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Covering Wembley, Kenton, Stanmore, Willesden, Harrow-on-the-Hill and Raynes Lane. en-gb Harrow Observer http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/benitez-praises-amazing-dutch-ace-116451-21623919/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/benitez-praises-amazing-dutch-ace-116451-21623919/ Rafael Benitez hailed his European lucky charm Dirk Kuyt as Liverpool scrambled their way into the Champions League group stages on Wednesday night. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/sailors-test-positive-for-cocaine-116451-21623785/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/sailors-test-positive-for-cocaine-116451-21623785/ Eighteen sailors on a Royal Navy warship have tested positive for a class A drug. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/uk-fat-map-shows-obesity-hotspots-116451-21623721/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:05:16 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/uk-fat-map-shows-obesity-hotspots-116451-21623721/ A new "fat map" of the UK shows high levels of obesity in the Midlands, Wales, North East and parts of the South East. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/a-rod-powers-through-us-opener-116451-21623660/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/a-rod-powers-through-us-opener-116451-21623660/ World number eight Andy Roddick produced a serving masterclass to begin his quest for a second US Open title with a comfortable 6-2 6-2 6-2 straight-sets victory over Fabrice Santoro on Wednesday. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/hutton-era-of-cheap-energy-is-over-116451-21623609/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:05:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/hutton-era-of-cheap-energy-is-over-116451-21623609/ Hard-pressed consumers facing higher gas and electricity bills have been warned that the era of cheap energy is over. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/search-for-mansion-blaze-family-116451-21623192/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/search-for-mansion-blaze-family-116451-21623192/ A missing millionaire and his family are feared dead following a suspected arson attack on their home. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/sentencing-of-crimeworld-guns-maker-116451-21623245/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/sentencing-of-crimeworld-guns-maker-116451-21623245/ A gunsmith whose converted weapons were used in dozens of gangland shootings is due to be sentenced. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/chief-reveals-race-case-against-met-116451-21623300/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/chief-reveals-race-case-against-met-116451-21623300/ One of Britain's most senior police officers is stepping into the public spotlight to make a series of explosive allegations against his force. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/obama-wins-backing-of-bill-clinton-116451-21623137/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:35:13 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/obama-wins-backing-of-bill-clinton-116451-21623137/ Barack Obama is ready to lead America and is "the man" to be the next president of the United States, former president Bill Clinton has said. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/green-taxes-too-high-116451-21623072/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:35:21 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/green-taxes-too-high-116451-21623072/ Green taxes are far higher than is necessary to offset the cost of Britain's carbon emissions, a pressure group has claimed. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/titan-prisons-a-massive-mistake-116451-21623018/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:35:20 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/titan-prisons-a-massive-mistake-116451-21623018/ Pressing ahead with plans to build three huge "Titan" prisons would be a "costly and hugely damaging mistake", the Government has been warned. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/pay-settlements-rising-report-116451-21622950/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/28/pay-settlements-rising-report-116451-21622950/ Rising inflation has led to a wider spread of pay deals, with higher settlements increasing to 4.5% in recent months, according to a new report. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/jankovic-and-kuznetsova-survive-scares-116451-21622781/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/jankovic-and-kuznetsova-survive-scares-116451-21622781/ Jelena Jankovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova both endured some tense moments before advancing to the third round at the US Open. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/djokovic-through-despite-ankle-trouble-116451-21622839/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:45:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/djokovic-through-despite-ankle-trouble-116451-21622839/ Novak Djokovic overcame an ankle injury to defeat Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Wednesday. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/groin-op-rules-out-gerrard-116451-21622730/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:15:13 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/28/groin-op-rules-out-gerrard-116451-21622730/ Steven Gerrard will miss both of England's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers after having an operation on Thursday on his troublesome groin problem. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/murphy-snatches-victory-116451-21622584/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:15:18 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/murphy-snatches-victory-116451-21622584/ Danny Murphy scored an injury-time winner as Fulham avoided a second-round Carling Cup upset at the hands of Leicester on Wednesday night. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/liverpool-pass-liege-test-116451-21622536/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:15:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/liverpool-pass-liege-test-116451-21622536/ Dirk Kuyt was Liverpool's Champions League hero again on a night of high tension against Standard Liege at Anfield. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/gunners-cruise-past-twente-116451-21622462/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:45:18 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/gunners-cruise-past-twente-116451-21622462/ Arsenal brushed aside the challenge of Steve McClaren's FC Twente to secure a place in the lucrative group stages of the Champions League with a 4-0 victory at Emirates Stadium. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/waste-plant-body-was-newborn-girl-116451-21622390/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:35:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/waste-plant-body-was-newborn-girl-116451-21622390/ The body of a newborn baby found at a waste recycling centre was a girl, police said. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/uk-condemns-russian-military-action-116451-21622250/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:35:18 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/uk-condemns-russian-military-action-116451-21622250/ Britain has condemned Russia's "excessive use of military force" in Georgia. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/more-time-to-quiz-pm-plot-suspect-116451-21622125/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:05:17 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/more-time-to-quiz-pm-plot-suspect-116451-21622125/ Police have been granted more time to question a white Muslim convert arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill the Prime Minister. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/senderos-completes-milan-move-116451-21621896/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/senderos-completes-milan-move-116451-21621896/ Arsenal have confirmed defender Philippe Senderos has joined AC Milan on a season-long loan. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/keothavong-stuns-italian-seed-116451-21621947/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/keothavong-stuns-italian-seed-116451-21621947/ British number one Anne Keothavong caused a major shock at the US Open as she knocked out number 25 seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy to reach the third round. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-request-alerts-villa-116451-21621798/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/milner-request-alerts-villa-116451-21621798/ Aston Villa are expected to step up their bid to sign Newcastle's want-away winger James Milner, who has handed in a transfer request. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/hughes-keen-on-wright-phillips-116451-21621861/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:45:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/hughes-keen-on-wright-phillips-116451-21621861/ Mark Hughes has confirmed he wants Shaun Wright-Phillips to return to Manchester City and is "very hopeful" of landing the Chelsea winger. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/pm-plot-suspect-s-home-searched-116451-21621492/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:05:15 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/pm-plot-suspect-s-home-searched-116451-21621492/ Police investigating an alleged plot to assassinate the Prime Minister searched the house of the latest suspect to be arrested. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/50-000-cheer-scots-olympic-stars-116451-21621278/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:35:16 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/world-uk-news/2008/08/27/50-000-cheer-scots-olympic-stars-116451-21621278/ A crowd of 50,000 turned out to welcome Scotland's Olympic heroes home. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-116451-21621081/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:15:14 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/agent-barry-will-stay-with-villa-116451-21621081/ Gareth Barry's agent has stated the England midfielder will stay with Aston Villa rather than make a late move before the transfer window closes. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/local-harrow-news/2008/08/27/immigration-cops-raid-wembley-warehouse-116451-21620881/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:03:00 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/local-harrow-news/2008/08/27/immigration-cops-raid-wembley-warehouse-116451-21620881/ Immigration officers swooped on a Wembley business arresting a number of employees working in the country illegally. http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/lee-to-leave-spurs-116451-21620569/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:15:29 GMT http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-sport/world-uk-sport/2008/08/27/lee-to-leave-spurs-116451-21620569/ Tottenham left-back Lee Young-Pyo is to join German side Borussia Dortmund.