Chris Mitchell

4 days ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters responded to a fire in an open-air car park near Prince Charles Drive, Brent Cross, this afternoon. A number of vehicles were alight, with smoke seen billowing from the site, which is near Brent Cross Shopping Centre. There are no reports of any injuries. London Fire Brigade said: “The Brigade received the first of 26 calls reporting the fire at 1606, and crews from West Hampstead, Finchley, Willesden and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.

4 days ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

An Indian restaurant in Uxbridge has been fined more than £40,000 after a customer suffered a severe allergic reaction due to undeclared allergens in a meal. JR Uxbridge Ltd, trading as Javitri, located at 112 High Street, was ordered to pay £43,816 following a Hillingdon Council investigation into food safety breaches. The company appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 22 April and pleaded guilty to five offences under health and safety, food information, and food hygiene regulations.

4 days ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

A 34-year-old man has died following a collision in Northolt on Friday evening (9 May). Police were called to Church Road at 7:12pm after reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The London Ambulance Service attended the scene along with the London Air Ambulance, but despite the efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as being from Dundee, Scotland. His next of kin have been informed.

4 days ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Hillingdon has officially welcomed a new Mayor after Cllr Philip Corthorne was voted in during the council’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8 May. Cllr Corthorne takes over from outgoing Mayor Cllr Colleen Sullivan and will now serve as the borough’s first citizen and ceremonial head for the year ahead. The Mayor’s role includes representing the borough at civic events, such as Remembrance Day services and royal visits, as well as chairing meetings of the full council.

4 days ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Harrow Council has announced a new initiative to make it easier for residents to dispose of waste and unwanted items, with the launch of monthly ‘Drop and Go’ waste and recycling events. The first event will take place on Saturday, 17 May 2025, from 10am to 2pm at Cambridge Road Car Park in North Harrow. Each month, a different part of the borough will host an event aimed at helping residents recycle better, reduce fly-tipping and keep the area clean.