Local News for 26 June 2008

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Cash found in scrap dealer raids Jun 26 2008

Police have raided scrap metal dealers believed to be responsible for taking stolen cars from Harrow and Brent. Read

Harrow College sign

College plans rejected Jun 26 2008

Plans to rebuild Harrow College hit a setback after councillors rejected proposals for more than 400 homes needed to finance the scheme. Read

'Psycho' gang of seven face jail Jun 26 2008

Seven members of a Sri Lankan gang headed by a thug nicknamed 'Psycho' are facing jail for a vicious Samurai sword attack on a rival.Read

Aakash Bharania, Risha Khagram, Dirujan Sabesan, Jemie Mistry and Hezron Duhaney, who organised this year's Gig in the Park

Thousands expected at Under One Sky Jun 26 2008

Crowds of up to 12,000 are expected for the return of Under One Sky, Harrow's largest annual community festival.Read

Three decades spent improving life for mental health sufferers Jun 26 2008

Friends and family paid tribute to a dedicated voluntary care worker who has died at the age of 86.Read

Twenty roads added to CPZ Jun 26 2008

Residents responded with caution after councillors extended parking restrictions around Stanmore Tube Station.Read

Wembley visitors' book

Dumped book may fetch £10k Jun 26 2008

Unique records of every VIP to visit Wembley Stadium between 1935 and 1955 - which were discovered lying in a skip - will go under the hammer.Read

Youth parliament's manifesto raises profile Jun 26 2008

Brent Youth Parliament (BYP) has published its first manifesto outlining its progress and future goals.Read

A day of animal magic to help realise Ali's dream Jun 26 2008

CHILDREN from St Joseph's RC Primary School spent a day with animals to mark the birthday of a former pupil who died of a brain tumour.Read

Bookie raider gang jailed for terrifying armed robberies Jun 26 2008

An armed robber was jailed indefinitely at the Old Bailey last Friday for raiding betting shops in Sudbury and Wembley.Read

Changes to rules mean fewer dropped kerbs Jun 26 2008

New rules on the creation of driveways are expected to cause complaints of unfairness, a Brent Council report admits.Read

Hatch End Cricket Club remains defiant

Cricket club back on the ball following fire Jun 26 2008

A rugby club is helping out a cricket club which burnt down in suspicious circumstances.Read

Figures show PCT is one of worst in country Jun 26 2008

THE borough's primary care trust has admitted it is one of the worst in the country for meeting core government healthcare standards.Read

Firefighters on display Jun 26 2008

Chip pan fires and car crashes were some of the emergency demonstrations Stanmore fire fighters tackled at their open day.Read

Five houses on site of bungalow Jun 26 2008

PLANNING permission for five houses on a site where just one bungalow exists is being sought from Brent Council.Read

Former mayor questioned about theft Jun 26 2008

A FORMER mayor of Brent has been questioned under caution by police investigating the alleged disappearance of cash from a public office.Read

Harrow hygiene standards fail to hit target Jun 26 2008

Hygiene standards at a Harrow trust have failed to hit targets set by a government healthcare watchdog.Read

Harrow man wins £1,000 in ITV bingo show Jun 26 2008

A Harrow resident with an unsusual name has won £1,000 from a live bingo show on television.Read

How the council is trying to make the borough's schools more eco-friendly Jun 26 2008

Harrow Council is launching a new recycling scheme aimed at getting schools to introduce more ecofriendly rubbish collections.Read

Kids can achieve wait to hear if they can move to Cedars Hall Jun 26 2008

A charity that supports children with behavioural difficulties wants to convert and relocate to a derelict Harrow Weald community centre, saving it from demolition.Read

Police called to outbreaks of gang violence Jun 26 2008

Passers-by were left stunned during outbreaks of violence in separate areas of the borough.Read

Outbreak of TB at school forces screening of pupils Jun 26 2008

Pupils at a Harrow secondary school will be screened for tuberculosis after a child was diagnosed with the contagious disease.Read

MP urges involvement in Neighbourhood Watch Jun 26 2008

An MP joined forces with Neighbourhood Watch representatives to kick-start a recruitment campaign.Read

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