played at Lord’s since 1805 and one of the world’s oldest sporting contests was once a highlight of the London “season” only earlier than ever before — which is creating havoc with the boys’ examination timetables Harrow’s strongest side will include three boys who are required to take their English GCSE exam this Thursday meaning they cannot travel to Lord’s until well after the 11am start They will have to decide whether to miss the match or defer at least one exam until November by which time their A-level studies will be well under way declined to say whether any of their first-choice XI would not be able it was facing growing pressure from out-of-town shopping parks and changing habits People were heading elsewhere for big shops Something had to change — and it did That’s when St George’s Shopping and Leisure Centre officially opened its doors It was a £40 million development built to bring something different: not just another mall and even play games — all under one roof It was chosen on purpose to tie into the name giving it a patriotic edge and a memorable start the site was home to Adams furniture store Go back far enough and the building had even been a cinema — the Harrow Empire — in the early 1900s the development arm of the well-known pharmacy chain took the lead and brought the project to life with the backing of Harrow Council There was a real sense of occasion about it as there was a special guest – Hunter from the Gladiators one of the biggest shows on TV at the time the shopping centre had a modern look and feel — skylights glass lifts and a sweeping staircase that gave it a surprisingly grand feel Two major retailers helped anchor the new shopping centre from day one — Boots which relocated from Station Road after more than 60 years there Woolies took up two floors and quickly became one of the busiest shops in the complex there was the Virgin Megastore — a real magnet at the time It was the sort of place you could lose an hour or two browsing through CDs you could walk in and pick up singles like Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack,” The Fugees’ “Ready or Not,” or George Michael’s “Fastlove.” Oasis and Blur were still at the height of their chart battle and Now That’s What I Call Music 33 had just come out The Disney Store also opened inside St George’s having a Disney Store on the high street felt like a bit of a coup But St George’s wasn’t just about shopping Just a few days after the official opening This was Harrow’s first modern multiplex The first Mission: Impossible was just a few weeks away the arrival of a Warner Cinema right in the town centre was a huge deal No more trips to Watford or Brent Cross — everything you wanted was suddenly right here It doesn’t get talked about as much these days but in the early days of St George’s It was a family entertainment zone tucked inside the centre and even an internet café — which a classic sit-down racer with wheel-to-wheel multiplayer The sound of coins clinking into machines and the glow of screens made it a popular hangout — especially for those who preferred gaming to shopping it added something genuinely fun to the mix The design of St George’s had a mix of styles the staircases and balconies gave it a slight Georgian flourish The aim was to make it feel modern but not cold — and People noticed how light and open the space felt which wasn’t always the case with shopping centres at the time The arrival of St George’s gave the town centre a real boost and the town’s retail ranking jumped nationally It helped stop the drift of shoppers heading out of town Harrow was back in the top tier of London shopping destinations with more visitors staying in the area to shop and eat The late-night cinema and McDonald’s opening hours caused some concern among nearby residents Harrow Council stepped in to limit late-night licenses and security presence was increased — a compromise that helped things settle down and the cinema changed hands in 2004 when Warner Village was sold and rebranded as Vue taking over some of the former leisure space Virgin Megastore stayed open for several more years before eventually closing in line with national trends it remained a favourite spot for music lovers St George’s had firmly established itself and still seen as a central part of life in Harrow Town Centre People had their routines — a browse around the shops maybe a film upstairs if something good was on some of the original sparkle may have faded and a few of those first-day stores are long gone but the legacy of St George’s Shopping Centre still stands It helped shape Harrow Town Centre into what it is now For those who remember the excitement of opening day it remains a defining part of local history Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales Three care homes across Harrow will be opening their doors to the public next week to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day Care UK’s Buchanan Court in Harrow, Whitby Dene in Eastcote, and Woodland Hall in Stanmore will all be hosting 1940s-themed celebrations on Thursday 8 May Local residents are invited to join the events which aim to honour the end of the Second World War in Europe following a radio broadcast by then Prime Minister Winston Churchill announcing the end of the war in Europe The news sparked street parties across the country Each of the three care homes will be holding individual events throughout the day At Buchanan Court, guests are welcome between 10am and 4.30pm, where the Mayor of Harrow Whitby Dene will begin its celebration at 11am featuring live entertainment from ‘Bus Pass to Broadway’ and a sing-along of well-known Cockney songs Visitors to Woodland Hall can expect 1940s-themed entertainment from 11am including live music and a traditional afternoon tea The day will end with a themed quiz at 4pm said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our doors to the community to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day “The event is a chance to re-awaken old memories and offers a meaningful way for older people to connect with others and celebrate a momentous event in our history.” residents have been sharing their cherished stories from wartime Britain – it’s been so inspiring to hear their experiences and learn from one another “We’re looking forward to welcoming new and old faces into Whitby Dene for a nostalgic and heartwarming day to remember!” Harrow Council held a “Day of Action” in Rayners Lane as part of its ongoing efforts to clean up the borough and tackle issues such as littering overflowing bins and anti-social behaviour The event saw representatives from Transport for London (TfL) Enforcement, the London Fire Brigade (LFB), council enforcement officers, Harrow’s Clean Team, Conversation Café, environmental health officers and Harrow Litter Pickers working together on the ground Spot checks were carried out on businesses including inspections of trade waste agreements and enforcement of Section 47 notices aimed at cracking down on those not meeting legal waste disposal requirements The council reported that around 90% of businesses were found to be compliant Also in attendance were Councillor