August 2008 Archives

Brent police are hunting five men who went on the run while due in jail.

Brent Council has announced its bin collection days for the bank holiday weekend.

Green box and grey rubbish bin collection days will remain the same over this bank holiday, however green organic bin collection days are changing.

Residents are being encouraged to try out new sports during Brent Open Sports Club Fortnight, which runs from August 25 to September 8.

People are invited to visit one of the borough's many sports clubs to try a new game or discipline for free.

A crackhouse that blighted an area of Kingsbury has been closed down by police.

The flat in Elmwood Crescent, was a magnet for drug addicts who would intimidate residents and vandalise public property.

Young amateur boxers will be recognised this evening (Friday) at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The Amir Khans and Rick Hattons of the future will congregate at Trojan Amateur Boxing Club, in Preston Mall Community Centre, Kenton, to celebrate their achievements over the past year.

A bar in Kenton is now allowed to sell alcohol for longer hours and have dancing and live music on the premises.

The Cubix Lounge, in Kenton Lane, can also show films, thanks to a decision at a Harrow Council meeting on Tuesday.

By Tom Lawrence

Police have recovered a hoard of jewellery and are appealing for the items original owners to come forward.

The Rotary Club of Kingsbury and Kenton has selected Harrow councillor Narinder Singh Mudhar (Conservative) as its next president.

He took over office on July 8 at one of its weekly meetings held on Tuesdays at 1pm, at The Travellers Rest, Kenton Road, Kenton.