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📰 This Week: Metro Triumph & Bakerloo's Fall | Tory MP's Youth Phone Ban | Harrow GP's Shocking Suspension | Alice's Adventures in Harrow!

Issue #047

January 26th, 2024

In this issue of Think Local Harrow

☁ Today’s Weather

📅 Events of the Week

📰 News Summaries

  • Metropolitan Line Triumphs in London Tube Line Rankings, Bakerloo Lags

  • Tory MP Proposes Smartphone Ban for Under-16s to Combat Mental Health Issues

  • Harrow GP Suspended Following Involvement in Banned Terror Group

  • Edgware Traffic Collision: Urgent Appeal for Witnesses After Motorbike Crash

🎭 Events Spotlight

  • Harrow Arts Centre Brings Magical 'Alice in Wonderland' Musical to Life

🤔 Local Trivia

🥧 Inspirational Quote

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Metropolitan Line Triumphs in London Tube Line Rankings, Bakerloo Lags

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The London Underground lines were ranked based on modernity, accessibility, connectivity, experience, and touristic appeal. The Bakerloo line ranked lowest with 26.1%, while the Metropolitan line topped the list with 57.8%. The Waterloo and City line, with only two stations, ranked 10th. The study focused solely on the London Underground, excluding other services like the DLR and Elizabeth line.

Tory MP Proposes Smartphone Ban for Under-16s to Combat Mental Health Issues

Miriam Cates, a Conservative MP, proposed banning under-16s from using smartphones. The suggestion is aimed at improving mental health among teenagers. The discussion was influenced by the case of Mia Janin, a 14-year-old who suffered from online bullying.

Cates called for legislation to protect children from online threats, citing the rise in mental health issues since 2010. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Online Safety Act, which aims to protect children from harmful online content.

Harrow GP Suspended Following Involvement in Banned Terror Group

Dr. Wahid Asif Shaida, a GP in Harrow and leader in Hizb ut-Tahrir, was suspended by the NHS. The suspension followed Shaida's involvement in an anti-Israel protest and attempts to justify violence. NHS London confirmed the suspension, emphasizing professional conduct standards.

Shaida remains licensed to practise by the GMC, with no restrictions on private work. Hizb ut-Tahrir is banned in the UK and several other countries for promoting Islamic extremism.

Edgware Traffic Collision: Urgent Appeal for Witnesses After Motorbike Crash

A motorcyclist is critically injured after colliding with a Mercedes in Edgware. The crash occurred on West Hendon Broadway, with the motorbike hitting a lamppost. The Mercedes driver was unharmed and cooperated with the police, without being arrested. Police are investigating the incident and seeking witnesses or footage.

Harrow Arts Centre Brings Magical 'Alice in Wonderland' Musical to Life

The Harrow Arts Centre is set to host a magical family musical adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland," presented by the multi award-nominated Immersion Theatre. The show is scheduled to run from Saturday, February 10th to Sunday, February 18th, and is aimed at families with children aged 4 and above. The production, which promises to be Immersion Theatre's biggest, funniest, and most spectacular to date, brings the classic story of Alice's adventures to life.

Audiences can expect a colorful, topsy-turvy journey alongside Alice and the White Rabbit, as they encounter a range of eccentric characters, including Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat, and the Mad Hatter. The show is packed with comedy, music, audience interaction, and is designed to provide fun for the whole family.

The performance will take place in The Elliott Hall, with a duration of 1 hour and 50 minutes, including a short interval. Ticket prices are set at £14 for standard admission and £12 for concessions. A £1 non-refundable booking fee applies per booking transaction online and over the phone. For specific access requirements or to book an access seat for in-person events, patrons are encouraged to contact the Box Office.

Trivia Question

What notable feature distinguishes Letchford House in Hatch End?

  1. It is the oldest house in Greater London.

  2. It was the home of a famous British Prime Minister.

  3. It is a Grade II listed building built in 1670.

  4. It was the setting for a famous British novel.

Look out for the answer in tomorrow’s issue

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