow Times
12th April 2012
Hairy men will grin and bear a wax for charity next Wednesday.
Harrow schools miss out funding boost, but Brent recieve highest in the country
by Harrow Times
12th April 2012
Schools in Harrow missed out on a funding boost from the Department of Education, but Brent recieved the highest amount of money in the country.
Harrow MP backs British Lung Foundation campaign to keep cars smoke free
by Harrow Times
12th April 2012
An MP for Harrow is backing a campaign encouraging adults to keep their cars smoke-free when children are on board.
Tightened e-mail security may make it harder for residents to contact councillor's
by Harrow Times
12th April 2012
Tightened e-mail security could make it harder for residents to contact their councillors, according to the leader of the Harrow Conservatives.
Olympic star "thrilled" to have visited Harrow this afternoon
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
An Olympic star visited Harrow this afternoon to unveil a flag recognising the borough’s place in the Olympic Games.
Holocaust survivors to speak at Yom Hashoah memorial event next week
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
Holocaust survivors will talk at a memorial event to remember the six million Jewish people killed during the war.
Man sentenced for being caught with a loaded firearm
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
A man called “a danger to the public” was sentenced to a seven year prison sentence after being caught with a loaded firearm.
Rival football fans to be sent to different tube stations during FA Cup
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
Rival football fans will be separated before and after both FA Cup semi-finals this weekend to avoid potential violent clashes.
Do you know Barry Roger Southgate?
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
Police are trying to find relatives and friends of a man involved in a car crash yesterday.
Bowls club vandalism leaves members too scared to play
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
The captain of a bowls club said his members are too scared to play because vandals have been terrorising their playing field.
Men convicted for supplying fake Jamaican sauce to supermarkets after Brent and Harrow investigate
by Harrow Times
11th April 2012
Two men who supplied fake bottles of a leading Jamaican sauce to supermarket chains have been convicted after an investigation by Brent and Harrow Trading Standards.
Headstone Lane traders say lack of parking is "killing off" their businesses
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
Traders in a busy shopping parade in Headstone Lane said lack of parking in the area is “killing off” their businesses.
Olympic medalist to come to Harrow tomorrow
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
An Olympic star is visiting Harrow tomorrow to unveil a flag recognising the borough’s place in the Olympic Games.
Police use helicopters to hunt for men shooting birds in Edgware
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
Police used a helicopter to hunt for men shooting birds in Edgware on Sunday.
Mental patient found safe and well
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
A mental health patient has been found safe and well after escaping from Edgware Community Hospital.
Jewish people celebrate Passover at Belmont synagogue
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
Jewish people in Harrow came together to celebrate Passover with a communal dinner this weekend.
Sign up to Relay for Life in Harrow this September
by Harrow Times
10th April 2012
People in Harrow are being urged to sign up to a charity event to raise money for cancer research.
Harrow MP supports aspiring film makers in national competition
by Harrow Times
9th April 2012
A Harrow MP is telling aspiring filmmakers to get their thinking caps on and enter a national competition.
Harrow and Barnet Council to save £4.4 million merging legal services
by Harrow Times
8th April 2012
Harrow and Barnet Council are joining forces to merge their legal services, in a bid to save £4.4 million over the next five years.
Health walk across Belmont's old railway line
by Harrow Times
6th April 2012
People are encouraged to put on their walking shoes and take part in a stroll along Belmont’s old railway line.
Restored woodland to be opened in Canons Park
by Harrow Times
6th April 2012
MP Bob Blackman will be opening restored woodland in Harrow on Sunday.
Easter services in Harrow and Wembley
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
With Easter just around the corner, keep up to date with what’s on at the Church’s across Harrow and Brent.
Brent Police crack down on brothels in Brent before Olympics
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
Brent Police is cracking down on brothels in a bid to clean up the borough before the Olympic Games.
Easter egg tour at Wembley stadium
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
Children can get into the spirit of Easter this week with an egg-citing event at Wembley stadium.
Convicted robber escapes from court
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
A convicted robber escaped from court yesterday.
Teenagers acquitted of M1 blaze, but guilty of arson spree in Barnet
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
A group of teenagers accused of setting fire to a scrap yard beneath the M1 have been found not guilty.
Mental health patient escapes hospital
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
A mental health patient who escaped yesterday from a secure hospital is urgently sought by police.
Councillor backs children football with funding
by Harrow Times
5th April 2012
A Harrow councillor is backing a measure to curb vandalism in the changing rooms of a children’s football club.
Immigration fraudster jailed
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
An immigration fraudster who scammed the UK Border Agency dozens of times was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday.
Bowel disease campaigner shaves hair in aid of charity
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
A campaigner had a close shave this weekend to raise awareness for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Date change for reading workshop
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
A reading workshop for children in Harrow has been rearranged.
Tree walk later this month
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
People are being encouraged to join in on a tree walk later this month.
Woman celebrates double whammy Olympic success
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
A mother-of-two has caught the Olympic bug after winning a fun run inspired by the Games, and being picked to dance at the opening ceremony.
Elderly couple "living out of a box" after neighbour's burst water main
by Harrow Times
4th April 2012
An elderly couple are “living out of a box” because the council haven’t fixed their neighbours burst water main.
22. No Timid Thames: An Amazing Slice of London's River
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
That big blue (sometimes dank) streak of water which runs through London: where the boats float by, modern high rise apartments fill the banks, and tourists climb on top of one another to get the best photo of Big Ben! Yes, we all 'know' the Thames. But do the majority of people know what lies beyond East of Tower Bridge and West of Vauxhall Bridge?
Having spoken to many...it seems not. And
21. The Magnificent Seven: London's Beautiful Crypts
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
“You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.”
No, not spaghetti westerns: London historian Hugh Meller used the phrase ‘the magnificent seven’ for the first time in 1981 to refer to the group of large Victorian cemeteries established between 1832 and 1841 to deal with the problem of overflowing graveyards in inner London.
Watford Football Club opens new centre at Whitmore High School
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
Watford Football Club has teamed up with a Harrow school to open a new football centre.
Don Banfield's wife and daughter sentenced
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
A mother and daughter have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering and defrauding their husband and father.
Conservationists pleased that deal to sell of Pear Wood Cottages didn't go through
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
Conservationists were pleased that a proposal to open up a field in Stanmore to the public did not go through.
Mother and daughter found guilty of husband's murder
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
The wife and daughter of a retired bookmaker have been found guilty of his murder.
Free prostate checks at Clementine Churchill
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
A Hospital in Harrow is offering free prostate cancer tests to raise awareness about the symptoms of the disease.
Campaign to get children reading launches in Harrow next week
by Harrow Times
3rd April 2012
A campaign to encourage children to get their noses stuck into the books will be launched next week.
24-year-old jailed after killing a new father when his car collided with a bus stop
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
A 24-year-old has been jailed for killing a new father after his car collided and destroyed a bus stop he had been waiting at.
Person on tracks at Harrow-on-the-Hill
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
The Metropolitan Line is suspended due to a person on the tracks at Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Annual kite fair on Easter Monday
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
An annual kite fair is happening on Easter Monday.
Singers from Buxlow Prep School, Wembley, to sing at Royal Albert Hall
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Children from a school in Wembley have been selected to perform at the Royal Albert Hall next week.
Flames cause around £12,000 destruction to Whitchurch Primary School last night
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Flames caused thousands of pounds of destruction to a primary school in the late hours of last night.
Campaigners 'relieved' planning permission for car boot sale signs is rejected
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Campaigners who protested tirelessly against signs advertising a car boot sale in a field are relieved planning permission was rejected.
Harrow's Royal collector gave The Queen a royal thumbs up when she came to Harrow last week
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Harrow's Royal Collector gave The Queen the royal thumbs up when she visited the borough last week.
Hosepipe ban in Harrow
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
A hosepipe ban will come into force in Harrow this week.
U13’s Triumph at Rosslyn Park National School Sevens
2nd April 2012
St Benedict’s Ealing took the first tournament of the prestigious U13 Rosslyn Park HSBC National Schools Sevens with a storming 24-0 win over Ysgol Gyfun Glantaf School in Cardiff on Tuesday 27th March.
St Benedict’s director of sport Nick Guise was understandably delighted and said: “It was personally one of my greatest sporting achievements, and I am very proud of the boys who wore their colours with pride and passion for all to see. It's just great to be National Champions!"
Illegal brothels shut down in Brent
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Police have made two arrests and shut down a pair of illegal brothels in Brent.
Did you take any photos of Thursday's royal visit?
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
We still want to receive your photos from last week's royal visit.
Weekend tube closures
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Tube users will face delays this weekend, as nine lines are closed for engineering works.
Motorists to face delays as gas works cause road closures
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
Motorists in Harrow will face delays over the next year as gas works cause road closures.
Elderly woman knocked down by car
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
An 80-year-old man was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car in Pinner.
Event offers advice to carers
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
An advice day about caring for the elderly will be held in Brent tomorrow.
One of England's fattest pooches enters doggy slimming contest
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
If you thought you were struggling with your weight, spare a thought for one of England’s fattest pooches.
Schoolboy honoured to present the Queen with football shirt
by Harrow Times
2nd April 2012
A schoolboy says it was an honour to meet the Queen and present her with a football shirt from his local club.
St Benedict’s Pupils help organise the Ealing Sport Relief Mile
26th March 2012
Ben Farmer and Jack Elliott, Year 8 pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing, helped to organise the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in Ealing on Sunday 25th March. As one of the UK’s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active and raise cash for a good cause. All the money raised helps to change the lives of people living unimaginably tough lives right here on our doorstep, across the rest of the UK and in some the world’s poorest countries.
20. A Great Saturday AM Ritual: Pottering about Borough Market
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Here's my $.02 (£.01?...) on one of most obvious-but oft overlooked places in London that makes London such an incredible place: Borough Market....
I have a confession: I get up earlier on Saturday morning than I ever do during the week for work. Crazy, I know-but this is what you do when want to be at Borough Market before 8.30am on a Saturday! This is what you do to get the best pick of
19. Oasis of Calm in London’s heart: Picnic in Phoenix Gardens
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
When you are stuck in town on a sunny day with hot pavement beneath your feet and air full of exhaust fumes, it all can get a bit too much. Luckily tucked behind the Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, close to the hustle and bustle of Soho and the exhausting entertainments of Covent Garden is a little oasis of calm. Phoenix Gardens are the ideal place to take a picnic (or just a coffee or book) and
Ealing pupils celebrate Commonwealth Day
15th March 2012
Eight pupils from St Benedict’s School, attended a special service at Westminster Abbey on 12th March to celebrate Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Observance Day. Hannah Cockshutt, Jack Davies and Matthew Barrett (Year 7), Olivia Smith, Theo Byrne and Matthew Gosztony (Year 8), and Francis Curran and Finn Hobson (Year 9) were selected because of the work they have done contributing items for the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule, a gift for Her Majesty The Queen to mark sixty years of her reign.
18. Swimming with ducks in Hampstead Heath.
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
We Londoners easily loose touch with nature (my interaction with nature is nowadays limited to the disease-ridden basil plant in my kitchen – or an occasional dog poo on foot incident). That’s why I have found taking a dip in mossy water amongst semi-naked Londoners and other equally obscure forms of wildlife so…restorative.
A century old tradition, bathing in the wooded Hampstead ponds was once
17. Putting the 'Art' into clogged arteries: London's Fast Food Greats!
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
So the economic downturn seems to have created a capital craving for good ol' fast food. Here's some of the finest:
Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms:
A street food take on pub grub. If you like your burgers sloppy, greasy, and named after film stars, Nettil Market's burger van based Lucky Chip have taken residency at the transformed old man's pub The Sebright Arms.
TOP FACT Michael
St Benedict’s children ‘Dance with the Dinosaurs’
9th March 2012
Jane Clarke, children’s author and poet brightened the lives of pupils and staff at St Benedict’s Junior School when she visited on Friday 2nd March as part of World Book Day celebrations. Librarian Celia Sweetman said: “Nursery children were entranced with their own poetry performance in the Library, joining in a reading of Jane’s ‘Stuck in the Mud’. The day came to an effervescent close with the Prep-Prep 3s ‘Dancing with the Dinosaurs’ from Jane’s latest publication.
16. Become a Culture Vulture: London's Galleries in one Swoop
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Right now in London there has never been so much art. I mean it is literally pouring out every single corner of central London. And, not only is it everywhere, the quality is truly outstanding. What is also wonderful about this, is that everyone I know (OK this could be an age thing) is getting involved and wants to go see these exhibitions.
Whilst the selection is quite literally intoxicating,
Ireland U18s Rugby Call Up for St Benedict’s Student
2nd March 2012
Sean O’Hagan, a Lower Sixth student at St Benedict’s School in Ealing, represented the Ireland U18 rugby side against Italy on Saturday 18th February. The match was played in the small town of Badia Polesine in the Province of Rovigo. It was a close game which Ireland narrowly lost 11–17.
Despite the result, Sean was still buzzing after his first cap. “The atmosphere was incredible. To sing “Ireland’s Call” in front of 1,000 people was one of the best experiences of my life.”
15. Just Hanging Around: Rock Climbing at Westway
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Ah the mid-week hump! A gritty morning coffee has relieved the lurking hangover, and come 5:30 I’m ready for some alternative evening’s entertainment to celebrate a successful Wednesday.
Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to alternatives, but here’s my insider’s tip: try indoor rock climbing.
It’s natural to question the fun of clambering artificial rocks, as well as the sanity of
Author of humorous letter to birds comes forward
by Harrow Times
28th February 2012
One of the mystery writers responsible for a pair of humorous letters appearing on a tree in Stanmore, has come forward.
People call for Wealdstone to be regenerated
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
A man from Wealdstone said he is “trapped in a nightmare” after an alleyway opposite his house has become a lurking area for “intimidating youths.”
People campaign for independent assessment after death of banned breed dog
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
A dog who was ‘a banned breed’ was put down on Friday, after people took to Twitter to beg the council to save his life.
Paul Potts visit to Aspire Centre, Stanmore, to be rescheduled
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
An opera singer who was due to visit a spinal injuries centre in Stanmore this weekend, saw his visit cancelled.
Harrow Children's Services adopts new model
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
A “golden number” is going live at Harrow council today, for people to call to speak about any children’s services issue.
Norton Folgate Solicitors, Stanmore, not genuine branch, say Solicitors Regulation Authority
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
A regulation body are warning people about an illegal branch of solicitors, who have been operating in Stanmore.
Woman who broke her back to run eight-day marathon between Paris and London
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
A woman who was given a slim chance of survival after she broke her back will be running eight marathons in eight days for charity.
Metropolitan line running with severe delays
by Harrow Times
27th February 2012
The Metropolitan line is currently running with severe delays.
Advice day for elderly people in Brent
by Harrow Times
26th February 2012
An advice day has been organised to bring elderly people in Brent up to speed about important issues.
Harrow Heritage Trust hopes to bring frogs into Stanmore
by Harrow Times
25th February 2012
A volunteer group devoted to the protection of natural environments have applied for a grant to improve the lives of frogs in the area.
No Tube closures this weekend
by Harrow Times
25th February 2012
People planning to travel into Central London this weekend from will be faced with a nice surprise – no closures on any Tube lines near Harrow.
People take to Twitter to beg Harrow council not to put banned breed dog down
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
People took to Twitter this afternoon, to beg Harrow council to give a dog an independent assessment before putting him down.
Council respond to claim it kept people "in the dark" over Stanmore site
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
The council have responded to claims that people are being “kept in the dark” over the development of a site in Stanmore.
Peacocks, Wembley, closed after going into administration
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
A fashion retailer closed the Wembley branch of its chain after the company went into administration.
People have been 'kept in the dark' about site in Stanmore, say Conservatives
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
A Conservative councillor has said she is “flabbergasted” after being “kept in the dark” about the development of a site in Stanmore.