Pritesh Patel Portfolio Holder for Cleaner Streets & Public Safety Simon Horn, Borough Commander for the London Fire Brigade in Harrow “It’s a pleasure to come to this joint event with the local council and other partners The fire brigade are here giving fire safety advice to local residents and businesses and also reminding of the dangers of lithium batteries so we are reminding residents to purchase from reputable sellers don’t tamper with them and also looking at home fire safety visits looking at our online portal and to see if they are eligible for a free home fire safety check.” Residents can find out more through the London Fire Brigade website “We’ve done days of action all over the borough including a lot of issues in Rayners Lane – including on Harrow Online – where people post about the bins overflowing We are looking at putting in bigger bins that actually compact more and also let us know when they’re full so they can be emptied “We will put an extra shift in for street cleaning in all of our district centres meaning you get more coverage throughout the day We’re also cracking down with people spitting fly-tipping and those kind of things to make a big difference Already I’ve seen from the last time I was here – it’s made a big difference in the last six months But it’s still not where it needs to be When asked what more could be done, he added, “I think some of it is structural. We need to provide a space for the mopeds to go that’s not taking bays, because that is a constant complaint – that people can’t park here – which is part of the reason you get double parking on Rayners Lane because you can’t get a space Deliveroo – all of those companies – and restaurants rely on that trade as well So it’s just thinking sensibly about can we use them more sensibly to create spaces It’s also looking at what we can do to enforce better on Rayners Lane “Today we’re giving out warnings to the moped riders that they’re not just allowed to park there all day – they have to be using them to drop off or pick up a collection There will be a few weeks of warning people and then we will start issuing fines.” “This is one of the most popular days of action we’ve had we’ve been receiving a lot of feedback from residents to say it’s very good to see All the agency partners that we liaise with are here “We’ve got TfL because a lot of the fly-tipping gathers around their land putting the emphasis on them to do something about it as well We’ve got people from our enforcement teams looking at everything from fly-tipping to businesses – and health and safety issues So a whole plethora of things that are anti-social behaviour.” “It’s quite a big problem in this area the council spends a lot of money trying to clear up because all of the bins have to be cleared Rayners Lane gets a lot of attention – I need to make sure that the whole of Harrow gets the attention We are trying to curtail that kind of behaviour.” The Conversation Café team were also in attendance a welcoming community initiative offering face-to-face support They have the following upcoming sessions – Harrow Council confirmed that similar Days of Action will be rolled out across other parts of the borough in the coming months 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.” Shaftesbury Avenue in South Harrow remains closed in both directions this morning following a serious collision late last night (2 May) The incident happened at around 11:30pm at the junction with Merton Road and involved a car and a motorbike Emergency services attended and the road was shut while they dealt with the scene 140 and N140 have been diverted via Northolt Road Lower Road and Bessborough Road in both directions Drivers are advised to avoid the area while the road remains blocked A car crashed into a building and a lamppost in Harrow Town Centre last weekend The incident happened at around 6.45pm on Saturday 26 April on College Road including police and the London Fire Brigade were called to the scene after reports that a vehicle had left the road and hit nearby structures The incident happened at the junction of College Road and Headstone Road near the entrance to St George’s Shopping Centre Car Park A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “At approximately 6.45pm on Saturday 26th April police were called to College Road in Harrow following reports of a vehicle having left the road and collided with a nearby building and lamppost “Officers attended the location along with colleagues from the London Fire Brigade The male driver of the vehicle involved was uninjured in the collision and no other vehicles were involved.” No arrests were made and the area was cleared later that evening A woman has been arrested following a serious crash involving five vehicles on the M1 near Watford The incident happened at around 4:40pm on Friday on the southbound carriageway near junction five including two who suffered serious injuries Police have confirmed that a woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit are now appealing for witnesses and any dash cam footage that could help their investigation Sergeant David McIlwhan said: “The road was busy at the time and I would appeal to anyone who saw what happened to please make contact “If you have dash cam footage that you believe could be helpful to our investigation, please upload this at: herts.police.uk/dashcamupload You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact or call the non-emergency number 101 hundreds of people turned out at Headstone Manor & Museum today to mark 80 years since VE Day The special Bank Holiday event brought the community together with a mix of music While the past week has seen warm temperatures the weather took a dip — but that didn’t stop people coming out to enjoy the day the rain held off for most of the afternoon Visitors were treated to live performances from the Indie Choir and traditional Morris dancing with plenty of smiling faces throughout the crowd fairground rides and wartime-themed workshops One of the highlights of the day was a dramatic flypast organised by the RAF featuring the Red Arrows and a Lancaster bomber with footage of the moment shared online by Harrow Council The aircraft passed overhead to mark the anniversary of Victory in Europe with Duck Pond Market once again proving popular St John Ambulance volunteers were also present throughout the event VE Day at the Manor proved a great success — and a reminder of the lasting impact of the day 80 years ago 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 The private school will open its first US campus in Long Island Will it assimilate Americans into the upper crust – or is it more about branding the British boarding school Harrow will open its first offshoot in the US: a lush 170-acre waterfront campus in Long Island parents can wave away their children to the prestigiously named school renowned for its centuries-old traditions (such as calling teachers “beaks” and bad behaviour “skew”) Classes will take place in the Bourne mansion the opulent former home of a wealthy American businessman around which modern facilities will be built A shiny teaser video paints an idyllic picture