A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed near Harrow on the Hill station on Friday evening (3 May) The incident happened at Lowlands recreation ground just behind the rear entrance of the station A police cordon was set up across much of the park and a police car remained in the middle of the field for several hours Residents reported seeing police dog units and a number of officers near the car park directly behind the station “Officers were called at 17:26 on Friday “A 16-year-old boy was treated at the scene and taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service No arrests have been made at this time and investigations continue.” Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales There are currently delays on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly line News | London Commuters are set for serious disruption on their journeys to work this morning due to delays on several London Underground lines there were severe delays being reported on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines The Metropolitan line is facing severe delays due to an earlier late finish of engineering work Tickets are being accepted on London Buses Lioness line and Chiltern Railway via any reasonable route there are severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier late finish of engineering work There is a good service on the rest of the line Valid tickets are being accepted on London Buses Traffic is slow moving from the Beckton Flyover between [A13] East India Dock Road and Beckton Road The delays are due to lane closures and restrictions in place for flyover refurbishment works Minor delays between Bank and Lewisham due to a faulty train at Cross harbour Major engineering work is taking place at Alexandra Parade station Trains running through Alexandra Parade towards Bellgrove will not call at Alexandra Parade Trains from Bellgrove to Alexandra Parade will call at platform 2 as normal you should use Duke Street station instead of Alexandra Parade Duke Street is just a short distance away from Alexandra Parade you should use the station help point for further assistance to complete your journey Engineering work is taking place between Norwood Junction / Selhurst and Purley Oaks closing various lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning The 23:07 London Bridge to Uckfield train will terminate at East Croydon The 23:53 London Victoria to Oxted train will terminate at East Croydon A fault with the signalling system between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction was disrupting lines between Clapham Junction and East Croydon The disruption on the service has now been lifted Engineering work is taking place overnight between Luton and West Hampstead Thameslink The 22:54 Luton to London Blackfriars service will start from West Hampstead Thameslink calling at all stations from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslink to maintain connections Engineering work is taking place between Stratford and Willesden Junction There is a fault with the signalling system between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction disrupting the line running towards Clapham Junction / East Croydon This issue is expected to continue to impact services until 10am Engineering work is taking place from 23:50 between Herne Hill and Sutton / Wimbledon ending Friday morning late night Thameslink Wimbledon Loop services will terminate / start at Herne Hill Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Buses to complete your journey The Piccadilly line returns to a normal service The Metropolitan line is still facing severe delays on Tuesday morning Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet A witness has come forward following a disturbing incident that occurred around 6:35pm on Thursday (1 May) on a Metropolitan line at Harrow-on-the-Hill station a group of teenagers—one claiming to be 15—were discussing having “taken a swing at someone” earlier before an altercation broke out between one of them and an elderly man with the man falling backwards onto the floor of the train The witness described the atmosphere turning completely silent with concerned passengers watching as the man struggled but eventually managed to get up The teenagers reportedly exited the train soon after he should have known better,” as they left The incident happened during rush hour and the train was moderately busy with a number of passengers witnessing what happened A spokesperson for British Transport Police said, “We received a late report of an assault that took place shortly before 6.30pm on Thursday 1 May, on board a Metropolitan Line train at Harrow on the Hill “Enquiries into the incident are ongoing “Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 This is an exciting full time stipendiary role Two thirds of your time will be spent as Incumbent of St Mary’s and one third (two days a week in term time) in your work as Assistant Chaplain to Harrow School busy church community with the Eucharist at its heart Is committed to supporting and growing lay leadership and helping us grow in faith through preaching and teaching Will encourage our strong musical tradition and support our ministry to children and young people Will work with us to engage with our community building on our established links and helping us develop new connections Will help us grow our mission to the wider parish so that more may come to know the love of God As Assistant Chaplain to Harrow School you will be central to the life of the school community and will work as a key part of a chaplaincy team You will lead Christian worship and contribute to the life of the school through pastoral care engagement in School events and participation in the activities which best match your skills and interests A dynamic and welcoming community for ministry offering the incumbent exceptional facilities and support within the prestigious environment of the school An opportunity to shape and develop this unique role Collegiality with two self-supporting associate priests A well-appointed vicarage in an excellent location Further details available in the parish profile and role description which are available from Lucy Jones at: willesden.admin@london.anglican.org Closing date for applications: Friday 23rd May 12.00pm The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME) and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation United Benefice South Petherton with the Seavingtons and the Lambrooks and the Lambrooks form the united benefice seeking to build on recent pioneering initiatives This is an exciting time to be joining Peterborough Diocese and the church of St Alban the Martyr We are looking for a parish priest who loves the rural church with the imagination and collaborative skills to see smaller churches flourish in this beautiful setting We are looking for a collaborative and caring priest with a genuine 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Transport for London (TfL) has announced a major new strategy to halve fare evasion across all services by 2030 with measures that will directly affect stations like Harrow-on-the-Hill where residents have recently voiced growing concerns about the problem TfL is expanding its team of professional investigators to target the most persistent fare evaders and travel history to identify individuals who repeatedly avoid paying The initiative builds on work already undertaken on the London Underground and will soon be rolled out across the Elizabeth line and London Overground The move comes in response to increasing fare evasion across the network, including at key Harrow stations. Members of the Harrow Online Facebook Group have reported a rise in people pushing through barriers at Harrow-on-the-Hill without paying One person posted, “I was at Harrow on the Hill station today waiting for my brother and the amount of people I see coming in and out and pushing the disabled gates is ridiculous Every train that came in at least 5 people per train pushed through the barriers and they don’t care there were so many – I saw a whole family doing it I am starting to think if they can’t pay their fair “Didn’t realise you just push the barrier open at the (Harrow on the Hill) train station and don’t have to have a ticket I saw so many people just doing this today The new strategy is already