Local Harrow news, West London

Brought to book over late accounts

MORE than a quarter of Harrow's charities failed to file their accounts on time last year - meaning the public cannot see how donations were spent.Read

Gown cash mayor plans a comeback

A FORMER mayor of Brent who was suspended from the council earlier this month says she will stand as a Conservative candidate in the local elections this May.Read

Mystery of ex-coach's death

A CORONER has said society 'simply doesn't know' what happened to a former children's football coach who fell to his death at his Kilburn home.Read

No jail for landlord who felled patron in 'western bar brawl'

A PUB landlord who landed a devastating blow to an innocent customer during scenes described as like a 'bar brawl in a western' was spared jail last week.Read

Policing communities where sexual violence against girls is the norm

A secret epidemic of unreported sex attacks on young girls is taking place in Brent. Read

New chapter starts for library after £2m refurbish job

THE new and improved Harlesden Library will be opened in March.Read

Revellers try to save Dicey Reilly's pub's licence

Petition launched to save popular Irish nightclub.Read

Can this band unveil a win?

A ROCK band from Harrow is confidently gearing up for the regional finals of a national music competition.Read

MPs in bid to boost mental health services

A CHARITY which provides services and help for people with mental health problems was visited by two politicians.Read

An entrance-ing development

PINNER Parish Church's new entrance has been nominated for the Harrow Architectural and Environmental Awards.Read

Not guilty verdict after allegations of murder frame-up

A CONVICTED drug dealer from Harrow has been cleared of shooting dead a partygoer just days after he had been released from prison.Read

Two arrested on suspicion of killing missing pensioner

TWO women have been arrested on suspicion of killing Wealdstone pensioner Don Banfield, who disappeared nine years ago.Read

CyberKnife hope for cancer sufferers

PATIENTS suffering from hard-to-treat cancers have been given new hope as Mount Vernon becomes the first NHS hospital to receive a CyberKnife.Read

Lib Dems slam Tory backbenchers over Harrow spending plans

HARROW'S backbench Tory councillors will "rue the day" they supported their party's spending plans for the borough, claimed the Liberal Democrat leader.Read