of an anglophile life at Harrow New York “The school is like an oasis,” says Nick Page as drone footage pans out over pristine lawns and lakes “Yet so close to this huge metropolis of New York.” (The new school is almost equidistant from New York City and the Hamptons so parents who have a seaside pied-à-terre can whisk away their darlings for the holidays.) In the video students stroll about the verdant campus wearing Harrow’s trademark straw hats reading poetry by Lord Byron and books about Winston Churchill Boarding schools have a long history in the US but top schools such as the New Hampshire-based Phillips Exeter Academy (where Mark Zuckerberg went) and Phillips Academy in Massachusetts (attended by George W Bush) have no mandatory uniform and emphasise sports like lacrosse and hockey But while parents might be hoping that British educational traditions will rub off on their progeny managed and operated by a company called Amity Education Group which also runs a Harrow school in Bengaluru but is a distinct entity from the UK school It has led some to wonder whether the school’s international expansion is no more than a “rent-a-name” strategy selling wealthy parents the British boarding school fantasy with little connection to the original institution boarding schools are emblematic of good old British elitism That’s in part because of how expensive they are It costs £61,584 a year to send your child to board at the original Harrow school (the annual undergraduate tuition fee for a university in England and Wales is £9,535 A school like Harrow is seen by some as a way to find an elusive seat at the top table of society: out of the UK’s 58 prime ministers 20 were educated at Eton College (which some Harrovians begrudgingly refer to as “that other place”) and 13 went to Harrow or Westminster The Guardian spoke with a number of former Harrow students who said Americans would find some traditions such as students having to touch the brim of their hats when a beak (teacher) walks by a little strange said that the launch of the school during Trump’s presidency was particularly well-timed given “how revisionist the US is currently” He said that there was a culture at Harrow that valorized the British empire and “the good old days” which would fit in perfectly with the Trumpian vision of “when America was great” The former LaSalle Military Academy is in the process of being transformed into Harrow New York Examples of the uniforms were on display during an open house for prospective students and parents on 25 February 2025 Photograph: Newsday LLC/Newsday/Getty ImagesHarrow was founded in 1572 when a landowner and farmer opened the school providing free education for 30 “poor boys” from the Harrow parish the school expanded to accept “foreigners” (boys who lived outside Harrow) the school launched its first international campus in Bangkok; “an appropriate location” due to “the strong links between Harrow School in London and Thailand’s royal family” (23 princes of the royal household were apparently educated at Harrow in the UK) But beyond a fond transnational affiliation there may have been financial incentives for opening a Harrow school in Asia “Parents are attached to the perceived track record and trust of branded schools,” Selina Boyd, the international editor of the Good Schools Guide, told the wealth management and luxury magazine Spear’s “Branded schools can almost short-cut the process when they’re setting up – it might take an unbranded school years to develop their name and demonstrate their credibility.” Harrow New York will add to the school’s growing portfolio of campuses across the globe with 12 Harrow-branded schools in 11 locations across Asia and two newly announced schools in the United Arab Emirates opening next year Yet what may not be initially clear to prospective Harrow parents is that the schools outside the UK are owned by three separate companies According to Harrow International Schools Limited (HISL) financial and other operational responsibilities of all Harrow-branded schools rest solely with their owners and operators.” However HISL emphasised: “All Harrow-branded schools are required under their sub-licences to reflect Harrow School’s educational purpose It said HISL “oversees this requirement” by “regularly” sending “teams of experienced educationalists” to the international schools “to evaluate and report on their performance” and that members of HISL’s oversight teams sit on the governing bodies of all Harrow-branded schools The Guardian spoke with two teachers at Harrow schools in Asia (who wanted to remain anonymous for fear of losing their jobs) They shared worries that the schools were more concerned with profits than the highest educational standards which runs a number of Harrow schools in Asia said that it took measures to ensure compliance with the Harrow standards.) A representative for HISL told the Guardian that it “strongly refute[s]” the allegation that school is employing a “rent-a-name” strategy However, a report from the thinktank Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) cited “emerging evidence” that the relationships between British schools and their satellite campuses were “limited in nature” with some overseas staff characterizing it as “exchanging a ‘brand’ license for a royalty payment” HISL looks forward to the opening of the Long Island school – which a representative told the Guardian would be “a sprawling serene and secure” campus with “state-of-the-art facilities” and “exceptional athletic amenities” Only time will tell whether British boarding school culture can be transplanted to the US or whether anglophile Americans will be left pining after the carbon copy of British elitism they had in mind The second category in the 2025 Harrow Online Awards has been announced – Best Park in Harrow Following the success of the first category, Best Fish and Chip Shop – which saw Belmont Bay crowned the winner and presented with their award on Friday – we’re now turning to the borough’s fantastic parks Over 1,000 people voted in the first round of the awards and we’re expecting another big response from local residents as we celebrate Harrow’s much-loved green spaces said: “These parks have been chosen based on location and popularity with our readers based on previous polls We wanted to include parks that represent every corner of Harrow and that are widely used and appreciated by the local community.” Voting for this category will be 100% public and will take place in the Harrow Online Facebook Group It opens next week and will run for seven days volunteer groups dedicated to supporting local parks are commonly known as “Friends of Parks” groups community-led organisations work with local councils to enhance and promote parks for everyone’s benefit and campaign for improvements beyond their means It’s these volunteers – the “Friends of” groups and local supporters – who will receive the actual Harrow Online Award trophy for Best Park Sponsorship packages for the 2025 Harrow Online Awards are now available. If your business is interested in getting involved, please get in touch via info@harrowonline.org Stay tuned – and don’t