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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 · Harrow on the HillJack Whitehall's Harry Potter audition flop revealed
Jack Whitehall has shared details of a Harry Potter audition arranged by his father, Michael Whitehall. Despite a private meeting, Whitehall failed to impress after admitting he had not read the books and spoke of 'Orks'. Daniel Radcliffe was ultimately cast as the boy wizard.
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Local News · Harrow on the HillStrawberry Hill House Flower Festival Expands to Four Days
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival is set to expand to four days this year, running from September 10 to 13. Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the event will feature over 30 floral designers creating installations inspired by the theme 'Gloomth/Riant'. A new Retail Village will also be introduced.
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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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Property & Planning · Harrow on the HillHarrow School submits new logistics plan for approved redevelopment
Harrow School has filed a further planning application for its Harrow on the Hill site, outlining construction and logistics arrangements for a redevelopment approved in 2019. The submission, PL/2146/26, follows condition 5 of permission P/1940/16, which allowed demolition of existing buildings including the sports block.
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WorldHarrow on the Hill neighbours spared 24-hour bingo hall after appeal fails
An independent planning inspector has dismissed an appeal by Pure Gaming Ltd to open a 24-hour bingo hall at 153-155 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell. The decision follows objections from Ealing Council, police, and residents over noise, antisocial behaviour, and suitability for the town centre.
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Property & Planning · HarrowHarrow Council approves Station Road flat block
Harrow Council has approved plans to demolish a restaurant on Station Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, to build a seven-storey apartment block. The development will feature 12 flats and ground-floor commercial space, but no affordable housing due to viability assessments. Concerns were raised about noise from a nearby bar.
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