May 07 2013
Members, friends, parents and children gathered outside the John Lyon School this afternoon to take part in a photo call for the local press. Some 50-60 people turned up to make their views known, and to launch the petition. The event was almost attended by the Headteacher, who, when she came outside and saw the …
May 04 2013
Following on from our news later week about the impending closure of the John Lyon Swim School closing, it now evolves that this affects more than just the Swim School: it’s the entire Sports Centre facility that is affected, and it will be closing to the wider community users, remaining only available for school purposes. …
Apr 28 2013
Rumours are abound that the popular John Lyon Swim School in Harrow on the Hill is to close its doors to the public, reverting back to a school-only facility, with the loss of a number of jobs. Immensely popular with young children for its well-structured swimming lessons, it has unfortunately led to parking chaos in …
Jan 24 2013
Dear Councillor Gawn (pictured, left), On 20th December 2012 at Harrow Crown Court, you were sentenced for committing two counts of a very serious crime against a very vulnerable person. It took multiple appearances in court for you to finally admit guilt and receive your sentence. You were elected as a Labour councillor for Harrow on the …
Dec 12 2012
Few would argue that there is a more prominent church in Harrow than St Mary’s, Harrow on the Hill. Steeped in history and tradition, it’s an enchanting place to visit, summer or winter. They’ve got a full schedule of Christmas services on over the next few weeks: Sunday, December 23, 2012 6.00pm – Festival of …
Dec 05 2012
We’ve heard today that Cllr David Gawn (Labour, Harrow on the Hill) was back in court for yet another hearing on November 27, 2012 – this time, about a £3000 fraud/attempted theft charge to which he pleaded guilty. This is in addition to a previous hearing – where he again pleaded guilty – on November …
Nov 30 2012
Harrow school will be featured as part of an ITN production for Sky 1 in an ‘observational documentary’ – a fly-on-the-wall style programme. The school, which offers full-boarding facilities for upto 800 boys aged 18-18, was founded in 1572 by John Lyon. The school has suffered it’s share of scandals over the years, with it’s …
Nov 19 2012
Disgraced Harrow Labour Councillor, David Gawn, who represents Harrow on the Hill, appeared at Harrow Crown Court for the umpteenth time today to stand trial on charges of fraud. At first, Gawn had denied the charge – which was originally an attempted theft charge – until, during a brief recess and, presumably, some sense being …
Sep 25 2012
David Gawn, the disgraced Harrow councillor (Labour, Harrow on the Hill) is scheduled to stand trial on October 1, 2012, where the accusations that he tried to steal £7,000 will be heard at Harrow Crown Court. Gawn, a 35 year old Chairman, Director and founder of Harrow Community Radio, previously appeared on the same charge …
Aug 03 2012
Incanto, based in historic Harrow on the Hill, is an award winning Italian Restaurant and is the only 2 AA Rosette Restaurant in Harrow. This family friendly restaurant’s food philosophy is to use fantastic ingredients and they have built a reputation for a high standard of service and quality of food. Incanto Restaurant is offering …
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