Harrow Times News
- New Samaritans grafitti aims to help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Samaritans have interrupted people’s days with graffiti designed to encourage them to ‘reach in’ and help those experiencing suicidal thoughts.
- Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 2:52 pm
Brits believe they’re too old to take up a new hobby by the age of 49, according to research.
- Subway announces plans that could see hundreds of new shops across UKby joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 9, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Subway is overhauling its restaurants with digital kiosks, an evening menu and plans to double store numbers.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pockets £302,000 payout after giving back Royal Lodgeby jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright on October 9, 2026 at 11:33 am
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has received £302,000 after surrendering his Royal Lodge lease, with £1.8million in repair and restoration costs also revealed.
- Historic Harrow buildings face major changes in new planning applicationsby robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett on October 9, 2026 at 10:31 am
Planning applications affecting Harrow’s listed buildings include changes to The Change of Hart pub in Edgware, Stanmore Hall, Pinner homes and a health hub.
Harrow Times Leisure
- Harrow Fireworks brings Diwali show and pyro display to Byron Parkon October 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
Harrow is preparing for one of its biggest community events of the year as the Harrow Fireworks Display returns to Byron Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Bringing together the traditions of Diwali and Guy Fawkes Night, the event will feature an afternoon and evening of live entertainment, food, fairground rides and family activities, before culminating in a large musical fireworks display at approximately 7.45pm.
- Royal Mail releases stamps to mark 100th anniversary of beloved children's bookby amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton on October 8, 2026 at 12:01 am
Royal Mail is releasing a set of adorable stamps to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh.
- When is Blue Planet 3 out? BBC unveils first look at new David Attenborough seriesby Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat on October 7, 2026 at 8:17 am
The BBC has unveiled a first look at the highly anticipated Blue Planet 3 series, narrated by now 100-year-old Sir David Attenborough.
- If everyone is laughing, why are we being told to report the joke anyway?by Steve Allen, comedian and broadcaster on October 3, 2026 at 12:31 pm
Steve Allen questions guidance encouraging people to report jokes, even when everyone involved is laughing and nobody is offended.
- EastEnders legend Ross Kemp admits Celebrity Traitors gave him 'imposter syndrome'by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on October 1, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Ross Kemp reveals imposter syndrome on BBC's The Celebrity Traitors, starring Michael Sheen, Richard E Grant and Miranda Hart.
