B&Q, the home improvement and DIY retailer, has announced it will be opening a smaller, localised store in Harrow town centre this winter. The new store will occupy the former Poundland shop. A spokesperson at B&Q said: “We intent to open a new smaller store in Harrow...
Melissa restaurant will open at the premises formerly occupied by O’Neills on Station Road, Harrow. The Turkish restaurant will be the second London location, offering fresh and delicious food, made traditionally. Melissa’s existing Edgware branch is award winning. Cetin Kaygusuz, owner of Melissa, said: “We are going to...
Jurassic Island, a brand-new dinosaur-themed adventure golf course, will open its doors in Harrow on 2 July. The 18-hole immersive golfing experience at Bannister Outdoor Sports Centre is perfect for families looking for summer fun. Jurassic Island includes waterfalls, a jungle marsh, and of course, dinosaurs. Scott Sinclair,...
A new food market, operated by Tudor Markets, is launching on Saturday 25 June at Greenhill Place in Harrow town centre. The market will feature cuisines from around the world, including signature dishes from Lebanon, Thailand, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Romani, as well as entertainment, face...
Drivers can enjoy an hour’s free parking this summer across high streets and shopping districts in Harrow. Harrow Council has approved plans to support local high streets by introducing free parking in on-street parking bays. The hour of free parking will give residents more time to enjoy...
Councillor Janet Mote was sworn in as the new Mayor of Harrow at Harrow Civic Centre on Thursday 26 May. Janet Mote has been a councillor for 20 years and takes over in her role as mayor from Cllr Ghazanfar Ali. Cllr Mote served as cabinet member...
A contractor has submitted a planning application to redevelop Harrow’s Safari Cinema into a residential scheme. The development would be comprised of 78 apartments rising up to 11 storeys, and the current cladding would be removed in order to restore the original art deco façade. The council...
Patrick (Pat) Flaherty was formerly approved as Harrow Council’s new chief executive in this week’s council meeting. Mr Flaherty will join the council in the autumn from Somerset County Council, where he has been chief executive for almost a decade. During his career Mr Flaherty has...
Sheppard Robson has won approval for a 100% affordable housing project in Harrow. The Milton Road scheme will rise to seven storeys and deliver 12 homes for council and 27 for shared ownership as well as flexible community space, a cycle hub and children’s play area. The...
Graduates from HNC and HND Business programmes at local Further Education colleges were among those celebrating at a formal ceremony to mark their achievements. They were joined by friends, family and staff, for the first in-person formal Higher Education (HE) graduation for Uxbridge College and Harrow...