Local News for 11 September 2008

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Japanese Knotweed

Fight to save gardens from aggressive weed Sep 11 2008

Harrow Council has pledged to take on the Japanese Knotwood, a common garden nuisance. Read

The wheelchair-users pull the plane

Record pull by wheelchair team Sep 11 2008

Thousands of spectators watched in awe as disabled volunteers pulled a Boeing 757 along a runway.Read

Get rid of bus station with built-in crime, says police chief Sep 11 2008

One of Harrow's top police officers has admitted the town's bus station needs to be replaced to reduce crime.Read

Harrow first for new super clinics Sep 11 2008

Harrow will house one of the very first polyclinics in London after the controversial medical centres were finally given the go ahead yesterday.Read

Harrow group sets the write example for Ghanaian villagers Sep 11 2008

Two local authors are setting up a charity to boost adult literacy in the African nation of Ghana.Read

One man's medieval solution to pesky pigeon problem Sep 11 2008

Harrow's pigeons should beware - they could soon suffer the fate of their Trafalgar Square counterparts.Read

Parents quizzed on school age change Sep 11 2008

Parents are being asked their views on changes to schools in the borough.Read

Young wheelchair athletes aspire to olympic skills Sep 11 2008

With the Paralympics in full swing budding disabled athletes turned out in force to showcase their skills in charity matches.Read

Pinner police opens its doors to 200 years of history Sep 11 2008

The police of yester-year made a surprise appearance at a Harrow police station.Read

Pinner village show swells charity coffers Sep 11 2008

Pinner was drenched by rain on Saturday but it wasn't enough to dampen the fun of crowds who flocked to the annual Pinner Village Show.Read

Pupils get taste of high school life in Tanzania Sep 11 2008

A group of students and teachers have returned from a life-changing trip to a school in Tanzania.Read

Question time with councillors Sep 11 2008

Councillors are set to be grilled by members of the public.Read

Quiz the police Sep 11 2008

Harrovians will get the chance to quiz the boys in blue on September 22 at the next Harrow Police and Community Consultative Group meeting.Read

Scout leaders honoured for hard work Sep 11 2008

Six dedicated leaders in the Harrow and Wealdstone Scout District have been honoured for their long and distinguished service.Read

Survey points to gloom in the housing market Sep 11 2008

Half of the houses on sale in Harrow have been on the market for more than three months, according to a new survey.Read

Thugs beat victim to floor and stamped on his body Sep 11 2008

An unprovoked attack has landed two thugs in prison after they relentlessly kicked a defenceless man in the head at Harrow bus station.Read

Whitehall snubs Harrow's appeal to make up £45m gap in services grant Sep 11 2008

Thousands of Harrovians' pleas for better services have been ignored by the Government.Read

Alley fire under investigation Sep 11 2008

An investigation has been launched after a fire burnt through a garage fence, yards away from shops and flats in a busy road.Read

Addict tried to sell victims' goods to undercover police Sep 11 2008

A feckless robber has been jailed after trying to sell stolen goods to undercover policemen - while his victims stood next to him.Read

Peace inspires Harrow events Sep 11 2008

Peace is the inspiration behind a programme of events taking place across the borough.Read

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