showing signs of success TfL reports that fare evasion across the network dropped to 3.4% in 2024/25 the annual cost of evasion remains high at around £130 million said: “The overwhelming majority of customers pay the correct fare and it’s unfair to those who do that a minority avoid paying We are strengthening our capability to deter and detect fare evaders ensuring they face the consequences of their actions and that the cost of fare evasion is paid by the evaders not our fare paying customers or taxpayers It robs Londoners of vital investment in a safe frequent and reliable transport network and we are committed to reducing the current rate of fare evasion to 1.5 per cent by 2030.” Mayor of London Sadiq Khan echoed the message adding: “Fare evasion is a criminal offence which deprives TfL of thousands of pounds of vital revenue every year that could be reinvested in London’s transport network That’s why we’re expanding our team of professional investigators to cover the whole network and investing in the latest technology to target the worst offenders It sends a clear message: fare evasion will not be tolerated and we will hold those who do it to account.” TfL has also increased the number of uniformed enforcement officers across the network and introduced new measures like enhanced monitoring and a focus on people who use contactless cards to dodge fares Harrow-on-the-Hill station was closed this morning due to a local power failure TfL said: “This station is closed due to a local power failure Tickets are valid on London Buses to stations either side.” A message received by Harrow Online at 7:15am confirmed the closure Heard a passenger arguing that it wasn’t only their holidays.” Passengers were advised to plan alternative routes using TfL’s journey planner at tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey The stationed re-opened shortly before 9am The front entrance of Harrow on the Hill station was closed off by police this evening after a woman was assaulted with a bottle Harrow Bus Station was also briefly closed off by police after the assault which happened at around 5:00pm Images and footage sent to Harrow Online showed at least four police vehicles on College Road outside the bus station along with ambulances at the scene According to one member of the Harrow Online Group on Facebook there was ‘blood everywhere’ and police were seen rushing to the station Several bus routes were affected during the closure of the bus station which has now reopened step-free access between the bus station and the ticket hall was also temporarily unavailable due to the incident The station fully reopened at around 8:50pm A spokesperson for Met Police said in a statement, “Police were called at approximately 17:00hrs on Wednesday, 16 October to reports of a woman assaulted with a bottle outside Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station “Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the woman was taken to hospital for treatment – her injuries are not thought to be life threatening “A woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH – she remains in custody “Enquiries into the circumstances continue.” Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 5717/16Oct You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 The alleyway next to St Mary’s Church on Harrow on the Hill has been cordoned off by police Members of Harrow Online reported seeing a large police presence at the scene The entire alleyway next to the cemetery has been closed off to the public as of 2:45 pm this afternoon “Police were called at 23:45hrs on Saturday to reports that a woman had been raped on Church Hill in Harrow-on-the-Hill “Officers attended and are continuing to provide the woman with specialist support “A male was arrested on 4 November in connection with the investigation He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing “Detectives would like to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident “Did you see or hear anything suspicious Detective Sergeant Phil Inman added: “We know this will cause of lot of concern and anxiety in the area especially as the attack took place in close proximity to the High Street “I am also asking that you review any CCTV doorbell or dash cam footage that may assist our investigation – in particular between around 22:00hrs and midnight in the roads surrounding St Mary’s Church Churchfields Open Space and Grove Open Space “If you have any concerns please speak with a local officer.” Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting CAD 8605/02Nov To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 Harrow on the Hill station was closed and evacuated this evening (8 March) due to a fire alert Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the closure at 9:01pm stating that the station was shut while they responded to the incident A follow-up update at 9:03pm confirmed that London Underground ticket holders could use their tickets on the Metropolitan Line at stations on either side of Harrow on the Hill In the Harrow Online Facebook group a video was posted showing an announcement playing at the station telling all passengers to leave immediately due to a reported emergency No further details have been released at this stage Residents living near the Metropolitan line in Harrow have been informed about upcoming track maintenance due to start at the end of April Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that essential work will take place between West Harrow and Harrow on the Hill stations from 28 April to 8 May 2025 In a letter posted to local households and shared by Gareth Thomas MP on social media TfL explained that some of the work will need to be done at night “These works will run from around midnight to 05:00,” the letter stated TfL has said it will try to complete the work as quickly as possible and aims to do as much as it can during the daytime it warned that some disruption is unavoidable “Although some noise and increased traffic are unavoidable during the works we will do our best to limit any disturbance,” the letter added Residents are advised that the schedule may change if there are issues such as poor weather or other unexpected problems If anyone has questions about the planned works they are encouraged to contact TfL directly Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating an assault at Harrow on the Hill railway station have today released these images in connection a man on the platform has approached another person and kicked them in an unprovoked attack “Officers believe the man in the image may have information which could help with their investigation “Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” There has been an incident at Harrow on the Hill station this evening leading to an evacuation National Rail tweeted: “INFO: #HarrowontheHill – Trains are unable to call at Harrow-on-the-Hill while the emergency services deal with an incident This is expected to continue until 20:00.” As of 7:00pm the station reopened to the public after British Transport Police (BTP) attended the scene A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.31pm on Thursday 1 August to reports of an incident in Station Approach an incident response officer and London’s Air Ambulance “Our crews treated a patient at the scene “Officers were called to Harrow on the Hill underground station at around 6.34pm yesterday (1 August) following reports of a casualty on the tracks “Paramedics also attended and a person was taken to a place of safety The incident is not being treated as suspicious.” Since the alleged rape near St Mary’s Church details of another incident that took place in August have emerged “Police were called just after 7.15pm on Saturday 31st August to a report of an attempted robbery outside St Mary’s Church “The male victim was threatened by the suspect who was armed with a knife and a screwdriver Although the suspect went through the victim’s pockets A male has since been arrested and bailed in relation to this offence.” In the latest incident and two counts of attempted robbery following a report made just before midnight on Saturday near Church Hill A Met Police spokesperson confirmed that officers were not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation It is not known if the two incidents are related at this time Met Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a