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10 stories from and about Kenton, mostly local news, lifestyle & food, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 5 September 2026.
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Local News · KentonKenton Station's Name Change: A Look Back
Preston Road station, a Metropolitan line stop in Kenton, originally opened in 1908 with a much longer name. It is one of several London Underground stations that have undergone name alterations throughout their history.
Kenton2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Local News · KentonDhillon’s Newsagents in Kenton closes after 45 years
Dhillon’s Newsagents in Kenton has closed after 45 years, marking the end of a local institution. R.S. Dhillon and his family thanked the Harrow community for its support, as the shop’s retirement leaves a gap in the neighbourhood’s daily life.
Kenton4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 52 · Hype 30
Also affecting Kenton
Borough-wide and national stories that name Kenton or bear directly on it.
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.
Harrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 20
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.
Harrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 10
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.
Harrow3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Property & Planning · Stanmore
Stanmore house demolition and rebuild plans submitted
Harrow Council has received plans for the demolition of a house at 10 Glanleam Road, Stanmore. The application seeks permission to build a new two-storey detached dwelling in its place. Several other planning applications were also submitted across the borough.
Stanmore3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20 
Transport & TfL · HarrowHarrow & Wealdstone station’s name misleads by a mile, records show
Harrow & Wealdstone station sits 1.5 km from the Weald Stone that gave it its name. The 187-year-old station, served by the Bakerloo line, was the scene of a 1952 crash that killed 112 people. Its location reflects a pattern of London stations named after distant landmarks.
Harrow4 min readTrust 36 · Craft 69 · Hype 45
Lifestyle & Food · HarrowParkrun in Harrow: four events, and one that is not here at all
Four parkrun events lie inside the London Borough of Harrow: 5k runs at Harrow Recreation Ground and Canons Park on Saturdays, and junior 2k runs at Kenton Rec and Pinner Village Gardens on Sundays. Registration is free and lasts for life.
Harrow4 min read
Lifestyle & Food · HarrowFood banks in Harrow: where they are, and how to get a voucher
Harrow Foodbank runs four collection centres across the borough and each requires a voucher. A separate set of community food hubs takes people without any referral. This lists both, who issues vouchers, and the fund that replaced the Household Support Fund in April 2026.
Harrow5 min read
Lifestyle & Food · HarrowHarrow library opening hours: every branch
Opening hours for all six of Harrow’s council libraries, plus the community-run library at North Harrow. Includes what it costs to join, how many items you can borrow, the charges that still apply, and the free computer time.
Harrow5 min read