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Man found dead in Harlesden

Detectives are investigating the unexplained death of a man found in Harelsden during the early hours of this morning. Read

Wembley murder inquiry after man stabbed to death

Detectives investigating the death of a Wembley resident found stabbed in his flat believe he was murdered.Read

Wembley warehouse mega sale braced for fashionistas

Hoards of bargain-hunting fashionistas will descend on a Wembley warehouse this Saturday for one of the biggest clothing sales the borough has ever seen.Read

11-year-old Neasden hit-and-run victim named

The 11-year-old boy killed in a hit and run car smash has been named as Neasden resident Michael Richard Martin McDonagh.Read

Trader had told 'porky pies'

A rogue trader who peddled piles of fake designer clothes has been banned from every market in England and Wales.Read

Akim Adelaja

Fighting dogs found in Wembley home

A criminal who kept 11 illegal fighting dogs in a cramped basement flat is facing jail after being found guilty of animal cruelty.Read

A41 crash victim named

The Harrow man killed in a high speed car smash has been named as 28-year-old Vasile Antonescu. Read

Murdered Wembley man named

The man found dead in his flat in Wembley has been named locally as Dilip Munadkat.Read

Have you seen missing boy Zachary from Wembley?

Police are appealing for assistance in tracing a missing boy from Wembley.Read

Charity pulls out of Dollis Hill House restoration

The fight to save Dollis Hill House looks to be over after the organisation tasked with restoring it backed out of the scheme.Read

Wembley Stadium

Fears after big Wembley bang

A section of Wembley Stadium was closed off on Monday after a "massive bang" startled workers at the multi-million pound complex. Read

Cannabis

Heat cameras spot dope plants

A police helicopter equipped with heat seeking equipment uncovered a secret drugs factory in Wembley where 400 cannabis plants were being grown. Read

Kenton fire under investigation

Ten residents were rescued from flats after a fire broke out in a shop below. Read

Mayor will not fund historic building

The campaign to save historic Dollis Hill House suffered a massive blow when Boris Johnson announced he would not be pledging any money to its proposed regeneration.Read

Brent's public fireworks cancelled

Brent's annual firework display in Roundwood park has been cancelled following severe weather warnings.Read

Dollis Hill House

Mayor disappoints Dollis Hill House campaigners

The campaign to save Dollis Hill House has taken a massive blow with Boris Johnson announcing he will not be pledging any money to its proposed regeneration.Read

Brent cop in court

A policewoman has appeared in court accused of leaking confidential information to her lover and helping a burglar. Read

Why litterbugs in Brent don't get punished

Hundreds of litter louts are going unpunished by Brent Council.Read

The school that gives 'no hope' children a chance

A special school that helps trouble-making youths get back on track has been praised by Ofsted.Read

Complaints of discrimination not proved

An Iraqi former civil servant who claimed he was the victim of a racially-motivated hate campaign lost his discrimination case.Read

Author Profile

Tom Lawrence came to the Observer in February 2007 after completing a journalism course at Lambeth College. As a Brent reporter he has brought readers first-hand accounts of armed police raids and even spent a day as a clown.