forget to vote next week A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike in South Harrow this morning (Thursday 1 May) The incident happened shortly after 7:20am on Eastcote Lane with images and footage sent to Harrow Online showing a motorbike on the road and at least two police vehicles in attendance A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 7.22am this morning (Thursday 1 May) to reports of a road traffic collision in Eastcote Lane including an ambulance crew and paramedics in fast response car “The first of our crews arrived at the scene in five minutes “Our crews treated a man at the scene 1 May at 07:25hrs police and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles on Eastcote Lane “A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries which were deemed non-threatening and non-life-changing “The road was closed and has since reopened The road was closed in both directions from around 8:10am H9 and H10 were all diverted while emergency crews dealt with the incident There will be major disruption to train and tube services affecting Harrow this bank holiday weekend with no Bakerloo line or London Overground services running on key routes On Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May, there will be no Bakerloo line trains running between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to Network Rail track work Passengers are advised to use alternative tube services London Overground services where available The London Overground will not run between Watford Junction and Euston on both Sunday and Monday there will be no service on the entire Overground line the disruption continues with no trains between Euston and Willesden Junction To help passengers get around, temporary replacement buses will be running. Route 720 will run between Watford Junction and Harrow Bus Station Route 718 will run between Harrow & Wealdstone and Queen’s Park on both days and will also cover the section between Willesden Junction and Queen’s Park on Monday These disruptions are part of planned engineering works by Network Rail Passengers are advised to check before they travel and allow extra time for their journeys Firefighters are reminding people to take extra care when using candles after a blaze broke out at a flat in Stanley Road Most of a first-floor flat was damaged in the fire which is believed to have been started by an unattended candle used as part of a religious shrine A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Candles are one of the most common causes of fire It’s really important that you never leave a candle unattended and keep them away from anything else that can easily catch alight.” but they did not operate during the incident The spokesperson added: “This incident shows just how important it is to have working smoke alarms fitted on every level of your home “Smoke alarms give the earliest possible warning when a fire starts and we would urge everyone to make sure they have one fitted in every room where a fire can start except kitchens or bathrooms where heat alarms are more appropriate.” The Brigade’s Control Officers received nine calls about the fire The first came in at 12:14pm, and four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Northolt, Harrow and Wembley stations were sent to the scene As temperatures soar to a record-breaking start to May residents living in vulnerable situations in Harrow can seek respite in one of thirteen community hubs to benefit from a new £370,000 project between Cadent Designed to help the most vulnerable people in the community stay comfortable and safe in their homes throughout the year the project is part of Cadent’s successful Centre for Warmth programme where trained advisors and volunteers support the local community to save money on their heating and stay safe from the hazard of carbon monoxide (CO) Each centre funded through the programme can also sign people up to the Priority Services Register (PSR) – a free service offered by energy and water companies to provide extra support and advice to customers with specific needs Since the partnership was first announced in October 2,242 people have benefited from income and benefits advice resulting in Harrow residents accessing over £44,000 in income due to them almost 600 CO alarms have already been distributed while almost 300 residents have signed up to the PSR Each Centre for Warmth will continue to run ongoing community events and activities for locals until March 2026 building trust and forging supportive relationships within each centre “These centres are a real lifeline for many of the most vulnerable Working alongside Cadent has meant reaching more people with information and support that could be life saving.” Head of Customer Vulnerability and Social Purpose at Cadent “Our Centres for Warmth are designed to support people living in vulnerable situations keep warm It is important that we work with partners who truly know the local area so that they can identify the needs of the community and tailor the support to suit I’ve seen the work of Harrow Giving first hand and it is fantastic – yet unsurprising – to see the positive impact the funding has already had on the local community.” The partnership is funded through Ofgem’s Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA) Cadent has over 300 Centres for Warmth across its network making it one of its biggest VCMA projects To find out more about the Harrow Giving hubs, including upcoming events for the community, please visit www.harrowgiving.org.uk/hubs. Here you can search for the events by date or location to see what is on offer near you To find out more about Cadent’s Centre for Warmth programme, including where your nearest Centre is, please visit https://cadentgas.com/social-responsibility/centres-for-warmth Sign up to get LondonDaily.News delivered to your inbox Several road closures will disrupt residents of Harrow throughout next month while major utility works are carried out Unspecified road works on Station Road in North Harrow will be ongoing throughout the month and not be completed until the start of July While some road closures will only last a couple of days The closures could cause traffic disruption for residents who may need to find an alternative route to get to their destination whilst lane closures on major roads in the borough could result in long delays which will be closed for around three weeks whilst gas works take place the eight phase of road works in Harrow View are expected to be fully completed by May 19 The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has found all of the ongoing and planned road and lane closures that will be taking place next month, according to one.network. Below is a breakdown of all of these closures that will be in force Elms Road (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 14 to May 8 for gas works Old Redding (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 28 to May 2 for unspecified works Rosslyn Crescent (Harrow Weald): Road closed from May 8 to May 13 for water works Station Road (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 7 to July 1 for unspecified works Greenhill