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Here's what's happening around Harrow:

📰 Local News:

• High-Speed Broadband: Exciting news! High-speed broadband is coming to Wembley and surrounding areas. Stay connected with the latest technology upgrades.

• Local Champions: Celebrate Harrow’s local champions by nominating them for the 2024 awards. Recognize those who make a difference in our community.

• Event Navigation: Find the best routes to exit Wembley Stadium after events. Save time and avoid the crowds with our handy guide.

🧑‍🔧 Harrow Real Estate:

• Garden Fences: Learn how to determine which side of the garden fence is yours. Clear up any confusion with our simple guide.

• House Prices: Get an overview of house prices in Hatch End and Pinner for 2024. Stay informed about the local real estate market trends.

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High-Speed Broadband Coming to Wembley and Surrounding Areas

Forty-one locations in London, including areas like Wembley, Harlesden, and Kingsbury, are set to receive faster broadband internet connections through an Openreach full fibre broadband upgrade. This expansion is part of a £15 billion project aimed at enhancing the UK's broadband infrastructure, making gigabit-capable technology available to 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.

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Celebrate Harrow’s Local Champions: Nominate for 2024 Awards

Nominations are open for Harrow's Heroes 2024, celebrating individuals and teams who make Harrow a special place to live and work. The awards are open to those living or working in Harrow, excluding councillors, previous winners, and London Borough of Harrow staff. Nominations close on July 28, with the event taking place in September.

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Best Routes to Exit Wembley Stadium After Events

Exiting Wembley Stadium quickly involves knowing the best routes and transport options. Use Wembley Park for the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines or Wembley Central for the Bakerloo line and London Overground. Wembley Stadium station is closest, just 400 meters away. Bus routes 83, 92, 182, 223, 440, and 483 also serve the area. For parking, reserve spots in advance. Avoid peak traffic hours for taxis.

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How to Determine Which Side of the Garden Fence is Yours

Garden fences often cause disputes between neighbours regarding responsibility. It's commonly believed that the left boundary is yours or determined by the fence's direction, but these methods are unreliable. The definitive way to identify ownership is through the property's title deeds, indicated by a 'T'. Shared fences, marked by an 'H', require mutual maintenance. Disputes can be resolved through the Land Registry or legal advice.

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Hatch End and Pinner House Prices Overview 2024

House prices in Hatch End and Pinner have varied over the past year. In Hatch End, the average sold price was £645,441, with detached houses averaging £1,015,206, semi-detached at £808,633, terraced houses at £553,167, and flats at £353,288. In Pinner, the average sold price was higher at £735,648, with detached houses at £1,055,256, semi-detached at £802,738, terraced houses at £530,857, and flats at £381,313.

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Trivia Answer

What notable feature is associated with Northwick Park Hospital in popular culture?

1. It was the filming location for a famous scene in the 1976 film The Omen

2. It hosted the first public performance by The Beatles

3. It was the primary location for the filming of Doctor Who

4. It was the headquarters of the BBC for several decades

Correct Answer: 1) It was the filming location for a famous scene in the 1976 film The Omen

Northwick Park Hospital has been featured in various cultural contexts, including the 1976 film The Omen, where an external scene involving Katherine's body falling from a window was filmed. The hospital is also known for its appearance in the Channel 4 sitcom Green Wing and in an episode of Fawlty Towers​​

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