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193 stories from and about Harrow, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 2 November 2026. Page 5 of 10.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow's former Grosvenor Cinema to feature in Open House Festival
The former Grosvenor Cinema in Harrow, a Grade II* listed Art Deco building, will be among the sites open to the public during the London Open House Festival. The event runs from September 12-20, 2026, offering access to buildings not usually available.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow Council faces calls to bring enforcement in-house
Harrow Council faces renewed calls to bring its privatised enforcement service back under direct council control. The opposition leader will advocate for an in-house service after the external contractor's operations were recently suspended.
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Local News · HarrowRDP Newmans raises £18,200 for St Luke's Hospice
Harrow-based accountancy firm RDP Newmans organised the Nine Bridges Challenge, a 6.93-mile walk that raised £18,200 for St Luke's Hospice. The event was held in memory of Sarah Perez, wife of partner Lyndon Perez.
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Local News · HarrowKarnell Kelly, 25, dies after police chase at Notting Hill Carnival
Karnell Kelly, 25, died after entering a canal during a police chase at Notting Hill Carnival. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow homes among those pumping sewage into rivers
Two housing developments in Harrow have been identified as illegally pumping sewage into rivers. A new trial project, funded by the mayor of London, aims to tackle these misconnections across west London.
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Property & Planning · HarrowWhite House in Harrow to become healthcare hub after council approval
Harrow Council’s planning committee unanimously approved converting the Grade II listed White House into a healthcare centre. The building, owned by Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College, will host an expanded Headstone Road Practice and community care facilities, following concerns over its deterioration and public benefit arguments.
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Local News · HarrowKieran Morgan joins Bradford City on loan from QPR
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Kieran Morgan has joined Bradford City on loan for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old moved to Loftus Road in 2024 and has made 61 appearances for the club.
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Plaque marks former home of assassinated PM Spencer Perceval
Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated, formerly lived at Lindsey House, 59 Lincolns Inn Fields. A bronze plaque was placed on the property in 1914 by the London County Council.
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Local News · HarrowO2 Forum: Art Deco cinema's journey to iconic music venue
Opened in 1934 as The Forum cinema, the O2 Forum in Kentish Town has evolved through various identities, including the Town & Country Club, to become a celebrated live music venue.
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Local News · HarrowChannel 4 reportedly axes Joe Swash cooking show
Channel 4 has reportedly cancelled Joe Swash's cooking series, Batch from Scratch: Cooking For Less. The show, which aimed to help families prepare affordable meals, launched in February 2025 and drew an average of 1.1 million viewers.
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Local News · HarrowHospice shops face daily fly-tipping
St Luke's Hospice shops across Harrow and Brent are experiencing daily fly-tipping. Items left outside are often unsellable, incurring disposal costs for the charity, particularly at the Harrow Weald branch.
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Ernő Goldfinger: The architect who inspired a Bond villain
Architect Ernő Goldfinger, designer of Trellick and Balfron Towers, became the inspiration for Ian Fleming's iconic Bond villain after a dispute over a cottage demolition in Willow Road, Hampstead.
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Property & Planning · HarrowSolar panels planned for Harrow Arts Centre
Plans have been submitted to Harrow Council for the installation of roof-mounted solar panels at Harrow Arts Centre in Hatch End. The application seeks consent for changes to Elliott Hall and the curtilage-listed Dance Hall.
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Local News · HarrowNorthwick Park Hospital rolls out digital A&E check-in
Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow has introduced a new digital check-in system for its A&E department. The technology allows patients to scan a QR code and provide symptom and personal details before seeing medical staff, aiming to cut waiting times and enhance privacy.
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Harrow Councillor and MP Honoured for Public Service
Councillor Marilyn Ashton and MP Bob Blackman were recognised for their public service at Harrow Leisure Centre. The event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre UK.
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Local News · HarrowStudent jailed for 10 years over fatal stabbing
A student has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter. Harper Dennis stabbed Khaleed Oladipo five times following a disagreement related to a fake Rolex watch and a perceived debt.
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Local News · HarrowAkshaya Patra UK tackles holiday hunger in Harrow
Akshaya Patra UK is providing thousands of meals each day to children in Harrow and 30 other boroughs to combat holiday hunger. The initiative supports low-income families who lose access to free school meals during the summer break.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow Council secures £1.4m for new jobs programme
Harrow Council has secured £1.4 million to launch the London Talent Pathways programme. The initiative aims to equip residents with new skills and qualifications for jobs in health and social care, finance, and education, including guaranteed interviews with employers.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow Leisure Centre hosts free open day after £1.4m upgrade
Harrow Leisure Centre is holding a free open day on Saturday 12 September to celebrate its £1.4 million refurbishment. The event will feature special guests including Olympic sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and TikTok football freestyler Jamie Knight.
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Transport & TfL · HarrowHarrow Roads Face September Closures and Reopenings
Residents in Harrow can expect a mix of ongoing and new road closures throughout September due to essential utility works and maintenance. While some streets will reopen after months of disruption, others will see new closures impacting travel plans.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Harrow or bear directly on it.
Property & Planning · PinnerPinner school sinkhole: 39km drilling stabilised chalk mines
A sinkhole in the car park of Pinner Wood School in March 2017 led to extensive work to stabilise ancient chalk mines beneath the area. Over 39 kilometres of drilling and 5,500 tonnes of grout were used.
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WorldPop‑up restaurant in Shoreditch offers cheaper meals for longer stays
A poll of 2,000 adults shows 30 % of Britons rush meals out. To counter that, Campo Viejo and chef José Pizarro are running a pop‑up at 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, on 23 and 24 October. Guests who linger will receive a discount, and the event aims to promote the Spanish tradition of Sobremesa.
