Local News for 31 July 2008

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Bus fire in Alexandra Avenue

Teenager charged over bus fire Jul 31 2008

A 15-year-old boy has today been charged with setting fire to the top deck of a bus in Alexandra Avenue earlier this year. Read

Miss England Laura Coleman shows Debenhams' employee Sean Byrne how to be beautiful

Beauty queen meets Harrow shoppers Jul 31 2008

Miss England swept into Harrow on her first official engagement to open a new cosmetic stand. Read

Police arrest the 14-year-old suspect

Teenagers arrested in drugs raid Jul 31 2008

A 14-year-old boy was arrested today after police uncovered a stash of crack cocaine and cannabis under his bed. Read

John Pearson and his stepmother Maureen Pearson

Blast man in court Jul 31 2008

Blast victim John Pearson appeared in court today (Thursday) accused of causing the Rayners Lane explosion which left him with severe burns. Read

Cubix lounge's hours extended Jul 31 2008

A bar in Kenton is now allowed to sell alcohol for longer hours and have dancing and live music on the premises.Read

Drain covers still being taken Jul 31 2008

Drain covers are still going missing in Brent despite council efforts to stop thieves cashing in on the rising cost of scrap metal.Read

Emma heads off on an underwater adventure Jul 31 2008

An adventurous teenager will embark on the journey of a lifetime next week, travelling to the Phillipines to study some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.Read

Family to run Bill's cause fundraiser in his memory Jul 31 2008

WHEN their father died of cancer the Gardiner family wondered how they could honour his memory.Read

Find out if adopting is for you Jul 31 2008

Brent Council's adoption team is hosting an information evening for would-be adoptive parents on August 6.Read

'We did not know you were building' Jul 31 2008

People living in a block of flats in Stanmore were left worried after building work started on an extension without their knowledge.Read

Welcome to the champagne lifestyle... Jul 31 2008

Champagne was put on ice and the balloons were out this weekend as people in Pinner welcomed a new barbers in Station Approach.Read

Youth group scouting for a new leader Jul 31 2008

A scout group in Harrow is hunting for a new leader and help to maintain its meeting place.Read

Health centre with a difference Jul 31 2008

A historic Stanmore building is set to be transformed into a private gym, complete with a doctor's surgery.Read

'I have to bank cash in street' Jul 31 2008

A severly handicapped woman has blasted the disabled access at a bank after being forced to make a transaction in the street.Read

Supported-living housing staff will remain under council control Jul 31 2008

Hundreds of vulnerable residents, their carers and families have welcomed an 11th hour decision by Harrow Council to retain support-living housing staff under its control.Read

Man acquitted of attempted murder Jul 31 2008

A man who left a convicted robber paralysed by plunging a knife into his back has been cleared of trying to kill him.Read

Man appears in court after pensioner knocked over Jul 31 2008

A man has been charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving without a licence or insurance.Read

Mood 'lifted' for commuters as work finally ends Jul 31 2008

Lifts at Pinner Tube station were finally up and running last week after the three year saga finally came to an end.Read

Mother's breast cancer scam to cash in benefits Jul 31 2008

A benefits cheat who faked breast cancer to escape a jail-term was freed on Monday in a reluctant 'act of mercy' by Appeal Court judges.Read

MP steps into school row amid fears of a shortfall Jul 31 2008

An MP has expressed his fears for a newly enlarged primary school after it emerged that reception class places for next year have not been filled.Read

Muslim girls show sport and religion can mix Jul 31 2008

A group of young Muslim girls have enrolled in a unique new sports programme that proves religion does not have to get in the way of keeping fit.Read

New wine bar to cater for the 'more sophisticated' Jul 31 2008

The owner of a new wine bar has promised to add some sophistication to Pinner High Street after her venture was given the go ahead last week.Read

Harrow is sixth least fit London borough Jul 31 2008

People in Harrow are among the worst in London at taking regular exercise, according to a survey released last week.Read

Our parks win awards Jul 31 2008

Parks in Brent have received the prestigious green flag awards, which are given to the best parks in the country.Read

Possible bus drivers' strike Jul 31 2008

Harrow bus drivers moved a step closer to striking this week.Read

Pupil knocked down on busy road near school Jul 31 2008

Parents worried about the safety of their children travelling to school are continuing to fight for a pedestrian crossing, after a Nower Hill High School pupil was hit by a car last week.Read

Roller disco raises £450 Jul 31 2008

When pupils at Kingsbury High School were given the opportunity to put together a roller disco in aid of charity, the Year 9 team couldn't wait to get involved.Read

Scouting around for a guiding light in life Jul 31 2008

A couple who first met when he was a young Scout and she a young Guide in Harrow have tied the knot.Read

Seven arrests in series of dawn raids in Wembley Jul 31 2008

Police mounted early morning raids in an attempt to quell the rising levels of crime in north Wembley.Read

Oldest ever person to receive a PhD from Cambridge Jul 31 2008

A 91-year-old war veteran from Harrow Weald has become one of the world's oldest PhD recipients. The degree was awarded by Cambridge University. Read

Choose charity to win £1,000 Jul 31 2008

Barclays has teamed up with the Harrow Observer Series to give a local charity the opportunity to win cash to help it fulfil its dreams.Read

Charity bike ride setback as cyclist is hospitalised Jul 31 2008

A father battling pancreatic cancer hopes to finish a 950-mile charity bike ride despite undergoing an emergency operation this week.Read

A grand day out raises a grand for toddler group Jul 31 2008

A fun run raised almost £1,000 for the Daniel's Den parent and toddler group, St Michaels Avenue, Wembley.Read

Making the leisure centre a safer place Jul 31 2008

Thefts at Harrow Leisure Centre have been slashed in the past four months after police and staff upped security following a spate of crimes.Read

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