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Classes saved thanks to you

I would like to record my thanks to the Observer for its support to the Pinner WEA (Workers' Educational Association) when two of our courses for adults were in danger of extinction earlier in the term. Read

Every released child needs a safe home

I hope your readers will join me in supporting the Howard League for Penal Reform's campaign, Growing up, Shut up. Read

Expect a tax walloping later

The idea is that the cut in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent on top of the base rate reduction to three per cent will stimulate the economy and stave off recession. Read

Help children like Levana

On Friday's BBC Children in Need you may have noticed that the Meningitis Trust featured during the show, with eight-year-old Levana being the face of the charity. Read

St George's vicarage deserves the listed status

I was pleased to see St George's Vicarage in Pinner featured in your Blast from the Past section which appeared in the edition of Thursday, November 20 (see right). Read

Why was flash a problem?

Last Friday evening I took a photograph of the new Christmas lights at St George's shopping centre, Harrow to finish off my camera. Read

Business help for the disabled

Do you know someone who is disabled, would like to run a business and needs support? Read

My thanks to bus Samaritans

I had an accident, I fell down the stairs on a 114 bus on the evening of November 8 and was taken to Northwick Park hospital. Read

Reasons for the missed targets

Regarding the report that certain clinics are falling short of the targets imposed by the Harrow Primary Care Trust, the Savita Medical Centre in particular. Read

Want to make London safer

Today I am asking for the help of each and every reader of the Harrow Observer to make London a better and safer city. Read

When CCTV can help - and when it can't

The Harrow Crime Prevention Panel recognises the benefits of CCTV at the public places in early detection of crimes but we are not that sure about the effectiveness of such provisions on reducing the level and fear of crime in Harrow. Read

When CCTV can help - and when it can't

The Harrow Crime Prevention Panel recognises the benefits of CCTV at the public places in early detection of crimes but we are not that sure about the effectiveness of such provisions on reducing the level and fear of crime in Harrow. Read

When the police break the law...

In your issue of October 2 you kindly published a letter from me in which I invited Councillor Susan Hall to say if the council officers responsible for enforcing the traffic laws had slapped a fine on the police officer captured making an illegal right turn by your photographer,and the borough commander whether he had disciplined that officer ['Not a fair cop for motorist']. Read

Barack brings with him hope

Barack Obama, an African-American black president-elect, of the United States of America, has proved to be a phenomenon of unprecedented proportions. Read

Disappointing news on clinic

I was disappointed to learn that the Kenmore Clinic was to close suddenly without consultation with users after a health and safety report showed just how badly the building had deteriorated. Read

Our MPs are quick to save the 'gravy train'

The letter from P I Robert asking "Why aren't they listening to us?" certainly struck a chord with me. Read

Poppy boxes stolen horror

As a member of the Royal British Legion, I observe all the correct deeds for this period, but a couple of things have happened this week which I find very sad. Read

Record levels of investment

I welcome the Labour Government giving the go-ahead for Harrow Council to enter a PFI agreement to replace our ageing street lights in Harrow. Read

Scapegoats for pct's failures

Regarding incident on Fletcher ward (use of restraint). We are taking this unusual step in writing to express our concerns regarding the treatment of the staff that were on duty on the night of November 9, 2007. Read

Sunday is a day for a good deed

I am writing to urge all your readers, of any faith and of none, to consider giving just a few hours of their time this Sunday to support a local charity. Read

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