Way (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 14 to May 14 for unspecified works Havelock Place (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 14 to May 14 for unspecified works Vaughan Road (Harrow Weald): Road closed from May 27 to May 28 for water works Hooking Green (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 7 to May 12 for gas works Canterbury Road (Harrow Weald): Road closed from April 29 to May 2 for water works South Way (Harrow Weald): Road closed from May 26 to June 16 for gas works Hillview Gardens (Harrow Weald): Road closed from May 12 to May 16 for UK power works Passengers in Harrow using the West Coast Main Line are being urged to check their journeys before they travel as important railway upgrades are set to take place over the Early May bank holiday Network Rail teams and contractors will be carrying out multiple projects to replace trackside drainage and railway track on sections of the line between London Euston and Milton Keynes. As a result, Euston station will be closed on Sunday 4 May and Monday 5 May with all trains terminating at Milton Keynes People travelling from Harrow and Wealdstone station may be affected with fewer services running on Saturday 3 May as well Passengers are being advised to plan ahead and expect changes to their usual journeys The multi-million-pound projects aim to improve future journeys for passengers and freight will be installed between Queens Park and Kilburn in North West London Ongoing drainage improvements will also take place to help prevent flooding near Tring station Railway embankment strengthening will be carried out near Harlesden to help prevent landslips Maintenance work will be taking place between London Euston and Willesden including replacing track and ballast stones renewing and refurbishing junctions where trains switch tracks running new cables through tunnels and realigning tracks Passengers are being told to check the latest updates at www.nationalrail.co.uk/spring with rail replacement buses set to run for parts of some journeys Network Rail Capital Delivery head of track said: “There’s a lot of great work happening over the Early May bank holiday to improve the reliability and safety of the railway for passengers and freight but bank holidays remain the least busy time for carrying out complex upgrades “I’d like to encourage people to plan ahead at www.nationalrail.co.uk/spring and recommend to those planning journeys to or from London Euston to travel either side of the Early May bank holiday weekend for the most straightforward journey.” Reform took two county council seats from the Conservatives in Hertfordshire last night as the first election results were declared All 78 seats on Hertfordshire County Council are up for grabs in this year’s local elections – where Conservative Labour and Reform are standing in all seats While counting in the majority of the county’s seats will begin this morning (Friday) last night the six divisions in Broxbourne were declared The Conservatives held on to four of those seats – in Cheshunt Central Reform’s Tony Hill took Flamstead End and Turnford and Anthony Owen took Goffs Oak and Bury Green which were also previously held by the Conservatives Serving Conservative county councillor Mark Mills-Bishop – who is also leader of Broxbourne Council – lost the Flamstead End and Turnford seat by just 28 votes says the overnight results have been “phenomenal” – predicting further wins for the party in other areas of the county He says that following the wins in Broxbourne the Conservatives will now have to consider that support for Reform in the county is “not just a protest vote” He added that voters are feeling the pain of the past 14 years and wanting change locally He says that with seats on the county council Reform will now have the opportunity to influence budgets and to highlight “erroneous decisions” Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Friday morning stressed that more than 90 per cent of the county council seats had yet to be counted He congratulated those Conservative candidates who had ‘hung on’ to the seats in Broxbourne He said: “There’s a national sentiment that has been driven by Nigel Farage “And it has washed over our local elections from the north of the country to the south “Last night I was really please we hung on to four of the six county council candidates all six divisions in Broxbourne had been held by Conservative councillors In the four seats that were retained by the Conservatives last night the share of the vote was significantly decreased from the last all-out elections in 2021 Conservative Paul Seeby polled 1,169 votes (equivalent to 38 per cent of the votes cast) to win the seat for the Conservatives That was just 162 votes more than were cast for second-placed Reform candidate Siobhan Monaghan who is already a serving councillor on Broxbourne Council It was also 948 votes fewer than were cast for the Conservatives in the same division back in 2021 Serving Conservative councillor Dee Hart retained the Waltham Cross seat – and also saw her vote cut significantly equivalent to 46 per cent of the votes cast – with Labour in second place she won the seat with just 939 votes – equivalent to 32 per cent of the votes cast Reform’s James Beatty was in second place in the Waltham Cross division with 843 votes – and Labour third with 691 votes Conservative Alexander Curtis won the seat with 1,460 votes – equivalent to 41 per cent of the votes cast Reform candidate Giles Hall was in second place with 1,302 votes This division was previously held by Lewis Cocking MP who back in 2021 had polled 2,324 votes for the Conservatives Cllr Steve Wortley – who is the existing councillor for the Cheshunt Central division – retained the Hoddesdon South seat for the Conservatives last night He took 1,669 votes in the election – equivalent to 44 per cent of the votes cast – but still 968 votes fewer than were cast for the Conservatives in the same division back in 2021 Second place in the division last night was Reform candidate Adam Clayton who polled 1,239 votes – equivalent to 33 per cent of the votes cast Reform’s Tony Hill took the Flamstead End and Turnford division after receiving 1,197 votes – equivalent to 38 per cent of the vote That was just 28 more than the 1,169 votes polled for Conservative Mark Mills-Bishop Cllr Mills-Bishop had been elected after polling 2,280 votes Mr Hill will be joined on the county council by fellow Reform candidate Anthony Owen who took the seat in Goffs Oak and Bury Green Anthony Owen polled 1,472 votes in the Goffs Oak and Bury Green election equivalent to 43 per cent of the votes cast Second-placed Conservative Corina Gander polled 1,178 votes in the division equivalent to 34 per cent of the votes cast the Conservatives had won the seat with 2,352 votes which was then equivalent to 64 per cent of the votes cast The hugely popular children’s show There’s a Monster in Your Show is heading to Harrow Arts Centre this weekend as part of a major UK tour Based on the best-selling picture book by Tom Fletcher, the high-energy family show will be performed on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 