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Mortality rates at North West London Hospitals NHS Trust among lowest in the country
Mortality rates at the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust are among the lowest in the country, according to new figures. The Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2012 has just been published and showed the trust as being sixth out of 145 in terms of mortality
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Ambulance crew on scene of crash
The High Road in Harrow is closed both ways due to a crash. The ambulance service was called at 4pm and an ambulance crew and a fast response car are on scene. Seven bus routes are currently being diverted.
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Harrow High Road blocked by crash
There are reports that the High Road in Harrow is closed due to a crash. The road is believed to be blocked northbound because of an accident at Long Elmes. Drivers are being warned to expect delays.
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Harrow Borough Council denies tax rise rumours
Harrow Borough Council has denied rumours that it is to raise its council tax bill by two per cent from April 2013. The council has responded to Conservative claims that council tax is to go up by two per cent, saying that it has not yet made any
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Council reassures people that school is safe despite asbestos concerns
Harrow Borough Council has spoken out to reassure people that it does not take "the slightest risk” with children’s health after concerns were raised over asbestos at a primary school. And a senior councillor has suggested that controversial expansion
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Young entrepreneurs do battle at shopping centre
It's almost the Dragon's Den - 100 student entrepreneurs are to do battle at St George’s Shopping Centre in Harrow this weekend. The students from across north west London are taking part in the Young Enterprise scheme. The 15 to 18-year-olds
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Wealdstone battle to Hendon win
Wealdstone picked up an important 2-1 win against second from bottom Hendon. The Stones are now third in the Ryman Premier, two points behind leaders Margate with two games in hand. Captain Wes Parker missed out because of suspension which
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83-year-old killed in hit and run
An 83-year-old man has died following a hit and run in Watford town centre. Police were called to Exchange Road at the junction with the High Street on Saturday at about 4.20pm, following reports a man had been hit by a car. He has been named
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Councillor calls for MRI scans to be offered as an alternative to post mortems
A Harrow councillor is calling for less invasive post mortem procedures to be offered to people from some religions. Cllr Husain Akhtar, the independent representative for Canons ward, wants mourning families to be offered MRI scans instead of
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Christmas concerts in and around Harrow
The Harrow Apollo Male Choir present its Christmas concert in aid of the Marie Curie Hospice in Hampstead. St Alphage Church, Montrose Avenue, Edgware on Saturday, December 8 at 7.30pm. Details: 020 8959 2884, www.harrow-apollo-male-choir.org
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The War of the Worlds comes to Wembley Arena
Suspending Richard Burton’s head above a live audience wasn’t enough for Jeff Wayne. Embarking on a new tour of The War of the Worlds, the Radlett-based musician has teamed up with Hollywood actor Liam Neeson and Take That star and X Factor judge Gary
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Severe delays on the Metropolitan line
There are severe delays on the Metropolitan line due to a faulty train. There are severe delays between Wembley Park and Watford, between Wembley Park and Chesham, between Wembley Park and Amersham and between Wembley Park and Uxbridge. There
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Two killed in M1 crash named by police
Two men killed in a high speed crash on the M1 in the early hours of Monday morning have been named by police. Gulzar Ahmed, 22, and Mohammed Rahman, 24, both from east London, were killed in the crash involving two black BMWs near the Watford
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Garden centre holds Christmas evening for charity
A Stanmore garden centre is holding a festive evening in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. Squire’s Garden Centre in Common Road will be celebrating the festive season with an evening of events tonight. From 6pm until 8.30pm shoppers will be treated
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Church transformed into winter wonderland
A church in Harrow Weald has been transformed into a forest of Christmas trees. All Saints’ Church, in Uxbridge Road, has been decorated with more than 40 trees as part of the church’s Christmas Tree Festival. Each tree has been decorated by