Stanmore birds write letter to tree - and the tree writes back
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
A group of birds who clubbed together to write a letter to people in Stanmore, saw their joke backfire when the tree they pinned their letter to, wrote back.
Mayor shows support for Contact the Elderly
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
It was tea for 25 last week after the Mayor of Harrow hosted a tea party, to launch a regular event to help tackle loneliness.
Men to appear in court after burglary yesterday
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
Two men are appearing at Brent Magistrates court this morning following a burglary yesterday.
Aspire calls on people with spinal injuries to take part in study
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
A charity is calling on people to participate in a study, to stop local authorities from seeing care homes as “viable solutions” for people with spinal injuries.
Book club to help tackle loneliness
by Harrow Times
24th February 2012
A man who started a campaign to end loneliness will be holding an event next week to help combat the problem.
Harrow launches video guide to volunteering
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
People across Harrow are set for viral stardom, once their online volunteer guide is launched next week.
Extension on roadworks in Sudbury Hill, Harrow
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
Road works to replace gas mains in Harrow are still under way, after the National Grid announced an extension.
Teenage scientist makes it through to competition final
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
A young scientist has won a place in the finals of a national science competition after impressing judges.
Youths to appear in court over railway death
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
Two youths who appeared before magistrates yesterday after the death of a man at a railway station last year, are due to appear in court in April.
Two men arrested for breaking into a house
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
Two men were caught breaking into a house this afternoon.
St Benedict’s Junior School Pupils Go for Goals!
23rd February 2012
Every pupil and member of staff was encouraged to set themselves a goal for the half term and a tally was kept on a display board in the Junior School Hall. The culmination came during the weekly Thursday assembly on 16th February, when the goals were announced and everyone waited to see how many pupils and staff had reached their goals. It turned out to be just about everyone! Our Deputy Head Mrs Monica McCarthy even put her fears behind her and managed to roller skate!
Wembley preacher released from jail after rape conviction 'unsafe'
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
A preacher from Wembley who was jailed after being found guilty of a string of rapes has had his conviction overturned.
Student makes it through to final of Live and Unsigned
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
An A-level student who has made it through to the semi-final of a singing competition hopes his success will inspire others to follow their dreams.
Paul Potts to visit Aspire Centre, Stanmore
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
A famous opera singer is visiting a centre for people with spinal injuries this weekend, in the hopes that a similar one can be built in South Wales.
Further details about M1 car pile-up
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
Three people suffered minor injuries in a pile-up on the M1 this morning.
Five vehicles in M1 pile-up
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
Five vehicles have been involved in a pile-up on the M1.
Pile-up on M1 near junction 4
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
An accident on the motorway is causing traffic chaos this morning.
Bank in Watford hold raffle for rugby game at Wembley
by Harrow Times
23rd February 2012
A bank in Watford will be holding a raffle to give the public the chance to win free tickets to a rugby game, in aid of charity.
Radio Northwick Park raises funds after broadcasting from shopping centre
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
A hospital radio station which broadcasted at a shopping centre this week, managed to raise hundreds of pounds for their cause.
Public meeting to discuss future of Anmer Lodge, Stanmore
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
A public meeting will be held tomorrow to discuss concerns over a site in Stanmore, after a Conservative councillor feared a supermarket would be built there.
Six-year-old to ski in World Transplant Games
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
A young transplant patient who was told he may not live past his first birthday is taking part in a sporting event to raise awareness about organ donation.
Boys to appear in court after railway death
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
Two boys are due to appear before magistrates today after the death of a man at a railway station last year.
Teens raise thousands of pounds for Care Education
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
A group of teenagers who planned a fundraiser to help underprivileged children last week raised thousands of pounds for their cause.
Man arrested for drink driving in Hatch End
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
A man was arrested for suspected drink-driving yesterday after his car was involved in an accident.
Brothers to run London Marathon for Stanmore charity, Aspire
by Harrow Times
22nd February 2012
Two brothers will be running the London Marathon in aid of a Stanmore charity, after one was left paralysed in his teens in a sledging accident.
14. A Shortcut to happiness: Swing Dancing in London
by Stickyboard
22nd February 2012
Want to get fit without trying? Meet fun friends, pretty girls and fine young men? Laugh out loud? Well these are all common side-effects of swing dancing!
When I first came to London seven years ago, knowing no-one and keen on anything that didn’t cost much, I turned up shyly to a free Christmas concert in the Royal Festival Hall ballroom. With a whirl of live big band music and a roomful of
School kids who painted safari sculptures attend exhibition of their work
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
A group of school children from eight schools across the Borough, who painted safari animals as part of an educational project, attended an exhibition of their work at the council this morning.
Barnet FC to power new training facility with solar energy
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
Barnet FC announced yesterday that its new training facility will be powered by solar energy.
Disabled woman backs new campaign hate-crime campaign
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
A disabled woman who was left devastated after receiving hateful jibes about her disabled badge is backing a new campaign to encourage young disabled people to report hate crime.
Mayor pledges to lower free transport age
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
London Mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to lower the age of free public transport to 60 if he is re-elected in May.
Have you seen these men?
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
Police are trying to locate two men, who are currently wanted on recalls to prison after they breached the terms of their licenses.
Council promise minimal disruption to Harrow during Olympics
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
A councillor has called on Harrow Council to promise people that services in Harrow during the Olympics will be “minimally disrupted,” in light of its “Make a Pledge” campaign.
Chiltern Railways criticised for new "work when travelling" campaign
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
A rail company that is launching a campaign to get people out of their cars so they can work while travelling has been criticised by commuters.
Conservative group leader speaks up after being slammed for "childish behaviour"
by Harrow Times
21st February 2012
The leader of the Conservative group has spoken up after being condemned for “childish behaviour” during a council tax meeting last week, as the feud about the budget continues.
Labour defends budget after Conservatives label it erratic
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
The Harrow Labour group have defended the budget after the Conservative group accused it of being “slapdash and erratic.”
Mother left distressed after TfL staff refused to help with buggy
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
A young mother from Wembley was left distressed after TfL staff refused to help her with her buggy at a tube station, after a hospital appointment this morning.
Police appeal for missing car wanted in connection with burglary
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
Police are appealing for the public to report any recent sightings of a car wanted in connection with a burglary.
Labour Councillors slam Conservatives for walking out of council meeting
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
Labour Councillors have slammed the Conservative’s “playground” behaviour after they walked out of a council meeting on Thursday without following protocol.
Pinner teens dress up as Avatars and raise money for charity
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
A group of teens who raised money and awareness for charity by dressing up as Avatars this weekend were a big hit.
Sheepcote Road reopens to traffic after burst water main
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
A road in Harrow that was closed this weekend after a water main burst has re-opened.
Harrow woman to take part in seven day charity walk
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
A woman from Harrow will be taking part in a sponsored seven-day walk for charity, after she heard how a man was left paralysed during a rugby accident.
Hindus "honoured" about Queen's visit to Krishna Avanti School, Edgware
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
The president of the Universal Society of Hindusm has said the community is “honoured” that the Queen will be visiting a Hindu school in Harrow next month as part of her Jubilee.
Minor delays on Jubilee Line
by Harrow Times
20th February 2012
The Jubilee Line is running with minor delays.
Dancers encouraged to apply for Brent Dance Month
by Harrow Times
18th February 2012
Budding dancers are encouraged apply to take part in Brent Dance Month.
Weekend tube closures
by Harrow Times
18th February 2012
Engineering works on London Tube lines will cause disruption to people trying to get around the city this weekend.
Four men charged with racism
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
Four men from Wembley have been charged with racially or religiously aggravated public order offences.
Budding dancers are being encouraged to apply to take part in Brent Dance Month. The event, which w
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
Budding dancers are being encouraged to apply to take part in Brent Dance Month.
People left ankle-deep in water after pipe bursts in cul-de-sac
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
People have spoken of the horrifying moment they found themselves ankle deep in water when a water main failed this afternoon.
Properties flooded after water mains bursts
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
Seven properties have been flooded after a water main burst in Sheepcote Road Harrow.
Charity seeks volunteers
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
A charity that supports people with learning disabilities is on the lookout for new volunteers, after fears that its future is in jeopardy.
Help needed for charity morning in Stanmore
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
A hospice who are holding a bring and buy sale tomorrow, are calling on people to help out on the stalls.
Teenage boys charged after Belmont fire
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
Three teenage boys have been charged with arson following a fire that caused thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes last year.
Brent council launches recycling competition
by Harrow Times
17th February 2012
Brent council have started a competition to encourage people to recycle more.
Teens plan fundraiser for Care Education
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
A group of teens who have raised thousands of pounds to help under privileged children have single-handedly organised a fundraising event for their cause.
Harrow in final for national volunteer award
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
Harrow in final for national volunteer award
Be inspired by the Olympics and 'Make a Pledge'
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
Harrow council has launched a new campaign to inspire people to make resolutions, motivated by the Olympics.
‘Go, go, go Joseph!’
16th February 2012
On a cold evening in February, St Benedict’s School production of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ provided a wonderful spectacle that gladdened the eye and warmed the heart. The school’s Orchard Hall was transformed with kaleidoscopic sparkling lights, sand, palm trees and a Sphinx that transported the audience to ancient Egypt. The production was directed by Head of Drama, Katie Ravenscroft, with musical accompaniment under the direction of Music teacher Jane Pashby.
Man arrested in connection with Kingsbury crash
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
A man has been arrested after a crash on Tuesday that left a woman fighting for her life.
Arrest made over Valentine's Day murder in Wembley
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder on Valentines Day.
Stanmore teen wins competition to create youth group
by Harrow Times
16th February 2012
A young man from Stanmore has said he is overjoyed after winning funding to create a youth group which will help kids stay off the streets.
Harrovians encouraged to enter Olympic food growing competition
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
People are being encouraged to dig out their gardening gloves and enter an Olympic food growing competition.
Harrow Heritage Trust awarded grant to restore Bluebell Heath
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
A volunteer group devoted to the protection of built and natural environments in Harrow has spoken of its "delight" after receiving a grant to fund a project in Stanmore.
Further warnings after more cash point distraction thefts
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
Police are warning the public to take care when withdrawing money from cash points after a further spate of cash point distraction thefts.
Police watchdog seeks answers
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
A police watchdog is demanding a public enquiry to determine why it had its funding axed.
'Live and Unsigned' singer from Pinner makes it through to final
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
A singer who “sung her heart out” to battle it out against thousands of others in a place for a national competition has said she is “elated” about her success.
North Harrow traders furious after hopes of getting a supermarket dashed
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
Traders in North Harrow are “fuming” after all hopes of getting a supermarket in a disused block have been dashed.
Defiant cancer patient donates thousands of pounds of equipment to research unit
by Harrow Times
15th February 2012
A “defiant” cancer patient who set up a charity devoted to the cause has helped raise money to buy thousands of pounds of equipment for a cancer unit.
13. Weekly wine tasting for a Fiver...in Kensington!?!
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
For about 3 years now, every Thursday evening I go to the whole food’s supermarket for an event they call “Thirst Thursday”. I believe it started as a marketing ploy but has slowly turned into an un-missable London Social Event.
The premise is simple. For £5, you get to try 5 small glasses of wine and 5 small plates of food. The evenings are usually themed and generally try to promote different
12. A True Diamond in the Rough: Mudchute City Farm
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Beneath heady towers of London’s financial district, on the isle of dogs, sits 32 acres of green and pleasant land. This 32 acres of land that was once used to defend London from Nazi bombers and had the Eastend community of dockers at its heart, is now home to something special.
It is home to Mudchute Farm, the UK’s largest city farm.
Since 1977 the farm has been growing and it now has over
11. King of the Swinger ohh: Flying Trapeze London Style
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Ever climbed something reeeally high and had the urge to jump, do a couple of stylish spins in the air and land flawlessly on the ground with everyone watching and wooping? I haven’t.
But in some fantastic moment of madness last summer I signed up for a flying trapeze lesson on Acton Common with a company called Gorilla Circus, and it was amAZing!
Basically you climb this big ladder, which feels
Harrow man selected to moor his boat at Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant
by Harrow Times
14th February 2012
A Harrow man has been given a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to moor his boat in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.
Teens from a Pinner school plan fundraiser for orphaned children
by Harrow Times
14th February 2012
A group of determined teens who are raising money for orphaned children, are appealing for people to join in on a Valentines fundraiser.
Harrow students create Valentines Day film
by Harrow Times
14th February 2012
A group of sixth form students from Harrow have produced a promotional film to encourage people to use Harrow shops and restaurants for Valentines day.
Teen jailed for gauging victims eye
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
A teenage bipolar patient has been jailed for seven and a half year prison after gauging out a mans eye in a “vicious and unprovoked” attack.
Charity urges people to donate unwanted cars
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
A Harrow-based charity is asking for people to crunch their old cars as part of a novel fundraising scheme.
Is this your jewellery?
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
Police are urging the owner of stolen jewellery recovered from a burglary to come forward.
Harrow's royal collector looks forward to the Queen's visit to the borough
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
Harrow’s very own Royal fanatic has said she can “barely contain her excitement” about the Queen’s visit to the Borough next month.
European market comes to North Harrow
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
North Harrow’s first ever Continental market is hoped to draw hundreds of shoppers when it comes to town next month.
Police release images of men in suspected bus arson
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
Harrow police have launched an appeal to catch two men believed to be responsible for causing arson on a bus two weeks ago.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, to hold sponsored walk
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
A hospital in Stanmore is calling on people to join in on a sponsored walk for charity.
8. The One and Only... National Theatre
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
A theatre? What is so good about a theatre? I hear you say, apart from the obvious enjoyment of the evening and perhaps matinee performances. Well the National Theatre, I believe, is unlike any other theatre for the enormous variety not only in the productions being shown but all the other things that this building has to offer!
Situated on the Southbank which is considered to be one of the
Jubilee and Metropolitan lines part suspended
by Harrow Times
13th February 2012
The Jubilee and Metropolitan lines are part suspended this morning.
Disabled cricket players wanted in Harrow
by Harrow Times
12th February 2012
An amateur cricket team based in Harrow are calling on disabled cricket plays to join their group.
Could you give blood and save a life?
by Harrow Times
12th February 2012
People across Harrow are asked to give blood as the National Blood Service visits the borough.
More details about Queen's visit to Harrow revealed
by Harrow Times
11th February 2012
The school that the Queen will be visiting for her Diamond Jubilee can now be revealed.
Have your say on improving equality
by Harrow Times
11th February 2012
Brent Council is planning a consultation on how to improve equality in the borough, over the next few years.
Road closed following house blaze
by Harrow Times
11th February 2012
Road closures are in place following a fire that broke out a house in Harrow, last night.
Brothel crackdown in Brent
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
Police targeted "vulnerable young women" working as prostitutes in Brent, on Wednesday.
Grants available for health projects
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
Health projects in Harrow can now apply for a grant, thanks to a new scheme launched this week.
Harrow ranked one of the unhappiest places to live by RightMove
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
Harrow has been ranked one of the gloomiest places to live, according to a recent survey.
Severe delays on Metropolitan and Jubilee Lines
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
The Metropolitan and Jubilee lines are currently running with severe delays.
Former Harrow woman tipped to become next Susan Boyle
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
A farmer who has been tipped to become the next Susan Boyle has said she is “gobsmacked” by public reaction.
Harrow's diversity to be celebrated with event
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
A food and dance event that will celebrate the borough’s diversity is part of the Council’s ongoing programme to revitalise the town centre.
Jubilee line part suspended
by Harrow Times
10th February 2012
The Jubilee line is part suspended after a faulty train.
Girl raises money for cancer research at Harrow bar
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
A girl who organised an event for cancer research in honour of her godfather who was diagnosed with the disease said she is “overwhelmed” with all the donations received.
Teenage jazz player wins chance to perform at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
A teenage boy at a school in Kingsbury “wowed” his teacher when he won the chance to perform at one of the oldest jazz clubs in the world.
