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Hospitals' service is rated down to just 'fair'

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'

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

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

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

A new river was opened and named on Saturday. Read

Nurses reject scathing report

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Police appeal for sex attack witnesses

A police investigation is underway after a young woman was sexually assaulted as she walked through a quiet underpass in Northwick Park. Read

Two charged with doorstep shooting

Detectives have charged two men with the murder of Leon Labastide, who was gunned down on his door step. Read

Two charged over shooting

Two men have been charged with the cold blooded murder of Jahmall Moore, who was brutally shot five times in front of his terrified girlfriend. Read

PC Andrew Graham at a Brent Police ceremony in 2004

Violent ex-cop jailed

A former Brent police officer who violently attacked an abusive drunk while on duty has been jailed for three months. Read

Three arrested in drugs bust

Three suspected drug dealers have been arrested after stashes of cannabis and cocaine were discovered inside a Dollis Hill flat. Read

Some of the seized passport forging equipment

Master forger jailed

A Wembley crime boss who masterminded a professional forgery racket that produced fake passports and driving licences was yesterday jailed for six-and-a-half years. Read

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