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Man arrested in connection with antisemitic accounts
Seven Jewish premises have been targeted in separate incidents
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Khan defends police station front desk closures as ‘pragmatic’
Mayor of London says he is "following the evidence" with his decision to shutter almost half of the capital's police front counters
Deputy mayor slams government’s Building Safety Regulator
Tom Copley blames the way the regulator was set up under the previous Tory government has led to "unacceptable delays" to housebuilding
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Police appeal to trace man suspected of antisemitic attacks
The Met is investigating seven incidents that have taken place since August 15th
Cat rescued from Edgware flat fire
The cat at the Church Way blaze on Monday was taken to an animal shelter
North Londoners urged to walk on fire
A local charity has launched a unique new fundraising event
Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Baharistan Ice Cream in Colindale has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Council leader denounces antisemitic attacks
Barry Rawlings made a statement today following the recent attacks on synagogues and a school
Consultation launched on new London pedicab regulations
Proposals include criminal record and medical checks, driver ID badges, licence plates and annual inspections
Cautious welcome for “once-in-a-generation” plans for The Railway Hotel
Developers have launched a public consultation on initial plans for “restoration and redevelopment” of the historic Edgware pub reports David Floyd
Dozens of tuberculosis cases reported each year in Barnet – as cases rise across the UK
159.9 tuberculosis cases were reported in Barnet from 2022 to 2024 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Fewer people died in fires in London
There were 36 fire-related fatalities recorded by London Fire Brigade in the year to March reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Developer’s rival bid for North Finchley development
Sanprine Ltd has put forward at alternative to Regal JP's plan for 'Tally Ho Triangle' reports Grace Howarth, Local Democracy Reporter
New high-rise hotel in Finchley approved
The decision comes despite the development being opposed by Barnet Council's deputy leader
Headteacher slams Met Police decision to axe specialist school officers
The Met scrapped the role in May and assigned each staff member to a specific neighbourhood policing ward instead
Council seeks to boost Burnt Oak safety after dark
Residents urged to have their say on safety in Burnt Oak at night
Mayor welcomes big drop in London murder rates
The capital recorded the lowest number of homicides of under-25s for two decades, with figures also down across all age groups
Khan joins Green Party in calling for London arms fair to be cancelled
Mayor's office says it is “inappropriate” for the fair to take place amid Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza
Barnet road closures: four for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Four delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
More staff needed to monitor TfL ticket barriers, committee warns
London Assembly transport committee says the level of fare dodging is “undermining Londoners’ faith in the fairness of our transport network”