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Local News · HarrowRoyal Mail parcel prices rise by up to £1.45
Royal Mail has increased the cost of sending parcels across a range of services, including Standard, Tracked, Special Delivery, and Signed For options. The price adjustments, which came into effect on Tuesday, October 6, range from 25p to £1.45.
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Local News · StanmoreSaracens management letting players down, says Danny Care
Danny Care believes Saracens management has failed the players due to off-field controversies. He suggested these issues have negatively impacted the team's on-pitch performance, citing a flat display against Sale.
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Local News · WealdstoneWealdstone FC faces Worthing in FA Cup qualifying round
Wealdstone FC will play Worthing in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round on or around Saturday, 17 October. Victory would see the club progress to the FA Cup proper, joining League One and League Two sides in November.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow Parents Fundraise for £2.4m US Gene Therapy for Son's DMD
Amy and Steve Baker, from west London, are raising funds for a £2.4 million gene therapy treatment in the US for their son Wilf, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in February 2026. The condition causes progressive muscle weakness.
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Local News · HarrowMorgan Rogers' Career Journey: From £1m to Chelsea's £117m Record Signing
Morgan Rogers' career trajectory saw his value plummet to £1m before a series of loan spells and a move to Aston Villa for £8m, ultimately leading to his record-breaking £117m transfer to Chelsea.
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Local News · HarrowArsenal 10 points off WSL lead as Slegers' job is questioned
Arsenal's dismal start to the Women's Super League season sees them 10 points behind leaders Manchester City. Manager Renee Slegers' position is under scrutiny despite club assurances of support.
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Local News · HarrowDickens family hid from creditors in Highgate
The entire Dickens family, including a young Charles Dickens, took refuge at 92 North Road, Highgate, in the summer of 1832 to escape creditors. This period of financial hardship deeply influenced the young author's work.
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Local News · HarrowSamsung Galaxy S26 feature wins top tech award
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Privacy Display has been recognised with two major accolades at the Currys Tech of the Year Awards 2026, including the overall Feature of the Year award. Other winners included Google Pixel and Microsoft.
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Local News · HarrowDead animals found in Brentford canal amid sewage fears
Dead animals, including foxes, ducks, and a cat, have been discovered in the Brentford canal network this summer. Residents and watersports charities are raising alarms about sewage entering the water, exacerbated by hot weather and stagnant conditions. Investigations are underway by Hounslow Council, Thames Water, and the Environment Agency.
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Local News · HarrowParents neglect own health, new study reveals
A new study indicates that 73 per cent of parents put their own health on hold while caring for their children. Many ignore symptoms, delay medical help, and continue working while sick, leading to worsening conditions.
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Local News · HarrowOnly Fools and Horses van to sell for £40,000
A 1969 Reliant Regal Supervan III, famously used in the early episodes of Only Fools and Horses, is set to go under the hammer. The vehicle is expected to achieve between £30,000 and £40,000 at auction.
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Local News · HarrowHBO series Youth filmed at Middlesex University's Hendon campus
HBO Max's new series Youth, starring Sharon Horgan and Aran Murphy, featured scenes filmed at Middlesex University's Hendon campus. The university partnered with FilmFixer to host eight productions over the past year, offering students valuable on-set experience.
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Local News · HarrowNearly 300 attend Harrow Mid-Autumn Festival
Nearly 300 people gathered at Victoria Hall on September 19 for the Mid-Autumn Festival Family Fun Day. Organised by Together HK CIC, the event celebrated Hong Kong and Chinese culture with performances, activities, and food.
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Local News · HarrowBritish Heart Foundation to close Harrow store
The British Heart Foundation will close its Home Store on St Anne's Road in Harrow as part of a wider plan to shut 150 shops across the UK. The charity reported a £3.3m retail loss in the last financial year.
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Local News · HarrowRare London 2012 Olympic 50p coin sells for £4,000
A rare version of the London 2012 Olympic swimming 50p coin has sold for £4,000 on eBay. The coin features a swimmer and a limited number of the first design entered circulation before a modification was made.
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Local News · HarrowOnline pet store Funny Fuzzy shut down over £6.3m unexplained payments
Online pet retailer Funny Fuzzy has been shut down by the Insolvency Service following an investigation into its financial dealings. The company is accused of receiving £6.3 million in unexplained payments while customers reported issues with orders and refunds.
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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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Local News · HarrowHarrow 11-year-old becomes youngest Woman Grandmaster
Harrow resident Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has become the youngest woman grandmaster in chess history. She secured the title at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, also earning an International Master norm.
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Local News · Harrow on the HillPrincess Sophia Duleep Singh's Suffragette activism highlighted
Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, goddaughter of Queen Victoria, became a prominent Suffragette and critic of British rule in India. Her activism, including refusing to be counted in the 1911 census and selling The Suffragette newspaper, is now the subject of a Kensington Palace exhibition.
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Local News · HarrowLondon pool owners face £9.18 per degree heating cost
Heating a 30,000-litre swimming pool by one degree Celsius could cost London residents £9.18. Experts advise pool owners to consider ongoing running costs, including energy, chemicals, and maintenance, before installation.
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