woman was attacked in Harrow Police were called at 23:45hrs on Saturday, 2 November, to reports that a woman had been raped on Church Hill in Harrow-on-the-Hill and are continuing to provide the woman with specialist support A male was arrested on 4 November in connection with the investigation The news comes after another woman was reportedly raped in a park nearby just a few weeks ago Detectives would like to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident Detective Sergeant Phil Inman said: “We know this will cause of lot of concern and anxiety in the area it was towards the end of the COVID restrictions I was busy settling into my new home and things were getting back to normal at work so it was a while before I was able to explore Harrow properly I wanted to explore what was on offer locally I was glad to find that everything was within walking distance the local supermarket and the local Heritage Centre It reminded me of historical sites I like to visit when on holiday and it is free It was here that I discovered the origins of Harrow on the Hill and the role of King Coenwulf and his daughter Princess Cenrith played at Headstone Manor I work at the British Museum and the Anglo Saxon collection is one of my favourites I studied English Literature at university especially its Anglo Saxon roots is also something I wanted to find out more about The problem with the Anglo Saxon collection is that it is from a male point of view because the artefacts on display put men and women in traditional gender roles Men were buried with weapons and tools and women with sewing equipment like bone needles and spindle whorls I also realised that Anglo Saxon queens and princesses had a lot more power than I originally thought when I read about Princess Cenrith and her role in restoring Headstone Manor to the Archbishops of Canterbury I also looked into volunteering at Headstone Manor but could not fit it into my timetable I looked up other volunteering organisations in Harrow and came across the Harrow Culture Forum I have always been involved in extracurricular activities during school Amateur drama and charity events like Race For Life I noticed how these opportunities were starting to disappear My first opportunity to work with the HCF was by volunteering at their desk in May 2024 at the May Day Fair held at Headstone Manor Although the May Day Festival is an ancient English/European tradition this 2024 fair was a multicultural one with South Asian and Maypole Dancing taking place at Headstone Manor When I was at Primary School in Mitcham I used to take part in the May Queen Festival I had always been fascinated by the Maypole Dancing at the Festival so I tried it in 2024 My next chance to work with the HCF was also a familiar activity Later that year the HCF callout email asked for people to take part in a Spoken Word / Performance event at Harrow Town Centre I signed up and chose to read a speech by Titania Queen of the Fairies from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night Dream It was the first Shakespeare play I studied at school This was also a multi cultural event and the other act was a South Asian Dance workshop and Performance I had also been researching the origins of the May Queen Festival The May Queen represents the Queen of the Fairies and two of the names she goes by are Mab and Titania My most recent activity with the HCF was a much more ambitious one Harrow Open Studios invited people to submit their work for ‘A Celebration of Art’ exhibition While the two previous HCF events were ones that I was already familiar with I have never studied Art formally and although I have taken part in exhibitions before they have mainly been collages of photos I knew that I wanted to create an image of Headstone Manor because I spend so much time there so at first I tried creating a collage of images I had collected I originally tried a ‘delicate watercolor’ but it looked too ‘washed out’ so I made it much bolder (Despite a near ‘mishap’ with the front patio I was actually happy with the result.) The other problem was that there are dozens of images of Headstone Manor available on postcards note books and leaflets so I needed something that would make it stand out The theme of the exhibition was ‘Diversity in Harrow’ so I decided to depict Harrow’s Anglo Saxon origins and its South Asian population by painting images of three women; a modern day South Asian dancer wearing a brightly coloured lengha and jewellery an Anglo Saxon princess (inspired by Princess Cenrith) and an Anglo Saxon female warrior I painted the women on separate paper and glued them to the painting when I was happy with them so I did not destroy my hard work; and titled my painting ‘Women of Harrow on the Hill Past and Present’ My work was accepted for the exhibition and went on display at Harrow Arts Centre In my research I discovered that graves of Anglo Saxon women had been discovered with weapons as grave goods Anglo Saxons always buried their dead with personal items to take with them to the next world so it was unlikely that these items belonged to male relatives While Queen Aethelflaed is the most famous Anglo Saxon warrior queen there are records of other noble women who had to learn to fight Preston Road station has resumed normal operations after a temporary closure this evening due to a fire alert at Harrow on the Hill The station was shut down for approximately 30 minutes as emergency services addressed the situation and passengers can now access the station as usual Harrow Online has reached out to London Fire Brigade for further details and clarification on the cause of the fire alert Firefighters rushed to Harrow-on-the-Hill station this afternoon after reports of a fire on the tracks Members of Harrow Online reported seeing fire engines at the station shortly after 4pm and wondered what was happening there are still minor delays on the Metropolitan Line A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade told Harrow Online, “Firefighters extinguished a small track fire near Harrow-on-the-Hill Underground Station this afternoon “The Brigade was called at 1610 and the fire was safely extinguished by 1706. Two fire engines from Harrow and Northolt fire stations attended the scene.” A controversial plan to host a two-day K-Pop festival for 15,000 people in a North London park this summer has been approved at the first stage despite major reservations expected to be overwhelmingly young women and girls would have to walk nearly a mile and a half between the event site and the station prompting concerns about their safety after dark There has been growing opposition to the plan since Magic Sound Ltd first applied to hold the MIK (Made In Korea) Festival in Northwick Park on Saturday Brent Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee approved the initial plans however they still need to get the green light from the Brent Safety Advisory Group (BSAG) before the event can go ahead Although the festival itself would only last two days The event has faced mounting opposition from local councillors and residents who have raised concerns including the impact on local sports matches Due to potential safety concerns at nearby stations Northwick Park and South Kenton, it was confirmed that Harrow-on-the-Hill station would be used as the primary transport hub for festival goers This would mean a 1.5-mile journey to the festival entrance across two busy roads and through a pedestrian tunnel The promoters themselves have said they expect the audience to be around three-quarters female and aged between 10 and 25, sparking fears about their safety walking to and from the site. Further concerns were raised about the potential noise impact on local residents and patients at the nearby Northwick Park Hospital and crowd management issues as well as its effect on the park ground and leaving sports pitches out of action during the 17-day period – which may be even longer if they are damaged due to their propensity to flood when it rains Councillors Narinder Bajwa and Daniel Kennelly had previously lodged opposition to the plan citing its potential impact on public transport Cllr Bajwa said cans and rubbish ‘will be all over our streets’ and festival goers travelling by car will ‘worsen the [parking] situation’ in the area Whilst there is strong opposition to the