Often called the ‘Queen of Suburbs’, Ealing has enjoyed a major facelift in recent years. With its renovated town centre, expanding property developments and future Crossrail l… Read More
Harrow’s flagship community awards return this September, and the search for local heroes is now on. Harrow’s Heroes celebrates the exceptional achievements, hard work, and dedic… Read More
North London residents hope plans to demolish a park pavilion and turn it into a boxing club will help ‘keep kids off the streets’ and deter antisocial behaviour and drug taking… Read More
Fresh calls for the Elizabeth line to be extended into Kent have been made by several London councils, who argue the scheme is “vital to catalysing housing and employment opportunities… Read More
A council by-election will take place on the same day as the general election following the resignation of a North London councillor. Eleanor Southwood MBE, who was born blind, is standing d… Read More
North Central London joint health overview and scrutiny committee chair Pippa Connor acknowledged there was a huge amount of “incredible positive and excellent” updates from Barn… Read More
The London Borough of Harrow is blessed with a number of fantastic parks and open spaces – all of which are perfect for walking the dog, taking a stroll or even enjoying a picnic. In t… Read More
Cancer is a devastating disease which affects 392,000 people in the UK each and every year. The best defence against cancer is early detection and so, in this article, we’re sharing de… Read More
Harrow residents are urged to participate in shaping the future development of the borough by providing feedback on the council’s Draft Local Plan before the consultation period ends o… Read More
Residents in West Drayton are being asked to share their thoughts on new traffic calming measures introduced by Hillingdon Council. These measures were implemented due to complaints about da… Read More
Sadiq Khan has promised to fund a free, independent legal advice pilot service for survivors of rape and serious sexual offences, if re-elected in May.
The latest pledge from the Labour mayo… Read More
Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, a British sprinter and two-time Olympian, rvisited Whitefriars School in Harrow last month to open a new Daily Mile track.
The Daily Mile encourages children to eng… Read More
Tory mayoral candidate Susan Hall has pledged to recruit 1,500 new police officers and halt police station closures if she is elected.
In an attack on Labour mayor Sadiq Khan, she said the c… Read More
Leisure centres across Harrow are offering free membership to people who are living with Parkinson’s.
Harrow Leisure Centre, Hatch End Swimming Pool and Bannister Outdoor Sports Centre… Read More
If you’re not on the electoral register, you have just under two weeks to register to vote in time for the upcoming Mayor of London and London Assembly elections on Thursday 2 May.
The… Read More
Ealing Council has refused a licence application for a Polish supermarket to sell alcohol in the Hanger Lane area for the third time in five years after concerns over anti-social behaviour a… Read More
Hospitals are a vital part of any community, whether you live in a metropolitan city or a small town. In this article, we’re taking a look at some of the hospitals in Harrow throughout… Read More
A North London council has warned residents that they face fines of up to £1,000 for using unlicensed waste collectors, even if it is by accident. Brent is the flytipping capital of En… Read More
Plans for an £11 million courtyard garden and community centre is set to be approved by the council. The works in the heart of a key housing development area would see a new public pla… Read More
Throughout the UK, Brits are increasingly claiming that their town or city is becoming unsafe due to crime gangs operating in the area. In this article, we’re taking a look at this iss… Read More
The Borough of Harrow has had more than its fair share of famous sons and daughters over the years, and, in this article, we’re shining the spotlight on musician and songwriter, Kate N… Read More
Since 2000, Transport For London (TfL) has managed public transport across London, overseeing services like the London Underground, buses, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, trams… Read More
Affordable housing in London is an increasingly hot topic these days with many struggling to meet rising costs. While social housing is a conversation that is – and should – be g… Read More
Sadiq Khan has revealed plans to put women and girls “directly at the centre of decision making” around their safety.
The mayor is proposing to trial ‘women’s safety… Read More
Harrow does have somewhat of a bad reputation for crime as of late, and there are too many chicken shops—it’s kind of true!. However, there are also some really good things happe… Read More
Sadiq Khan has hailed the completion of the main circle of his Superloop network of express bus services. The loop’s final three routes were all launched in the last few weeks, meaning… Read More
Harrow Council has started a project to shape the borough’s future development with a draft local plan. The goal is to keep Harrow’s suburban feel intact while carefully choosing… Read More
At last week’s London Borough of Harrow Council meeting, Councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman of Hatch End presented a petition on behalf of local residents, which received nearly 200 si… Read More
A name change for Harrow and Watford’s London Overground line is “great recognition” of women’s sport in Hertfordshire, local leaders have said. Transport for London… Read More
Harrow’s a great place to be if you’re looking for work – as was demonstrated by this month’s Harrow Job Fair which showcased opportunities available in Harrow and be… Read More
Passengers should be able to travel by train between Rickmansworth and Watford, a councillor has suggested. Just three passenger trains per day connect the two Hertfordshire towns which are… Read More
Protests are expected on Thursday evening as Hillingdon Council sits to decide on plans that could see Uxbridge Library move from its current location on the High Street to the civic centre… Read More
Harrow will see a series of roadworks across different areas in the borough, potentially impacting traffic and causing delays.
Roadworks are scheduled on Buckingham Road in Edgware, Harrow f… Read More
THE NHS has suspended a GP in Harrow and a prominent figure in the recently banned Islamist terror group Hizb ut-Tahrir.
The action was taken against Dr Wahid Asif Shaida after the Home Offi… Read More
Recent data analysis from the Department for Transport has unveiled the London boroughs most affected by drink and drug-driving accidents, with Harrow securing the unfortunate position of be… Read More
A North London hospital is in dire need of increasing its mortuary capacity to tackle a growing need for more storage. More deaths being investigated by the coroner and increases in the leng… Read More
FORMER chancellor and home secretary Sajid Javid led the way with a knighthood as a number of British Asians were recognised for their achievements in the New Year’s Honours List annou… Read More
Some can sing, some can dance, and some can resist the urge to eat all twenty-five days of their advent calendar in one sitting. My hidden talent, however, is being able to tell you where th… Read More
Harrow Council have announced a milestone in its recycling initiatives, revealing a 50% reduction in contamination within the dry recycling stream, dropping from 26% to 13% over the past six… Read More
Following a £2 million refurbishment project, Belmont Health Centre has recently unveiled its enhanced facilities, contributing to improved health outcomes for the Harrow community. As… Read More
An ally of Sadiq Khan has been told he cannot keep his City Hall job after next year’s mayoral election.
Dr Onkar Sahota, assembly member (AM) for Ealing and Hillingdon, had been hopin… Read More
Sadiq Khan has urged the Government to take further action in tackling rogue landlords making tens of thousands of pounds a year from damp and mouldy properties.
The London mayor said that c… Read More
Ealing Council is putting forward proposals for the creation of West London’s inaugural regional park, aiming to provide residents with a substantial green space that promotes both men… Read More
My past two posts on how the Middle East conflict is affecting the UK can be found here and here.
Today’s post continues and concludes the long, sorry saga of last week’s events… Read More
In Harrow, schoolchildren will take the lead in life-saving education as pioneers in an ambitious campaign to create a generation of lifesavers.
Data collated by experts at London Ambulance… Read More
Five teenagers were arrested in connection with the theft of high-value clothing in Watford on Sunday 29 October.
Police were alerted by CCTV operators to a developing incident at Uniqlo in… Read More
It is impossible for Yacob Woldehiwot to hide his emotions as he watches the video he took of the moment he lost his home. Each impact of the bailiffs’ hammer on the door hinges of his… Read More