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Network Rail ‘sorry’ after trapping nesting pigeons under New Southgate bridge
Scores of pigeon chicks are feared dead after the blunder on the bridge over the North Circular Road
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London Fire Brigade issues grass fire warning ahead of summer
Even with recent rainfall this spring is still on track to be one of the driest on record in London
Abuse of London Ambulance Service staff continues to rise
Physical assault and non-physical abuse is up 12% between January and the end of April this year compared with 2024
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Half of boroughs could go bankrupt over rising Send costs, warns London Councils
London Councils forecasts that boroughs’ deficits for Send provision will total £500m by the end of 2026/27
Food hygiene ratings given to two Barnet restaurants
Eat Tokyo and Chocof have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
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 Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Enjoy Cafe in North Finchley has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Number of criminals jailed in London reaches highest level since 2019
11,111 criminals were handed an immediate custodial sentence in London last year – up from 10,133 in 2023 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
More landlords applying to court to evict tenants in Barnet
January to March show there were 397 landlord possession claims made to remove tenants in Barnet – up from 371 in the first three months of 2024 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Urgent appeal for ‘missing’ blood donors in London to book appointments
There are more than 4,000 O-negative blood donors in London who haven't donated in over a year but are needed to restock supplies
Finchley bookies refurb approved despite ‘exploitation’ fears
Locals raised objections to the Paddy Power planning application over concern it would target young and vulnerable people
High-rise plans for Cricklewood B&Q site take next step forward
The new owners of the site, which already has outline planning permission, have submitted a detailed application to Barnet Council
Consultation underway on expanded parking permit zone near Barnet Hospital
The existing Barnet Hospital CPZ was first introduced in 2018 and operates Monday to Saturday from 8am-6.30pm
Road closures: four for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
Four delays on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Sushimania Golders Green has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Concerns raised over mental health trust’s approach to patient discharge
North London NHS Foundation Trust urged to address issue by councillors amid lack of supported housing
Ten fire engines tackle Barnet house fire
70 firefighters tackled the blaze in Hadley Green Road this morning
Food hygiene ratings given to two Barnet restaurants
Selekt Chicken and Sushimania have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
National Beer Garden Day: celebrated last week
22nd May was a day to celebrate local pubs reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Barnet house prices falling slightly
The average Barnet house price in the year to March was £604,875 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter