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17 stories from and about Wealdstone, mostly crime & safety, local news, lifestyle & food. The most recent ran on 9 September 2026.
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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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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneAnthony McGregor escapes Willesden court, police hunt in Wealdstone
Anthony McGregor, sentenced to 18 weeks for stalking and assault, escaped from Willesden Magistrates’ Court on 26 August 2026. Police believe he is in the Harrow and Wealdstone area and have launched a manhunt, appealing for public assistance.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan, 25, stabbed in Wealdstone park suffers life-changing injuries
A 25-year-old man was stabbed in Byron Park, Wealdstone, in the early hours of 16 August 2026. Police confirmed his injuries are potentially life-changing but not life-threatening. An 18-year-old remains in custody as officers appeal for witnesses to come forward.
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Local News · WealdstoneWealdstone sign striker Wilson Waweru from Cobh Ramblers
Wealdstone Football Club have completed the permanent signing of striker Wilson Waweru from League of Ireland side Cobh Ramblers. The 25-year-old, who also played for Sligo Rovers and Galway United, impressed manager Gary Waddock during pre-season with his movement and finishing.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan in 20s stabbed in Wealdstone, suspect arrested
A man in his 20s was taken to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Wealdstone on Monday morning. Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of affray and assault causing grievous bodily harm. The victim’s injuries are not life-changing, and enquiries continue.
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Crime & Safety · WealdstoneMan stabbed in Wealdstone taken to major trauma centre
A man was treated at the scene and rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed in Wealdstone on 10 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police cordoned off The Cross Way and surrounding roads following the incident, while the London Ambulance Service confirmed the patient was transported by road.
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Transport & TfL · WealdstoneBakerloo Line Suspension Hits Harrow & Wealdstone Commuters This Weekend
The Bakerloo Line will not run between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone on 8 and 9 August due to track maintenance. Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations are also closed until 16 August, disrupting Southeastern services. TfL has published replacement bus routes.
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Also affecting Wealdstone
Borough-wide and national stories that name Wealdstone or bear directly on it.
Property & Planning · StanmoreStanmore 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.
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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.
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Pinner home at 11 Old Hall Close faces demolition for larger replacement under PL/2028/26
Residents in Pinner’s Old Hall Close may see the existing house at number 11 demolished and replaced with a larger home under planning application PL/2028/26. The proposal includes single and two-storey extensions, submitted to Harrow Council this month.
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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.
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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.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow recycling centre: you need a booking, and there are two per car a day
Harrow Reuse and Recycling Centre on Forward Drive, Wealdstone opens 8.30am to 4.30pm daily. Arriving by car requires an online booking, two per registration per day, with photo ID and proof of address. This covers what is accepted, what is charged and the rules that catch people out.
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Lifestyle & Food · HarrowHarrow Leisure Centre: what is there, how to get in, where to park
Harrow Leisure Centre on Christchurch Avenue has two pools, a 9m climbing wall, sports halls and a gym rebuilt during a £1.4m refurbishment in 2026. This covers the facilities, the transport, the 427-space car park and its charges, and the concessions the council has confirmed.
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Local News · HarrowFly-tipping in Harrow: how to report it, and the £200 rule that catches residents out
How to report a fly-tip in Harrow, how long removal takes, why the council will not touch waste on private land, and the duty of care rule that makes you liable for a £200 fine when someone else dumps your rubbish.
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Council & Politics · HarrowHarrow Labour Demands Contractor Suspension After Resident Incidents
Harrow Labour Group has urged the Conservative-led council to suspend a private enforcement contractor following allegations of intimidatory conduct towards residents. The group also seeks repayment of fixed penalty notices issued by the officers involved and proposes bringing the service in-house.
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WorldPlanning Inspector Rejects 24-Hour Gambling Venue in Wealdstone Appeal
An independent planning inspector has upheld Ealing Council’s refusal of a 24-hour gambling venue in Wealdstone, citing noise risks, crime concerns, and insufficient evidence of business appeal. The decision affects residents above the proposed site and the surrounding area.
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