plan there is some support from local residents who feel it is a ‘great opportunity’ for the area and ‘will boost the local economy’ as well as suggesting increased activity in the park will ‘deter unsavoury and criminal activities’ Responding to the issues raised by residents Magic Sound Ltd said it is ‘committed to listening to residents’ and will work with them to ‘reduce the impact insofar as possible’ They also acknowledged that using the park for an event such as this is controversial but claim it will benefit the council financially and those residents wanting to attend the plan was ultimately approved at the first stage the sub-committee noted that it had listened carefully to the representations made but highlighted that its role is to determine the event’s impact on the licensing objectives – namely preventing crime and disorder It added: “The sub-committee has taken full account of the fact that the applicant has agreed to adhere to all the conditions set by […] the responsible authorities In the circumstances therefore the sub-committee has decided that it is indeed appropriate to grant the licence subject to the conditions agreed and any additional conditions given by BSAG.” Customers travelling with Chiltern Railways are being reminded of upcoming industrial action on the London Underground which will impact rail services on the Metropolitan Line.   Members of the ASLEF and RMT unions have announced their intention to stage industrial action on the London Underground on different days between Friday 1 November and Saturday 16 November.  Chiltern Railways’ services which run on the Metropolitan Line (London Marylebone to Aylesbury via Amersham) will be affected as a result Customers are urged to check their journeys in advance of travelling.  Commercial & Customer Strategy Director at Chiltern Railways “I would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding as the London Underground industrial action will disrupt our services on the Metropolitan Line in November.  “On certain days between Friday 1 November and Saturday 16 November there will be no Chiltern services operating between London Marylebone and Great Missenden so I urge customers to plan ahead.”  A daily breakdown of the impact to Chiltern Railways’ services across the period is as follows:  More information on the London Underground industrial action can be viewed here.   Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 7th February 2025 by ianVisits in London Ticket Alert Harrow’s famous private school opens its doors to the public to look around the key buildings and tickets for the next tours are on sale The tours take in the historic rooms and buildings at Harrow School The tours are a mix of the history of Harrow school and how it was founded the day-to-day life of a Harrow student today with the traditions and customs it’s very much a chance to see inside rooms you wouldn’t usually get to see inside as the tours don’t include any of the student’s private boarding rooms A review from my visit in 2022 Tickets for tours on Sunday 16th March at 2pm are now available from here the courtyard in front of the original Harrow school building on Church Hill The nearest tube station is, unsurprisingly Harrow on the Hill which is about a 20-minute walk up a hill to the school or you can catch the H17 or 258 bus from outside the tube station to the school The town is served by the Metropolitan and Chiltern lines there aren’t any planned engineering works on the railway through Harrow so you shouldn’t have a problem getting there by tube or train This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here The church at the top of the hill is well worth a look too and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits House prices in Harrow have cooled slightly over the last six months with most areas seeing a small drop of around 1-2% in asking prices the borough’s property market remains fairly stable with some areas holding their value better than others Higher mortgage rates have made it tougher for buyers to afford homes which has led to fewer sales and longer selling times and demand for family homes in certain areas is still strong and house prices can vary a lot depending on where you look Here’s a breakdown of how different areas have been performing over the last six months is one of the most sought-after areas in the borough The market here is driven by larger family homes—detached houses are still averaging over £1 million Buyers are being a bit more cautious due to higher interest rates but properties in this area tend to hold their value well with prices dipping slightly as buyers take longer to commit The area is popular with families looking for semi-detached and detached homes which still sell for £660,000–£1 million+ While it’s taking longer for homes to sell especially for properties close to good schools and transport links Pinner has been one of the most stable areas in Harrow with very little movement in prices over the last six months Detached homes here still sell for £1 million+ making it one of the strongest parts of the borough Kenton offers more affordable family homes compared to Pinner or Stanmore making it a good option for buyers looking to move up the property ladder Good transport links and a mix of flats and houses help keep demand steady Wealdstone has seen the biggest drop in house prices which have become harder to sell due to higher mortgage rates The area has seen a lot of new housing developments which means there’s more competition for sellers with regeneration projects like Eastman Village bringing new homes and amenities – the new supermarket is on it’s way prices could start to recover in the long run There are a few key reasons why house prices in Harrow have dipped slightly: Interest rates have risen sharply over the past two years making it more expensive for people to borrow money This has hit first-time buyers and those looking to upgrade the hardest With fewer people able to afford high monthly payments People are taking longer to decide on a home and sellers are having to reduce their prices slightly to attract offers homes in Harrow are taking about four months to sell—longer than in previous years Areas like Wealdstone and Harrow Weald have seen an increase in new-build apartments which means more supply and more competition for sellers While this could bring long-term benefits to the area it’s putting downward pressure on prices One of the biggest trends in Harrow right now is that larger family homes (semi-detached and detached houses) are holding their value much better than flats This shift makes sense—buyers want long-term homes they can stay in for years rather than smaller properties they might have to sell again soon Experts don’t expect a housing crash—instead prices will likely stay stable with some small movements up or down Harrow remains a solid place to buy a home Buyers who are ready to act now might even be able to get a better deal than they would have a year ago this could be a good time to negotiate a deal being realistic about pricing is key in the current market Harrow’s property market might be going through a slow patch but it remains one of the most desirable boroughs in London it’s still a solid long-term investment Have you noticed changes in the Harrow property market Someone has sadly died following an incident at Northwood Hills Underground Station earlier today (4 April) A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Northwood Hills underground station at around 12.10pm today (4 April) following reports of a casualty on the tracks however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.” A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.10pm today (4 April) to reports of a person hit by a train at Northwood Hills Underground Station an incident response officer and members of our hazardous area response team (HART) a man was pronounced dead at the scene.” the Metropolitan line was part suspended between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham There were also severe delays on the rest of the line Minor delays are also affecting the Piccadilly line between South Harrow and Uxbridge Transport for London (TfL) has announced several service changes affecting Harrow residents this weekend due to ongoing track work and maintenance On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, there