Local News for 16 October 2008

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Police search the scene in Wembley Park Drive

'Buried skull' murderer jailed Oct 16 2008

A former Polish soldier who battered his housemate to death before burying him in their Wembley back garden was jailed for life today.Read

Avril Coombs

Benefit fraudster spared jail Oct 16 2008

A benefits cheat who fraudulently claimed nearly £80,000 in seven years walked free from court today - despite lying about more than £25,000 in savings. Read

Prayers for teenage crash victim Oct 16 2008

Prayers are to be said tomorrow evening (Friday) for a South Harrow teenager who died in car crash earlier this week.Read

Boris Johnson at the Sattavis Patidar Centre

Mayor fights gangs in Wembley Oct 16 2008

Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with community leaders and youths in Wembley to discuss putting an end to gang violence. Read

Friends stage 'X Factor' for mums' disease cause Oct 16 2008

A pair of friends who set up a charity to raise awareness of Crohn's dis-ease are hosting a new singing competition for X Factor wannabes.Read

Hospitals' service is rated down to just 'fair' Oct 16 2008

The quality of services provided by Harrow's biggest hospitals has deteriorated in the past year, according to ratings released today.Read

'I'm surprised mum survived ward torture' Oct 16 2008

After the investigations into the treatment of the elderly on Fletcher Ward, other patients have come forward to talk about alleged poor care elsewhere at Northwick Park Hospital.Read

Majorettes would like to expand their work into Harrow Oct 16 2008

A baton-twirling troupe that entertains crowds at carnivals and community events is hoping to expand the club if they win the Let's Do It Award.Read

Marion can't praise Macmillan enough for their care Oct 16 2008

Patients with cancer can receive assistance and hope from Macmillan Cancer Support, which was nominated for Barclays Let's Do It Community Awards.Read

New river to fight flood risks Oct 16 2008

A new river was opened and named on Saturday.Read

Nurses reject scathing report Oct 16 2008

Nursing staff accused of tying up pensioners at Northwick Park Hospital have been made scapegoats, one of their colleagues has claimed.Read

Pinner's panto is saved Oct 16 2008

This year's Pantomime Evening has been saved thanks to the Observer's campaign and your generous donations.Read

Polyclinic 'has a major flaw - no parking space' Oct 16 2008

There is a major flaw with a proposed new polyclinic in Harrow, according to its council critics - parking.Read

Puppeteer mum pulls the strings in web venture Oct 16 2008

When Rebecca Nagan gave up a career in children's television to have a baby, she did not realise how hard it would be getting back into work.Read

Speak up on scheme to stand our schools system on its head Oct 16 2008

A school governor is calling on parents to make sure their voices are heard on a new scheme set to turn the borough's education system on its head.Read

Swoop on 'illegal workers' firm falls flat Oct 16 2008

Immigration officers swooped on a Stanmore cash and carry ware-house in search of illegal workers - only to find they all had the correct documentation.Read

The dirty dozen, or who can we call on to clean up this town Oct 16 2008

A team of council workers is gearing up to tackle the 12 worst grotspots in Harrow, with your help.Read

The management team in charge of Fletcher Ward at the time of the abuse Oct 16 2008

The chief executives responsible for Fletcher Ward during the care scandal and the period leading up to it are now in senior positions across the NHS.Read

£1,000 lump sum would help the boys who have given so much' Oct 16 2008

Nominations have now closed for the annual Let's Do It awards. Read

Elders need boost to stay healthy by attending centre Oct 16 2008

Navjivan Vadil Kendra means 'New Life Elders Centre'. Read

'Anti-social magnet' shop faces second booze sale ban Oct 16 2008

A supermarket in South Harrow described as a "magnet for crime and anti-social behaviour" has been stripped of its right to serve alcohol for the second time in a year.Read

Cold water on plans for pools Oct 16 2008

Two thirds of people in Harrow are forced to travel more than a mile to their nearest public pool - making the borough's access to swimming among the worst in London.Read

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