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Three admit abuse at care home

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:05:16 GMT

Three members of staff at a care home at the centre of a television investigation into allegations of abuse have admitted mistreating patients.

Greek leaders agree to new cuts

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:05:16 GMT

Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos and his coalition partners have struck a deal on new cuts demanded by creditors to secure a vital 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout.

Ofsted boss outlines rating changes

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:05:23 GMT

As many as 1,000 outstanding schools could find their status under review because their teaching is not of the highest grade, Sir Michael Wilshaw has announced.

Mills denies playing voicemail

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:05:22 GMT

The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney never authorised former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails, she has told the inquiry into press standards.

£4.5m skills cities fund launched

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:05:22 GMT

The Government has announced a £4.5 million fund aimed at boosting adult skills in cities across England.

Road chaos in icy 'perfect storm'

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:16 GMT

A "perfect storm" of freezing rain falling on icy roads has caused chaos on the roads.

Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:14 GMT

Harry Redknapp has insisted he has "not even thought about" the England manager's job left vacant by Fabio Capello's sensational resignation.

'Outstanding' schools rating review

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:05:17 GMT

Hundreds of outstanding schools could see their status reviewed because their teaching was not given the top grade, Ofsted has announced.

Couple celebrate £45m lottery win

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:16 GMT

A young couple are celebrating winning a rollover jackpot of more than £45 million in the EuroMillions draw.

School rating 'to make heads focus'

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:05:17 GMT

The head of Ofsted has said that scrapping the "satisfactory" rating given to schools during inspections would help "focus" the minds of head teachers.

Syria steps up bombardment of Homs

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:05:17 GMT

Syrian forces have renewed their week-long assault on Homs, activists have said, in the heaviest bombardment the city has seen since the country's uprising began in March.

Record number of children into care

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:05:16 GMT

A record number of children were taken into care in England last month, it has emerged.

Results reveal cost of hack probe

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:15 GMT

Ongoing investigations surrounding the closure of the News of the World cost News Corporation 87 million US dollars (£55 million) in the final three months of last year, the media giant has revealed.

Britain braced for further snow

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:14 GMT

Areas of the UK could be blanketed by up to 3in (8cm) of snow as the country continues to shiver in the Arctic freeze.

Redknapp tipped to replace Capello

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:05:13 GMT

The Football Association is beginning its search for the next England manager after Fabio Capello sensationally quit the top job over the John Terry race row.

Brand and Perry divorce finalised

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:05:29 GMT

A US judge has finalised Katy Perry and Russell Brand's divorce, although the pair will not legally split up until July.

BBC boss backs more 'older' women

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:05:25 GMT

The head of the BBC has admitted there are not enough older women appearing in television's top programmes and presenting roles.

PM, Osborne 'wedded to old rules'

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:05:22 GMT

George Osborne is failing British businesses and families because he is the "last bastion of the old mindset", Ed Miliband is to claim.

PM urges more women in boardrooms

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:05:22 GMT

Britain's economic recovery is being held back by a lack of women in the boardroom, David Cameron has warned.

Watchdog warning over defence cuts

Harrow Observer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:05:21 GMT

The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.