May, with tickets available via the Harrow Arts Centre website The production is back on a third major UK theatre tour due to overwhelming demand with 47 venues on the schedule until 1 June 2025 it has been seen by more than 45,000 children and their families Originally adapted for the stage in October 2023 There’s a Monster in Your Show is a lively 50-minute adventure full of catchy original songs by Tom Fletcher and Barrie Bignold It’s designed specifically for toddlers and young children with plenty of interactive moments where the audience is encouraged to sing “It’s been an amazing experience to see ‘There’s a Monster In Your Book,’ come to life on stage and to meet the characters that I invented in my head And it’s been incredible to be a part of developing the show and combining my love of writing books and stories with writing some of the songs for the production When we began this journey at the beginning of 2023 I couldn’t have dreamed that we’d have toured the country for nearly a year had a residency in London and be heading out on a third national tour this autumn It’s testimony to the extraordinary puppeteers and the gorgeous puppets ‘There’s a Monster In Your Show’ is the perfect first theatre trip for young families Going to the theatre with kids can be stressful but this is a totally interactive show where children are actively encouraged to shout The story follows a group of performers who discover that Little Monster and his friends Dragon Chaos and comedy follow as they learn about books “The Who’s in Your Book series is so mischievous and cheeky and the puppets have such a wow factor.” who also adapted The Christmasaurus and worked on children’s favourites like Fireman Sam and Thomas the Tank Engine believes this kind of theatre is more important than ever: “There seems to be way more pressure on children these days even really young kids are so much more aware of stresses than when I was a child The great thing about theatre is they just get lost in this magical moment the stage is a bubble where the audience of every age can escape their worries and have fun and smile.” “I want kids to feel this is a show that they are a part of This isn’t a ‘sit down and be quiet!’ kind of show There’s a lot of mischief in the book and the show is not to go according to plan either Certain monsters will require the audience’s help getting the show back on track This might be some children’s first trip to the theatre and I want no other theatrical experience to ever live up to it!” The show has been described as “The perfect toddler theatre show” by Mother & Baby magazine and has received praise for its family-friendly approach and musical charm For tickets and more details, visit: https://harrowarts.com/whats-on/event/theres-a-monster-in-your-show More information is also available at www.monsterinyourshow.com 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 A 62-year-old woman has been rushed to hospital following a serious collision near South Harrow station this afternoon The incident has led to the closure of Northolt Road in both directions The road is currently blocked at the junction with Parkfield Road. Members of the Harrow Online Group on Facebook have reported seeing at least five police vehicles at the scene and the woman ‘lying on the floor’ Several bus routes are currently being diverted due to the incident including the 140 “Police were called at 11:52hrs on Monday Harrow following reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian “Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service “Northolt Road remains closed in both directions.” A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.50am yesterday (Monday 21 April) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Eastcote Road and the A312 including an ambulance crew and a paramedic in a fast response car “The first of our crews arrived in three minutes “Our crews treated a woman at the scene before taking her to hospital as a priority.” Thankfully the ladies injuries are not thought to be life-threatening Harrow’s Local Policing Teams carried out two nights of action over the weekend under Operation Oblivionis targeting key areas for acquisitive crime and anti-social behaviour The operation focused on Roxeth, Rayners Lane and Wealdstone wards proactive tactics to tackle issues in the area Police reported the following results from the operation: A spokesperson for Harrow MPS said: “We are dedicated to tackling criminality and antisocial behaviour across Harrow; these will be dealt with robustly to enable officers to improve the service they deliver to where is most needed.” They added: “We are striving to ensure that Harrow remains safe for those who live and work here and the above results wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support.” Harrow Council has outlined its commitment to supporting children and families in need as part of its corporate plan the cabinet approved a series of “flagship actions” aimed at bolstering support for these groups A key focus for the council is providing opportunities for care leavers This year will see the introduction of work experience placements and job opportunities within the council for young people leaving care The aim is to provide them with valuable insights into the working world and assist them in considering future career paths The council also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting families through the provision of free school meals during school holidays a scheme that already assists thousands of families has been highlighted as a successful initiative in providing support to families and children within their local communities the council plans to further enhance the Family Hubs network with the goal of improving access to both health and social care services for families utilising the special needs transport service accessibility is set to improve with the introduction of a new app designed to make the service easier to use Cabinet Member for Children’s Services “I’m excited to drive forward our plans to put our children and families first We’ve done some great things this last year to ensure children and young people have the best start in life and that families are supported.” “This year we’re going to do more to ensure those in our care our families and our children get the right support at the right time and at their right place We’ll be doing more to go into our communities to provide better access to help and support that is closer to home.” Seven by-elections for Hertfordshire’s district and borough councils held yesterday (Thursday 1 May) only resulted in a single seat changing hands Amid significant movement in the Hertfordshire County Council elections held on the same day the only change at the lower tier of local government in the area came in East Herts where Reform UK gained a seat from the Conservatives In the Braughing & Standon district council by-election Reform’s Terry Smith won 541 votes against 484 for Conservative candidate Jane Dodson who recently defected from the Conservatives as part of a Reform duo on East Herts Council the Conservatives comfortably held Brookmans