Harrow news

• Three-vehicle collision blocks Tyburn Lane in Harrow

  20-08-2026 22:53 via harrowonline.org
  
  A collision reportedly involving three vehicles blocked Tyburn Lane in Harrow for around two hours this evening (20 August).
  The crash happened at around 7:45pm near the junction with Kenton Road and Peterborough Road.
  The road was closed off shortly after 8pm in both directions while the incident was dealt with.
  Bus route 258 diverted
  The 258 bus was diverted away from Tyburn Lane, with services using nearby roads including Shaftesbury Avenue, Porlock Avenue, Treve Avenue, Lascelles Avenue and
  
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• Police cordon off Wealdstone car garage after reported assault

  20-08-2026 19:02 via harrowonline.org
  
  A car garage and storage area in Wealdstone has been cordoned off by police following an incident in the early hours of this morning.
  Officers have been spotted at the premises in Masons Avenue, next to The Bridge, where police tape has been placed around a mechanics garage and an adjoining car storage area.
  Police remain at the scene this afternoon, Thursday, August 20.
  Officers at the location told Harrow Online there is no wider risk to the public and indicated that police could remain at the
  
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• Harrow enforcement fines to be cancelled without body-worn camera evidence

  20-08-2026 16:51 via harrowonline.org
  
  Fines issued by enforcement officers in Harrow will only be valid if they are supported by evidence from a body-worn camera, the local authority has announced. The move comes after two officers were sacked earlier in the year for turning off their cameras before threatening a member of the public.
  In June, footage was shared online of the incident involving enforcement officers working for Harrow Council. The officers, contracted to the council from Kingdom Services Group, were caught threatenin
  
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• Harrow High School celebrates ‘best ever’ GCSE results

  20-08-2026 14:08 via harrowonline.org
  
  Harrow High School is celebrating what it says are its best ever GCSE results, as pupils across the borough receive their grades today.
  More than 70% of students at the school achieved grades 9 to 4 in both English and Maths, while 53% achieved grade 5 or above in both subjects.
  The school also said 20% of its highest-achieving students secured grades 9 to 7 in English and Maths.
  Headteacher Paul Gamble said: “These results are truly excellent and reflect the continued hard work of all the
  
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• Ealing Council failed elderly father with dementia after calls and emails went unanswered

  20-08-2026 13:44 via harrowonline.org
  
  Ealing Council failed an elderly father with Parkinson’s related dementia by not answering his emails and calls, a watchdog has ruled.
  The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has ruled that the council must apologise and retrain staff due to the failings.
  Care arranged after hospital discharge
  In November 2024, the man, referred to as Mr X in the report, was discharged from hospital. Having previously lived independently, the council assessed that Mr X would now need reablement care
  
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• Hundreds of top GCSE grades achieved by Claremont students in Kenton

  20-08-2026 11:37 via harrowonline.org
  
  Students at Claremont High School Academy in Kenton are celebrating after another strong set of GCSE results.
  Year 11 pupils received their grades today, Thursday 20 August, as GCSE results day gets underway at schools across Harrow and the rest of the country.
  At Claremont, a total of 568 grades at 7 to 9 were achieved by this year’s graduating students. This included 114 grade 9s, 191 grade 8s and 263 grade 7s.
  Headteacher Ms Hyde-Boughey said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to celebr
  
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• Wembley Stadium criticised over The Weeknd fireworks after government wildfire alert

  20-08-2026 10:23 via harrowonline.org
  
  Wembley Stadium has been criticised after fireworks were set off during Canadian popstar The Weeknd’s gig, despite a government emergency alert earlier warning against their use.
  The Weeknd began his five-night run at the venue in Brent on Friday night (August 14), which included a fireworks display accompanying the set’s closing track ‘Moth To A Flame’. However, some have questioned the display going ahead due to the government’s warning earlier that day that lando
  
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• Emergency works close Lower Road in South Harrow as buses diverted

  20-08-2026 08:32 via harrowonline.org
  
  Lower Road in Harrow is closed in both directions this morning due to emergency works.
  The closure is in place at the junction with West Street and began at around 12:30am today, Thursday 20 August.
  All buses diverted
  The 395, H9, H10 and SL9 bus routes are being diverted while the road remains shut.
  One Network shows Affinity Water is carrying out utility repair and maintenance works on Lower Road, with works currently listed until tomorrow night, Friday 21 August.
  Drivers and bus passengers ar
  
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