will be no service on the Metropolitan line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge Passengers are advised to use local bus routes or rail replacement bus services the Piccadilly line will not run between Acton Town and Uxbridge TfL recommends using alternative Tube services These disruptions are part of essential track work, and TfL advises checking for updates before you travel Residents across Harrow have been sharing images and footage of snow falling in the borough with scenes captured in areas including Kenton there have been no reports of road closures or accidents in the area with heavy rain forecasted later today (Sunday) with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C with temperatures expected to drop to as low as -3°C at night Harrow Council has announced that High Street in Harrow on the Hill is currently closed due to emergency works The closure is necessary for UK Power Networks to address a significant fault in their network Motorists are advised to follow the designated diversions which redirect traffic along Roxeth Hill For further updates on this and other roadworks, visit the council’s dedicated page at www.harrow.gov.uk/roadworks. A man was found dead in Harrow Weald this morning (30 January) leading to the unexpected closure of the Brookshill Harrow College campus A spokesperson for Met Police said, “Police were called at about 06:30hrs on Thursday, 30 January to reports of a man, aged in his 50s, found deceased on Brookshill in Harrow “The death is not being treated as suspicious.” It is unclear whether the man was found within the college grounds “Our Harrow Weald campus is closed today (Thursday 30 January) for all staff and students Thank you and we apologise for the inconvenience Harrow Weald campus will be open as usual on Friday 31 January.” A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.37am today (30 January) to reports of an incident on Brookshill, Harrow Weald “We sent a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer to the scene Like so many people, I knew about Mary Shelley and her famous novel Frankenstein before I had even read it. I actually studied it for my 19th-century literature module as part of my English Literature course, and even visited Lake Geneva while on holiday in Switzerland. I recently moved to Harrow on the Hill and have tried to find evidence of her life here but she is mentioned at Headstone Manor and Museum I joined the Harrow Culture Forum and took part in their Spoken Word event When I found out about the Headstone Village Show I knew that I wanted to take part and maybe do something associated with Harrow on the Hill I knew that Percy Shelley and Lord Byron were poets (their famous works include Ozymandias and The Vampyre) so I wondered if Mary Shelley had ever written any poetry I also realised that I did not know much about her other work besides Frankenstein I found a play/epic poem called Proserpina which she supposedly wrote with Percy Shelley which has a vast collection of Classical Greek and Roman artefacts I also studied GCSE Greek Classical Civilisation so I was already familiar with the myth of Hades Shelley’s poem is about Ceres and Proserpina the Roman names for Demeter and Persephone rather than Hades (Roman name Pluto) and Persephone It gives Persephone/Proserpina a voice as she asks her mother to stay with her in the field while she gathers flowers The British Museum displays vases depicting the story of Demeter including one where Hades and his captive Persephone are pursued by Demeter and Hekate Hekate helped Demeter search for Persephone with torches when night fell She became Persephone’s attendant in the underworld Demeter and Persephone became the focus of a cult known as the Eleusinian Mysteries Demeter visited the town of Eleusis during her search for Persephone Mary Shelley also wrote an epic poem/play about King Midas who wished for the power to turn everything he touched into gold I also tried to find information about Mary Shelley’s educational background; she was self-taught while Lord Byron received a formal education the 13th Doctor (played by Jodie Whittaker) features stories with famous female historical figures The episode The Haunting of Villa Diodati sees the 13th Doctor and her companions crash Mary Shelley’s stay at Lake Geneva in the hope of observing the famous contest that produced Frankenstein Harrow has Anglo-Saxon roots which Princess Cénrith restored to the Archbishops of Canterbury With the arrival of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon Britain both male and female members of the Church produced the illuminated manuscripts that are still admired today They lived and dined together in monasteries not only persuaded her father to restore Headstone Manor to the Archbishops of Canterbury but she was also a devout Christian who became an Abbess of the Parish of Thanet Chief News CorrespondentWednesday November 13 2024 The TimesOne of the country’s top schools is embroiled in a legal row with the attorney-general after he challenged its plans to change its “archaic” Latin charter to “clear English” in the High Court whose alumni include seven British prime ministers the actor Benedict Cumberbatch and the singer James Blunt was told on Wednesday by a judge that it cannot change the royal charter granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1572 to “clear English” after days of legal wrangling The school had complained that the charter’s objects, written in Latin, “are archaic” and limit its ability to operate internationally and outside its base in northwest London has 820 pupilsALAMYThe school applied to the High Court for permission for “new objects in clear English which will allow Published on 31st July 2024 by ianVisits in Churn, London Ticket Alert there are tours of the famous posh private school in northwest London Tickets for tours on Saturday 10th August at 2pm are now available from here which is the courtyard in front of the original Harrow school building on Church Hill The station is served by the Metropolitan and Chiltern lines warehouses and other commercial buildings have been repurposed into modern new homes and Harrow is no different we’re taking a look at The Powerhouse on West Street the powerhouse on West Street was created to provide electricity to the residents of Harrow on the Hill changes were made through the London  Electric Lighting Areas Act and the power station on the hill would cease operation Over the decades, this site, in the heart of the Harrow on the Hill Conservation Area would have a number of incarnations including warehousing and office facilities which continued to employ local residents after a prolonged planning permission process the site opened up as a residential development known (somewhat predictably) as The Powerhouse While the sleek new apartments proved to be a hit it wasn’t all plain sailing for developers the developer completed a significant amount of work on converting two of the properties from studio flats to one bedroom properties the permission that Jaspar Group thought it had to complete this work did not exist and the council stepped in with Cllr Honey Jamie saying in a statement ‘Enforcement must take place immediately The developer has already got away with too much The brutal destruction of a 19th century site is frankly outrageous’ the Jaspar Group was forced to put the issue right at considerable cost The Powerhouse is home to 14 residential properties in this extremely popular part of our borough Most of the apartments feature an open plan living room and kitchen with a few boasting a small private terrace Prices for a one bedroom apartment in the complex start from around £350,000 British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Harrow on the Hill station on Tuesday to reports of a man suffering from a medical emergency Reports on the Harrow Online Facebook group showed a crowd of people gathering at the front entrance of the station on College Road Thankfully the man was ok and able to return home A spokesperson for BTP told Harrow Online, “Officers were called to Harrow on the Hill underground station at around 6.33pm on Tuesday (14 May) following reports of a man suffering from a medical emergency “Officers attended and dispersed a crowd that had formed and the victim was able to return home.” Woodward Estate Agents