Have you seen this child?
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
Brent officers are appealing to the public for help to find a missing child.
Consultation on HGV vehicles launched
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
Harrow council hope that a new consultation to reduce the number of heavy good vehicles down residential roads will “keep the neighborhoods safe and free from noise.”
Man hospitalised after and road closed collision in Wembley
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
A road in Wembley has been closed after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision this morning.
A Good Citizen is …?
9th February 2012
The children and staff dressed as ‘good citizens’ for the day and thoroughly experienced, through a range of activities, what being a good citizen is all about, just as our school mission states: ‘Teaching a Way of Living. Included in those guest speakers were: a Human Rights lawyer, a consultant in Critical Care Medicine, a Police Officer, the London Fire Brigade and Angie Bray, MP for Ealing Central and Acton.
Creative half term events at the Wealdstone Centre
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
Harrow council is calling on aspiring fashion designers, musicians and singers to sign up to a series of free half term activities.
Students raise money for homeless charity Crisis
by Harrow Times
9th February 2012
Entrepreneurs at a school in Edgware are “over the moon” after their business venture has helped raise money and awareness about homelessness.
2. Night at the Museum... without Stiller
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you think you’ve been to the Science Museum? Not like this you haven’t. Keen to get more young adults into science, the museum, alongside others in London, has been throwing their doors open after hours for special Lates events.
Open access, exclusive demonstrations and yes, “refreshments”, combine to make one of the most educational and fun nights you’ll have out in town this year. To get
10. An experimental Sunday @ Brixton Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
For those of you who sing the praises of Borough Market but are hankering after something new, I can not recommend Brixton Indoor Market and the Brixton Electric Avenue Street Market enough. If you are a lover of food, or just enjoy a potter and a nibble, both of these will appeal! Ideal for a lazy late Sunday morning: you can peruse the delights of the markets and then settle down for a spot of
Teenage entrepreneurs raise money for homeless charity Crisis
by Harrow Times
8th February 2012
Entrepreneurs at a school in Stanmore are “over the moon” about a business venture that is helping raise money and awareness about homelessness.
Brent police respond to concerns that crime figures have skyrocketed
by Harrow Times
8th February 2012
Police have responded to figures released last month that crime in Brent has skyrocketed.
Charity to give kids environmental education
by Harrow Times
8th February 2012
An international development charity is teaming up with Brent council to deliver environmental education to schoolchildren.
Police crackdown on vicious gang members and drug dealers
by Harrow Times
8th February 2012
Officers smashed down doors in the early hours of this morning as part of an operation to crackdown on vicious drug dealers and gang members.
8 year old makes "remarkable difference" to Atlantan based charity
by Harrow Times
8th February 2012
An 8-year-old boy who is “wise beyond his years” is making a “remarkable difference” to a charity by organising fundraisers for people in need around the world.
Teenagers sing 'Your Sex is on Fire' while filming arson attacks
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
A gang of teenage arsonists who torched the M1 had filmed earlier blazes they had started while singing hit song 'Your Sex Is On Fire', a court heard.
Teenagers appear in court over M1 arson attack
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
A gang of teenage arsonists shut the M1 for nearly a week when they set fire to a scrap yard under the motorway and caused £4.5 million worth of damage, a court heard.
Harrow athletes can apply for sports grants
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
Harrow Council is calling on budding athletes to apply for grants which could send them on their way to becoming sports stars.
Team v Harrow to tackle loneliness
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
A new volunteering campaign launched in Harrow last month will aim to tackle loneliness across the older generation.
Radio Northwick Park up for award
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
A hospital radio station in Harrow has been nominated for an award at this year’s National Hospital Radio Awards for the 8th year running.
Cartridge World offers free CV printing for jobseekers in Harrow and Northwood
by Harrow Times
7th February 2012
Cartridge World stores in Northwood and Harrow are taking part in a new campaign to help the nation’s unemployed find work.
Half term events at Harrow Arts Centre
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
Keep the little ones entertained this half term with creative workshops at the Harrow Arts Centre.
Keeping Harrow moving through the big freeze
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
Harrow council have said they are “working hard to keep services moving” through the big freeze.
Bollywood dancers hope to make comeback
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
A Bollywood dancing school from Harrow which made it to the semi-finals of a TV dance competition plan to come back “bigger and better” after not making it through to the finals.
Snow joke as friends create sculpture
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
A group of friends have created an alternative snow sculpture in their front garden.
Guides 'speechless' after winning awards
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
Two dedicated girl guides from Kingbsury are “beaming with delight” after winning an award.
Cancer survivor urges people to "put health before pride"
by Harrow Times
6th February 2012
A Harrow cancer survivor has urged people to "to put their health before their pride" and get suspicious symptoms checked out, as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
9. Exercise and Indulgence: Richmond Park
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
This is the ultimate day trip if you have time, energy and feel like you just need to just get out of the city but you don't have a car. All you have to do is hop on the underground and go to Richmond Station and head to Richmond Park
Out the station turn left and weave your way through yummy mummies, city-boy-dads, prams and posh poodles. Stop off at Paul's on the way and grab yourself a coffee
Get sporty over half-term
by Harrow Times
5th February 2012
Parents can keep their little ones on their toes this half term with a range of sporting events in Brent.
Snow brings Britain to a standstill
by Harrow Times
5th February 2012
The first widespread big freeze of the winter has brought snow up to 16cm deep, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
Delve into past at archives open day
by Harrow Times
4th February 2012
Historians will have the chance to dig into the past later this month when Brent Archives hosts an open day.
Uninsured drivers targeted by police
by Harrow Times
3rd February 2012
Fourteen cars were seized in Stanmore by a police operation targeting uninsured drivers yesterday.
Nurse puts best feet forward to dance at Olympics
by Harrow Times
3rd February 2012
A Stanmore nurse has said he is “buzzing” after being selected to dance at the Olympics – despite having never danced before.
Could you help save a life?
by Harrow Times
3rd February 2012
A volunteer group trained to respond to patients in life threatening situations is looking for new people to join its team.
Reptile roadshow comes to Harrow
by Harrow Times
3rd February 2012
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this half term, why not take them to gawp at some creepy crawlies?
Mother stabbed to death by ex-husband in front of children
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
A man has been found guilty of stabbing to death a mother from Brent in front of their two young children.
Passengers escape after bus catches fire
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
Firefighters were called to reports of a double decker bus that caught fire on Eastcote Road, Pinner this afternoon.
MP pays tribute to work of Holocaust survivors
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
An MP for Harrow has spoken about the “incredibly moving” moment he signed the Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment in Parliament.
Young musicians awarded scholarships
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
Young musicians from Harrow have been awarded scholarships to continue their studies.
Students land top business award
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
Students at a Kingsbury school have high ambitions after a business project that has raised thousands of pounds for charity landed them a prestigious award.
Rats and rubbish creating 'health hazard' in Edgware
by Harrow Times
2nd February 2012
A road in Edgware has been dubbed a hazardous health risk after rats have been spotted scuttling near overflowing rubbish bins outside a clothing store.
Stolen necklace recovered by police
by Harrow Times
1st February 2012
The owner of a stolen silver necklace recovered by police is being urged to come forward.
Troubled pub is closed down
by Harrow Times
1st February 2012
A Hatch End pub has been issued with a closure notice after months of “misery” for neighbours.
Warning after cash point distraction thefts
by Harrow Times
1st February 2012
People are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of cash point distraction thefts.
Headstone North's failed funding bid is "a tragedy"
by Harrow Times
1st February 2012
A councillor has slammed the Government's decision not to award Headstone North funding as "a tragedy", despite Harrow Town Centre receiving a whopping sum.
‘All Aboard’ – St Benedict’s Gains RYA Status
1st February 2012
St Benedict’s School, Ealing is now a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre. This allows students who are in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) to have the chance to gain international yachting qualifications from the school’s ICT classrooms. There are only five other schools with RYA status, however, St Benedict’s is the first to offer the courses interactively with online learning.
7. London’s Heart; A touching memorial
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
London is a reflection of the people who live in it. Our lust can be found in the narrow alleys of Soho, our need for knowledge is reflected in London’s libraries and bookshops. Our gluttony and our multi-culturalism can be seen in restaurants providing food from all over the globe. Our capacity for violence can be found in the need for police stations and our neglect for those less fortunate
6. Zoo Lates; See the animals in a whole new way!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Going to the zoo doesn't just have to be for toddlers and hassled parents trying to keep tabs on their over excited children, there is in fact a whole animal kingdom out there waiting for the rest of us; Zoo Lates at London Zoo.
As the last of the lunch boxes and school coaches roll out of the gates, the green picnic spaces make way for pop up bars, food stands (from Ostrich burgers to Spanish
5. A date with a view!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
On a glorious summer evening I went for a cocktail at Searcy's at The Gherkin - a Private Members Bar with one of the best views in London.
On the 48th floor, the bar has a 360 degree view of all of London and it is simply breath taking! I was with a date but rather than try and impress each other with sophisticated chat, our excited giddiness took over and we started playing i-spy, capering
4. London in Bloom; Columbia Road Flower Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Every Londoner should visit this fantastic market in Shoreditch. It's one of the few excellent London markets open on Sunday and worth a visit any time of the year. This unassuming road is filled with market stalls of flowers and plants, barrow boys, food stalls and craft shops.
The prices are incredible. Last time I was there I got an mini orange tree with fruit on it for £3. I know a few
Former Harrow councillor gassed himself to death, inquest hears
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
A former Harrow councillor gassed himself to death in his car, as he felt his family’s lives would be better without him, an inquest heard.
Health trust defends hospital parking charges
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
The NHS trust in charge of Northwick Park Hospital has issued a statement regarding the position of car parking charges.
Pop group into finals of competition
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
A pop group from Harrow were “jumping for joy” on Sunday after learning they had made it through to the finals of a prestigious singing competition.
It's good to talk again, thanks to Harrow Times
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
A grandmother-of-two whose phone line was disconnected for two months was “thankful” that it has now been restored after seeking help from the Harrow Times.
Grandmother campaigns against hospital parking charges
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
A grandmother-of-two has started a petition against the high parking charges at Northwick Park Hospital.
Give views to help shape future development
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
Harrow Civic Centre will be hosting drop in sessions for people to give their views on the future of Harrow town centre, Wealdstone and Station Road.
Bollywood dancers are a TV hit
by Harrow Times
31st January 2012
A Bollywood dancing school has been dubbed a “force to be reckoned with” after making it through to the semi-final of a prestigious dancing competition.
Fake goods seized at Wembley Market
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
Counterfeit goods were seized at Wembley Market over the weekend after concerns that unfair competition was having a “disastrous impact” on honest market stall holders.
Chance to quiz top Met policeman
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
A top Met Police officer will be taking part in a live web chat on the use of stop and search.
Green fingers help create wildlife haven
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
Green fingered residents and volunteers got stuck in during a community planting day at Kenton Recreation Ground today.
Appeal to find missing teenager
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
Harrow police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager from Harrow.
Student's campaign highlights forced marriages
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
A STUDENT at Westminster University’s Harrow campus has single-handedly started a campaign to raise awareness about forced marriages.
Closed station on Jubilee Line
by Harrow Times
30th January 2012
Jubilee Line commuters are facing disruption this morning after a station has closed.
3. London's Prestige: A night @ the Magic Circle
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you’ve taken in a couple of shows, checked out the latest exhibits, but have you visited the premier magical society in the fascinating world of mystery and illusion?
Well...neither had I. That was until I went the Magic Circle’s headquarters for one of their public show. Forget Darren Brown, forget David Blaine, this promises to be an evening full of magic, comedy, ventriloquism and a guy
1. Ice Skating with Ravens
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
It's that time of year - Winter arrives, sites all over London put up ice rinks in their back gardens, and Londoners suddenly become convinced that they too can glide gracefully around on thin slithers of metal whilst retaining perfect balance and poise...
But with so many venues now sporting rinks, the real difficulty can be deciding where to go. This year I had heard that the Ice Rink at the
Bakerloo Line partly suspended today
by Harrow Times
29th January 2012
The Bakerloo Line will be partly suspended while improvement works are carried out today.
Garden centre urges kids to get creative with spuds
by Harrow Times
28th January 2012
Creative kids who carve weird and wonderful characters from potatoes could be in with a chance to win some goodies from a Harrow gardening centre.
Councillor rejects axed police watchdog used as 'political football'
by Harrow Times
27th January 2012
A Harrow politician has rejected claims by the head of an axed police watchdog that the body had been used as “a political football”.
Police sergeant dismissed after illegally accessing database
by Harrow Times
27th January 2012
A Brent police sergeant has been dismissed after she illegally accessed information on a database.
Queen plans visit for Diamond Jubilee celebrations
by Harrow Times
27th January 2012
The Queen will visit Harrow on the first day of her Jubilee tour of Britain in March.
Money still available despite axe of Harrow police watchdog
by Harrow Times
27th January 2012
Funding for schemes that support community policing is still available despite the disbanding of a 30-year-old Harrow police watchdog, the Mayor of London has insisted.
Police appeal for help over missing Kingsbury student
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
Police are appealing for help in finding a vulnerable woman from Kingsbury who went missing yesterday.
Council calls people take part in questionnaire on equality and diversity
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
Harrow Council is calling for people to take part in an online questionnaires and give feedback on equality and diversity in the borough.
Police watchdog disbands after funding axed
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
A 30-year-old group that independently examines police in Harrow looks set to disband after it became the only borough in London to have its funding axed.
Banners designed by pupils go on display to help encourage shoppers
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
Banners designed by pupils at two schools have been put up in North Harrow to try and encourage shoppers to visit.
Man detained after threatening to kill police officers
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
A man who threatened to kill police officers and barricaded himself and a woman in a bedroom in Kingsbury has been detained.
Delays on Metropolitan line
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
A faulty track at Ruislip is causing delays on the Metropolitan line.
Harrow bookies join crime fighting scheme
by Harrow Times
26th January 2012
Six betting shops have joined forces with Harrow Council and police to help cut crime and anti-social behaviour.
Ceremony to commemorate Holocaust victims
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
Harrow Council will mark Holocaust Memorial Day with a commemoration ceremony next week.
Fantasist Lewis sentenced to 24 years for Hakim murder
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
A fantasist who put together a kidnap kit and lured a vulnerable street entertainer to his home where he stabbed him 17 times was jailed for a minimum of 24 years today.
Harrow man not guilty of involvement in Hakim murder
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
A Harrow man has been found not guilty of assisting in the brutal murder of Mujib Hakim.
Harrow East MP helps launch Smart Children's Clubs
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
MP for Harrow East, Bob Blackman joined the Royal Navy and community leaders to launch a new scheme aimed at improving opportunities for black children last week.
Grandmother left phoneless for two months
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
A grandmother-of-two has been left with no way of contacting relatives, friends or making a doctor’s appointment after her phone line was cut off two months ago.
Hundreds of toys donated to children's charity store
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
Hundreds of new games, puzzles, computer games and soft toys have been donated to a children’s charity store in Harrow.
Police appeal for help tracing internet cafe burglars
by Harrow Times
25th January 2012
British Transport Police are appealing for help identifying two men after an internet cafe was burgled at Queensbury station.
Pharmacies join forces to help smokers kick the habit
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
Every pharmacy in Harrow has joined forces to provide free treatment to help smokers kick the habit in 2012.
Restaurant owner fined for dumping waste in neighbours' bins
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
A restaurant owner from North Harrow has been fined after cancelling his trade waste collections to save money and dumping the rubbish in neighbours’ bins.
Mayor and MP unveil new homes in Harrow
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
The Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Mrinal Choudhury and Gareth Thomas, MP for Harrow West, have unveiled the latest homes at the Spectrum development in Harrow.
