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LIBRARYGOERS will be able to use free wi-fi internet and modern computers as part of proposed investment in Harrow's cultural facilities.

Other changes include reviewing branch opening times, relocating Hatch End Library a short distance from its current building into Harrow Arts Centre in Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, and seeing if a new premises can be found for Rayners Lane Library in Imperial Drive.


STUDENTS in Hatch End will shine in sciences classes this year with help from a lecturer at Brunel University.

Dr Andy Russell, a climate change expert, will visit Hatch End High School from February to July this year to involve them in the science of weather.

holness.jpgPINNER is mourning the passing of 'Mr Pinner' Bob Holness.

The long-term Pinner resident and respected television and radio presenter, best known for hosting Blockbusters, had suffered from dementia and a number of small strokes over the last few years.

budgies.jpgA BIRD aviary in Pinner has been revamped by the council following a successful campaign by nature lovers.

The bird cage in Pinner Memorial Park drew criticism due to alleged poor visibility for park users
and squalid conditions for the birds, as reported in the Observer last year.

NEIGHBOURS have objected to an application to extend the alcohol licence of a wine bar said to be a 'blight on Pinner'.

Police were called to reports that about 20 customers leaving Vintage Wine Bar in Pinner High Street were involved in a fight outside it on Saturday evening and neighbours say the bar's customers cause disturbances on a weekly basis.

hbe_NLR_herga_1912.jpgA TROUPE of Mummers will perform in Pinner as part of an ancient tradition on Boxing Day.

The Herga Mummers disguise themselves by painting their faces black and perform medieval rituals believed to keep the crop cycle healthy.

topp.jpgEXPECTANT residents are counting down to moving in to brand new flats in Pinner after the topping out ceremony last Thursday.

Mill Farm Estate resident, including those who were employed by the housing group Catalyst, celebrated contractors reaching the highest point of the building work with community activities in line with the main event, which took place on top of one of the blocks of flats.

jtuck.jpgAN OUTSPOKEN ex-Pinner councillor and well-known Punch and Judy showman died in Bedford on December 6.

John Tuck, 77, had travelled to his son Simon's home where he collapsed and died of a heart attack.

lewis_stead.jpgHARROW police is appealing for information regarding two missing young people.

Lewis Stead, 15, from Pinner, was last seen in Brentford on November 8. He is thought to have links to the Ealing area.

THOUSANDS of people got into the Christmas spirit at this year's Pinner Panto.

More than 10,000 people visited the village on November 24 for mulled wine, carols and the Mayor of Harrow turning on the Christmas tree lights.

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