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Public consultation on housing development announced
A developer is calling for people’s views about a new housing scheme which will provide affordable housing. Taylor Wimpey North Thames is preparing plans to build 68 new flats in Sudbury Hill, including a number of affordable homes. The company
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Why voice of youth in Harrow matters
As a young person, I know today’s local elections will be a huge moment for young people in Harrow, even if many have no interest in politics or have long turned their backs on political parties. In the General Election in 2010 only 44 per cent
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Restricting use of Whitchurch Sports Fields to jusitfy new school
Quite apart from the fact that Harrow Borough Council has agreed in principle to the siting of a new school on the site of Whitchurch playing fields (overturning the designation of these playing fields in local plans as land that may only be used for
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Avanti House School will expand choice
I am delighted that the Avanti House secondary school is to be located at the Whitchurch Playing Fields site. This school will expand choice for children and parents across Harrow and will provide much-needed school places at a time when some of
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Not standing up for commuters
Bob Blackman MP has again failed to represent the interests of the residents of Harrow by not supporting the HS2 Bill. Independent reports have clearly shown that the Harrow and Wealdstone to Euston route would be able to increase its frequency
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Help to mitigate impact of CPZ
Cllr Stanley Sheinwald’s letter “Please support parking battle’ Your Views, May 15) referred to a meeting between myself and St Anselm’s Church, which he refused to attend, so please take his fly-on-the-wall account with a bucket of salt. At the
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Need to address unfair Fairtrade system
It is sad that Fairtrade is used as a marker to highlight consideration for the diversity and empathy for developing countries, where the process touches the effects rather than addressing the cause, such as unfair tariffs or import quotas. Fairtrade
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Carers must be seen as partners
All the 24,620 carers in Harrow, are the last line of defence against spiralling social care costs. The value of the carer contribution in our community is estimated to be £407million, but this price tag doesn’t do justice to their compassion,
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Company wins gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show
An international bulb importer has won a gold medal at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Jacques Amand, the Stanmore-based import company, won its 28th gold medal for its display in the main floral marquee at the show this week. The display
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Charity May Fayre on this weekend
People are being invited to a disabled charity’s May Fayre to help raise money for new equipment. The Welldon Activity Group will be holding its annual event at Trinity Church in Hindes Road, Harrow on Saturday May 24, from 10am to 12pm. There
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Trio agree to remain at Harrow Borough
Harrow Borough have agreed new deals to keep three players at the club next season. Striker Marc Charles-Smith netted six goals in 13 appearances after joining from Burnham in February. Verstatile midfielder Jake Gilbert made 15 appearances
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Man charged for attack in barbershop
A man has been charged following an attack which left another man with severe facial injuries. Mohamed Shafi, 57, of Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, was charged yesterday by police with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was
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Woman taken to hospital after climbing onto train station roof
A woman who climbed on the roof of a railway station was talked down and taken to hospital. Police were called to reports of a woman standing on the roof of Harrow and Wealdstone London Station, the Bridge High Street at 4.55pm yesterday. Services
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School holds international day celebration
Pupils, parents and teachers worked together on a day to celebrate the many cultures that make up their school. Every year group at Grange Primary School, in Welbeck Road, South Harrow, enjoyed the all-day international event. During the day
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Voters head to the polls
Voters from across the borough will head to the polls today to decide who will hold power at Harrow Borough Council. The election campaign has been hard fought with parties fighting for the 63 seats up for grabs. To take overall control of