Park and Little Heath ward on Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council with their candidate Fiona Thomson receiving 813 votes against 521 for Reform’s Michael Southwell It was a closer-run thing in Peartree ward There was also a close contest in Watford’s Holywell ward with Labour’s Asma Suleman earning 573 votes to replace the town’s MP Liberal Democrat Callum Robertson came second with 532 votes In the other Watford Borough Council byelection Liberal Democrat Iain Sharpe won 1,061 votes with Reform’s Michael Barrett second on 302 The Liberal Democrats also retained seats in the final two by-elections held yesterday In St Albans City & District Council’s Redbourn ward with a split vote meaning Tom Finnis (Ind) came second with 362 votes Caroline Mead (Con) came third with 356 votes and Martin Wells (Ref) came fourth with 270 votes Paul Rainbow won 1,010 votes for the Liberal Democrats Brent and Harrow residents should be aware of changes to their bin collections over the holiday period Easter Sunday will fall on April 20 this year will mean changes to bin collections throughout the boroughs Local authorities have advised residents to check their bin collection days to ensure their rubbish gets taken away Listed below are the changes to the bin collection schedule made by Brent Council and Harrow Council this Easter General waste kept inside the grey bin will still be collected on the bank holidays as scheduled then it will still be collected on Good Friday and food waste collections will be one done a day later than usual This will affect collections on Good Friday and all collections on the week commencing April 21 See breakdown of the bin collection changes in Brent over the Easter period: To find out your specific collection day: Residents can enter their postcode on the Brent Council website to find out exactly when the bins for their road will be collected Harrow Council has confirmed that there will be no bin collections of any kind on Good Friday (April 18) or Easter Monday (April 21) Residents have been advised to leave their bins out the day after their typical collection day For those collections scheduled on Friday (April 18) households should put the bins out on Saturday (April 19) and so on if your collection date is Monday (April 21) bins should be left out on Tuesday (April 22) if Tuesday (April 22) then leave out for Wednesday (April 23) if Wednesday (April 23) on Thursday (April 24) if Thursday (April 24) on Friday (April 25) and if Friday (April 25) on Saturday (April 26) Residents can enter their postcode on the council website to find out exactly when the bins for their road will be collected Station Road in Harrow has been closed due to emergency water works being carried out by Affinity Water which has been in place since around 8:30am this morning (Tuesday 29 April) has led to multiple bus routes being diverted The road is closed at the junction with Sheepcote Road and could remain shut until the end of the week are being diverted via Gayton Road and Station Road while other services like the 140 and 186 are being rerouted via Greenhill Way and Headstone Road to avoid the closure Passengers are advised to check for updates and allow extra time when travelling through the area Three people managed to escape a house fire in South Harrow yesterday evening (Thursday and footage of the blaze was sent to Harrow Online by local residents A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said “We were called at 1852 yesterday (24 April) to reports of a house fire on Windsor Crescent Firefighters arrived and discovered a house alight The fire was safely extinguished but a loft half of the first floor and part of the ground floor was damaged by fire A post shared by Harrow Online (@harrowonline1) “Three people left the property before firefighters arrived and there were no reports of any injuries. Control Officers mobilised four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Northolt, Harrow and Wembley fire stations to the scene “The cause of the fire is under investigation.” There has been a noticeable increase in police presence in Harrow Town Centre this week as part of a wider operation by the local policing team Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols throughout the town with support from the Mounted Branch and Dog Support Unit two individuals were arrested for shoplifting in the town centre officers with local knowledge managed to arrest a prolific shoplifter earlier in the week The ongoing presence of police in the area is part of efforts to crack down on crime and engage with the community The Mounted Branch was spotted patrolling around the town centre earlier this week, attracting plenty of attention. Members of the Harrow Online Group on Facebook shared footage of the horses as they made their way past Boots HSBC and other shops along the main high street Officers were seen engaging with the public helping to build stronger ties with the local community officers from the Dog Support Unit joined local police for operations around Harrow on the Hill station The aim was to identify and stop individuals carrying illegal substances Officers have also been stationed in and around St George’s Shopping Centre where a community stand has been set up for anyone who wishes to speak with local police The Metropolitan Police said they will continue their visible patrols over the coming weekend A large police presence was seen at Harrow Bus Station yesterday afternoon following reports that a 15-year-old girl had been assaulted The incident reportedly happened at around 3pm with ‘at least’ four police cars and vans seen at the station A spokesperson for the Met Police said, “Police were called on Monday, 28 April at 15:31hrs to a report of an assault on a 15-year-old girl travelling on the 140 bus in Harrow “The victim reported another passenger “The victim and a family member declined to support further investigation A child has been taken to hospital following a collision in Harrow this afternoon Emergency services were called to Kenmore Avenue shortly after 3.00pm today (28 April) “We were called at 3.06pm today (28 April) to reports of a road traffic collision on Kenmore Avenue, Harrow “We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and treated a child before taking them to hospital.” The condition of the child is currently unknown Bereaved families who have lost relatives to gambling-related suicide have written to Sir Sadiq Khan urging him to deliver on his four-year-old promise to ban betting and casino adverts from London’s transport network signed by 28 people harmed by gambling – including 20 bereaved family members – the mayor was asked: “How many more must suffer or die before something is done?” Sir Sadiq had pledged in his 2021 re-election manifesto to instruct Transport for London (TfL) to ban adverts from betting websites and casinos “given the devastating way gambling addiction can destroy lives and families” But four years on – and with no ban delivered – the mayor now says he wants to wait for the Labour Government to “provide a national framework to addressing this issue” before taking any action from