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Protesters outside Kensal Rise Library, as council staff attempt to remove books.

Campaigners block Brent Council’s attempt to strip Kensal Rise Library

New leader of the council pledges to speak to library supporters

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Councillor Muhammed Butt at a meeting last year told the Times the council cannot go back on a decision, despite promising to speak to campaigners yesterday

New leader of Brent Council rules out re-opening any of the closed library branches

Cllr Muhammed Butt said the controversial decision will not be reversed

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Cllr Ann John OBE has vowed to continue in politicsl

Former leader of Brent Council vows to continue her political career

Cllr Ann John OBE was ousted from her seat by her deputy Cllr Muhammed Butt

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Protesters outside Kensal Rise Library as council staff attempt to remove books

Brent Council deny claims Kensal Rise library was stripped of its books today to prevent it from being reopened

This morning was chosen as new council leader will be sworn in hours later, Lib Dem councillor says

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Ken Livingstone was a winner with his neighbours

London Mayor candidate Ken Livingstone is a winner with Brent residents

Cricklewood-based politician received more votes than Boris Johnson in the borough

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Helen Marcus opened the doors to her home last year and raised more than £700 for library campaigners

Cricklewood campaigner will open her garden to raise money for charity

Helen Marcus is taking part in the National Garden Scheme Charity

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Brent Police raided two jewellery shops in Wembley

Men bailed after Brent Police raid jewellers in Wembley

Officers seized gold and drugs during operation targeting traders selling stolen jewellery

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Man shot in Kensal Rise on Saturday afternoon

Man in serious condition after being shot in Kensal Rise

Victim was gunned down in Pember Road on Saturday afternoon

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Cllr Muhammed Butt

Brent Council leader ousted by her deputy

Cllr Mohammad Butt went head-to-head with Ann John OBE and won

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The college's main campus is at Paddington Green

Westminster axes school bus service for disabled students

Students with severe learning disabilities who cannot travel independently will have to make their own way to school after Westminster Council withdrew their daily bus service.

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Nicolas Kent, who has been granted the Freedom of Brent

Former director of Kilburn theatre given highest honour after putting playhouse on the map

Nicolas Kent awarded Freedom of Brent for his work transforming the Tricycle

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Cllr Paul Lorber with former councillor Peter Corcoran and a library campaigner. Together they will be running to raise funds for Barham Library.

Brent politician takes on marathon challenge in aid of axed Barham library crusade

Cllr Paul Lorber will be running 60km over seven days to raise funds for campaign

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Man died from knife wounds in Harlesden

Man stabs himself to death in Harlesden

Suspected drug addict was found with knife wounds in Alric Avenue

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The accident took place at about 12.40pm

Teenage boy repeatedly stabbed near Wembley Stadium

Youth was chased and knifed by a group of males in Engineers Way

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Brent mandue in court. Stock photo (Pic credit: PA)

Brent man due in court following nationwide dawn raids

Liiban Nursharif is accused of conspiracy in connection with the mislabelling of parcels being exported out of the UK

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Navin Shah has held his Brent and Harrow seat

Labour hold on to Brent and Harrow GLA seat

Navin Shah is named as winner following delayed count

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Brent and Harrow London Assembly seat votes last to be counted

Labour’s Navin Shah is predicted to keep his seat

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Barham Library, which was closed last year alongside six other reading rooms. Camapigners claim the £30,000 spent on consultation is a waste of money.

Brent Council spent £30,000 on study to determine what to do with Barham Library building

Town hall spent thousands of pounds to decide what to do with axed branch

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A power cut delayed the start of the count at Alexandra Palace this morning

Alexandra Palace ‘aims to’ return Mayoral election results on time after power cut

A power cut at Alexandra Palace which delayed the Mayoral election count was caused by a “safety systems test”.

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Treetops nursery has been saved from closure

Parents relieved after Willesden children’s nursery saved from closure

Council-run establishment will be taken over by Sai Children’s Centre

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Two men from Brent were arrested on Tuesday morning. Stock photo (Pic credit: PA)

Police granted permission to keep Brent men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences for seven days

Westminster Magistrates’ Court issues warrant to extend their detention until next Tuesday

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Chidi Amaju produced a forged passport to obtain a NHS busary

Harlesden robber who threatened to rape his victim is sent to jail

Thief attacked 24-year-old woman near Willesden High Road

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Cllr John has been cleared of any wrongdoing

Leader of Brent Council cleared of breaching code of conduct

Cllr Ann John OBE was accused of forcing councillors to vote against a planning application

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A suspected gang member is arrested on Verdi Crescent

Gang members arrested and cannabis factory found in Westminster police raids

Police chief warns North Westminster gangs could commit murder as 120 officers conduct dawn raids across the borough

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Six youths charged with bus fight in Kensal Rise

Accused due to appear before Brent Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday)

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Brent & Kilburn Times reporter Max Walters gets to grips with the My City Way app

Discover London with brand new iPhone app launched by the Brent & Kilburn Times

Free mobile guide to the city will find services and activities for users

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Two men from Brent have been arrested this morning. Stock photo (Pic credit: PA)

Brent men arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences following nationwide dawn raids

Seven held after officers storm addresses in London, Coventry, Cardiff and Worthing

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Paul Frazer has been jailed for six years

Harlesden burglar who stole from neighbour jailed for six years

Crook was caught two hours later while travelling in a minicab

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Patrick Eames, George Georgiou, Ameeta Thaker, David Oughton from Church Lane Pupil Referral Unit

Brent Council could close Kingsbury pupil referral unit

Local authority announced proposal to staff last week

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Elderly woman was targeted by distraction burglars. Pic of model

Distraction burglars target elderly woman in Willesden

Two men duped their way into victim’s home by pretending to be water board workers

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Gareth Daniel, Brent Council's chief executive, earned £203,342 last year with the local authority contributing £28,793 into his pension pot

Annual report claims 24 Brent Council employees on six-figure salary packages

Figures revealed by Taxpayers’ Alliance also claims Gareth Daniel, chief executive, earned £203,342 last year

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Around 3,000 tonnes of scrap metal blazed for several hours in Harlesden yesterday. Picture credit: Owen Roseblade.

Dramatic images of Harlesden recycling centre fire captured by Times reader

Billowing smoke could be seen as far away as in Hertfordshire

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Mayoral Elections 2012 See all

Labour's London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone (left) and Labour leader Ed Miliband. Photo: Ian Nicholson/PA Wire

Ken Livingstone rules out House of Lords peerage after London mayoral election defeat

Labour’s defeated London mayoral candidate Ken Livingstone has ruled out a return to high-profile politics in the House of Lords.

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