Local News for 6 November 2008

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Mayor will not fund historic building Nov 06 2008

The campaign to save historic Dollis Hill House suffered a massive blow when Boris Johnson announced he would not be pledging any money to its proposed regeneration.Read

South Harrow Gas Explosion Latest Nov 06 2008

Conclusions about who, if anyone, was responsible for the fatal South Harrow gas explosion could be made public within weeks, the Observer can reveal. Read

Danger road made (slightly) safer Nov 06 2008

Campaigners are celebrating a small victory after the council agreed to add safety measures around the most dangerous road in the borough. However, residents will not be getting the pedestrian crossing they desperately wanted.Read

Deaf paedophile's sign language confessions Nov 06 2008

A deaf paedophile who amassed more than 7,000 indecent pictures and movies of children could face up to 10 years in jail.Read

Grateful Daisy, 70, names helper Anne to win award Nov 06 2008

For the past seven years coeliac Anne Agapiou has been on hand to help a fellow sufferer whenever possible.Read

Harrow rated second most improved London Council Nov 06 2008

Harrow Council is the second most improving council in London, according to a table of boroughs' progress drawn up by professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).Read

How Lewis got a dream job in gaming design Nov 06 2008

A computer graphics artist from Pinner has had the privilege to work on a top secret project set to transform the gaming world.Read

Inspection shows improvements to Roseland Care Home Nov 06 2008

A care home rated one of the worst in the country has managed to turn around its fortunes in just six months.Read

Nursing home and shops could be built on derelict pub site Nov 06 2008

A vacant pub in Wealdstone High Street could be pulled down to make way for a large care home.Read

Parents in row over schools merger policy Nov 06 2008

Parents at a Pinner school that could be merged with its neighbour have complained about Harrow Council's policy on school amalgamation.Read

'Put WW2 heroes on memorial too' Nov 06 2008

As Remembrance Day draws near for commemorating those who died in battle during the First World War, one man is still desperately trying to ensure others receive a fitting memorial for their sacrifice.Read

Residents' tip-off helps police get brothel closed Nov 06 2008

Police have closed a brothel after complaints from concerned residents.Read

Stabbing horror shocks families Nov 06 2008

A Pinner man has been charged on suspicion of stabbing his brother in the chest with a kitchen knife.Read

Teacher suspended over racist remarks to pupils Nov 06 2008

A teacher from Edgware has been suspended from the profession after being found guilty of racism.Read

Tributes to aid worker, murdered by the Taliban Nov 06 2008

Friends of a murdered aid worker have been paying tribute to the woman who "died doing what she loved".Read

An overgrown lane is second 'grotspot' to get a blitzing Nov 06 2008

A winding Harrow lane marred by overgrown shrubbery, fallen leaves and graffiti became the second of 12 'grotspots' Harrow Council will blitz by the end of the year.Read

Walking, running and bouncing in aid of cancer research Nov 06 2008

Cancer has always cast a shadow over Louise Selman's life, ever since she lost a close friend to leukaemia at the age of 15.Read

Covent Garden premiere for Willesden man with 'reel' vision Nov 06 2008

A short movie about discrimination made by an aspiring Willesden film-maker has been treated to a glitzy premiere at a top West End cinema.Read

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