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Two Barnet tube stations to be considered for step-free access upgrades
Brent Cross and Totteridge and Whetstone will be assessed alongside Burnt Oak which was previously named by Transport for London last year
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London councillors join campaign to divest pension pots from firms ‘enabling war crimes’
More than 150 councillors in the capital have demand a pooled investment fund for borough councils exclude firms linked to Israeli government's attacks on Palestinians
Golders Green arson suspects released on bail
Two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested on Wednesday in connection with Monday's attack on four Hatzola ambulances
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Golders Green attack ‘heinous and despicable’ says cabinet member for community safety
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after four ambulances were destroyed in a likely antisemitic attack against a Jewish charity
Low-income Barnet residents urged to take advantage of free medicines at local pharmacies
Of the 24 pharmacies in Barnet offering certain free medicines to people on a low income, 46% saw no patients in almost a year
Ombudsman criticises council after woman housed in ‘unsuitable’ property
Barnet Council agrees to apologise and pay her hundreds in compensation following investigation
Two men arrested in connection with Golders Green attack
The men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested this morning by detectives investigating the arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances on Monday
Finchley and Golders Green MP launches free legal advice pop-up
Sarah Sackman is bringing together volunteer lawyers to help her constituents reports Ellie Bennett
Hendon care home residents welcome visiting pets
Signature at Hendon Hall said the visit from Megan's Petting Paradise added 'something special' reports Ellie Bennett
‘Take the threat seriously’ says Barnet councillor at scene of antisemitic attack on ambulances in Golders Green
Hendon ward councillor Shimon Ryde said it was time for the government act to protect the Jewish community following the arson attacks in the early of this morning reports Anna Mahtani
£3.4 million renovation project begins to transform church and community hub
The Grade II listed Christ Church New Southgate and Friern Barnet Baptist/United Reformed Church building will become a modern, eco-conscious facility writes minister Rev Dr Ruth Moriarty
Ex-councillor spared prison after conviction for child sex offences
Liron Velleman was given an eight-month sentence suspended for 15 months despite a judge saying his offences were "over the custodial threshold"
Barnet care home joins nutrition campaign
Five Oaks in Chipping Barnet is putting on a programme of activities to celebrate Nutrition and Hydration Week
Two Barnet men charged with spying for Iran
Nematollah Shahsavani, 40 of North Finchley and Alireza Farasati, 22 of Colindale have been charged with engaging in contact that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service
Car fire causes long delays on major road
A car fire has caused long delays on the M1. Live updates here.
Demand for London borough councils to keep 50% of new tourist tax revenues
Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs are set to soon be given the authority to impose an overnight charge on visitors
Barnet Council accredited as a Living Wage Employer
The local authority has formalised its commitment to tackling low pay reports Luc Gauci Green
Barnet tenant sentenced for illegal sublet
Hassana Kefas received a suspended prison sentence and fine for renting out her Barnet council flat when she had lived with her partner in Enfield since 2016
Waitrose Barnet celebrates refurbishment
Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson attended the unveiling of the revamped store in The Spires last week
Council had no powers to consider Bishops Avenue property owner’s links to Iran
Ali Ansari was sanctioned by the UK government for links to the Tehran regime but these matters are not within the council’s remit reports David Floyd Barnet Council says it did not carry out due diligence checks on a Bishops Avenue property owner linked to the Iranian government as this is not pa...