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How refugees transformed Harrow: peer marks anniversary of Asians' expulsion from Uganda
From late-night shopping to a feast of new foods and flavours, Harrow politicians have spoken about how dictator Idi Amin's expulsion of Asians from Uganda "electrified" the area. In a House of Lords debate yesterday to mark the 40th anniversary
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Drivers facing 70 minute delays on the North Circular following crash
There are severe delays on the North Circular Road following a crash. Two lanes are blocked southbound at Brentfield Road because of a crash and oil spill. The collision, between a lorry and a car, is causing congestion back to Hendon Way.
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89-year-old trapped in her flat because of broken lift
An 89-year-old woman is living as a prisoner in her own home because her housing association has failed to repair a broken lift. Vidyaben Patel is unable to leave her flat as she would have to walk down 50 stairs to reach the ground floor.
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Stones bring in Uxbridge forward
Wealdstone have announced the signing of experienced striker Chris Moore from Uxbridge FC. The veteran forward has played at a number of clubs including Northwood, Dagenham and Redbridge and Brentford. Manager Gordon Bartlett said: “We’re delighted
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School celebrates public speaking competition success
A Harrow Weald school is celebrating after one of its pupils ranked highly in a public speaking competition. Brian Wachiera, 14, from Salvatorian College in High Road, came second when he represented the school at the Harrow Borough Final of the
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Woman being 'driven mad' by rubbish outside her flat
A 67-year-old from Edgware is being “driven mad” by unsightly and unhealthy rubbish outside her flat. Jan Graham and her 65-year-old husband Eric have lived above a shop in North Parade, Mollison Way, Edgware, for 17 years. But eight years
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MP visits charity for people with learning disabilities
Harrow West MP Gareth Thomas learned how a Harrow charity is helping people with learning disabilities into work yesterday. Mr Thomas visited Choices 4 All, which works with people with disabilities to train them for work in catering and hospitality
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Road closed for two and a half hours following crash
The High Road in Harrow was closed for two and a half hours following a crash yesterday afternoon. The emergency services were called to High Road at 3pm following a collision involving three cars – a Vauxhall Corsa, a Citron Xsara and a Volkswagen
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Hospital foundation organises gospel concert to raise money for research
A Harrow hospital foundation is hosting a Christmas gospel choir performance to raise vital funds for research. St Mark’s Hospital Foundation, in Watford Road, is organising a London Community Gospel Choir concert tomorrow. The performance