Oxbridge
24th January 2012
Some say good things come in threes and that was certainly the case when this year’s Oxbridge interview results were announced at St Benedict’s School, Ealing. Three girls, Christina Haddad, Chirar Tolentino and Head Girl Rhianna Ilube wrote their names into the school history annals by becoming the first female students to obtain offers of places at the prestigious universities. St Benedict’s Senior School went co-educational four years ago and the girls have progressed a long way.
Signal failure causing delays on Jubilee line
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
A SIGNAL failure at Wembley Park is causing severe delays on the Jubilee Line.
Hundreds commemorate genocide victims at Brent service
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
Hundreds of people gathered in Brent last weekend to commemorate victims of genocide around the world.
Olympic hopeful hosts Badminton master class
by Harrow Times
24th January 2012
OLYMPIC badminton hopeful Rajiv Ouseph hosted a master class for around 60 people at Harrow Leisure Centre last Saturday.
Plans to merge libraries still in pipeline
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
HARROW Council hopes plans to merge libraries and “nurture” cultural services will transform people’s lives for the better.
Man falls from collapsing scaffolding
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
PARAMEDICS were called to help a man after he fell from collapsing scaffolding outside a funeral directors in Harrow this afternoon.
Harrow Kodak factory not affected by US bankruptcy protection
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
THE Kodak factory in Harrow will continue trading as usual despite news the camera company has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.
Bonmarché bought out of administration
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
A FASHION retailer threatened with closure after being put into administration has been bought by a private equity firm.
Three people taken to hospital after road collision
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
THREE people were taken to hospital after two cars collided Brent in the early hours of this morning.
Prisoner security officer jailed for smuggling drugs
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
A PRISONER security officer who smuggled heroin and cannabis for a man standing trial at Harrow Crown Court has been jailed for four years.
Harrow man denies knowledge of murder victim's body at friend's house
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
A HARROW man accused of helping to bury Watford's 'Michael Jackson dancer' in a back garden admitted he was digging there, but said he knew nothing about a murder.
Pupils walk to school with Children and Families Minister
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
CHILDREN and Families Minister Sarah Teather walked to school with pupils in Wembley as part of a keep-fit campaign last Friday.
Plans to ban lorries from residential roads
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
LORRY drivers could be banned from driving in residential streets as part of a protection plan for roads.
Emergency repairs after water main bursts
by Harrow Times
23rd January 2012
A road in Harrow remains closed this morning after a water main burst yesterday morning.
Man pleads not guilty to producing cannabis
by Harrow Times
22nd January 2012
A MAN from Wembley has been remanded in custody after being charged with producing cannabis.
Holocaust Memorial Day
by Harrow Times
22nd January 2012
VICTIMS of the Holocaust will be commemorated at special events in Brent today.
Olympic hopeful hosting badminton session today
by Harrow Times
21st January 2012
A FREE badminton master class will be hosted by Olympic hopeful Rajiv Ouseph at Harrow Leisure Centre today.
Metropolitan and Jubilee lines partly suspended this weekend
by Harrow Times
21st January 2012
THE Metropolitan and Jubilee lines will be partly suspended for improvement works this weekend.
Tesco says expansion will be "major improvement" for Harrow
by Harrow Times
20th January 2012
SUPERMARKET giants, Tesco, has said its plans to expand a store in Harrow will be a “major improvement” for the area.
Police warn make homes secure after eight burglaries
by Harrow Times
20th January 2012
POLICE are urging people to make their homes secure after eight burglaries were reported in Harrow on Wednesday.
Fashion chain Peacocks goes into administration
by Harrow Times
20th January 2012
FASHION store Peacocks in Wembley Central could close down after the company went into administration on Wednesday.
St Benedict’s Pupils predict the End of the World
20th January 2012
“Is the world going to end this year?” Well hopefully not before Year 10 Green pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing make deadline. Green were the third group of pupils writing the news for the BBC this year in a massive project involving the whole Year 10 cohort. On their practice news day they investigated and filmed reports on racism, the rumoured end of the world, the effect of the London riots, the Wikipedia blackout and hackers targeting children's gaming sites.
Synagogues unite to present four-day event marking Holocaust
by Harrow Times
20th January 2012
FOR the twelfth year, two synagogues in Northwood are joining forces to present a week of Holocaust Memorial Day events beginning later this month.
Brent secures funding to tackle gang violence
by Harrow Times
20th January 2012
BRENT Council will receive around £239,000 from the Home Office to help tackle gang and youth violence this year.
Plans for Tesco expansion given go ahead
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
PLANS to extend a Tesco supermarket in Harrow were steamrollered through despite fierce opposition from people living close to the site.
Appeal for witnesses after teenager stabbed in Edgware
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage boy was stabbed in Edgware on Monday.
Stallholders needed for new North Harrow market
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
TRADERS can sign up for a new market which will hit the streets of North Harrow in March.
Kodak, which has plant in Harrow, files for bankruptcy
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
CAMERA company Kodak, which has its oldest and largest manufacturing plant in Harrow, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
Bakerloo line part suspended
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
THE Bakerloo line is experiencing delays due to a signal failure at WIllesden Junction.
Nominations open for Harrow's Youth Parliament
by Harrow Times
19th January 2012
YOUNG people who want to have their say on important issues in the borough are invited to stand in this year’s Youth Parliament elections.
Olympic hopeful to host badminton master class
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
OLYMPIC hopeful and UK number one badminton player Rajiv Ouseph will host a master class at Harrow Leisure Centre this weekend.
Plans to merge libraries and 'nurture' cultural services
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
PLANS to merge libraries and “nurture” cultural services will be put before Harrow Council tomorrow.
Exhibition takes stand against prejudice
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
IMAGES of inspirational people including Nelson Mandela, Anne Frank and Ghandi will be displayed at Brent Cross Shopping Centre as part of an anti-prejudice campaign.
Traders claim counterfeit goods sold at Wembley market
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
TRADERS say their livelihoods are being “adversely affected” after years of unfair competition from criminals selling counterfeit goods at a market in Wembley.
Mayor of London invests £1.8m for Harrow regeneration
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
FESTIVALS, markets and a new town park are on the cards for Harrow Town Centre after the council won a £1.8m regeneration grant.
Delays on Metropolitan line
by Harrow Times
18th January 2012
A SIGNAL failure is causing delays on the Metropolitan line.
Warmer homes for Harrow's most vulnerable
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
A PROJECT has been set up to keep Harrow’s most vulnerable residents warm over the chilly winter months.
Bus drivers treated 'like animals' over toilet closure
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
THE London Assembly Member for Harrow and Brent, Navin Shah, said north London bus drivers were forced to urinate in bushes “like animals” after their toilets were vandalised.
Children's home receives outstanding grade
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
A CHILDREN’S home in Northwood has received an "outstanding" grade from Ofsted.
Free family storytelling events
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
FAMILIES can enjoy their favourite folktales and legends as part of National Storytelling Week in Harrow.
Edgware newlyweds survive cruise ship disaster
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
A NEWLYWED couple from Edgware have returned home after surviving the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy.
Man charged with producing cannabis
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
A MAN from Wembley has been charged with producing cannabis.
Teenager guilty of assaulting cab driver
by Harrow Times
17th January 2012
A TEENAGER from Ruislip has been convicted of grievous bodily harm after assaulting a cab driver.
Public invited to have say on future of Harrow
by Harrow Times
16th January 2012
MEMBERS of the public are invited to have their say on Harrow Council’s vision for the future of Harrow Town Centre, Wealdstone and Station Road.
Police offer £20,000 reward to catch Molly Morgan's murderers
by Harrow Times
16th January 2012
POLICE are offering a reward of up to £20,000 in an attempt to catch the murderers of an elderly woman in Harrow.
Families enjoy Tamil festival
by Harrow Times
16th January 2012
FAMILIES were entertained with music and dancing as part of a festival in Harrow last Saturday.
Headteacher proud of pupils after 'outstanding' report
by Harrow Times
16th January 2012
A HEADTEACHER is “very proud” of pupils at a school in Wembley which has received an outstanding Ofsted report.
Darts legend hosting event in aid of children's charity
by Harrow Times
16th January 2012
A DARTS legend will entertain crowds at Kingsbury Services Club to raise cash for a children’s charity in March.
Free wedding fair event to be held at arts centre this afternoon
by Harrow Times
15th January 2012
A FREE wedding fair will be held at an arts centre in Hatch End this afternoon.
Women's centre to hold marathon Zumba event tomorrow
by Harrow Times
14th January 2012
A WOMEN’S centre in Harrow is inviting people from the area to a marathon Zumba session tomorrow.
Meeting for public to engage with police this month
by Harrow Times
14th January 2012
A GROUP set up to help Harrow Police consult with people in the area will hold a meeting this month.
Chairman of diversity charity encourages young people to volunteer
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
THE chairman of a diversity charity is encouraging young people from the area to get involved with an event in central London next month.
Young people called on to take up sporting challenge for youth games
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
YOUNG people with a sporting talent are being called on to take up the challenge of representing the borough.
Man jailed for six years for robberies
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
A MAN was jailed for six years yesterday after his involvement in robberies outside banks in Wembley.
Members of community invited to Tamil festival tomorrow
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
MEMBERS of the community are being invited to a Tamil festival to be held tomorrow in Harrow.
Blue badge fraudsters caught as part of police operation
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
BLUE BADGE fraudsters were caught as part of an operation in Wembley this week.
Severe tube delays on Jubilee line
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
TUBE passengers are facing severe delays this morning on the Jubilee line.
Jobs fair to be held next week
by Harrow Times
13th January 2012
A JOBS and training fair will be held next week in Harrow.
Metropolitan police commissioner talks attends meeting at Harrow school
by Harrow Times
12th January 2012
MORE than 160 people attended a meeting at a school in Harrow last night with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
Deputy headteacher found not guilty of child abuse
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A FORMER deputy headteacher accused of child abuse has been found not guilty today.
Two people jailed for growing cannabis
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
TWO people were jailed yesterday for growing cannabis at a house in Harrow.
Pupils to raise money for charity that provides schooling for poor children
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
PUPILS from a school in Kingsbury will be raising money for a charity that provides education to disadvantaged children in Malawi and South India.
Jury out in trial of teacher accused of child abuse
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
THE JURY in the trial of a former Barnet teacher who has been accused of child abuse has retired to consider its verdict.
Man taken to hospital after house fire last night
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A MAN was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire at a house in Wembley last night.
Road now cleared after accident this morning
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A ROAD has now been cleared after an accident this morning in the North Harrow area.
Library course starts on searching for family history
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A SIX-WEEK course for those beginning to trace their family history has started at a library in Harrow this week.
Two arrested after drugs raid at house
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
TWO people were arrested this morning after a large quantity of cannabis was seized at a drugs raid in a house in Wealdstone.
Man denies involvement in murdering 'The Michael Jackson dancer'
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A HARROW man has denied his involvement in the murder of a 40-year-old man from Watford who was known as "The Michael Jackson dancer".
Free event for advice on saving on fuel bills next week
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A FREE event to advise people living in cold homes how to insulate and save money will be held next week.
Writers group searches for more members
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A WRITERS group in Harrow is searching for more members this week.
Concerns raised over late license bar application
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
SHOPKEEPERS and residents have raised concerns that Pinner High Street will become an "island of vomit and drunkenness" if a bar is allowed an extended opening hours license.
Swimming lessons available for public at school
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
SWIMMING lessons are available at a temporary swimming pool at a school in Wembley.
St Benedict’s Pupils Scoop Prestigious Architecture Awards
11th January 2012
Ben Medlam and Pablo Wheldon, Year 10 pupils at St Benedict’s School, Ealing were presented with Architecture awards at a prestigious ceremony at the Cowcross Gallery on Tuesday 13th December, hosted by Open City. Ben won the Key Stage 4 Model Making Architecture in Secondary Schools Award, while Pablo won the KS4 Imaginative Design Award.
Metropolitan police commissioner invites public to discuss vision of policing
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
THE Metropolitan Police commissioner is inviting people from Harrow, Brent and Barnet to discuss his vision of policing in London tonight.
Deadline for petition for tube lifts extended
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
THE deadline for a petition to get lifts for a tube station in Harrow has been extended to gather more support.
Physiotherapist to brave Everest heights in memory of cousin
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
A PHYSIOTHERAPIST from Pinner will be trekking up Mount Everest next month to raise money for a brain tumour charity in memory of his cousin.
Nine women arrested in Brent area after brothels raid
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
NINE women were arrested as part of a raid to crack down on brothels in the Brent area.
New community centre planned for derelict site
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
A NEW community centre planned for the Queensbury area will bring the “community together”, according to the chairman of a park group.
Women's centre to hold marathon Zumba event
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
A WOMEN’S centre in Harrow is inviting people from the area to a marathon Zumba session on Sunday.
Parents urged to apply for primary schools as deadline approaches
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
PARENTS are being urged to apply for primary school applications this month.
Police issue picture of man wanted in connection with series of burglaries
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
POLICE have issued an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a series of burglaries in the Harrow area.
Pensioner celebrates 100th birthday with mayor
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A PENSIONER was visited by the mayor for her 100th birthday celebration in Harrow on Saturday.
Ex-colleagues say child abuse accused was "fun-loving" teacher
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A MARRIED man who has been accused of child abuse has been described as a “fun loving” and “friendly” teacher by former colleagues.
Former deputy head facing child abuse charges asked if complainants hold grudge
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A FORMER deputy head has been asked whether three men who have accused him of child abuse might harbour a grudge against him.
Men jailed for string of armed robberies
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
THREE men who carried out a string of armed robberies at bookmakers, post offices and banks in north west London area were jailed for 17 years at Harrow Crown Court on Friday.
Man faces jail for smuggling fake goods
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A HARROW man who took part in a global counterfeiting ring caught with one of the UK's biggest hauls of fake designer goods has been found guilty this morning.
Taxi driver robbed by customer
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A TAXI driver from Harrow was robbed by one of his customers leaving him with bruising on his face.
Cricklewood teenager jailed for part in tube station shooting
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A TEENAGE girl from Cricklewood has been jailed after assisting youths in an attempt to murder a footballer at a tube station last year.
Charity searches for elderly performers for play with schoolchildren
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A CHARITY for elderly people is searching for older performers to take part in a play with schoolchildren from Kenton.
Planning application for extension to major supermarket to be discussed next week
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A PLANNING application for an extension to a major superstore in Harrow will be discussed at a council meeting next week.
History society inviting members of community to event
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
A HISTORY society is inviting members of the community to learn about the group at an event this month.
Members of the public encouraged to share their views on the future of Harrow
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
MEMBERS of the public are being asked about their views on the future of Harrow on an online forum this week.
Tributes paid to broadcaster and Blockbusters host Bob Holness
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
TRIBUTES have been paid to Pinner broadcaster and gameshow host Bob Holness who died yesterday morning.
Community being asked to nominate champions of the borough
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
PEOPLE in the community are being asked to nominate their champions of the borough in Brent this week.
Northern Line suspended due to collapsed ceiling
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A COLLAPSED ceiling at Edgware underground station has caused the suspension of the Northern Line today.
Former deputy head speaks out against child abuse charges
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A FORMER deputy head from Stanmore strongly denied several child abuse charges dating back to the early 1990s today.
Councillor denies attempted theft charge in court yesterday
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A COUNCILLOR from Harrow accused of attempted theft pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court yesterday.
Former Blockbusters presenter dies in sleep
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
FORMER Blockbusters presenter and Pinner resident Bob Holness died this morning.
Fundraising team crowned winners of Olympics competition
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A CHARITY fundraising team have been crowned the winners of a competition to be the first to run in the 100 metres lane at the Olympic Stadium.
Meeting for public to engage with police this month
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A GROUP set up to help Harrow Police consult with people in the area will hold a meeting this month.
Man sentenced for eight years for rape of two teenage girls
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A MAN from Harrow was sentenced at St Albans Crown Court yesterday to eight years in prison for raping two teenagers he met on Facebook.
Trio from London arrested on suspicion of burglary charges
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
Three men from London have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle after police were called to an address in the Woodside area of Watford.
