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Willesden gardener Andrew Foote cycles 2,000 miles to Jerusalem through Turkey

A cyclist has covered more than 2,000 miles since departing the capital, with no intention of stopping before reaching the holy city. Andrew Foote, who works as a gardener and is aged 32, launched hi...

Neasden Temple Diwali fireworks return on Sunday November 8th

The annual Diwali festivities at Neasden Temple are set to take place on Sunday, November 8th, with the Hindu community marking the occasion through a series of traditional ceremonies and entertainmen...

Pearcroft Homes enters liquidation after Wolseley UK petition

A firm identifying itself as the United Kingdom's premier developer of net zero residential properties has entered liquidation proceedings. Pearcroft Homes, incorporated in 2022, concentrated its ope...

London YouTuber uses AI to bring demolished medieval streets back to life

A resident of the capital with a deep interest in vanished urban structures has employed artificial intelligence to digitally resurrect demolished medieval thoroughfares. Daniel Coughlin operates the...

Barbican conservatory open for plant adoptions before 2027 restoration work

The London Open House Festival returns in 2026 with its annual programme of accessible buildings across the capital, running from September 12-20. The event provides rare opportunities to explore arc...

Aylesford in Kent named among UK’s 6 most overlooked villages worth visiting

Kent contains numerous charming settlements worth discovering, and among them stands Aylesford, a picturesque village situated near the county town of Maidstone. The location offers visitors several ...

Greenwich named among UK’s best places to live: exploring the ‘magical’ area

The south-east London district of Greenwich has become a regular fixture in curated rankings of the capital's most desirable residential areas, and a brief visit provides sufficient explanation for it...

Harrow Conservatives warn Labour plans could threaten green belt land

The previous month's piece highlighted the welcome news that Harrow now boasts ten Green Flag-accredited parks, demonstrating the importance placed on outdoor areas within the borough. Since that tim...

Haute Dolci opens custom ice-lolly kiosk at Brent Cross shopping centre

A fresh sweet treat stall has launched at the Brent Cross retail complex, offering shoppers the opportunity to create their own frozen ice-cream sticks. Those familiar with Haute Dolci's dessert esta...

Burnham announces planning permission rules for betting and vape shops

Andy Burnham has unveiled proposals to restrict the spread of vape retailers, gambling establishments, and disreputable enterprises across Britain's town centres. The reforms will mandate that bettin...

Care home residents offered TV licence at £7.50 annually

A television licence is required to view or save live broadcasts on any screen or to access BBC iPlayer content. The annual fee for a television licence now stands at £180, which works out as £15 eac...

Harrow faces scrutiny as expenses climb and council shifts direction

Returning to my regular monthly contribution to the Harrow Times, recent weeks have been particularly hectic, with the quadrennial local authority elections having taken place. I want to express grat...

Student’s winning mural brightens once-neglected corner near Northwick Park

A university student's artwork has transformed an overlooked section of the local area after winning a public competition. The piece, designed by Danling Su, a University of Westminster illustration ...

MPs in Andy Burnham’s reshuffled cabinet – full list of ministers

The former Greater Manchester Mayor moved quickly to assemble his top team of ministers, mixing experienced returnees with fresh appointees following his formal assumption of office on Monday. Burnha...

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Willesden gardener Andrew Foote cycles 2,000 miles to Jerusalem through Turkey

A cyclist has covered more than 2,000 miles since departing the capital, with no intention of stopping before reaching the holy city. Andrew Foote, who works as a gardener and is aged 32, launched hi...

Neasden Temple Diwali fireworks return on Sunday November 8th

The annual Diwali festivities at Neasden Temple are set to take place on Sunday, November 8th, with the Hindu community marking the occasion through a series of traditional ceremonies and entertainmen...

Londoners can win Red Bull tickets at free Flight Club darts challenge

A complimentary darts competition is being staged in the capital every Friday evening, offering participants the opportunity to secure tickets to a Red Bull occasion scheduled for 2027. The Friday Ni...

Second Spin vinyl shop opens in Archway supporting National Children’s Air Ambulance

A music retail venture has emerged as a distinctive fundraising outlet for children's air ambulance services in the capital. The establishment, named Second Spin, commenced operations at premises on ...