has been awarded exclusive membership of The Guild of Property Professionals for Harrow on the Hill The Guild is a network of nearly 800 estate agents across the UK dedicated to maintaining high standards of professionalism and customer service Membership is typically limited to one agent per area with selection based on meeting strict criteria Sunil Sharma from Woodward Estate Agents said “Being chosen to represent The Guild in Harrow on the Hill is a great honour The awarding of this membership is a tribute to all the hard work we have invested into building our reputation for exceptional service and underlines our position as the leading estate agent in the area.” As members of The Guild, Woodward Estate Agents has access to marketing tools to promote properties and a wider pool of buyers, including those in the London market through The Guild’s head office in Park Lane Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild, said, “We are delighted to welcome Woodward Estate Agents into The Guild as our new representatives in Harrow on the Hill Their expertise and outstanding service means that they will be a valued asset to our national network.” Ramesh Pindoria from Woodward Estate Agents added which is why we remain committed to the principles of good old-fashioned personal service and this has always been our trademark.” has officially opened on College Road in Harrow offering a wide variety of groceries from around the world near Kebab Land and opposite Harrow-on-the-Hill station the store aims to provide a diverse shopping experience for the local community Naz Food Centre stocks fresh produce, spices, international snacks, halal meats, and specialty items, reflecting the multicultural nature of Harrow the store is offering exclusive discounts and special promotions throughout the grand opening week “We’re thrilled to be part of the Harrow community and look forward to offering a unique shopping experience that meets the diverse needs of our customers,” said the store manager “Our goal is to provide a welcoming space where families can find everything they need no matter their cultural background or dietary preferences.” The grand opening was attended by the Mayor of Harrow, Councillor Salim Chowdhury. “We were privileged to have the Mayor of Harrow adding to the joy of our opening,” stated Mr Yildiz NEWS & UPDATESTEAMS FIRST TEAMMANAGEMENT TEAMOPPOSITIONFIXTURES      LEARN     -     TRAIN     -     PLAY     -      REPEAT      BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport - this course is for those with a minimum of 4 GCSEs in relevant subjects or able to demonstrate other related qualifications and experience OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport - Football Academy - this course is for students with a proven playing ability Students should have 4 GCSE at grade 4/5 including maths and English to be able to enrol BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport - this course is for students with a proven playing ability who seek a first class education and hold 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including maths and English or a Level 2 qualification at merit or above For further information please contact Katie Tarrant at Harrow College on 020 8909 6199 or contact Wealdstone FC at academy@wealdstonefc.com or 07944 684782 Follow the Wealdstone academy on Instagram Wealdstonefcacademy for up to date news and to see the next trial dates CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR HARROW COLLEGE ACADEMY B​ROCHURE Harrow Council is continuing its borough-wide road improvement programme investing £42 million over three years to improve road and pavement conditions across Harrow This week, Harrow Online visited College Hill and Elm Road in Harrow Weald to see the latest pothole repair work taking place JB Riney contractors were on site carrying out repairs using the new JCB Pothole Pro – currently the only one in London The machine is part of a wider preventative maintenance programme and is five times more efficient than previous repair methods using large lorries Council representatives advised that this is now a permanent reinstatement method aimed at improving long-term road conditions “This is part of a planned maintenance approach for Harrow which would assist in stopping the deterioration of the network and to provide suitable and safe roads for Harrow residents.” there will be a small level of disruption however they will give advance notice” they added Cllr David Ashton, Portfolio Holder for Finance & Highways, said, “We recognise that one of the crucial things that residents expect in Harrow is decent roads and decent pavements They haven’t had them in the past because of underinvestment across both Labour and Conservative councils we’re putting aside £42 million over 3 years purely for road and pavement investment using traditional road surfacing and a thermal machine to ensure that residents see the benefit The initiative is about “restoring pride” in the borough 47 roads and 21 pavements have been fully resurfaced and more than 5,000 potholes have been fixed The council has also introduced a rapid-response “pothole squad” and is using thermal machines alongside the Pothole Pro to speed up repairs Further improvements planned this year include clearer road markings and the introduction of virtual parking permits for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) which aim to simplify parking and reduce paper use The investment forms part of Harrow Council’s wider corporate plan with roads and footways being a top priority moving forward Harrow businesses were in the spotlight this Small Business Saturday a small business with shops in Rayners Lane joining the Places for London estate this year Transport for London’s property company including hundreds of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) The company is celebrating Small Business Saturday on 7 December 2024 encouraging Londoners to support their local businesses during the festive season said: “We are extremely proud to have so many small businesses on our estate and hope Londoners will look to their local areas to find new places to discover This year’s Small Biz 100 includes Active 360 a longstanding Places for London tenant in Kew Bridge recognised for its watersports activities and environmental initiatives such as canal clean-ups said: “It’s been great to experience how engaged Places for London are with their tenants and to be part of the wider arch community of varied businesses “There’s been so many opportunities to cross-pollinate with other small businesses We really feel like we’re building relationships both professionally and as part of a supportive community.” said: “Small Business Saturday has been instrumental for more than a decade in celebrating smaller local businesses and the essential role they play in our communities “Small businesses are vital to London’s economy and it’s brilliant that so many of them have made their home on TfL’s Places for London estate.” at the rear entrance of Harrow-on-the-Hill station on Lowlands Road Update: A spokesperson for Met Police said “Police were called at around 23:25hrs on Thursday 17 October to a report of a rape at Lowlands Recreation Ground “A woman is being supported by specialist officers the crime scene is now closed.

