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Kenton crash man cut free by firefighters
A MAN had to be cut from a car in Kenton after a crash that closed a road today. The driver of a Renault Clio was freed by firefighters and taken by stretcher to a waiting ambulance after the crash, involving two other cars, in Christchurch Avenue, at
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Tough increase for the elderly
I urge all computer cab users to complain to their council on the new fare rises for those with mobility problems. It is fair enough to raise prices in these hard time, but these new prices are high and will cause hardship to vulnerable people using
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Celebrating a glowing report
Bad news travels fast, but not the good news. With this in view, the Harrow Council for Justice (HCJ) often focuses on success stories; this time it is about a primary school in Harrow. Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School, in South Harrow,
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Will the talking have effect?
I was interested to see Councillor Bill Stephenson, the leader of Harrow Council, recently describe Let’s Talk, Labour’s £13,000 consultation exercise, as a forum for “mature debate” about “important issues”. At December’s cabinet meeting, I asked Cllr
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Who took snaps during Suez?
I am preparing a small book of photographs involving the Suez Crisis during November 1956. If others who had their cameras with them at the time would like to have their photos included to ensure that these images — ships, blockships, aircraft, general
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Universal fear over safety
The recent article quoting Councillor P O’Dell (‘Petition to save pelican crossing’, Harrow Times, February 10) commenting on the lengthy period of consultation with interested parties prompts comment. The matter is considered by the public as essential
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Value has been recognised
It is fantastic news that Wealdstone has become the first ward in Harrow to achieve a full compliment of Neighbourhood Champions, and many congratulations are due to the committed residents who have made this possible. I’m sure the new champions will
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Census dodgers may have cost Harrow £14m, council says
HARROW may have missed out on £14 million in Government funding over a decade due to residents not taking part in the census, the council believes. The authority gets around £500 in Government funding for every resident but officers believe
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Harrow Borough manager baffled by performance
Harrow Borough manager David Howell was at a loss to explain their poor performance in the defeat to Concord Rangers. His side suffered a disappointing 3-0 reversal at Concord in the Ryman Premier on Saturday afternoon. Boro went into the match in good
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Tories win Kenton by-election
THE Tory candidate in a Kenton by election snatched victory by more than 150 votes last night. Suresh Kansagra returns to Brent Council as the ward's new councillor with 1,063 votes, fending off competition from Labour's Ellie May Southward
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Police appeal for Good Samaritans to come forward
POLICE are appealing for two good Samaritans who stopped a knifepoint robbery in Edgware to contact them. An 11-year-old boy in Jewish Free School uniform was being attacked in Edgwarebury Lane, at the junction with Station Road, at 3.55pm last Wednesday
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City & Country now own Bentley Priory
THE company taking on the job of preserving a cherished landmark as a museum in memory of the Few has finally taken over the historic building. The Grade II* listed mansion house at RAF Bentley Priory, in Stanmore, home to Fighter Command during World
