INSIDE this week's Observer we have hundreds of people all dressed up in red and white and dashing through Harrow for one of the most vibrant and festive charity events on St Luke's Hospice's calendar.

A brave officer who was injured in the line of duty when a man went on a rampage in a Kingsbury butchers with a 10 inch blade praises his colleagues after the perpetrator was brought to justice this week.

You can also find out who is living in your borough as the results from the most recent census are revealed for Harrow and Brent.

As Christmas fast approaches we bring you a round up of school nativity plays in your area and invite you to submit your photos, and you can read an in-depth feature about schools around Harrow and Brent mark the festive season and teach students about different faiths.

A familiar face in Harrow who was a hit on last year's X Factor show has released a Christmas single, we can reveal.

And you can find out about a 12-year-old boy who is celebrating his birthday on this unusual date – 12/12/12.

In sport we have the latest results from Harrow Youth League and other youth sports, as well as an interview with the boss about Harrow Borough FC about what is on his Christmas list to Santa this year.

Look out for all this and more in today's Harrow Observer.