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Local News · HarrowOdeon Limits myLIMITLESS Film Views to Five
Odeon has updated its myLIMITLESS subscription terms, limiting members to watching the same film a maximum of five times. The cinema chain states the changes aim to ensure fairness, but customers have voiced significant frustration online.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow High School Sixth Form posts top 10% A-level results
Harrow High School’s Sixth Form recorded 62% A*-B grades at A-level this summer, placing it among the top 10% of schools nationally. BTEC students achieved 90% Distinction or Distinction* grades, with standout performances in maths, economics and applied science.
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Local News · HarrowSt Dominic’s Sixth Form College records 38% A* to A grades in A-level results
St Dominic’s Sixth Form College in Harrow has reported that 38% of its A-level students achieved A* to A grades, with 70% securing A* to B. BTEC students also performed strongly, with 82% receiving merit grades or higher. Principal Andrew Parkin praised the efforts of students and staff.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow College students record 97% BTEC pass rate in 2026 results
Harrow College reported a 97% achievement rate for BTEC students in 2026, alongside a 99% pass rate for UAL courses and 100% for several T-Level programmes. Students celebrated progression to universities, apprenticeships, and further study, with the principal praising their hard work and staff support.
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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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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.
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Local News · HarrowNational Lottery grant of £124,743 restores Bentley Priory’s obelisk and grasslands
A £124,743 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will restore Bentley Priory’s Georgian obelisk and World War II pillbox, while volunteers clear brambles from flower-rich grasslands. The Harrow Nature Conservation Forum is recruiting local volunteers to help with the work.
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Local News · HarrowNorthwood teacher Andy Taylor raises £12,374 for Mount Vernon scanner centre
A teacher at Northwood College has raised £12,374 for the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital after running six marathons. The fundraising was in memory of his mother-in-law, who received care at the centre during cancer treatment.
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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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Local News · StanmoreStanmore Flooded After Water Main Bursts
A burst water main flooded parts of Stanmore on 28 July 2026, causing disruption to traffic and water supply. Spur Road was closed eastbound, affecting bus routes 107 and 142. Affinity Water reported rising pressure after initial supply issues.
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Local News · HarrowStudent mural brightens Northwick Parkside
A winning mural design by University of Westminster student Danling Su has been unveiled at Northwick Parkside in Harrow. Painted by artist Miguel Fons, the artwork depicts connections between healthcare, education, and home life.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow pupils raise £2,000 for local children’s charity Riya’s Rainbows
Year 6 pupils at Mount Stewart Junior School in Harrow raised £2,000 for Riya’s Rainbows, a local charity supporting children with serious illnesses and bereaved families. The funds came from the school’s annual Enterprise Initiative, where students created and sold products at a community event.
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Local News · PinnerPinner Parish Preschool marks 60 years with Outstanding Ofsted rating
Pinner Parish Preschool, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in Pinner, has reached its 60th anniversary. The preschool, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, held a celebration event for families and staff, honouring deputy manager Bev Parry’s 30 years of service. All income is reinvested into early years education.
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Local News · HarrowParmiter School student wins Young Reporter Award, records for Open University
A Harrow student has won a national journalism award and recorded Instagram reels for the Open University at a professional studio. Arran Sihota, 17, from Parmiter School, was praised for his professionalism during the session organised by Artful Being.
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