Harrow has faced its share of bad news stories this year, so we decided to recap on five of the most positive and happiest ones that made us smile.

From 100-year-old great grandmothers to Harrow's Honey G making it all the way to the final five.. this year certainly hasn’t been boring.

Here's our top five stories:

Save the Bridge!

Ealing Times:

Campaigners breathed a sigh of relief earlier this year, when it was decided that a lifeline mental health support day centre in Harrow would stay open.

The Bridge, in Christchurch Avenue, Wealdstone, was under threat of closure after Harrow Council agreed to cut its funding in the latest budget.

However, after service users, their friends, family and carers mounted a campaign to save the centre the authority announced last night it would keep it open "for years to come and create a beacon of mental health".

Louise Mitchell, The Bridge service user and campaigner, said: "I feel total relief. I’ve been going to The Bridge every day for 18 years – it gives me a reason to get up in the morning, gives me a place to go and gives me the support I need to stay well. The Bridge is like a home from home."

Kai Will Walk 

Ealing Times:

When a struggling single mother just wanted her son to walk, after the NHS told her they couldn’t fund his £30,000 operation..

Kai Tunstall, of Edgware, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was two-months-old was told he could have pioneering surgery for free.

But a week before Christmas, his mother Bianca Tunstall was devastated to learn this would no longer be possible due to funding cuts.

Thanks to the kindness of strangers, the £30,000 was raised and Kai was able to undergo his operation, and has even started walking without aid and started kicking a ball around.

You can follow his progress at Kai Will Walk Facebook page. 

Step-free success for Harrow on the Hill 

Ealing Times:

Commuters and campaigners were ecstatic when plans to start work on step free access at Harrow on the Hill were announced.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on December 7, that Harrow-on-the-Hill station will be made step-free as part of a £200m investment into London Underground.

Labour AM for Brent and Harrow, Navin Shah AM, welcomed the Mayor’s “early Christmas present" from London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

He said: "This win is going to make life easier for many residents, including parents with prams and those with disabilities. Step-free access will play a major part in Harrow’s plans for regeneration."

'When I say Honey, you say G!'

Ealing Times:

Love her or hate her, Honey to the G put North London or should we say ‘North Weezy’ on the map.

This year’s most controversial act made headlines for all the right (and sometimes wrong) reasons at the end of this year.

Whatever your feelings towards the rapper, Honey G made X-Factor that little more interesting to watch and she carried on surprising the nation as she made it through to the FINAL FIVE on Britain’s biggest singing competition.

Honey G said: “It has been an incredible experience and I’m loving every minute of it. The X Factor judges and team are amazing.

“Sharon is a brilliant mentor and texts me a lot. We’re like two peas in a pod. I’m so grateful to everyone who’s voted for me.”

Great-great grandmother turns 100!

Ealing Times:

In May this year, Vera Williams was called a “strong” role model to her two children, ten grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren.

Vera turned 100 and celebrated her landmark birthday at her home in Lynton Road, Harrow, surrounded by her friends and family from America.

Junean Harrison, her great-granddaughter, said: "She says the secret to a long life is keeping her mind active.

“She laughs a lot and has a cheeky sense of humour, but most importantly she has a lot of love to give.”