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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 · 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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Property & Planning · HarrowHarrow homes average £466,853 in London property price analysis
Harrow has been identified as one of London's more affordable areas for property purchases. The average home sale price in the HA1 postcode area stands at £466,853, according to recent property data.
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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 · 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 · 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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Local News · HarrowJohn Lyon School alumni to be honoured in Ypres
Former pupils of John Lyon School will be remembered with a commemorative plaque and digital memorial in Ypres, Belgium next month. The project, initiated by the Class of 1976, aims to honour alumni who served in various conflicts.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow's Skipjacks named in national fish and chip awards
Skipjacks, a fish and chip shop in Harrow, has been named in the longlist for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2027. The shop is one of three London businesses to be recognised in the national competition, which is in its 39th year.
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Local News · HarrowVictoria Station to open UK's first railway food hall
Victoria Station is set to launch the UK's first food hall within a railway station on October 16. Market Hall Victoria will replace the former Dorothy Perkins store, offering 10 global food traders and 180 seats.
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Transport & TfL · KentonKenton Lane closed for nine hours after emergency incident
Major roads in Kenton, Harrow, were shut for nine-and-a-half hours following an emergency services incident. Kenton Lane remains closed between College Hill Road and Locket Road, affecting bus services H18 and H19.
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Local News · HarrowRichard Marshall awarded MBE for services to business
Richard Marshall, founder of Pall Mall Barbers, has been awarded an MBE. The business, which has a historic site on Whitcomb Street, has expanded to eight London locations and one in New York.
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Property & Planning · HarrowHarrow Council receives plans for children's home and property extensions
Harrow Council is considering a change of use application for a property on Harrow View to become a children's residential institution. Numerous other planning applications have been lodged for extensions and alterations across Pinner, Kenton, South Harrow, and Wealdstone.
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WorldNestlé poll shows half of Britons care where food is made as runner starts 500‑mile Taste Trail
A Nestlé‑commissioned survey of 2,000 adults found that just over half of respondents consider the origin of their produce important. At the same time, runner Rob Pope will trek more than 500 miles from Ayrshire to Brighton, with Nestlé pledging over 300 meal equivalents per mile to the Felix charity.
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Local News · HarrowLloyds Bank branch in Harrow to close September 23
Lloyds Bank is set to close its branch in Harrow on September 23, 2026. This decision reflects a broader industry shift towards online and digital banking, with the bank aiming to consolidate its high street presence.
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Local News · HarrowHarrow hospice worker, 71, to skydive for patient care
Rose Tallon, a 71-year-old healthcare assistant at St Luke's Hospice in Harrow, will undertake a skydive on September 18. She aims to raise £3,000 for the hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life care for residents in Harrow and Brent.
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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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