Jobs fair to be held this month
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A JOBS and training fair will be held this month in Harrow.
Tree blown over due to high winds
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A TREE was blown over due to high winds in the early hours of this morning in a road in Harrow.
Traffic queuing after lane closure due to accident
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
TRAFFIC is queuing after a lane was closed following an accident on the A406 North Circular Road in the Wembley area.
Charity worker 'completely bowled over' after MBE honour
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A CHARITY worker who has raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research has said he was “completely bowled over” after being honoured with an MBE.
Men sought after attempted robbery
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
THE robbery of a 53-year-old woman last month has sparked a police appeal for witnesses.
Nurses to appear at misconduct hearing this month
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
TWO nurses who has been accused of allowing unauthorised people to work on a ward at Central Middlesex Hospital will appear at a misconduct hearing this month.
'Dance Cabaret' at St Benedict's School
5th January 2012
With a cast of over sixty pupils, ‘Dance Cabaret’ staged at St Benedict’s School provided a colourful festive spectacle to warm the heart and gladden the eye. From the sleigh bells of ‘Winter Wonderland’, through the hip-hop number ‘Let’s Go’ and street dance with ‘Turn It On’ to the graceful ‘Set Fire to the Rain’, thirteen acts featured different combinations of year groups with a variety of dance and music expertly choreographed and directed by dance teacher, Ruth Kestenbaum.
Project receives award for youth scheme work
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A PILOT project that gave a group of 16-year-olds from Harrow the opportunity to volunteer in the community has won an award.
Teenage girl receives minor injuries after assault
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A TEENAGE girl received minor injuries after a man grabbed her and spat in her face in South Harrow.
Normal service resumed on Metropolitan line after tree fallen on track
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
NORMAL service has resumed on the Metropolitan Line after a fallen tree disrupted services through Harrow this morning.
Members of community invited to Tamil festival next weekend
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
MEMBERS of the community are being invited to a Tamil festival to be held next Saturday in Harrow.
Mayor's charities win money after New Year's Day Parade
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
CHARITIES supported by the Brent mayor won £5,000 after the New Year’s Day parade.
Co-founder of Alzheimer’s Society 'unbelieveably excited' after MBE honour
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A CO-FOUNDER of the Alzheimer’s Society said she was “unbelieveably excited” after being awarded an MBE in the New Years honours list.
Vice chairman of governors at college awarded OBE
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
THE Vice Chairman of governors at Stanmore College said he was “honoured” to have been awarded an OBE.
Boyfriend of Ruby Love denied bail on murder charge
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
THE boyfriend of a mother-of-three accused of killing her was denied bail when he appeared in court yesterday.
Burnt Oak robber receives eight years imprisonment
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A MAN extradited from the United Stated to face charges over an armed robbery committed in Burnt Oak has been jailed.
Police commissioner invites public to discuss vision of policing next week
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
THE Metropolitan Police commissioner is inviting people from Harrow, Brent and Barnet to an event at a school next week.
Homes devastated by flood in Harrow Weald
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
TWELVE households are picking up the pieces after a burst pipe sent water gushing through their homes.
South Harrow pharmacist 'thrilled' with MBE
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A SOUTH Harrow pharmacist has said she is “absolutely thrilled” to receive an MBE in the New Year's Honours.
Man accused of attack on Piccadilly Line train
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A PINNER man has been accused of attacking a passenger on a Piccadilly Line train in Harrow.
Cars destroyed by falling tree
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
TWO cars have been destroyed after a tree crashed into a quiet Harrow-on-the-Hill road.
Tree blocking London Road, Stanmore, as heavy rain hits Harrow
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A TREE is blocking traffic in and out of Stanmore as strong winds and heavy rain lashes down on the borough.
South Harrow pharmacist among New Year Honours recipients
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A SOUTH Harrow pharmacist and a deaf cricketer from Wembley were among the recipients of New Years Honours from the Queen.
Boyfriend of Ruby Love due in court on murder charge
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
THE boyfriend of a mother-of-three accused of killing her is due back in court this morning.
Harrow Weald homes flooded by burst water main
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
THIRTEEN homes have been flooded after a water main burst in Harrow Weald.
Review of the year: December - Health and safety watchdog reveals no prosecutions after fatal explos
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
THIS month the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced there would be no prosecutions after a two-year investigation into a fatal explosion in South Harrow.
Review of the year: November - Four police officers injured in attack in Kingsbury
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
THIS month four police officers called to an incident in Kingsbury were stabbed outside a halal butchers.
'I've lost my girl for nothing', says mother of killed Wembley daughter
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
THE FAMILY of killed Wembley mother-of-three Ruby Love have paid tribute to their “angel”, who was found dead in a Southall canal on Christmas Day.
Review of the year: October - Explosion in Belmont Circle
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
THIS month plumes of black smoke filled Belmont Circle after a huge fire where a gas cylinder exploded at an MOT service centre.
Review of the year: September - Traders reveal they are 'buckling' under the pressure of business ra
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
TRADERS in North Harrow said they were “buckling” under the pressure of business rates and dwindling trade.
Mother pays tribute to daughter found in canal as man charged for murder
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
A MAN will appear in court charged with the murder of a Harrow mother-of-three whose body was found in a canal on Christmas Day.
Police seek man over Tube attack in Harrow
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A CCTV image has been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with an attack on a Piccadilly line train in Harrow.
Review of the year: August - Riots hit London
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
The London riots dominated the news in August, after hundreds of looters trashed shops and attacked police across the capital.
Olympic tickets chance for grass-roots sports volunteers
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
VOLUNTEERS who give up their time to help set up sport in the borough could win Olympic tickets under a scheme backed by Harrow Council.
Review of the year: July - Don't Carry, Don't Kill campaign launched
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
Harrow Times launched the Don’t Carry, Don’t Kill campaign to call for automatic jail sentences being introduced for those threatening others with a knife to be extended to under-18s.
Police still questioning man over canal body find
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A MAN is still being questioned by police after a Harrow woman’s body was found in a Southall canal on Christmas Day.
Roof of Pinner house destroyed in Christmas Day blaze
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A FIRE destroyed the roof of a Pinner house on Christmas Day in an hour-long blaze.
Harrow woman's body found in canal on Christmas Day
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a Harrow woman’s body was found in a canal in Southall on Christmas Day.
Willesden crash death victim named as Wembley man
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
THE VICTIM of a traffic collision in Willesden earlier this month has been named as a Wembley man.
Pub closed down by police goes out of business
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A HATCH End pub described as “a blight on the community” and shut down by police on Christmas Eve will stay closed after it ceased trading.
Review of the year: June - Harrow Council review procedures after fire destroys garage
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
THIS month Harrow Council said it would review its procedures after a fire destroyed a garage in Stanmore where rubbish had been illegally dumped in May.
Review of the year: May - Campaigners protest against housing on playing fields
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
THIS month campaigners raised concerns at a two-day inquiry into 15 flats and 12 houses being built on church playing fields in Harrow.
Review of the year: April - Mobility scooter service holds emergency meeting after council grant cut
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
Members of a free mobility scooter service in Harrow held an emergency meeting to plan a strategy to save their service
after a £15,000 council grant cut.
Review of the year: March - Copland Community School head arrested over bonuses
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
Copland Community School head Sir Alan Davies and deputy head Dr Richard Evans were arrested as detectives investigated alleged bonuses at the school.
Tube strike causes travel misery
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
A walkout by Tube drivers is causing Boxing Day travel misery in the capital as strike action cripples London Underground (LU).
Review of the year: January - Northwick Park Hospital admits to failures after baby death
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
THE year started with Northwick Park Hospital admitting failures after baby Aaliyah born to Kenton parents Aneezah and Ali Rahman-Chevez died just hours after being born.
Merry Christmas to all of our readers
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
The editorial team at the Times and Independent series would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas.
Harrow pub forced to close by police
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
A HARROW pub described as "a blight on the community" was today served with a closure notice by police.
Christmas services to be held across the borough
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
CHRISTMAS services will be held across the borough this evening.
'Boy racer' jailed after woman left fighting for her life
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A MOTORIST involved in racing another car through Wembley, that ended with a 22-year-old woman fighting for her life, received a jail sentence at Harrow Crown Court today.
Library service for housebound people praised
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A LIBRARY service for housebound people was praised by the Harrow mayor this week at a special Christmas reception.
Youngest person on council thanks supporters for by-election victory
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
THE youngest person to be elected on Brent Council said it was a "great honour" after her by-election victory last night.
New service launched to deal with paperwork after a death
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A NEW service to reduce the burden of dealing with paperwork for people who have died has been launched by a council.
Man fined for lying to police about being robbery victim
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A MAN who lied about being a victim of a robbery was fined by police on Monday.
Labour candidate wins Wembley Central by-election
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A LABOUR candidate has won the by-election seat for Wembley Central, it was confirmed this morning.
Pensioner left with severe facial injuries following attack
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A PENSIONER was left with severe facial injuries after being attacked and her handbag stolen in Harrow on Tuesday evening.
Road to be closed due to water pipes being replaced
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
PART of a road will be closed for eight weeks next month in Wembley due to water pipes being replaced.
Free French speaking group to meet tomorrow
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A FREE weekly group to learn French will be held in Harrow town centre tomorrow.
Consultation on nurseries extended
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A CONSULTATION on nurseries in Brent has been extended on proposals to close two nurseries and restructure a third.
Course to begin at library on searching for family history
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A SIX-WEEK course for those beginning to trace their family history will start next month at a library in Harrow.
Storage company collecting toys for children's charity
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A STORAGE company in Harrow is collecting toys for a children’s charity this Christmas.
Wife and daughter accused of murder to appear in court this morning
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
THE wife and daughter of a missing Wealdstone pensioner they are accused of murdering are appearing at the Old Bailey this morning.
Voters at polls today for by-election
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
VOTERS are at the polls this morning to decide who will be chosen to win the Wembley Central by-election.
Free musical concert to be held for Chanukah this evening
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A FREE musical concert will be held on the second night of Jewish festival Chanukah tonight.
Man jailed for manslaughter of football fan
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A MAN has been jailed for three years today for the manslaughter of a football fan who died from head injuries outside Wembley Stadium in September.
February
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A man with learning difficulties, Kevin Sweeney, 39, from Harrow, was forced to live “a dog’s life” after suffering a year of abuse at the hands of teenagers.
Young people encouraged to join new sports clubs in time for Olympics
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
YOUNG people are being encouraged to join twelve new sports clubs in Harrow with the Olympics approaching next year.
Jewish choir to perform at Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony in Downing Street
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A JEWISH choir from Pinner has been chosen to sing at a Chanukah candle-lighting ceremony at Downing Street today.
Volunteer collects more than 700 food donations for charity
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
CHRISTMAS is a time for giving – and one volunteer has gone the extra mile this year by collecting more than 700 donated food items.
Children of councillor who died light candles at Chanukah celebration
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
THE children of a councillor who died earlier this year lit the candles at a Chanukah ceremony at the council offices in Harrow yesterday.
Man attacked during robbery
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A MOBILE phone and wallet were stolen from a man in Kingsbury last week.
Multiple Sclerosis group thanks pub quiz team for Christmas dinner treat
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
MEMBERS of a Multiple Sclerosis group in Harrow enjoyed two Christmas dinners thanks to money raised through a pub quiz team in Pinner.
Campaigners to continue fight for libraries
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
CAMPAIGNERS trying to save six libraries from closure could take their fight to the Supreme Court.
Metropolitan Police commissioner invites public to discuss vision of policing
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
THE Metropolitan Police commissioner is inviting people from Harrow, Brent and Barnet to an event at a school next month.
Reverend awarded for sheltering people during huge fire
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
A REVEREND who opened up her church for more than 300 people after a huge fire in Belmont Circle earlier this year has been awarded for her generosity.
Carols sung at event for mayor's charities
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
CAROLS were sung at an event with the Harrow mayor to raise money for his chosen charities last night.
Ramblers Association secretary backs walkers in path dispute
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
THE secretary of the Ramblers Association in Harrow has backed walkers who want a section of a historic path re-opened by a school.
Open Mornings in 2012
20th December 2011
Open Mornings for entry to Nursery (Early Years Foundation Stage):
Wednesday 18th January; Thursday 8th March
Church to hold Christmas musical event next week
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
A CHURCH in Hatch End will be holding a Christmas musical event next week for all the family.
Hospital wards shut over the weekend after Norovirus outbreak
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
HOSPITAL wards were shut over the weekend at Northwick Park Hospital after a spread of winter vomiting disease Norovirus.
Campaigners lose legal fight to keep libraries open
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to keep six libraries from closure in Brent have lost their legal battle at the Court of Appeal today.
Army cadets pack shopping bags to raise money for unit after fire
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A GROUP of young army cadets packed bags for supermarket customers in Wembley this weekend to raise money for their unit recently damaged by fire.
Volunteer collecting food for needy at Christmas
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A VOLUNTEER from Harrow is on a mission to collect 500 pieces of food for people needing it most this Christmas.
Nativity Plays at St Benedict’s School
19th December 2011
In the last week of term, Pre-Prep children at St Benedict’s School, Ealing performed a variety of Nativity plays. Each one had its own outlook on the Birth of Christ.
Whether it was a hungry innkeeper, rhyming owls, rapping shepherds or aliens, the children sang catchy and uplifting songs to entertain the audience. All involved had a fun and enjoyable time, and the children deserved their applause after each performance with everyone leaving with huge smiles on their faces.
Budget priorities to be discussed at public forum next month
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
CONSULTATION events will be held for the public in January to discuss Brent Council’s budget priorities next year.
Man has mobile phone stolen after attack
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A MAN had his mobile phone stolen after being attacked in Kingsbury last Wednesday.
School in row with walkers over right to ramble
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
WALKERS who use a ramblers pathway through a school in Harrow have said it is an “absolute shame” they are being denied access to a part of the route.
Free musical concert to be held for Jewish festival
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A FREE musical concert will be held on the second night of Jewish festival Chanukah on Wednesday.
Carols event to be held tomorrow to raise money for mayor's charities
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
CAROLS will be sung at an event with the Harrow mayor to raise money for his chosen charities.
Members of the public encouraged to share their views on the future of Harrow
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
MEMBERS of the public are being asked about their views on the future of Harrow on a new online forum this week.
Big band to perform at football ground in Harrow this evening
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A BIG band concert will be played tonight at a football stadium in Harrow.
Theatre group to perform pantomime today
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A THEATRE group from Harrow will be holding performances of Albert Aladdin and Red Hot Cinders today.
Thousands of customers support town centre traders at Christmas event
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
THOUSANDS of customers flocked to Harrow town centre last night for an event to support traders during the Christmas season.
Police staff raise money for police officers injured last month
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
MORE than £2,000 has been raised for officers injured in an incident in Kingsbury last month.
Thousands of people in darkness due to power cut last night
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
Thousands of people in the Stanmore and Harrow Weald area were plunged into darkness during a ten hour overnight power cut.
Three people cut out of car after crash
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
THREE people had to be cut out of a car last night after a crash in Harrow.
St Benedict’s U18 Netball Girls Celebrate First Trophy
16th December 2011
St Benedict’s U18 Netball team have had an exceptional month, claiming their first trophy by winning the Emanuel tournament, and also qualifying for the Middlesex County Finals. Under the excellent coaching of Holly Collison, everyone has put in a massive effort to ensure this team fulfils its potential.
Road partially blocked due to accident this morning
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A ROAD has been blocked this morning due to an accident in Kenton.
Free drama event on the meaning of Christmas to be held this weekend
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A FREE drama event on the meaning of Christmas will be held on Sunday in Harrow.
Full list of candidates revealed for by-election next week
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
FOUR candidates have been declared for the Wembley Central by-election next Thursday.
Housing estate celebrates next step in multi-million pound regeneration
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A CEREMONY was held today to celebrate the latest development in a multi-million pound regeneration programme for a housing estate in Pinner.
