https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/en-ukCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 03 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Sir Sadiq Khan, a long-time opponent of the expansion, has laid out his opposition to the Draft Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS), an updated government framework which will guide planning and set assessment criteria for any new runway]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/sadiq-khan-warns-heathrow-third-runway-could-overwhelm-londons-transport-network/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/sadiq-khan-warns-heathrow-third-runway-could-overwhelm-londons-transport-network/ Details of the incident were shared anonymously in the Harrow Online Group on Facebook, along with an image.
The post claimed that two youths robbed three boys using violence on a train at around 2pm on Wednesday, 2 September.
Harrow Online contacted British Transport Police (BTP), who confirmed they had received a report of a robbery on the Metropol]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/police-investigate-robbery-on-metropolitan-line-at-northwood-hills/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/police-investigate-robbery-on-metropolitan-line-at-northwood-hills/ The show will be held in the Elliott Hall on Thursday, September 24 at 7.30pm.
The production brings together songs associated with some of Motown’s biggest names, including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5 and Smokey Robinson.
The show is expected to last around two hours, i]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/motown-classics-set-to-take-over-harrow-arts-centre/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/motown-classics-set-to-take-over-harrow-arts-centre/ The artwork, called I’m Mr. Mercury, covers all 58 of the Spanish Steps between Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley.
Created by British street artist Frank Styles, the mural forms a giant image of Mercury when viewed from a specially marked point opposite the steps.
The finished artwork stands around 30ft tall and was created as four separate p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/huge-freddie-mercury-mural-unveiled-at-wembley-park/Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/huge-freddie-mercury-mural-unveiled-at-wembley-park/ Lemon Pepper Holdings Limited, which operates Wingstop across the UK and Ireland, lodged the application with Harrow Council on August 26.
The application relates to Wingstop Harrow, Unit 14, 9 St George’s Shopping Centre, St Anns Road, and is currently listed by the council as a new application awaiting issue.
Licensing documents describe t]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/wingstop-lines-up-new-harrow-restaurant-at-st-georges-shopping-centre/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/wingstop-lines-up-new-harrow-restaurant-at-st-georges-shopping-centre/ Stephanie Lael, Clinical Team Leader on Springs Unit at Cygnet Hospital Harrow, has been named as a recipient of a Professional Award at the 2026 Mental Health Awards.
She was nominated by Ward Manager Maryanne Mathews for her work at the hospital on London Road.
The Mental Health Awards have been running since 2019 and recognise individuals, organisations an]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/harrow-mental-health-nurse-recognised-with-national-award/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/harrow-mental-health-nurse-recognised-with-national-award/ Rajdhani Express, a vegetarian Indian restaurant on Kingsbury Road in Brent, opposite Kingsbury Station, has applied for a licence to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/concerns-raised-over-kingsbury-restaurant-plans-to-sell-alcohol-and-open-until-2am/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/concerns-raised-over-kingsbury-restaurant-plans-to-sell-alcohol-and-open-until-2am/ The shop has opened at St Anns Shopping Centre, where the company has taken a unit covering around 2,000 sq ft.
Six new jobs have initially been created at the Harrow branch, with the company saying more could follow.
Grape Tree has also sent Harrow Online new images taken from inside the store following its opening.
Customers in the new Harrow Grape Tree]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/first-look-inside-grape-trees-new-harrow-store/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:22:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/first-look-inside-grape-trees-new-harrow-store/ In 1943, Harrow, like the rest of the country, was being ravaged by war, and while some children had been e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/the-future-of-harrow-as-imagined-by-children-during-wartime/Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/the-future-of-harrow-as-imagined-by-children-during-wartime/ Hana won the 15-18 category of the national competition, while 11-year-old Sam, from Horsham, was named winner of the 10-14 age group.
The pair were selected from hundreds of entries from across the UK and will now join BAFTA’s team of Young Presenters, opening the door to presenting opportunities, industry mentoring and]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/harrow-teenager-wins-national-bafta-young-presenters-competition/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/harrow-teenager-wins-national-bafta-young-presenters-competition/ The move has been welcomed by campaigners in Brent, who earlier this year raised concerns about the impact driverless taxis would have on jobs, road safety and privacy.
