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Chef in national finals for second time
A chef has wowed judges to make it into the final of a national competition for the second year running. Viviane Takemoto, chef manager at Haven Residential Care Home, in Hatch End, will battle it out against eight others from across the country
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Bank is not listening
Following your story about the announcement of the closure of the NatWest Bank in Harrow Weald (“Threat to last remaining bank in High Road”, Harrow Times, May 29) I was amused to read that NatWest’s Customer Charter states it wishes to “become Britain
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They pitched in - could you?
Volunteers’ Week is a chance to celebrate, recognise and showcase the tremendous work volunteers do. More than 20 million people across the UK volunteer, donating millions of hours to the community. The value of voluntary activity in the UK
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See painters and potters at work
I would like to say a huge thank-you for the great coverage by Amie Mulderrig in last week’s paper regarding the seventh annual Harrow Open Studios, which takes place at a variety of locations from Saturday, June 7 until Monday, June 9, and Saturday
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Time to leave limelight
It would seem that Husain Akhtar, despite being unable to bring himself to stand as a candidate in the recent elections, still doesn’t know when to stop (“Congratulations to councillors”, Your Views, May 29). Readers should probably be reminded
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Let's wish Labour well for future
The results of the local elections, on a high turnout, have delivered a clear mandate to the Labour Party, led by Cllr David Perry. They have an appealing mix of youth and experience in the group that should help them tackle the difficult tasks
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Keep voting with your feet
The loss of a Conservative councillor in the North Harrow area at the recent local elections is directly attributed to the now ex-Conservative leader of Harrow Borough Council’s draconian attitude to putting controlled parking zones (CPZs) there —
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World Cup police operation launched
Police launched an operation for the World Cup at a meeting with licensees from across the borough. Harrow officers held the meeting with more than 30 landlords at The Junction, in Gayton Road, yesterday, to share plans for policing during the
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Harrow Borough complete double signing
Harrow Borough have signed two players as they strengthen their squad for next season. Dave Anderson’s side have agreed a deal with striker Ryan Debattista. The 18-year-old is a product of Watford’s Harefield Academy and impressed at Boro after
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Indian restaurant into final of national competition
An Indian restaurant has made it to the national final of a competition find the country’s best curry house. Coriander, in Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, was nominated for the annual Tiffin Cup by MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Nick Hurd.
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Watford FC owner declared bankrupt again
A Stanmore businessman and former Watford FC owner has been made bankrupt at the High Court. Laurence Bassini did not contest a bankruptcy order made against him over an outstanding debt of £37,500. The order comes after Mr Bassini lost a High
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Cemetery ‘abandoned’ says mourner
A man says the poor state of one of the borough’s cemeteries makes him feel he cannot visit the graves of his parents. Paul Wilson, 68, whose parents and sister are buried at Wealdstone Cemetery, in Bryon Road, says he could not believe the level
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Former Crewe defender Carl Martin returns to Wealdstone
Wealdstone have made two new signings with defender Carl Martin returning to the club. The Stones swooped for Martin four years after he left them to join Crewe Alexandra. Wealdstone also signed striker Tom Collins as they prepare for next season
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Cash grants available for community groups
A building society is offering cash grants to community groups as part of an annual giveaway. The Harrow branch of the Skipton Building Society, in Station Road, is offering the money as part of its Grassroots Giving campaign. Groups in the
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Pupils create campaign to get their peers walking to school
Schoolchildren from across the borough have been putting their best feet forward as part of a week of action. Pupils have been taking part in Walk to School Week and creating their own campaigns to get their peers walking instead of being driven
