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Barnet children to learn more about North London’s hidden role in Second World War
New schools programme will bring “remarkable story” of Trent Park House alive
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More than £6m pledged to ‘drive forward’ new London Overground rail route
The West London Orbital Line could connect Hendon and Brent Cross in Barnet with Brent, Ealing and Hounslow boroughs
City Hall looking at new planning policy to control spread of data centres in London
Up to 60 new resource-hungry data centres are scheduled to be built in London in the coming years
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London Assembly cites ‘disconnect’ between residents and developers on design of new homes
Too many new housing developments in London are opposed because of how they look
Praise for Trump and Netanyahu as Iranians celebrate in Finchley
Luc Gauci Green talks members of Finchley's Iranian community as they celebrate following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
New Tesco in East Finchley
The East Finchley Station Express store opened on Thursday, 20th February
Council leader’s ‘sympathy and support’ following military action
Barry Rawlings was responding to news of US-Israeli attacks which resulted in the death of the Supreme Leader of Iran followed by retaliatory attacks on Israel Barnet Council’s leader has expressed ‘sympathy and support’ for Barnet residents affected by military action in the Middle East. Barr...
Warning London streets could ‘turn into digital police line-up’ as Met trials new facial recognition tool
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices
Finchley residents celebrate following death of Iranian leader
Members of the Iranian community celebrated in Ballards Lane last night after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a US-Israeli attack
Khan’s City Hall budget for 2026/27 approved as amendments from rivals fail to pass
The total £21billion budget is shared across City Hall, Transport for London, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, and London Fire Brigade
Concerns raised over falling number of foster carers across Barnet
Councillor admits there is "no shortcut" available to address the problem
Colindale land sell-off agreed by council to ‘ensure’ new homes are delivered
Cash-strapped Barnet Council admits sale of land to private developer is about finding a "way forward" for redeveloping site
Assembly member welcomes funding for community centre
Anne Clarke joined Colindale Communities Trust to celebrate the funding received as part of the Loved and Wanted Fund's support for community spaces across London
Revised plans for Cockfosters Station car park approved by councillors
An extra 22 homes will now be added to the scheme previously approved four years ago
Staff on London transport network face ‘horrific assaults’
British Transport Police faces criticism at London Assembly for failing to come to aid of Transport for London staff
Tories say massive tax rises needed to tackle Barnet’s ‘jaw-dropping crisis’
Labour says spending is "under control" but admits it will be "very challenging" to get to a position where it doesn't require further borrowing reports David Floyd
Nearly half of cyclists ‘still feel unsafe’ on London’s roads
Two-thirds of riders feel their local area also has inadequate cycling infrastructure
Parents charged with baby’s murder in North Finchley
Dounia Chetaouat and Abdelkader Essid are due in court today following the death of their three-month-old son
‘You shouldn’t have to fight for your child to get an education’
As the government announces major reforms to SEND provision at a national level, Maya Sall talks to parents in Barnet about their local experiences
City Hall budget plans confirm how extra £143m will be spent
Greater London Authority will receive £135m more than expected in business rates revenue and £8m extra in council tax returns