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Local News · HarrowHarrow ranked 8th toughest London borough for children
Harrow has been identified as the eighth most challenging borough in London for children to grow up in, according to a recent report. The analysis considered factors such as health, education, and poverty.
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Local News · HarrowFormer inmate lectures on AI at Middlesex University
Sobanan Narenthiran, CEO of Breakthrough Social Enterprise, has returned to Middlesex University to lecture on artificial intelligence careers. Narenthiran began his studies at the university in 2018 while serving a sentence for conspiracy to supply cannabis.
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Local News · HarrowStudent dies after asthma attack while waiting for ambulance
A 26-year-old international student from Nigeria, Obanyeli Jesse Chima, died on September 25 after suffering a severe asthma attack. He collapsed while waiting for an ambulance and was later confirmed brain-dead. A fundraiser has been launched to repatriate his body to Nigeria.
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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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Local News · HarrowHeathrow expansion promises 50,000 jobs for local residents
Heathrow Airport has announced that its expansion plans are expected to create at least 50,000 jobs. The airport's new Economic Development Framework details opportunities in construction, digital, and logistics, alongside a commitment to 5,000 youth apprenticeships.
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Local News · Harrow on the HillDubois and Wardley hit career-heaviest weights for O2 rematch
WBO champion Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both recorded their heaviest career weights ahead of their heavyweight rematch. The pair will face off at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.
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Local News · HarrowNew book details wartime lives of Richmond father and son
A new book, 'Two Lives, Two World Wars', chronicles the wartime experiences of Reginald Parrish, who was injured at Gallipoli in 1915, and his son Ted, who served in the Burma Campaign. The book is available from various retailers.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow roads to close for Remembrance Sunday parades
Harrow Council has announced temporary road closures for Remembrance Sunday parades on November 8, 2026. High Street in Pinner and Edgware will be shut for several hours, impacting traffic and local access. Parade routes will also affect nearby roads.
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Local News · HarrowVehicle thefts rise 50% in a decade despite recent fall
Vehicle thefts across England and Wales have increased by nearly 50% over the last ten years, despite a 5% drop in reported incidents last year. Insurance premiums have risen significantly, with just a small fraction of thefts resulting in charges.
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Local News · PinnerPinner resident wins £83,333 after forgetting to update lottery ticket
A Pinner resident has won £83,333 from the People's Postcode Lottery after forgetting to update her ticket following a house move. Zoe Wallace's previous address in Saltdean, East Sussex, was the winning location for the lottery's Millionaire Street prize.
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Local News · Harrow12-year-old Supratit Banerjee is Britain's youngest chess International Master
Supratit Banerjee, aged 12, has become Britain's youngest International Master in chess, surpassing a record held for over two decades. The achievement comes as he navigated 11+ exams and a move from Glasgow to London.
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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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Local News · HarrowLeah Croucher's parents campaign for 'Leah's Law'
Leah Croucher's parents are campaigning for 'Leah's Law', a mandatory minimum sentence for third sexual offence convictions. Leah was murdered by repeat sex offender Neil Maxwell after disappearing in February 2019.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow Fireworks Display returns to Byron Park November 7
The Harrow Fireworks Display is set to return to Byron Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event will include a Diwali stage show and an expanded Guy Fawkes production, with free entry between noon and 3pm. Evening tickets start from £8.
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Local News · HarrowCoroner rules drowning of three Greenford sisters a suicide
A senior coroner at Woodvale Coroner’s Court has determined that the deaths of three sisters from Greenford were suicides. The women were last seen on CCTV at 2.42 am on Brighton beach before being recovered dead by the RNLI.
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Local News · HarrowBrent Cross Shopping Centre seeks memories for 50th birthday
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary by asking customers for photos and memories to feature on a new 'memory wall'. The mall is also receiving a new facade and welcoming new stores.
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Local News · HarrowMissing girl, 13, with Harrow links subject of 999 appeal
A 13-year-old girl known to have connections to Harrow has been reported missing. Kent Police have issued an urgent 999 appeal for information regarding Emilija Marta Baranova, who was last seen on Wednesday evening.
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Local News · HarrowHalloween fans warned over fake scarefest ticket scam
Halloween fans are being warned about a potential scam after tickets for "scarefest" events were sold by a company called Halloween Nights Fear. Venues including Cardiff Castle and Transport for London have confirmed the listings are fake.
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Local News · HarrowPrimark recalls Halloween decorations over asbestos fears
Primark has recalled two Halloween decorations, Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks, due to potential asbestos contamination in the sand filling. The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an alert, advising customers to return the items for a full refund and take precautions when disposing of them.
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Local News · HarrowDuke of Edinburgh visits Harrow School scheme
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Harrow School on October 5 to celebrate 10 years of the Shaftesbury Enterprise scheme. The initiative connects the school with local charities and schools, supporting over 4,000 children and young people in the past year.
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