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☁️ Weather Update, 📅 Weekly Events, and 🚆 Tube Upgrades - Plus ⚽ Wealdstone FC's Big Win & 🚉 Station Spelling Mix-Up!

Issue #039

January 18th, 2024

In this issue of Think Local Harrow

☁ Today’s Weather

📅 Events of the Week

🤔 Local Trivia Question

🚆 Major Tube Line Upgrades in Progress: Londoners to Reap Future Benefits

🚉 Brent Cross West Station Faces Sign Spelling Blunder

⚽ Wealdstone FC Advances in FA Trophy: Winning Trumps Performance

🦉 Inspirational Quote

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Trivia Question

What notable event occurred in Northwood on 4 July 1948?

  1. The opening of Northwood Underground Station

  2. The Northwood mid-air collision

  3. The foundation of Northwood Football Club

  4. The establishment of Northwood Headquarters

Check out tomorrow’s issue for the answer

Major Tube Line Upgrades in Progress: Londoners to Reap Future Benefits

A sign for the London Underground subway

Transport for London is modernizing four key London Underground lines to increase capacity by nearly 25%. The upgrade, which has caused significant disruptions, includes a new signaling system and improved timetables. Despite these challenges, TfL promises long-term benefits. Additional government funding is necessary to complete the project, with over £6 billion already provided since 2020 and a recent £250 million funding for 2024.

Brent Cross West Station Faces Sign Spelling Blunder

A typo on a sign at Brent Cross West station, spelling 'Edgware Road' as 'Edgeware Road', is set to be fixed in the coming weeks. The station, which opened in December 2023, connects to central London via Thameslink services. The correction involves removing the sign temporarily, with the bespoke nature of the sign causing a delay in replacement.

Wealdstone FC Advances in FA Trophy: Winning Trumps Performance

Wealdstone FC's manager, Stuart Maynard, highlights the significance of their 1-0 FA Trophy win over Chelmsford City despite a subpar performance, emphasizing results over style. The team now prepares for a match against Hendon and a league game against Rochdale.

Matches To Watch Live

Jan 20th
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - The George, Harrow
Brentford vs Nottingham Forest - The George, Harrow

Jan 21st
Bournemouth vs Liverpool - The George, Harrow

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