A PEACEFUL protest outside a local library successfully halted the council's plan to strip the building of its treasured books.
More than 50 people gathered outside Kensal Rise Library today after council workers turned up with security staff to empty the building of its stock.

A ROYAL family fanatic is offering a bed and breakfast experience fit for a Queen at her home, where she has more than 10,000 patriotic items.
Guests of Margaret Tyler, who lives in The Fairway, South Kenton, will sleep in a room festooned with memorabilia, from pictures, mugs and plates, to teddies and cushions.

A BRENT MP has expressed her "disappointment" at the clearing of books from the Kensal Rise Library building.
Sarah Teather, MP for Brent Central, has issued a statement this afternoon as a crowd of more than 50 people carry out a peaceful protest outside the library.

ANGRY campaigners are still trying to stop council workers from stripping Kensal Rise Library of its books.
More than 50 people flocked to the facility this morning to witness a team of council staff start to strip the building, one of six libraries closed by Brent Council.

MORE than 50 people are gathered outside Kensal Rise Library as council workers clear the building of books.
The crowd gathered outside Kensal Rise Library this morning, and are still watching the team of council staff strip the closed library. The staff are being supported by security guards.

A DOG at the brink of death was brought back to health thanks to an animal rescue centre in Brent, and is now looking for a new home.
Ruth, a four-year-old Boxer cross was brought to The Mayhew Animal Home in Kensal Green in July last year after suffering horrific abuse, but is now fighting fit.

A NEW leader for Brent Council has been chosen by the local Labour party.
Cllr Muhammed Butt was elected as leader of the authority at a private Labour AGM at the weekend, and is expected to take over the role from Cllr Ann John.

A BEAUTIFUL local girl has made it to the final of Miss Asian Model 2012.
Jasmine Chahal, 18, of Lancelot Road in Wembley, will compete against girls from across the country on Saturday for the coveted title.

A KATHAK dance show will take place this month to raise money for the expansion of a vital autism educational facility.
Autistic is Artistic will be held on May 26 at Patidar House, London Road, Wembley, at 7.30pm.

PARAMEDICS rushed a 12-year-old girl to hospital with a serious head injury after a road accident in Kingsbury.
Witnesses are now being sought by detectives investigating the collision between the victim and a Honda S2000 at just before 7.50am at the junction of Kingsbury Lane and Slough Lane.