City Hall last year told the London Assembly that the ban had been delayed because TfL could be subject to legal challenges if it introduced restrictions based on its own definition of ‘harmful gambling’ City Hall was said at the time to have already asked the Government and public health partners to help develop a national definition Dr Coffey said his team would “move as swiftly as possible” He added: “What I do not think you would want me to do is do something that would cost millions in legal challenges and not move the dial one little bit.” the families harmed by gambling have pointed out: “This makes little sense as not only is there clear evidence that gambling is harmful but more than 80 councils in England have banned gambling adverts on their own channels without legal challenges.” While the Local Democracy Reporting Service has not independently verified a complete list of over 80 councils many have indeed already passed such bans on their own estates who leads the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA) told the LDRS: “Sadiq was a trailblazer in 2021 when he called for an end to gambling ads on TfL Now he needs to come good and refuse to allow politics to get in the way of Londoners’ health “Other councils haven’t waited for permission from [Culture and if Sadiq uses that as an excuse it will come at a horrifying cost – as the signatories to this letter will attest to.” A spokeswoman for Sir Sadiq said the mayor would send a letter of response to the families adding: “The mayor’s thoughts are with all families and individuals who have been impacted by gambling addiction “The Government has a renewed commitment to looking at the best way to address gambling harms nationally and the mayor is pleased that one of the specific objectives of the research looks at filling gaps in the evidence base specifically further understanding the impact of advertising “Sadiq hopes that the Government’s leadership will provide a national framework to addressing this issue including providing a national definition of harmful gambling advertising the mayor will in turn consider what action he can take at a regional level.” A spokesman for the Betting and Gaming Council meanwhile said: “Advertising must comply with strict guidelines and safer gambling messaging which promotes safer gambling tools and signposts help to those concerned about their betting “BGC members already commit 20 per cent of TV radio and digital advertising to safer gambling messaging The previous Government stated research did not establish a causal link between exposure to advertising and the development of problem gambling “Each month around 22.5 million people in Britain enjoy a bet and the overwhelming majority do so safely and responsibly The most recent NHS Health Survey for England estimated that 0.4 per cent of the adult population are problem gamblers “BGC members voluntarily contributed over £170m over the last four years to tackle problem gambling and gambling related harm funding an independent network of charities currently caring for 85 per cent of all problem gamblers receiving treatment in Britain.” Over a thousand people gathered in Pinner today for a brilliant day of festivities to celebrate St George’s Day now a firm tradition in the local calendar and one of the biggest of the year and activities for children spread across the High Street and Church Farm Green Warm weather and sunshine helped create an even more enjoyable experience for everyone who attended One of the highlights was the famous Pinner wheelbarrow race, a tradition that first started back in 1963 Teams took it in turns to push each other in wheelbarrows through the streets stopping at different points – usually pubs or checkpoints – to have a quick drink before racing on The race traditionally starts outside Pinner Parish Church and has become a much-loved part of the celebrations often drawing big crowds and plenty of fancy dress This year’s event also featured a traditional parade through the high street Volunteers from across the community helped organise and run the day including the newly opened ‘Music & Life’ shop in Pinner Although St George’s Day itself falls tomorrow (Monday 28 April) the celebrations were held today to make the most of the weekend the date of St George’s Day has felt a little different (usually on the 23rd!) but that didn’t stop the local community turning out in big numbers to show their support Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services and Pinner South Ward Councillor posted on Facebook: “Amazing to be part of the St George’s Day Celebrations in Pinner today in the sunshine with Harrow Mayor Chowdhury Salim “Thanks to all the volunteers at Rotary Club of Pinner, The Pinner Association and all the Harrow District Scouts attending, as well as all the local Police and businesses who supported the event. Pinner Local / Shop Local in Pinner and a great turn out from wonderful local Harrow Council residents making the day that much more special!” The aim of the event is not just to celebrate England’s patron saint but also to bring the community together and help support local shops and charities It has become one of the biggest St George’s Day celebrations in Harrow and is a real highlight for many residents every year Photos from the day showed families enjoying the rides and groups of friends cheering on the wheelbarrow teams as they made their way down Pinner High Street Lots of photos and videos have been shared on the Harrow Online Group on Facebook head over there to take a look and share your own! 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 Blatant fly-tipping in South Harrow has led to hefty fines as offenders are ‘shamed’ in Harrow Council’s latest ‘Wall of Shame’ Images and footage released in the recent MyHarrow newsletter show household rubbish dumped on the streets Another case in Clovelly Way saw items such as toys and cardboard left on the pavement with a £600 fine handed out for failing a duty of care The council is urging residents to help identify fly-tippers caught on camera and report them “Unfortunately there are a few who spoil it for the rest of us and show no pride in the community,” the newsletter reads “Brazen fly-tippers have been caught on camera and we need your help to identify them so we can find and fine them – just like those highlighted.” It continues: “They are just a number of incidents where we’ve traced the criminal dumpers The message links to the council’s online ‘Wall of Shame’ where images and videos of fly-tipping incidents are published regularly Harrow residents have taken to social media to express frustration over the issue “We have to stop all this awful tipping Trips to the tip cost me £12.50 a time now due to outer London ULEZ.” “It seems like it’s more common to fly-tip around borough boundaries I think those should be more enforced.” Fly-tipping remains a criminal offence and anyone with information is urged to contact the council to help crack down on those responsible To view the latest footage and help identify offenders, visit Harrow Council’s Wall of Shame online Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales.