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  • Mayor of Harrow joins in Holi festivities

    More than a thousand worshipers joined the mayor of Harrow for a Hindu festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Members of the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre (ISSC) gathered outside Harrow Borough Council Civic Centre for the

  • Illegal Shisha bar torn down

    An illegal shisha bar was torn down in just over an hour following complaints from neighbours. Harrow Borough Council took enforcement action against Yasmin restaurant and Shisha Bar, in High Road, Wealdstone. The 600sq ft structure was flattened

  • RSPCA offers support to police over dog poisoning in park

    A national animal charity has warned dog owners to be vigilant after three pets were poisoned after visiting a park. The call from the RSPCA comes after the dogs, two bull lurchers and a springer spaniel, were poisoned in Fryent Way, in the Fryent

  • Thousands enjoy temple's Holi festival

    Thousands of people attended a Hindu temple to celebrate the festival of Holi. The Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Dharma Bhakti Manor, in Wood Lane, Stanmore, hosted the event, which included the throwing of coloured rice powder on Sunday. Families

  • Mums hold Holi celebration

    A group of mums held a Holi festival celebration to help teach children about their cultural heritage. More than 150 people attended the event, held by the Desi Twist Group at Pinner parish church on Saturday. The Hindu festival includes the

  • Groups to get council grants

    More than 20 community organisations are set to benefit from Harrow Borough Council grants. The pot of £89,041 will be shared between 23 voluntary organisations as part of this year’s council’s grant funding round. Organisations which will