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Good morning, Think Local Harrow Readers!

Here's what's happening around Harrow:

• London Pride 2024: Plan ahead for London Pride 2024 with our travel and congestion tips. Make your journey smoother and enjoy the celebrations.

• Sensory-Friendly Shopping: St. George's Shopping Centre introduces 'Quiet Hours' for sensory-friendly shopping. A great initiative for a more inclusive shopping experience.

⚖️ Health & Wellness:

• Cutting Sugar: What happens when you cut sugar for 14 days? A health expert explains the benefits and changes you can expect.

• Coeliac Disease: Are you living with coeliac disease unaware? Learn about the key signs to watch for and take control of your health.

Plus, check out our Events Calendar for our curated list of events, the answer to yesterday’s trivia question, and an inspirational quote to kickstart your day. Dive in and enjoy!

Have a fantastic day!

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Plan Ahead: London Pride 2024 Travel and Congestion Tips

London Pride 2024 is on June 29, with major Tube stations expected to be crowded. Use alternatives like the London Overground and Superloop buses. Key event locations include Trafalgar Square and Soho Square, with restricted parking along the parade route.

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St. George's Shopping Centre Introduces 'Quiet Hours' for Sensory-Friendly Shopping

St. George's Shopping Centre in Harrow will start "Quiet Hours" every Sunday from 11 am to 12 pm, reducing lighting and music to create a calmer shopping experience for those with sensory sensitivities.

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What Happens When You Cut Sugar for 14 Days: A Health Expert Explains

Cutting out sugar for 14 days can result in reduced cravings, stabilized hunger, increased energy, weight loss, improved mood and cognition, better skin, and less stiffness and inflammation.

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Are You Living with Coeliac Disease Unaware? Key Signs to Watch

Coeliac disease, an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten, causes symptoms like tiredness, bloating, and stomach pain. Often misdiagnosed, it can lead to anemia, low bone density, and other issues. Diagnosis requires a blood test, and treatment is a gluten-free diet.

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Trivia Question

In which year did Harrow-on-the-Hill station first open to the public?

1. 1880

2. 1894

3. 1899

4. 1966

Answer: 1. 1880

Harrow-on-the-Hill station originally opened as "Harrow" on August 2, 1880, when the Metropolitan Railway was extended from Willesden Green. The name was later changed to "Harrow-on-the-Hill" in 1894 due to marketing reasons and a dispute with the governors of Harrow School​​

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