”There have been no arrests.” Several road closures will disrupt residents of Harrow this month while major utility works are carried out One is set to be carried out in eight phases and is expected to last eight months While one road closure will take place overnight others will last or have already lasted for months The closures could cause traffic disruption for residents who may need to find an alternative route to get to their destination Below is a breakdown of the three major road closures both ongoing and planned that will be in force in January according to Harrow Council’s website There are also details of the diversion routes available to residents who may face disruption Drivers can expect delays while Buckingham Road in Harrow-on-the-Hill remains closed Restrictions have been in place since December last year and they mean vehicles are unable to enter or exit the western arm of Buckingham Road between its junctions with Whitchurch Avenue and Merlin Crescent while utility works are carried out The restrictions are operational between 9.30am and 3.30pm and will remain in place until March 9 residents have been advised to use the diversion route via Whitchurch Avenue There are overnight restrictions on Kymberley Road which have been in place since December 9 and will continue until March 13 vehicles are not allowed to enter or exit Kymberley Road between its junctions with Headstone Road and College Road while utility works are carried out The restrictions are in operation from 8pm until 6am Residents are advised to use the diversion routes via Pinner Road and College Road until the restrictions are lifted Harrow View has been the subject of several road closures while major gas main renewals take place The works are being carried out in eight phases and are expected to last 18 months Restrictions have been in place since 8am on June 13 last year and the council expects all phases to be completed by May 19 Below is a list of where each phase of the renewal works is set to take place Other roadworks set to impact drivers in January include Kenton Lane in Harrow Weald where works carried out by Affinity Water are expected to last until January 14 Station Road in Harrow will also have two-way traffic signals in place until January 10 while Affinity Water carries out maintenance works Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London be warned that London’s transport network will be impacted by travel disruption.  If you are venturing out this weekend because there are planned closures across London Underground and Overground lines These are all scheduled closures and changes and allow for TfL to carry out vital works.  Here’s everything you need to know about which lines will close on which days.  In other rail-related news: after two years, UK train strikes are finally coming to an end Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us including closures at Caledonian Road station If you thought that tube disruptions were only taking place last weekend, you thought wrong. There’s a whole fresh round of closures and maintenance, including closures at Caledonian Road tube station taking place on Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27 To save you the effort of trawling TfL’s website we’ve broken it all down for you here.  From 1.55am on Saturday October 26 and all day Sunday October 27 there will be no service between West Hampstead and Stanmore Replacement buses will operate during the day From 11pm on Saturday October 26 until 8am on Sunday October 27 there will be no service between Charing Cross and Stockwell via Bank and Kennington and Battersea Power Station will also finish earlier on Saturday and start later on Sunday There will be no service between Aldgate and Harrow-on-the-Hill / Northwood all weekend Trains operate between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Uxbridge between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham (non-stop between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Moor Park) between Northwood and Amersham via Watford and between Northwood and Chesham via Watford and Chiltern Railways services will operate between Marylebone and Amersham On Saturday October 26 a reduced service will run between Paddington and Heathrow / Maidenhead Six trains an hour will serve Ealing Broadway Southall and Hayes & Harlington in each direction four trains an hour will serve West Ealing and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and two trains an hour will serve Acton Main Line until 8am, there will be no westbound service from Hayes & Harlington to Slough Connecting replacement bus services will run: service W1 from Hayes & Harlington to Slough via West Drayton and Langley and service W2 from Hayes & Harlington to Slough via West Drayton From Saturday October 26 to Tuesday October 29 there will be no service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace Use connecting local buses between Anerley and Crystal Palace From Saturday October 26 until Friday November 1 no service will run between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction Replacement bus service M operates between Canada Water and Clapham Junction via Surrey Quays Clapham High Street and Wandsworth Road. Southern rail services will also be replaced by buses between London Bridge and Streatham during these works no service between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town / Cheshunt. Greater Anglia trains will not call at Hackney Downs either Use local buses for Bethnal Green no service between Liverpool Street and Chingford. Greater Anglia trains will not call at Hackney Downs Use local London Buses connections between Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs Replacement bus service L3 operates between Hackney Downs and Chingford via Clapton no service between Hackney Downs and Walthamstow Central A reduced timetable will also run between Walthamstow Central and Chingford during this time The first northbound train will depart Walthamstow Central at 10.20am and then runs every 30 minutes at 50 and 20 past each hour until 1.50pm The first southbound train will depart Chingford at 9.55am and then runs every 30 minutes at 25 and 55 past the hour until 1.55pm No service between Richmond and Willesden Junction on Sunday October 27 Replacement bus service R operates between Gunnersbury and Willesden Junction via South Acton (Acton Lane) and Acton Central For a hot second, things were looking hopeful for disruption on TfL as the train strikes were coming to an end. But now tube strikes are officially back on the cards Both ASLEF and the RMT have announced strike action and the dates to watch out for are between November 1 and 16 with significant action taking place on November 7 and November 12.  Residents and commuters in Harrow should prepare for significant travel disruptions this weekend as Transport for London (TfL) has announced a series of closures and service changes across multiple lines due to essential maintenance and upgrade works On Saturday, 13th July and Sunday, 14th July, the Jubilee line will be closed between West Hampstead and Stanmore, affecting both day and Night Tube services on Friday and Saturday. Passengers traveling between Wembley Park and Stanmore should use the Bakerloo line to Stonebridge Park, from where rail replacement buses will operate. Buses will run between Stonebridge Park and Stanmore and between Finchley Road and Wembley Park These changes are necessary for signalling upgrade works The London Overground will see multiple closures affecting various routes over the weekend There will be no service between Highbury & Islington and New Cross/New Cross Gate including Friday and Saturday Night Overground Passengers should use alternative Tube services or local bus routes Rail replacement buses will operate between Dalston Kingsland and New Cross Gate due to TfL project works No service will be available between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction Rail replacement buses will run between Canada Water and Clapham Junction due to TfL project works There will be no service between Liverpool Street and Chingford Alternative Tube services or local bus routes are suggested with rail replacement buses running between Hackney Downs and Chingford due to Network Rail structural work no service will operate between South Tottenham and Barking Riverside until 12:30 with rail replacement buses running between Walthamstow Central and Barking due to Network Rail maintenance work there will be no service between Barking and Barking Riverside all day on Sunday with local bus route EL1 as an alternative Further disruptions will continue into the following week no westbound service will be available between Camden Road and Willesden Junction after 23:45 each night The last two trains from Stratford will terminate at Camden Road no southbound service will operate between Willesden Junction and Shepherd’s Bush until 06:15 each day there will be no service between Hackney Downs and Chingford due to Network Rail bridge replacement works Rail replacement buses will run every 20 minutes revised services will be operating between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town/Cheshunt with fewer trains running during peak hours A one-way system will be in place at Seven Sisters during busy times Residents are urged to plan their journeys ahead and check for real-time updates on