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Transport & TfL · Rayners LanePiccadilly line halted between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge, commuters lose service
The Piccadilly line has been suspended from Rayners Lane to Uxbridge after a signal fault, leaving local riders without underground service. TfL adds that the Waterloo & City line is offline, Central line trains are delayed and Tramlink is halted due to separate technical problems.
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WorldNHS bloodmobile to visit Harrow over next year
A new mobile blood donor centre, the 'bloodmobile', has been launched by NHS Blood and Transplant. It will visit Harrow and other London areas over the next 12 months to increase the number of black heritage donors.
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Local News · WealdstoneWealdstone to host Dover Athletic in FA Cup first round
Wealdstone will play host to Dover Athletic in the first round of the 2026-27 FA Cup. The draw, which featured 91 teams, also saw Barnet travel to Tranmere Rovers and Guiseley face Sutton United.
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Transport & TfL · PinnerPinner View Gas Works to Cause Six Weeks Disruption
Essential gas network upgrades by Cadent Gas on Pinner View in Harrow will cause significant disruption. The works, starting October 12, 2026, are scheduled for completion by November 27, 2026, but traffic restrictions could last up to 18 months.
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WorldInsurers report surge in ADHD and autism declarations among over‑50s
Travel insurers have recorded a sharp rise in claims involving ADHD and autism among people over 50, with Staysure noting 4,676 such declarations between January and July 2026. Overall ADHD reports more than doubled, and a health‑department review now examines diagnosis trends.
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Local News · StanmoreStanmore girl, 10, runs 5K for Scope charity
Lily Janmohamed, aged 10, from Stanmore, Harrow, is set to run a 5km race at Battersea Parkrun on 17 October 2026. She aims to raise funds for the disability equality charity Scope, having already exceeded her £3,000 target.
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WorldNew book features 1930s Harrow School boys
A new 616-page book, 'Britain in the 1930s', published on November 5, 2026, features over 600 black and white photographs. It includes images of Harrow School boys and other scenes from across the UK.
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WorldHundreds of homes plan sparks fears of 100 daily toxic‑waste lorries on Harrow Road
St William submitted a planning application for 789 homes on the former Kensal Gasworks on 25 July 2025. Campaigners claim the 10‑12‑year build will generate up to 100 lorries a day carrying toxic waste along Harrow Road, raising health concerns among Brent residents, while Kensington and Chelsea Council says the process was robust.
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WorldHarrow residents face river pollution from misconnected home plumbing
An audit of the River Brent found 44 polluting outfalls in 22.4 km, while the River Wandle had nine active leaks. City Hall has hired a full‑time officer to pursue misconnected household drains, a problem that can affect whole blocks of flats in Harrow.
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WorldThousands report VodafoneThree network outages across UK
More than 2,000 problems were reported on the VodafoneThree network across the UK on 3 October 2026. Issues began around 11:30 am, with users reporting no signal, internet, and data connectivity problems.
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Local News · North HarrowNorth Harrow teenagers raise over £500 for Venezuela on sponsored walk
Fourteen teenagers from North Harrow's St John Fisher Parish walked over 5km on September 13, raising more than £500 for Aid to the Church in Need's work in Venezuela. The sponsored pilgrimage aimed to help participants put their faith into action.
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Ackermans Chocolates closes after 50 years, Royal Warrant withdrawn
Ackermans Chocolates, founded by Werner and Lotte Ackerman on Goldhurst Terrace, operated for 50 years before closing about twenty years ago. It held a Royal Warrant from 1968 and in the 1990s produced 4,000 kg of chocolate weekly at a Camden estate.
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Transport & TfL · KentonKenton Lane closed for nine hours after emergency incident
Major roads in Kenton, Harrow, were shut for nine-and-a-half hours following an emergency services incident. Kenton Lane remains closed between College Hill Road and Locket Road, affecting bus services H18 and H19.
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WorldNestlé poll shows half of Britons care where food is made as runner starts 500‑mile Taste Trail
A Nestlé‑commissioned survey of 2,000 adults found that just over half of respondents consider the origin of their produce important. At the same time, runner Rob Pope will trek more than 500 miles from Ayrshire to Brighton, with Nestlé pledging over 300 meal equivalents per mile to the Felix charity.
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Culture & Arts · Harrow WealdJay Sean performs surprise set in Harrow Weald garden
Singer Jay Sean made a surprise appearance at an outdoor DJ set hosted by DJ Ag at Pyaano House in Harrow Weald on Monday 14 September 2026. He performed his new single "Down" and other hits.
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Local News · WealdstoneCarlisle United sign Wealdstone striker Micah Obiero on two‑year deal
Carlisle United have completed the signing of Micah Obiero from Wealdstone on a two‑year contract. The forward, 25, scored 17 goals for his former club and is praised by manager Rob Elliot for his technical skill and pace. Carlisle sit 14th in the National League and will host Southend United on Saturday.
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WorldHarrow East records 8.14% depression rate, tenth lowest in England
The latest figures from the House of Commons Library place Harrow East at an 8.14 per cent depression rate among adult GP patients, the tenth lowest constituency in England. The map released by MyLondon highlights stark regional differences, with Brent West at 6.66 per cent and Birkenhead at about 25 per cent.
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WorldUKHSA confirms first Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, risk judged very low
UK Health Security Agency found Aedes aegypti larvae breeding in east London homes, marking the first confirmed UK breeding. Officials say public health risk is very low, have applied control measures and increased surveillance, while urging residents to remove standing water.
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