Free musical concert to be held for Jewish festival
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A FREE musical concert will be held on the second night of Jewish festival Chanukah next Wednesday.
Planning application for Tesco store deferred for site visit
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A PLANNING application for an extension to a major superstore has been deferred after a councillor pushed for a site visit at a meeting last night.
Event to help revitalise town centre to be held tomorrow
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
AN event to revitalise Harrow town centre will be held tonight with street entertainers and goodie bags for customers.
Youth worker 'privileged' to carry Olympic torch
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A YOUTH worker from Colindale has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch through Barnet to mark the start of the games next year.
Council leader defends extra holiday day for staff
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
THE COUNCIL leader has defended his controversial decision to hand staff an extra day of paid holiday over Christmas.
Harrow public give mixed reaction to extra holiday for council staff
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
NEWS of an extra day's paid holiday for council staff got a mixed reaction on the streets of Harrow.
Wembley life saving club first to win awards
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
SIX teenagers from Wembley are the first in the country to complete a new lifeguard qualification.
Harrow baby death leads to Vitamin D call for pregnant women
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A CORONER has called for all pregnant and breastfeeding women should take Vitamin D after the death of a Harrow baby.
Council workers handed extra paid day off over Christmas
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
COUNCIL staff have been given a controversial early Christmas present of an extra paid day off over the festive period as a “gesture of thanks” for their work in 2011.
Citizens Advice in 2012 volunteer drive
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A HARROW charity is calling for new volunteers to help it give advice next year.
Christmas world record attempt for hospital radio station
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A HOSPITAL radio station is set for a Christmas Day world record-breaking attempt to hold the biggest present giveaway.
Police appeal for help to find missing teenagers
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
HARROW police are appealing for information to help find two missing teenagers.
Meet the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
PEOPLE can share their thoughts about London’s policing with the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Bernard Hogan-Howe next month.
Man imprisoned for Mill Hill burglary
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A MAN has received a 10-month prison sentence for the burglary of a Mill Hill home in October.
Pinner students receive a lesson in charity
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
PINNER students were shown the rewards of charity work last week, when volunteers from a hospital radio station visited the school.
Council depot could be used for waste processing
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
HARROW Council’s depot could become a waste processing plant after being shortlisted as a potential site.
Male choir raises more than £1000 for scanner centre appeal
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A MALE choir celebrated 70 years of singing at a Christmas concert by raising more than £1000 for a medical charity.
Corporate manslaughter probe over student crushed in nightclub
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A CORPORATE manslaughter investigation has been launched after a psychology student was crushed to death in a nightclub stampede.
Man jailed for life for murder of carpenter
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A MAN was jailed for life at the Old Bailey on Friday for the murder of a carpenter shot in Harrow town centre in October last year.
Hundreds attend Christmas event to boost trade in North Harrow town centre
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
HUNDREDS of people attended a Christmas event to boost sales in North Harrow town centre on Saturday.
Police release images of most wanted burglar suspect list
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
BRENT Police have released photographs of people on their most wanted burglar suspect list.
Endangered tree planted to celebrate Queen's Jubilee next year
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
AN endangered tree to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee was planted in a Harrow park after being given to the borough by natural history filmmaker Sir David Attenborough.
Santas dash to record amount raised for charity
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
SANTAS were dashing through Kenton yesterday to help raise what is hoped to be a record amount of money for a hospice.
Goodie bags for first 1,000 shoppers at late night shopping event to boost sales
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
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GOODIE bags with offers from Harrow town centre’s shops will be handed out to the first 1,000 customers at a late night shopping event to boost Christmas sales this week.
New NHS website lets patients compare GPs
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
A NEW website launched on Thursday allows patients to compare their GP with others across the borough.
Theatre group from Harrow to perform Christmas pantomime
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
A THEATRE group from Harrow will be holding performances of Albert Aladdin and Red Hot Cinders next week.
Charity santa dash to be held this month at school tomorrow
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
A CHARITY Santa dash will be held tomorrow at a school in Kenton to raise money for a hospice.
New primary school to be part of outline planning application for Kodak site development
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A NEW primary school will be part of an outline planning application to be submitted by a development firm on the Kodak site.
Children sing carols to help the homeless
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A SCHOOL choir sang Christmas songs in Kenton this afternoon to raise money for homeless people.
Parents pay tribute to 'precious' daughter who died after neglect
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
PARENTS of a schoolgirl who died during an athletics meet said the fact neglect contributed to her death is “hard to bear”.
Patient at Stanmore hospital chosen to be Olympic torchbearer
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A PATIENT at a Stanmore hospital who has aspirations to be a future Olympic champion has been selected as a torch-bearer for next year’s games.
Neglect contributed to death of schoolgirl, coroner rules
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
NEGLECT by organisers of an athletics event in Trent Park contributed to the death of a 14-year-old girl, a coroner has ruled.
Man jailed for life for murder of mother-of-two
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A MAN who murdered a mother-of-two near her home in Wembley has been jailed for life today at the Old Bailey following a 13-year police investigation.
Shannon Powell could have been saved, heart expert tells inquest
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A HEART specialist has claimed a teenage girl who died after collapsing during an athletics meet could have been saved.
Charity workers 'overjoyed' at donation
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
THE fundraising manager of a scheme that offers activities for special needs children across north-west London has thanked the Times and Independent Series for donating more than £12,000.
Schoolgirl cried out for mother after collapsing in Trent Park
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A SCHOOLGIRL cried out for her mother after collapsing and suffering a seizure at an athletics meeting.
Former headteacher to stand in by-election
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A FORMER headteacher at a school in Wembley is to stand for a seat for the Wembley Central by-election this month.
Free drama event on the meaning of Christmas to be held next week
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A FREE drama event on the meaning of Christmas will be held next Sunday in Harrow.
NHS boss admits 'serious failure' in response to schoolgirl collapse
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A SENIOR NHS boss has admitted a “serious failure” in the response to a 14-year-old girl suffering a seizure during an athletics meet.
Teaching assistant wins Muslim writer award
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A TEACHING assistant from Rayners Lane is encouraging ethnic minorities to get into journalism after winning an award.
School admissions service to no longer be based in Wembley
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
A SCHOOL admissions service will no longer be based in Wembley.
Paramedics 'refused to carry dying girl due to health and safety'
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
PARAMEDICS have been accused of refusing to carry a 14-year-old girl who had collapsed out a a park for health and safety reasons.
Council says no need for extra lighting or CCTV to curb spate of fly-tipping incidents
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
BRENT Council has said incidents of fly-tipping around a park in Queensbury can be managed without extra lighting or CCTV.
Manager of mobility scooter service backs petition for lifts at tube station
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
THE manager of a free mobility scooter service has backed a petition for lifts to be installed at a busy tube station in Harrow.
Inquest into death of 14-year-old Shannon Powell due to begin today
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
THE inquest into the death of a schoolgirl during an athletics meeting in Trent Park is due to begin today.
HIV services above average, says health watchdog
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
HIV services at Central Middlesex and Northwick Park Hospitals have performed above average, according to a health watchdog.
Arrest warrant issued for man who injured police dog
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A MAN charged with animal cruelty after injuring a police dog has failed to attend court, prompting police to issue a warrant for his arrest.
Charity thanks Times and Independent Series for £9,000 donation
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A CHARITY for elderly people in Brent has thanked the Times and Independent Series for donating almost £9,000 this week.
Members of park friends group 'fed up' with fly-tipping
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
MEMBERS of a park friends group in Queensbury have been scouring the streets around Eton Grove Park after a spate of fly-tipping incidents this month.
Schoolboy stars in CBBC documentary
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A PUPIL from a Kenton school who travelled to the other side of the world to find out how his household items are made will star in a BBC documentary next week.
Woman arrested in dawn raids for tax fraud
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A HARROW woman was one of five people who were arrested in dawn raids this morning on suspicion of stealing £1 million through a tax fraud.
Witnesses to fatal explosion say they 'deserve answers' after watchdog ruling
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
WITNESSES to a fatal explosion in a road in South Harrow have said they “deserve answers” after a health and safety watchdog ruled no-one would be prosecuted after a two-year investigation.
Series of public exhibitions for Kodak site to be held from today
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A SERIES of public exhibitions will be displayed in Harrow from today asking people for their thoughts on the future of the Kodak site.
‘From Russia with Love’
7th December 2011
Thirty students from St Benedict’s School, Ealing enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Moscow and St Petersburg during six days of the autumn half-term holiday.
An action packed two full days in the Russian capital covered the incredibly grand Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Mausoleum of Lenin, the world famous Red Square, the Kremlin and the Moscow Space Park.
Young people encouraged to join new sports clubs in time for Olympics
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
TWELVE new sports clubs for young people have been launched in Harrow with the Olympics approaching next year.
No prosecutions following fatal explosion due to lack of evidence
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
NO-ONE will be prosecuted after a two-year investigation by a health and safety watchdog into a fatal explosion in South Harrow due to lack of evidence, it was revealed today.
Hundreds of people attend jobs fair
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
MORE than 300 job-seekers flocked to a recruitment fair in Harrow today as major employers searched for staff.
Pupil wins £10,000 prize for art work
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A PUPIL in Kingsbury has won a £10,000 prize for her school after winning an art competition.
Shoppers say X Factor star visit 'not worth the money'
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
SHOPPERS have said X Factor star Johnny Robinson was “not worth the money” after he was criticised for not appearing for long enough at the Christmas lights switch-on in Harrow town centre.
Community radio station runs first test broadcast
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A COMMUNITY radio station is inviting young people to volunteer after it launched its first live test broadcast at a café in Wealdstone yesterday.
School unveils sculptures of endangered animals
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
RARE wild animals were roaming the corridors of a Kenton school yesterday as part of a project on endangered species.
Recruitment fair to be held today
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
MAJOR employers will be looking for new staff at a recruitment fair today.
Pensioner celebrates 100th birthday
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A PENSIONER from Harrow who celebrated his 100th birthday was surrounded by family and friends last week.
Former councillor to stand in Wembley Central by-election
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A FORMER councillor has said she will “fight” for her community after announcing her intention to stand as a candidate for Wembley Central by-election this month.
'Turning point' for high street sales, says chairman of traders association
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
THE chairman of a traders association has said North Harrow high street has reached a “turning point" as shop-keepers prepare for a Christmas event to help boost sales.
Charity dog-walking event held yesterday
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A CHARITY dog-walking event to raise money for hospital equipment was held yesterday.
Police appeal for information after man stabbed in gang attack
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Wembley by a gang.
Charity Christmas church concert to be held this week
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A CHRISTMAS concert will be held this week to raise money for a charity that helps children with illnesses through music therapy.
Church singing event to be held next weekend
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
A CHURCH in North Harrow will hold an annual singing event for all the family next weekend.
Event to help revitalise town centre to be held this month
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
AN event to revitalise Harrow town centre will be held this month with street entertainers and goodie bags for customers.
Christmas fair at arts centre today
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
A FREE Christmas fair will be held today at an arts centre in Hatch End.
Police timewaster jailed after lying about being robbed at gunpoint
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A SALES assistant who lied about being robbed at gunpoint has been jailed for eight weeks.
Learning disability charity 'delighted' on mobility funding u-turn
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A LEARNING disability charity has welcomed an announcement by the Government to not remove transport funding from the Disability Living Allowance.
Council data losses
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A CIVIL liberties protection group has revealed a series of personal data losses by a council.
Three charities to share £25,000 thanks to Times and Independent series
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
With Christmas just around the corner the spirit of giving has hit north London with three good causes sharing more than £25,000 in grants from the Times and Independent series.
X Factor star Johnny Robinson 'fulfilled obligations', says council
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
X FACTOR star Johnny Robinson “fulfilled all his obligations” at an event last night, according to Harrow Council, after he was criticised for not staying long enough.
Free New Year travel in London for next three years
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
FREE public transport at New Year across London will continue until at least 2013, it has been announced.
Children's services 'performing well', says education watchdog
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
CHILDREN’S services in Brent are “performing well” according to an education watchdog this week.
Arts festival for disabled event to be held tonight
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
AN evening of entertainment will be held as part of Harrow Disability Arts Festival tonight.
Christmas concert to be held at church
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A CHRISTMAS concert will be held at a church in Pinner this month.
Hundreds of fans brave the rain to meet X Factor's Johnny Robinson
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
HUNDREDS of fans braved the rain this evening to catch a glimpse of X Factor singer Johnny Robinson as he switched on Harrow's Christmas lights.
School awarded for helping pupils learn about communication
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A SCHOOL in Wembley has won an award for helping pupils learn about communication.
Schoolchildren raise money during World AIDS day
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A GROUP of schoolchildren in Kenton raised money to mark World AIDS day today.
Awards ceremony held to praise children in foster care
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
AN award ceremony was held this week for the achievements of children in foster care.
Disability charity thanks hospital after raising £2000 at pampering evening
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A DISABILITY charity has thanked a Stanmore hospital for helping it raise almost £2000 at a pampering evening.
'Real possibility' of pensions deal
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said there is a "very realistic possibility" of reaching a deal on public sector pensions despite the huge strike by workers and threats of more industrial action.
Charity santa dash to be held this month at school
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A CHARITY Santa dash will be held this month at a school in Kenton to raise money for a hospice.
X Factor singer Johnny Robinson to switch on Christmas lights tonight
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
TALENT show singer Johnny Robinson will be bringing the X Factor to Harrow tonight by turning on the Christmas lights in the town centre.
Winter flowers art installation unveiled in town centre
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
AN ART installation of flowers was put up in Harrow town centre this week to mark the start of winter.
Recruitment fair to be held next week
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
MAJOR employers will be looking for new staff at a recruitment fair next Tuesday.
Union members create mock funeral at council offices for pensions strikes
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
MORE than 70 union members created a mock funeral outside Harrow Council offices this morning for public sector strikes.
More than 30 Harrow schools close today for public sector strikes
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
MORE than 30 schools have closed today in Harrow as a result of strikes across the borough.
Man charged with attempted murder after police attack to go on trial in April
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
A MAN charged with attempted murder after police officers were injured in Kingsbury has been remanded in custody to go on trial in April.
Shoppers back campaign to get lifts for 'extremely busy' tube station
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
SHOPPERS have backed a campaign to install lifts at an “extremely busy” tube station to help the elderly and disabled in Harrow this week.
Walking group donates money for new trees in park
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
A WALKING group has donated money towards planting 24 trees in a park in South Harrow.
Parents prepare for public sector strike tomorrow
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
PARENTS at a school in Stanmore have been preparing for a public sector strike planned for tomorrow.
London mayor praises park users at launch of awards
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
THE Mayor of London praised users of a Harrow park today after it received an award for being one of the safest parks in the capital.
Former chaplain jailed for child abuse
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A FORMER chaplain has been jailed for three and a half years after pleading guilty to sexually abusing children.
Schools to close in Harrow during tomorrow's strike
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
MORE than 20 schools in Harrow will be closed tomorrow due to a public sector strike.
New community radio station to run first test broadcast this weekend
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A NEW community radio station will be running its first live test broadcast at a café in Wealdstone this Sunday.
Library to hold free family history event
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A LIBRARY is holding a free event for people to trace their family history next week.
Union members to create mock funeral procession at pensions march
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MOCK funeral procession to represent the death of public sector pensions has been organised by the Harrow branch of UNISON this week.
Online petition launched to campaign for lifts at tube station
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
AN online petition has been launched to campaign for lifts to help the elderly and disabled at a tube station in Harrow.
Pupils dress up for book day event
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
PUPILS in Eastcote celebrated reading on Friday by coming to school dressed as book characters.
St Benedict’s U15s have look of Champions
28th November 2011
St Benedict’s School Under 15s have had a tremendous start to the rugby season, winning all 15 matches, scoring 1014 points and conceding just 30. The highlights of the season so far have been a 118-0 victory over St James’ Catholic High School, the 23-7 win against Wellington School. The U15’s have progressed through the Daily Mail Cup, in which they have now reached the sixth round, having recently beaten Queen Elizabeth School, Barnet 48-3 in the fifth round.