the TfL website or mobile app Harrow is set to undergo big changes in 2025 Applications to redevelop a number of council owned sites for housing are set to be determined this year which could deliver thousands of new homes Decisions will also be made on whether the controversial ‘Tesco Towers’ plan will go ahead with work set to commence on a new special needs school which will provide an additional 292 places for local children Residents and visitors can expect to see a number of large commercial and school developments either being approved Below is a breakdown of the main things to look out for Developers want to demolish the existing Tesco superstore on Station Road in Harrow and replace it with towers ranging from four to 13 storeys have been met with fierce opposition from some locals – including an adjacent retirement home – with a petition set up during the initial consultation stage being signed by nearly 2,500 people Documents submitted by housing association Notting Hill Genesis suggest the development represents ‘an opportunity to […] build homes on a brownfield side’ rather than on surrounding green belt land Phase 1 would see the development of 233 homes – including all of the affordable housing in five towers ranging between seven and 13 storeys – and the construction of the new Tesco store Phase 2 would involve the building of 271 private sale homes – in five blocks ranging between four and 13 storeys – and the demolition of the existing superstore The restoration of a historic art-deco cinema in Harrow is set to move towards completion in 2025 after changes to the original plan were agreed The redevelopment of the Station Road site to provide dozens of new flats had hit a snag after the previous builder ‘went broke’ before it was finished Initially granted planning permission by Harrow Council in 2022 the scheme was set to deliver 78 flats – nine of which would be affordable – as well as the cinema and a café it was deemed to be ‘no longer feasible’ because of changes to the London Plan’s fire safety requirements which were approved at a meeting of the council’s Planning Committee on Wednesday means there will be four additional flats but a loss of all affordable housing units – because delivering them was deemed ‘unviable’ – as well as the café The locally listed art-deco building at 77 Station Road sits within the Harrow and Wealdstone Opportunity Area It opened as the Dominion Cinema in 1936 but was renamed the ABC in 1962 its art-deco exterior was covered with steel sheeting to cut down on maintenance costs It became Safari Cinema in 1995 until its closure in March 2020 due to the pandemic Plans were agreed in 2021 to demolish the auditorium for flats whilst maintaining the cinema and restoring the building’s original façade – which is already well on its way to completion council planning officers said the 78 flats were ‘close to complete’ but had remained unfinished due to the issues with the builder In November of last year, Harrow Council and developers Waites submitted plans for Byron Quarter – a development aimed at regenerating council-owned sites in the borough Plans have been submitted for 149 new homes on a disused site adjacent to the leisure centre The proposed low-rise development includes 71 three-bedroom houses with two and three-storey homes positioned along the site’s boundary to enhance privacy and align with the neighbourhood’s character and walking and cycling links to the Belmont Trail and Byron Park is also part of the plans The plans aim to redevelop a site that has been vacant for 20 years work on the site is scheduled to begin in mid-2025 with the first residents expected to move in by autumn 2026 A decision on whether the next phase of the redevelopment of Poets Corner is to go ahead will be made this year following a consultation period on the proposals finishing at the back end of last year The development is planned at the site of the former Civic Centre on Station Road and is set to provide around 1,100 new homes for the borough will bring the application forward with a decision on whether it can go ahead expected to be made sometime in 2025 The proposals include the creation of new green spaces The project has also come under some criticism for the number of affordable homes proposed The number delivered at Poets Corner could be as low as 15 per cent due to financial viability issues which is far below the council’s own target of 40 per cent the Department for Education approved Harrow Council’s bid for a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school at 265 The Ridgeway – a site now owned by the local authority Redevelopment works are expected to take place during the year and will provide an additional 292 places for local children aged 4 to 19 The demand for SEND school places is growing nationally, with Harrow experiencing the same trend The council claims the new school will bring ‘significant benefits’ both to families in the borough and to the council by reducing costs associated with travel and placing children in out-of-borough educational settings SEND places are also provided in Harrow’s mainstream schools but limited places mean some children with additional needs currently have to attend special schools outside the borough called the approval of a new purpose built facility ‘truly amazing’ He said: “We’ve been working towards this moment for many years – it’s truly amazing news for our borough This decision enables us to deliver something truly life-changing – a great facility that will benefit kids and young people in Harrow for decades to come.” An incident at Northwick Park roundabout in Harrow early this morning resulted in a vehicle catching fire and burning out completely with one of them sustaining life-changing injuries The incident occurred at approximately 12:50 am on Thursday and led to the closure of the road between the site of the incident and the junction with Harrow-on-the-Hill Bus routes 182 and N18 were diverted via College Road A spokesperson for London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, which operates Northwick Park Hospital nearby, said, “Due to a police incident near Northwick Park Hospital some local roads are closed and there’s severe congestion around the hospital Please allow extra time for your journey.” The road was reopened shortly after 10:15 am A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 12.49am today (Thursday 9 January) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Watford Road and Kenton Road, Harrow “We sent a number of resources to the scene “The first of our crews arrived in four minutes “Our crews treated two patients at the scene before taking on to a London major trauma centre by road as a priority and another to hospital.” A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told Harrow Online: “Officers were called at 00.50hrs on Thursday to reports of a vehicle fire on the Northwick Park Roundabout in Harrow “We attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade A man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the early hours of this morning The incident happened at around 2:30am on Station Road Police are still at the scene and Gayton Road is cordoned off An alleyway that leads through to Lowlands Road car park Images shared on the Harrow Online Group on Facebook show a police cordon stretching down Gayton Road towards the Junction pub A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 2:31am on Saturday 12 October to reports of an incident in Station Road “We sent multiple resources to the scene including a paramedic in a fast response car and an ambulance crew “The first of our crews arrived in approximately two minutes “We treated one patient at the scene before taking them to a major trauma centre.” A spokesperson for Met Police said, “Police were called at approximately 02:30hrs on Saturday, 12 October to reports of a man found suffering a stab injury in Station Road, Harrow. “Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and the man have been arrested on suspicion of GBH and remain in custody; enquiries into the circumstances continue “Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD833/12Oct You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Local bus routes H9 and H10 are affected due to the ongoing police investigation Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales.