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  • Harrow first to use online voter registration

    Harrow has become the first council in the country to introduce online electoral registration in a move to modernise and cut costs. Letters sent out to voters from this month will include a 11-digit security code to allow people to register

  • Stones sign former Palace keeper

    Wealdstone have completed the signing of highly rated goalkeeper Rikki Banks. Since the devastating leg injury to Jonathan North in March, finding a replacement stopper has been manager Gordon Bartlett’s main priority this summer. The Stones are looking

  • Police panel suspended in protest at officer number cuts

    A Canons Park community panel set up to work with police to address local concerns has suspended itself in protest at cuts to officer numbers. Kirit Modi, chairman of Canons Ward Safer Neighbourhood Panel, said the reduction of local PCSOs

  • Summer reading challenge for children set to begin

    Children are encouraged to borrow and read six books from the borough’s libraries as a summer challenge. The Summer Reading Challenge, organised by Harrow Council, gives children a chance to visit libraries and talk to staff about the books

  • Barnet FC's move to Harrow recommended for approval

    Barnet look set to be playing football in Harrow from next year after a council report recommended the switch to a Canons Park playing fields. Harrow Council’s cabinet will make a decision next Thursday on whether to agree to the club’s request

  • School wins award for teaching of gifted children

    A Kenton school has become one of 60 across the country recognised for teaching gifted children. Jewish Free School in The Mall has been given a Challenge Award by the National Association for Able Children. It received the award for giving

  • Teenagers cleared over MOT centre inferno

    Three teenage boys have been cleared of starting a fire at a Harrow MOT garage last October that caused thousands of people to be evacuated. The two 16-year-olds from Harrow, and a 15-year-old from Stanmore, were accused of starting the huge

  • Hospital parking petition to be handed in tonight

    A grandmother will hand her 1,200-strong petition calling for cheaper parking at a hospital to health bosses tonight. Pamela Gershon, of Charlton Road, Kenton, has been collecting signatures for nearly six months calling for a reduction in