Male choir to raise money for medical scanner appeal
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MALE choir from Harrow will be celebrating 70 years of singing at a Christmas concert by raising money for a medical charity.
Court hearing this morning for man on attempted murder charges after police stabbings
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MAN charged with attempted murder after police officers were injured in Kingsbury will appear in court this morning.
Man to appear in court after being charged of property developer murder
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MAN from Edgware is due in court this morning after being charged with the murder of a property developer from west London.
Tube station reopening after refurbishment
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
Tottenham Court Road underground station will re-open on Monday after eight months of engineering work.
Christmas fair to be held at arts centre weekend
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
A FREE Christmas fair will be held next Saturday at an arts centre in Hatch End.
Evening of entertainment to be held as part of arts festival for disabled
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
AN evening of entertainment will be held as part of Harrow Disability Arts Festival this Friday.
Church to have group of harpists perform this evening
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A CHURCH in Pinner will have a group of harpists play at an event this evening.
Black and ethnic minority forum to hold meeting
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A FORUM that discusses black and ethnic minority issues will be holding a meeting on Monday.
Businessman wins young entrepreneur of the year award
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A HARROW businessman has won an award after creating a multi-million pound foreign exchange company.
Nurse tells Asian community to get 'clued up' about tobacco products
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A NURSE at a hospital in Harrow has said the Asian community need to get “clued up” about tobacco products at a mouth cancer exhibition today.
Men disturbed trying to burgle house
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
TWO men were disturbed trying to burgle a house in Edgware on Wednesday.
Hundreds of teachers expected to march against pension changes next week
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
HUNDREDS of teachers are expected to march at a rally against changes to pensions next Wednesday in Wembley.
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House for parents of young patients re-furbished by charity
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A HOUSE that has been newly re-furbished for parents of young patients at Northwick Park Hospital was opened by a charity today.
People with learning disabilities receive award
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
EIGHT people were praised after becoming the first group in the country with learning disabilities to receive a Bronze Discovery Award.
Police appeal for witnesses to gold necklace robbery
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a robbery where a woman had her gold necklace stolen in Edgware on Tuesday.
Charity gets £5000 from rotary group for minibus
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A CHARITY that drives elderly people around the borough for hospital appointments and lunch groups has received a £5000 donation from a rotary club.
Council will keep public informed about heavy snowfall through Twitter
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A COUNCIL will keep the public informed about heavy snowfall through social networking site Twitter this winter.
Schoolgirl raises money for charity
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A YOUNG schoolgirl from North Harrow has raised more than £300 for charity.
Campaigners fighting against housing on playing field may take High Court action
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
CAMPAIGNERS fighting for more than 20 years to stop housing being built on a church playing field may take their battle to the High Court.
Man who lied about being robbed pleads guilty to wasting police time
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A MAN who lied about being robbed at gunpoint has pleaded guilty to wasting police time.
Detectives appeal for information on armed robbery
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
DETECTIVES are appealing for information on an armed robbery at a petrol station in Wealdstone last Thursday.
Charity dog-walking event to be held to raise money for cancer care equipment
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A CHARITY dog-walking event to raise money for hospital equipment organised by a Stanmore woman with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma will be held next month.
Children at synagogue make cards for police officers hurt in attack
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
CHILDREN at a synagogue in Stanmore made cards for police officers injured in an attack in Kingsbury for a good-deeds day on Sunday.
Assembly member asks people to name most dangerous roads
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
ROAD-USERS are being asked to name the most dangerous roads, junctions and roundabouts in Harrow and Brent this week.
Hospital radio station charity raises money outside supermarket
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A HOSPITAL radio station charity has raised more than £530 with a public broadcast at a supermarket.
X Factor singer to switch on Christmas lights
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
TALENT show singer Johnny Robinson will be bringing the X Factor to Harrow next week by turning on the Christmas lights in the town centre.
Hundreds of people attend event with Indian spiritual leader
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
HUNDREDS of people attended an event with an Indian spiritual leader who was spreading the message of peace for Interfaith Week.
Asian women encouraged to get into politics
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
MORE than 40 Asian women attended an event in North Harrow yesterday to encourage them to get into politics.
Man remanded in custody after police stabbings
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A man charged with attempted murder after police officers were injured in Kingsbury on Saturday has been remanded into custody.
Author to give history talk about reservoir at library event
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
AN author will be giving a talk about the history of a reservoir at Kingsbury Library this Friday.
School in Kenton starts week of activities for good-deeds day
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A SCHOOL in Kenton has started a week of activities centred around a good-deeds day.
Manager of halal butchers 'shocked' by attack on police
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
THE manager of a halal butchers said he was “shocked” by an attack on four police officers in Kingsbury on Saturday.
Learning disabilities charity to hold open day
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A CHARITY for people with learning disabilities and autism will hold an open day next month.
Shoppers 'frightened' after police attacked in high street
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
SHOPPERS are said to be “frightened” after police officers were stabbed during an attack in Kingsbury on Saturday morning.
Footballers to take a stand to help stop violence against women
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A FOOTBALL match to mark a day highlighting violence against women will be held in Wembley on Friday.
Man charged with attempted murder after police stabbing
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after four police officers were injured in Kingsbury on Saturday morning.
Three officers undergo surgery following Kingsbury knife attack
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
THREE police officers who were stabbed in Kingsbury yesterday morning have undergone surgery.
News team help with woodland project for Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
THE news team at the Times and Independent Series donned their gardening gloves and had their shears at the ready to take a trip to the woods for Mitzvah Day today.
Pupils watch demolition of old school buildings
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
PUPILS in Kingsbury witnessed the demolition of old school buildings this week in the next stage of a multi-million pound project for their new building.
Animal charity awards council for work with stray dogs
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
AN ANIMAL charity has awarded a council for its work with stray dogs.
Police remain at scene of Kingsbury stabbing
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
DETECTIVES remain in Kingsbury where a man stabbed four police officers this morning.
Disco to be held tonight to raise money for legal costs for libraries campaign
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
A DISCO will be held tonight to raise money for legal costs for a libraries campaign.
Four police officers hurt in attack
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after four police officers were injured at an incident in Kingsbury this morning.
Indian spiritual leader to visit Harrow for Interfaith Week
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
AN Indian spiritual leader will be spreading the message of peace tomorrow in preparation for Interfaith Week starting on Monday.
Head of Roman Catholic church visits Zoroastrian Centre
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
THE head of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales visited a Harrow religious organisation in Rayners Lane today.
Shop worker 'recovering' following armed robbery
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A SHOP worker is said to be "recovering" after being struck over the head with a gun during an armed robbery at a petrol station in Wealdstone.
Pupils see spots to raise money for charity
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
PUPILS at a school in Harrow were seeing spots this afternoon at an event to raise money for Children in Need.
Campaigners hope for decision on libraries before Christmas
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save libraries in Brent are holding a disco to raise money for legal costs tomorrow evening as they await a court decision.
Blaze destroys Pinner bungalow
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A BUNGLOW in Pinner was badly damaged by a fire that took around 30 firefighters to put out last night.
Memorabilia on sale to help fund Harrow filmmaker's movie
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A HARROW filmmaker preparing for her cinematic debut has appealed to the borough's movie lovers to buy memorabilia to help the project.
New social care scheme brought in after cuts a success, says council
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A NEW social care package for Harrow introduced after budget cuts last year has succeeded, councillors claimed last night.
Delays on Bakerloo after signal failure
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
SEVERE delays are affecting Bakerloo line Tube services this morning due to a signal failure.
Armed robbery at Wealdstone petrol station
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A SHOP worker was struck over the head with a gun during an armed robbery at a petrol station in Wealdstone this morning.
Signalling problem causes train delays
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
TRAINS are being severely delayed through Harrow and Wealdstone due to signalling problems.
Harrow drivers pay £60m in excess tax, says campaign group
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
MOTORISTS in the borough are paying just under £60m in excess taxes, according to a campaign group.
Entrepreneur wins £10k prize for NHS invention
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A PINNER entrepreneur has won a £10,000 award for inventing a portable room divider that is already being used on hospital wards.
Nightclub crush girl probably asphyxiated, inquest hears
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A WEMBLEY teenager who died in a nightclub stampede in Northampton probably suffered injuries that stopped her breathing, an inquest was told yesterday.
Arvon – One Extraordinary Week
17th November 2011
A group of seventeen students from St Benedict’s School, Ealing, were lucky enough to spend an intensive week of reading, reflecting and writing in the depths of the Shropshire countryside. Their home was playwright John Osborne’s house, The Hurst, now part of the Arvon family. Authors Christopher Wakling and Helen Cross, and poet Neil Rollinson enthused the young writers and a wonderfully creative week culminated with the production of ‘Ink’ – an anthology of prose and poetry.
Attacks on paramedics up 400 per cent
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
ATTACKS on paramedics serving the borough have gone up by four times in the last year, new figures show.
Harrow singers join in charity concert
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
THE YOUTH choir of a Pinner school will perform at a concert next week to raise money for maternal health programmes in Sierra Leone.
Stanmore girl's 'outstanding' Remembrance Sunday poem praised by teacher
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A STANMORE teacher has praised the talent of a teenager who won a Remembrance Sunday poetry competition to read at a service in Harrow.
Campaigner seeks support to change 'crazy' parking problem
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
AN Edgware man leading a campaign against unusual parking restrictions on his road has urged people to make their views known to the council.
Stanmore pedestrian safety will be looked at, council promises
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
HARROW Council has promised to look at improving pedestrian facilities at a Stanmore junction next year after shoppers called for changes.
Shoppers call for changes to 'exceptionally dangerous' road after crash
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
PEDESTRIANS are calling for crossings and safety improvements to be installed at a junction in Stanmore after a man seriously injured in a car crash last week.
Wembley by-election next month after councillor resigns
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A BY-ELECTION will be held in Wembley next month after a councillor resigned citing personal reasons.
Times and Independent Series Mitzvah Day winner announced
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
THE TIMES and Independent Series Mitzvah Day project has been announced.
Commuters back petition to install lifts in tube station
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
TUBE users have backed a petition that urges Transport for London to get lifts installed for a station in Harrow.
Inquest to open into nightclub stampede death of Wembley teenager
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
THE INQUEST into the death of a Wembley teenager who died in a nightclub stampede in Northampton will open today.
Fall in borough's unemployment despite UK-wide rise
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
UNEMPLOYMENT in Harrow bucked the national trend and fell narrowly last month, according to new Government figures.
Charity to send children on trip to pantomime
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
A SCHOOL for children with learning difficulties has thanked a charity for sponsoring an event to take pupils to a pantomime next month.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter of football fan
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A MAN has pleaded guilty to manslaughter today of a football fan who died from head injuries outside Wembley Stadium in September.
Head of Roman Catholic church to visit religious organisation
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
THE head of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales will visit a Harrow religious organisation in Rayners Lane on Friday.
Nurses organise mouth cancer exhibition at hospital
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
THREE nurses from a hospital in Harrow have organised an exhibition to warn people about mouth cancer this month.
University professor 'saddened' by death of student in nightclub crush
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A UNIVERSITY professor has said she was "saddened" by the death of a Wembley student who died last week after being caught up in a nightclub stampede.
Black History Month event discusses business people
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
MORE than 80 people attended the last Black History Month (BHM) event in Harrow to talk about business.
Indian spiritual leader to visit leisure centre for Interfaith Week
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
AN Indian spiritual leader will be spreading the message of peace this weekend in preparation for Interfaith Week starting on Monday.
Councillor starts petition for tube station lift
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A COUNCILLOR has started a petition to get a lift installed to help the disabled and elderly at a tube station in Harrow.
Outstanding rating for children's services
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
CHILDREN’S services in Harrow have been rated outstanding by an education watchdog.
Synagogues join forces for Mitzvah Day events
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
THREE synagogues in Harrow will join forces for activities aimed at young people for a good deeds day this Sunday.
Sixth form student praised for 'inspiring' charity work by MP
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A WEMBLEY sixth form student was praised as “inspiring” for her charity work and invited by an MP to tea at Parliament last week.
Remembrance Sunday service held at war memorial
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
MEMBERS of the community joined the mayor of Harrow yesterday for a Remembrance Sunday ceremony.
Nature volunteers help to brighten up park for spring
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
NATURE volunteers helped to plan a bright spring after planting colourful flowers in a park in Harrow.
Eid celebrated at town hall this weekend
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
AN EID celebration took place this weekend in Wembley.
Celebrity chef to hold food event
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
A CELEBRITY chef will be visiting Wembley to show people how to not waste food.
Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to be held today
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
REMEMBRANCE Sunday ceremonies will be held across Harrow and Brent today.
Eid celebration to take place today
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
AN EID celebration will be held today in Wembley.
Harrow choir to perform at school tonight
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
A HARROW choir will be performing their first concert of the autumn season at a school tonight.
Public meeting on housing to be held next weekend
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
A PUBLIC meeting with the shadow minister for Communities and Local Government will be held next Sunday on housing in Brent.
Three main party leaders back Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
THE three main party leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, have backed Mitzvah Day, the Jewish community's national day of volunteering.
Council recommends care home application on former pub site
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
DEVELOPERS wanting to build a care home on the site of a pub that was demolished after it burnt down will have their planning application considered next week.
Police re-appeal for information on accounts at nightclub stampede
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
POLICE have re-appealed for information after a nightclub stampede that resulted in the deaths of two women from Brent.
Shops and pubs encouraged to join Shopsafe scheme to reduce crime
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
SHOPS and pubs in Wembley are being encouraged to use a radio system that links them up with other businesses and police to reduce crime as Christmas approaches.
Four schoolchildren win competition to read poems at borough's Remembrance Sunday ceremony
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
FOUR Harrow schoolchildren will read poems at this year's Remembrance Sunday ceremony after winning a competition judged by children’s author and poet Michael Rosen.
Hospital to hold event for bowel disease sufferers tomorrow
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
A HOSPITAL in Harrow will be opening its doors to people with bowel disease tomorrow to discuss the condition.
Police appeal for information on window repair of car involved in shooting
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a man shot dead in Bristol after a gun battle between two rival groups are appealing for information.
Consultation on potential health trust merger begins
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
CONSULTATION with hospital staff and health watchdogs has begun around the potential merger of two NHS trusts.
Council to recover money from Icelandic banks
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
MILLIONS of pounds lost by Brent Council when the Icelandic banks collapsed in 2008 could be recovered.
Shop, Eat & Drink Local this Christmas!
10th November 2011
Some great offers and discounts on Ealing Shop Local! Shop for your Christmas presents, have a Christmas meal or party in Ealing Broadway & West Ealing. Help support local businesses at the same time
Libraries appeal to be heard today in High Court
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
AN APPEAL against a High Court decision to allow the closure of six libraries in Brent has started this morning.
Schoolgirl meets Justin Bieber at shopping centre Christmas lights switch-on
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
A LUCKY Pinner schoolgirl got to turn on Christmas lights with teenage pop sensation Justin Bieber at a shopping centre in west London.
Eid celebration to take place this weekend
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
AN EID celebration will be held this weekend in Wembley.
Police release images of group who robbed man of mobile phone
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
CCTV images have been released today to identify a group who attacked and robbed a Harrow man of his mobile.
Johnny Robinson favourite for X Factor return
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
HARROW'S Johnny Robinson is the red-hot favourite to make a sensational return to X Factor.
Asian supermarket told to remove road markings by council
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
AN ASIAN supermarket has been asked by the council to remove road markings painted by the business next to their shop in North Harrow.
Blue Badge cheats caught
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
FIFTEEN people were caught misusing blue disability badges after an operation in car parks in Harrow.
