Chris Mitchell

A man from Hillingdon has been ordered by a court to pay back £40,000 he'd made by selling counterfeit iPhone batteries on eBay. Sanjay Giri, 54, from Hayes, was also ordered to pay £10,000 towards Hillingdon Council's court costs following Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings at Isleworth Crown Court on 3 August this year. [...]

In an exciting development for the world of sports, Ireland Korfball has secured its place in the upcoming IKF World Korfball Championships in Chinese Taipei this October. This remarkable achievement marks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the team members to compete on the global stage at the highest level of their sport. The journey to the [...]

Police discovered and seized approximately £15,000 in class A drugs during a warrant executed in Watford. Officers forced entry to an address in Francis Road at 7.30a on Thursday 17 August under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act. They searched the property and found several packages containing cocaine and heroin. Detective Inspector [...]

Despite a national decline in higher grades, students from John Lyon School in Harrow have achieved remarkable A-Level results and are set to embark on their journey to top UK universities. The school's commitment to holistic education and its wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom have contributed to these impressive outcomes, highlighting its academic [...]

Residents and businesses in Northolt are invited to contribute their opinions on the Northolt Green Ring, a transformative walking and cycling route linking the area's lush green spaces. Ealing Council, buoyed by a grant from the Mayor of London's Green and Resilient Spaces Fund, is set to weave a 6.3km path connecting six parks in [...]

Barnet Council has taken a significant step to address its housing challenges by partnering with developer Redrow Homes. The council's recent decision to secure 249 new-build homes for affordable rent marks a pivotal move in its commitment to meet the demand for accessible housing in the borough. Following a unanimous vote by the Cabinet Members [...]

Here's a handy guide to the altered bin collection schedule in Harrow due to the upcoming Bank Holiday on Monday, August 28th. Make sure to follow these guidelines during this period to ensure your bins are collected: Monday Collections (August 28th): No bin collections will take place on Monday. Please leave your bin out on [...]

Edgware residents are gearing up for a two-day extravaganza at the upcoming Community Summer Fair, scheduled for August 26th (11am – 6pm) and August 27th (11am - 5pm) at The Broadwalk’s long-stay car park. The event, which coincides with the centenary of Station Road and the extension of the London underground, promises a mix of [...]

Barnet Council has taken a significant stride towards its ambitious sustainability goals by unveiling an interactive tree portal that offers unprecedented access to vital information about the borough's trees on public land. As part of its commitment to becoming a net-zero council by 2030 and a net-zero borough by 2042, the council has introduced this [...]

A proactive operation targeting keyless car thefts and vehicle-related crime, named "Op Poethlyn," has delivered significant results in Harrow. Initiated by Neighbourhood officers from the NWBCU, primarily in Harrow, the operation was a response to the growing concerns raised by the community about the increase in car crimes. Employing a strategic approach, the operation involved [...]