London robotaxi rollout delayed as TfL guidelines awaited
In 2025, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander moved forward the proposed timeline]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/london-robotaxi-rollout-delayed-as-brent-campaigners-hail-win-over-driverless-taxi-plans/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/london-robotaxi-rollout-delayed-as-brent-campaigners-hail-win-over-driverless-taxi-plans/ Brent Council’s headquarters in Wembley was evacuated last Tuesday (August 25) following the incident and had since remained closed to the public. London Ambulance Serv]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/brent-civic-centre-reopens-as-council-leader-urges-knife-carriers-to-surrender-it-safely/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/brent-civic-centre-reopens-as-council-leader-urges-knife-carriers-to-surrender-it-safely/ The crash happened at around 11.50pm on Sunday, 30 August, and involved a route N98 bus operated by Metroline, which was in service at the time.
A 25-year-old man who was driving the car died at the scene. The 44-year-old bus driver was taken to hospital, with police later confirming his injuries had been assessed as life-changing.
Three men – aged 25, 26 and 51 &ndas]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/tfl-issues-statement-after-fatal-honeypot-lane-bus-crash/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/tfl-issues-statement-after-fatal-honeypot-lane-bus-crash/ The incident happened on The Avenue, close to the junction with West Hill. The road runs from Preston Road towards Forty Avenue, near Wembley Park.
Images sent to Harrow Online by members of the Harrow Online Group on Facebook showed a damaged car at the scene alongside a police presence.
The cordon was in place during the early hours and into the morning while officers dealt with the]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/man-25-arrested-after-car-crashes-into-tree-during-police-pursuit-in-wembley/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/man-25-arrested-after-car-crashes-into-tree-during-police-pursuit-in-wembley/ This year’s show will take place on Saturday 12 September from 11:30am until 5pm at Pinner Memorial Park in Chapel Lane.
Organised by Pinner Rotary, the annual event raises money for charity while providing a day of entertainment for families and the wider community.
More than 40 stalls and family activities
Visitors can expect more than]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/pinner-village-show-returns-with-more-than-40-stalls-and-live-entertainment/Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/pinner-village-show-returns-with-more-than-40-stalls-and-live-entertainment/ Emergency services were called shortly before midnight on Sunday, 30 August, following the crash in the HA7 area.
Images seen by Harrow Online show extensive damage to the front of a double-decker N98 bus and a white BMW at the scene.
The front of the bus appears to have suffered significant impact damage, with its windscreen smashed and debris scat]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/one-dead-and-another-seriously-injured-after-honeypot-lane-bus-crash/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/one-dead-and-another-seriously-injured-after-honeypot-lane-bus-crash/ Advance warning signs have already been placed along Station Road, including close to the Tesco superstore, advising motorists of the closure.
Harrow Council has now published a formal traffic notice confirming that the restrictions are being introduced for the Shri Sithi Vinayagar Chariot Festival.
Sign on Station Road, Harrow.
Which roads will be affecte]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/station-road-in-harrow-to-close-for-hindu-chariot-festival-this-weekend/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/station-road-in-harrow-to-close-for-hindu-chariot-festival-this-weekend/ Whitbread has issued a final reminder confirming that all Beefeater restaurants across the UK will close after dinner on Thursday, September 10.
The closure includes the Travellers Rest on Kenton Road, opposite Kenton Underground station, which is due to be demolished as part of a major redevelopment of the site.
Final week for the Travell]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/travellers-rest-beefeater-in-kenton-to-close-for-good-next-week/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/travellers-rest-beefeater-in-kenton-to-close-for-good-next-week/ The application concerned 34 Culver Grove and would have changed the three-bedroom semi-detached house from a family dwelling into a children’s residential home.
Caring Hearts Homes proposed accommodating up to two children aged between eight and 17, with staff providing 24-hour care and supervision. No extensions or external alterations to the property were plan]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/plans-for-childrens-care-home-in-stanmore-refused-by-harrow-council/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:26:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/plans-for-childrens-care-home-in-stanmore-refused-by-harrow-council/ David died after being stabbed at Brent Civic Centre on Engineers Way on Tuesday, August 25.
Police have now confirmed that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have both been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Two more charged with murder
Police were called to reports of a stabbing at Brent Civic Centre at around 2:30pm on August]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/two-more-charged-with-murder-after-17-year-old-stabbed-to-death-in-wembley/Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/harrow/two-more-charged-with-murder-after-17-year-old-stabbed-to-death-in-wembley/