Mayor encourages people to attend Remembrance Sunday service
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
THE mayor of Harrow is encouraging people to attend a Remembrance Sunday service this weekend.
IPCC to investigate student deaths at nightclub
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
AN INDEPENDENT police watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the events around the deaths of two students from Brent who died after being caught up in a nightclub stampede.
Director of Hindu charity says new free school could open in Harrow or Barnet
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
A DIRECTOR of a Hindu charity has said a new free school it has won permission to open could be in Harrow or Barnet.
Football fans can buy cheaper tickets for England match from today
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
BRENT football fans can buy cheaper tickets from today for England's game with Sweden this month at Wembley Stadium.
Tributes paid to student who died after nightclub stampede
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
TRIBUTES have been left on Twitter for a Wembley student who died in a nightclub stampede.
Brent MP to speak at public meeting about climate change
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A BRENT MP will be speaking at a public meeting about climate change this week in Wembley.
Headteacher pays tribute to 'hard-working' student who died in nightclub crush
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
THE headteacher at a school attended by a “quiet” and “hard-working” Wembley student who died after being caught up in a stampede at a Northampton nightclub has described her loss.
Man who fell from shopping centre balcony still critical after two weeks in hospital
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A MAN who fell from the fourth floor of a shopping centre in Harrow is still in a critical condition in hospital two weeks after the fall.
Teenager dies after crush at nightclub event last month
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A WEMBLEY teenager has died becoming the second victim of a nightclub stampede at a student event in Northampton last month.
Children's author visits school to talk about writing
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A CHILDREN’S author shared his passion for writing with pupils at a school in Stanmore yesterday afternoon.
Event to highlight work of Africans in British business to be held this week
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A FREE event to highlight the work of Africans in British business will be held on Thursday in Harrow.
Library campaigners march to protest against closure
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
LIBRARY campaigners took to the streets on Saturday morning to demonstrate against potential closures.
Campaigners at tube station to promote Fairtrade goods
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
CAMPAIGNERS were in Harrow town centre on Saturday to promote Fairtrade goods in the borough.
Text pictures in of fireworks events this weekend
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
FIREWORKS events were held across Harrow and Brent this weekend for Bonfire Night.
Serial armed robber jailed for eight years
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A MAN from Harrow who carried out a string of armed robberies at bookies has been jailed for eight years.
Museum to be stop-off point for Olympic torch relay next year
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
HARROW Museum will be a stop-off point for a relay to get the Olympic flame to the opening ceremony of the games next year.
X Factor's Johnny Robinson booted out of show
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
HARROW'S X Factor hope Johnny Robinson was one of two acts to be booted out of the competition tonight.
Production of Pygmalion to be performed at village hall this month
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
A PRODUCTION of Pygmalion will be performed in a village hall in Pinner this month.
Harrow choir to perform at school next weekend
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
A HARROW choir will be performing their first concert of the autumn season at a school next Saturday.
Firefighters busy in Harrow on Bonfire Night
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
FIREFIGHTERS have already been called to Harrow this evening as the brigade braces itself for the busiest night of the year.
Text your photos from tonight's firework displays
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
FIREWORKS events will be held across Harrow and Brent this evening.
Autumn Fayre to be held today at museum
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
AN Autumn Fayre for all the family will be held today at a museum in Harrow.
Text your photos from tonight's firework displays
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
FIREWORKS events are being held across Harrow this evening.
Free school to be opened by Hindu charity
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
A CHARITY that opened the first state-funded Hindu School has won permission to open a free school in Harrow.
Mayor of London supports Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
THE Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is encouraging the capital to get involved in a good deeds day this month.
Mayor encourages community to support Poppy Day
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
THE mayor of Brent is encouraging people to support the Poppy Appeal in time for Remembrance Day next Sunday.
Volunteers sought to promote events at arts centre
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to promote events, shows and activities at an arts centre in Hatch End.
Teenager linked to Brent area sought over butcher murder
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
POLICE are looking for an teenager who has links to Brent who rowed with a Wood Green butcher shortly before he was fatally stabbed in the chest.
Autumn Fayre to be held tomorrow at museum
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
AN Autumn Fayre for all the family will be held on Saturday at a museum in Harrow.
Football Association offers cheaper tickets to football fans
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
THE Football Association are offering Brent residents the chance to purchase tickets at a cheaper price for England's game with Sweden this month at Wembley Stadium.
New project launched today to support young people to get employed
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A NEW project supported by the National Lottery will be investing more than £725,000 in young people by offering them life-coaching and employment advice.
Harrods Internships for St Benedict’s Students
3rd November 2011
Five St Benedict’s Sixth Form students completed internships at Harrods during the summer. They had the opportunity to fulfil a number of roles in Marketing, Public Relations and Buying, and the experiences they gained were truly extraordinary. Oliwia Henshaw, Tess Fawcett, George de Cintra, Daniel Rodgers and Kisanet Yohannes showcased their experiences and shared their ideas with an audience of parents, school staff and members of the Harrods team, including Harrods Director Marigay McKee.
Mandatory knife crime prison sentences approved by MPs
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A NEW law to introduce mandatory prison sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds wielding knives has been approved by MPs.
Council ask for opinions on streetlighting policy
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
VIEWS are being sought on a potential new street lighting policy for the borough, which could see roads in darkness in the early hours of the morning.
Couple to appear in court over Gift Aid scam
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A HUSBAND and wife from Pinner will appear in court this morning accused of taking part in a multi-million pound Gift Aid Scam.
Rugby club to host annual free fireworks night event
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A RUGBY club is hosting its annual free Fireworks Extravaganza in Stanmore on Friday.
Vehicle on fire closes lane on slip road of M1 this morning
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A VEHICLE on fire this morning has closed an M1 lane on a slip road.
Schoolgirl urges public to vote for her in science award
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A SCHOOLGIRL from Harrow is urging the public to vote for her after winning a place in the final of the science category of an awards programme.
Schoolgirl urges public to vote for her in science award
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A SCHOOLGIRL from Harrow is urging the public to vote for her after winning a place in the final of the science category of an awards programme.
Appeal for libraries to be heard next week in High Court
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
AN APPEAL against a High Court decision to allow the closure of six libraries in Brent will take place next week.
Primary school to hold week of activities around Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A SCHOOL in Kenton will be holding a week of activities centred around Mitzvah Day this month.
Two men to appear in court charged with possession to supply drugs
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
TWO men from Harrow charged with possession to supply class B drugs will appear in court this month.
Schoolchildren attend wreath-laying event to promote Poppy Day
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
PUPILS from a Pinner school joined the mayor yesterday afternoon at a wreath-laying ceremony at a peace garden.
Tory group leader welcomes tougher knife crime sentences
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
THE leader of the Tory group on Harrow Council has said she is "delighted" with the Government's decision for proposals to introduce tougher sentences for teenagers who carry knives.
Fireworks event to be held at golf club this weekend
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A FIREWORKS night event will be held this Saturday at a golf club in Pinner.
Man who fell from shopping centre balcony still in critical condition
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A MAN who fell from the fourth floor of a shopping centre in Harrow is still in a critical condition in hospital, it was confirmed today.
Young cricket players celebrate win with mayor
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A CELEBRATION for winners of a cricket tournament was held for a team of young players in Harrow.
North Harrow comes 'alive' at late night event to promote shops
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A LATE night shopping event with live music and dancing to boost trade in North Harrow will become an annual event after it was deemed a “huge success” last night.
Knife crime law change 'step in the right direction'
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
TOUGHER sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds caught wielding a knife are a “step in the right direction”, the Mayor of London has said.
Fireworks event at cricket club
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A FIREWORKS night event will be held this Friday at a cricket club in Harrow.
Tribute paid to top watchmaker
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
TRIBUTE has been paid to one of the world’s top watchmakers who has died aged 85.
Man found guilty of murder of mother-of-two
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A MAN who murdered a mother-of-two near her home in Wembley has been found guilty today at the Old Bailey following a 13-year police investigation.
Entrepreneur wins award for mobile phone app to reduce minicab-related crime
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A YOUNG entrepreneur from Wembley has won an award for creating a free mobile app that aims to cut down minicab-related crime.
Money raised for charity to support soldiers
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
MORE than £350 was raised through a coffee morning for a charity that supports soldiers and their families.
Mayor marks Hindu New Year
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
MAYOR of London Boris Johnson joined Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains last Thursday for a celebration of Diwali in Wembley.
Late night music event to boost trading to be held tonight
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A LATE night shopping event with live music is hoping to give a boost to traders in North Harrow tonight.
Harrow's Johnny Robinson wows judges on X Factor
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
HARROW'S singing sensation Johnny Robinson is through to the next round of The X Factor.
Teenager charged with Harrow Tamil man's murder
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
A TEENAGER has been charged with the murder of a Harrow man in south London.
Harrow teenagers chosen for Parliament debate on youth issues
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
TWO teenagers from Harrow will represent the borough next week in a national youth debate in Parliament.
Major fireworks display in Barham Park next weekend
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
A MAJOR fireworks display will be held in a Sudbury park for the first time this year.
Wembley flat fire blamed on Diwali candle
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A DIWALI candle left burning in a cupboard “shrine” has been blamed for a fire in a block of Wembley flats.
X Factor star Johnny Robinson in 'benefit claims probe'
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
BENEFIT claims by Harrow's X Factor star Johnny Robinson are being investigated, it has been reported.
Crash blocking Uxbridge Road in Hatch End
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A MAIN road in Hatch End is blocked this lunchtime following a crash.
New anti-knife crime legislation gives mandatory sentence get-out clause
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
JUDGES could be given a get-out clause from mandatory sentences for teenagers who carry knives in draft legislation introduced after a campaign by the Harrow Times.
Government feared rebellion over knife crime amendment
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A HARROW MP who campaigned for tougher sentences for knife-wielding teens said the Government backed down to avoid another backbench rebellion.
Burst water pipe leads to second day of disruption
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A MAIN road into Harrow from Hertfordshire is closed for the second day running due to a burst water main.
Teens held over murder of Harrow man in south London
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
THREE teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Harrow Tamil man in south London.
Six rescued from fire in Wembley flats
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
SIX men escaped unscathed after being rescued from a burning building in Wembley.
Mayor to mark Hindu New Year in Wembley
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
MAYOR of London Boris Johnson will join Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains this afternoon for a celebration of Diwali in Wembley.
Hundreds face jail under new knife sentencing guidelines
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
UP to 400 knife-wielding teenagers could be jailed every year under new mandatory sentences announced by the Government last night after our Don't Carry, Don't Kill campaign.
Police event to find owners of stolen goods deemed a success
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
HUNDREDS of people came to an event trying to reunite burglary and robbery victims with their stolen possessions.
Police find knife believed to have killed Harrow Tamil Akilankumar Kanthasamy
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
POLICE believe they have found the murder weapon used to kill a young Harrow father at a child’s birthday party.
Don't Carry, Don't Kill MP 'delighted' with campaign success
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
AN MP whose campaign with the Harrow Times has led to tougher sentences for teenagers who use knives has said he is “delighted”.
Police hunt 'heartless' robber who pushed pensioner to ground
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
POLICE are hunting for a robber who attacked a disabled pensioner and stolen his gold necklace.
Stanmore road shut after water main burst
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A ROAD in Stanmore has been shut down this morning after a burst water wain.
Government backs Don't Carry Don't Kill with tough new knife crime sentences
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
THE Government has thrown its weight behind proposals championed by the Harrow Times for tougher sentences for teenagers who carry knives.
Books, Glorious Books
25th October 2011
St Benedict's Junior School celebrated Book Week at the beginning of October. The highlight was 'Dressing-up Day' with children and staff coming dressed as their favourite book character. On one day everyone stopped work for half an hour and settled down in classrooms and corridors to read. Older children shared books with younger ones and Year 6 even made their own charming picture books to share with children in the Nursery.
New Lab Opening
30th September 2011
St Benedict’s School has officially opened the Bowen Laboratory, named in honour of Mr Evan ‘Buzz’ and Mrs Joan Bowen, wonderful supporters and benefactors of the School for over thirty years. Headmaster Chris Cleugh said, “We have a fantastic science team of teachers and technicians and they will make sure that the laboratory is used to give pupils of all ages the opportunity to experience more challenging and exciting practical work.”
Shop Local & Have Fun at Ealing Green 24 Sept 11am-4pm
22nd September 2011
There will be competitions, samples from businesses and children's activities.
Free International Money Transfers to New Zealand
by Global WebPay - Send Money Abroad
19th September 2011
To celebrate the launch of their new and improved service, and as a thank you to
its customers, GlobalWebPay are offering free money transfers to New Zealand.
When sending money with GlobalWebPay, typically the money will arrive in the recipient’s
account the next working day. GlobalWebPay’s secure online money transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per
week maximising customer convenience.
For more information on GlobalWebPay please visit the website: www.globalwebpay.com
Record GCSE Results at St Benedict's School
15th September 2011
St Benedict's School is celebrating record GCSE results. The % of passes at A* was 21.8% and the overall A*/A was 55.9% - a clear 6% above the previous result. Top performer was Joe Kelly who achieved 11 A* grades. Headmaster Chris Cleugh said, "Very well done to all the pupils and staff! This year group has set a very high standard which will now become a benchmark for the future. High academic achievement is what we expect at St Benedict's but we are always looking for ways to improve."
Anti Shoplifting Campaign for schools
14th September 2011
Ealing BID is doing an anti shoplifting campaign for schools and there is a change to win a prize for the best drawing/thoughts! See www.ealingshoplocal.co.uk (News & Events) for more details.
Dances Classes with SA Dance - Ealing Town Hall
12th September 2011
Tuesday 5.30pm - Modern/Street/Jazz 6-9yrs
Thursday 4.30pm - Tap Dance 8yrs + NEW from September
5.00pm - Contemporary Ballet 11-18yrs NEW from September
5.30pm - Modern Jazz 13-18yrs
Monthly Discounted fees available
www.sa-dance.co.uk
07863 555 817
FREE Parking - Ealing
6th September 2011
FREE Parking in selected Ealing Council run car parks every weekend in September - just what you need to Shop Locally!
August footfall increase in Ealing!
6th September 2011
Ealing shoppers defy riots with August footfall increase of 9.3% Let's make Sept even better Free weekend parking to boost
Business as Usual in Ealing
31st August 2011
Help support local businesses by shopping local
St Benedict's School achieves Eco Silver Award
31st August 2011
St Benedict's Senior School has achieved the Eco Schools Silver Award. The school Eco Council compiled an Action Plan and pupils began a Bird Box making club and Sunflower growing competition. They have worked with Ealing Council to introduce a food waste collection and visited the Anaerobic Digester in Bedfordshire where the food waste is processed. The School is campaigning for Fairtrade status and pupils are encouraged to walk more, through the Walk to School and Free Your Feet campaigns.
Find local jobs on Ealingshoplocal
31st August 2011
Log on to www.ealingshoplocal.co.uk for the latest job vacancies in Ealing Broadway
Ealing Jazz Festival
31st August 2011
The Ealing Jazz Festival runs from Weds 27 until Sunday 31 July at Walpole Park. Ticket prices:
Wednesday, Thursday – £3
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – £4
Children under 12 – Free
Ealing Shop Local (www.ealingshoplocal.co.uk)
31st August 2011
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Ealing Schoolboy's work featured in Royal Academy Exhibition
31st August 2011
Tim Sanderson, a Year 13 student at St Benedict’s School, has had his work, ‘Negative Spaces’, chosen from thousands across the country to feature in the Royal Academy’s annual online schools exhibition, live from 22nd June to 3rd July. In Tim’s words, “This piece explores the aesthetic value of text instead of the literary meaning. The negative space around the text becomes the solid form and, when aligned with other pieces, hints at recognizable letters and literary meaning.”
Stickyboard Harrow is open for business!
by Stickyboard
31st August 2011
Come join the noticeboard as a user, community group or even small business to share news, events and connect! Let the Harrow fun begin