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Local News · HarrowMorrisons launches Disney Christmas collection in Harrow
Morrisons has introduced a new Disney Christmas collection in its Harrow stores, featuring plush toys, a sticker album, and festive bells. Customers spending £15 can receive free stickers, and scanning them in the More app offers rewards and a prize draw entry.
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Transport & TfL · HarrowBakerloo Line Section Closed 21-22 November
Commuters travelling between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone will face disruption on the weekend of 21-22 November 2026. Transport for London has confirmed a complete shutdown of services on this section of the Bakerloo line due to planned works.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow man faces two-year recovery after fence climbing injury
A Harrow resident is facing a lengthy recovery period after an accident in May, when he climbed a fence to access a closed athletics track. Hamish Franklin sustained a severed ulnar nerve, requiring eight hours of surgery, and may not regain full sensation in two fingers.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow homes cost 10.8 times average earnings
The average home in Harrow costs £532,000, which is 10.8 times the average local earnings. This places Harrow as one of the less affordable boroughs in the capital for prospective homeowners.
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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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WorldNHS bloodmobile to visit Harrow over next year
A new mobile blood donor centre, the 'bloodmobile', has been launched by NHS Blood and Transplant. It will visit Harrow and other London areas over the next 12 months to increase the number of black heritage donors.
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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 · 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 · 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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WorldInsurers report surge in ADHD and autism declarations among over‑50s
Travel insurers have recorded a sharp rise in claims involving ADHD and autism among people over 50, with Staysure noting 4,676 such declarations between January and July 2026. Overall ADHD reports more than doubled, and a health‑department review now examines diagnosis trends.
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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 · 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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Culture & Arts · HarrowAmy Johnson blue plaque unveiled in Child's Hill
A blue plaque has been placed on Amy Johnson's former home in Hendon Way, Child's Hill, honouring the pioneering aviator. Known as 'the Queen of the Air', Johnson achieved global fame for her solo flight from England to Australia in 1930.
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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 · 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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