Local News for 10 July 2008

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Brentfield governor wins teaching award Jul 10 2008

A veteran school governor has been recognised for 30 years of dedicated service at this year's Teaching Awards ceremony.Read

Up, up, up, and awaaaay! Jul 10 2008

The skies of Harrow were dotted with colour after schoolchildren launched balloons at a charity event.Read

Council workers' strike this week Jul 10 2008

Thousands of households could be without a bin collection, and the streets unswept, during a two-day strike by up to 2,000 Harrow Council employees.Read

Councillor cleared Jul 10 2008

Police will not to take action against a former Brent mayor who was questioned over the disappearance of charity donations.Read

Councillor's call to bring back free collection Jul 10 2008

Council collections of bulky household items have plummeted since the local authority slapped a £25 charge on the service, figures have revealed.Read

Court order sought to evict academy protest Jul 10 2008

Anti-academy protesters have vowed to continue their fight, despite facing imminent eviction from the Bridge Road Recreation Ground.Read

Firefighters offer barbecue safety tips as calls go up Jul 10 2008

The sun has been shining recently and for many the good weather means an opportunity to hold a barbecue.Read

Growing knife crime culture Jul 10 2008

Disturbing new statistics reveal one third of Harrow's children, some as young as 11, know someone who regularly carries a knife.Read

Having a ball with the police Jul 10 2008

Policemen dug out their football boots and donned their shin pads to take part in a seven-aside football tournament in Harrow Weald on Saturday.Read

Makeover for Willesden Green Jul 10 2008

With millions of people passing through the ticket gates each year, it is no wonder Willesden Green Station had begun to look a bit tired.Read

Mixed reaction to plans to allow women bishops Jul 10 2008

Members of the clergy in the borough are divided over the Church of England's decision to allow women to become bishops.Read

New academy may not be built in time Jul 10 2008

Four-year-olds set to join the new Wembley Academy in September could start their schooldays in a run-down building with no heating.Read

New home for paper Jul 10 2008

A talking newspaper for the blind has moved location after 18 years at its Stanmore home.Read

Louise Ramage with her mum, Terry, and children Alfie, four, and Charlie, two, outside Starbucks

Parents fight to save Starbucks Jul 10 2008

Young mothers in Pinner are forming a united front in a bid to save a popular coffee shop in the village from closure.Read

Edward Birch and dog Boomer

Pet owners warned after poisoned meat left in park Jul 10 2008

Contaminated meat laced with toxic liquid and metal pins has been planted throughout Canons Park to poison dogs, according to police.Read

Roadshow promotes benefits of bikes Jul 10 2008

Pedal power was brought to the fore when junior school pupils joined a roadshow to raise awareness about the importance of cycling.Read

A TB sufferer, posed by model

Shock number of TB cases Jul 10 2008

Brent has the second highest tuberculosis infection rate in the capital, figures have revealed.Read

'Stripper' suspended after drama class went too far Jul 10 2008

A teenager who was suspended from school for taking his trousers off in a play says he is too scared to return.Read

Council wants your views on development in Harrow Jul 10 2008

Where do you think Harrow should accommodate 10,000 new residents and all the infrastructure they need?Read

Thirtieth annual Roxeth show Jul 10 2008

The Roxeth Show - South Harrow's annual community fair - celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend.Read

Burglaries go up by 24 per cent this year Jul 10 2008

Burglaries have gone up in Harrow by 24 per cent since last year, causing police to create a specialist unit.Read

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