July 2008 Archives

By Tom Lawrence

A 14-year-old boy was arrested today after police uncovered a stash of crack cocaine and cannabis under his bed.

The baby-faced teenager was one of several suspected drug dealers targeted in a series of dawn raids on a housing estate in Kingsbury.

By Tom Lawrence

Brent Council has used controversial spying laws to monitor more than 300 residents without their knowledge, the Wembley Observer can reveal.

Local authority spooks have employed a variety of covert surveillance techniques to spy on noisy neighbours, people who let their dogs foul in parks, benefit cheats, underage drinkers and businesses that flout trading standards laws.

A summer sale is being held in aid of St Luke's hospice.
The event starts from 10.30am-12pm on Saturday (19) at the South Harrow Baptist church, in Northolt Road, South Harrow.
There will be greeting cards, preserves, gifts and book stalls and entry is free.

A family is looking for its cat after it escaped from a house in Kenton.
The black and white tabby is called Timmie and is wearing a purple and white reflective collar.
She has not been seen since June 10, anyone with information please contact dvo@live.co.uk or call 07932 084563.

A Kenton-based hospice is looking for volunteers to help staff its charity shops.
Shop helpers are needed for St Luke's Hospice shops in Pinner, Harrow, Harrow Weald, South Harrow, Wembley, Kingsbury, Rayners Lane, Burnt Oak, Stanmore and North Harrow.
Volunteers only needs to commit to four hours, one shift per week, 9.30am to 1.15pm or 1.15pm to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Responsibilities include serving customers, sorting through donated items and steaming clothing, there is something for everyone.
The shops make a substantial contribution to meeting the costs of providing Hospice care at Kenton Grange.
Training will be provided and volunteers get a 10 per cent discount.
To find out more call 0750579275 or visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.

by Tom Lawrence

A hard-working charity organisation has been thanked for its sterling fundraising work.
Kingsbury Lions Club collected thousands of pounds for good causes last year and is hoping to have a successful 2008.
The group, which has 32 members in the area, has already donated more than £600 for new equipment at the Piam Brown Children's ward, in Southampton University Hospital.
Treasurer Paresh Kotecha, said: "We don't believe in just handing over cash to good causes and would rather give them something they benefit from."
The ward treats children with leukemia and the money was put towards a new Pulse Oximeter, which measures blood saturation levels and pulse rates.
Kingsbury Lion Club's next fundraiser will be a black tie casino gala night in aid of the China earthquake appeal.
It will take place on August 9, at The Hilton Hotel, in Elton Way, Watford, and tickets cost £35.
A raffle will be held with prizes including a trip to Florida and there will also be an award for the best dressed couple.
For more information call Dinesh on 07956810647 or 0208 424 8686.

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