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Former leader slams former party as he departs council
Reform UK's Dan Thomas branded the Conservatives "a dishonest, clapped-out party" after they criticised his move to Wales reports David Floyd
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Rise in hospital admissions for stress and anxiety in NHS area covering Barnet
34,945 hospital admissions resulted in a diagnosis of anxiety in the NHS North Central London area in 2023-24 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
A draw and a win for the Bees
Nick Sandamas with an update on Barnet FC's festive fixtures
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Former council leader quits council
Dan Thomas, who led the borough as a Conservative from 2019 to 2022 but joined Reform UK earlier this year, announced his resignation from the council today reports David Floyd
One in 20 adults in Barnet are lonely
5.2% of over 16s in the borough said they felt lonely "often or always" reports Sonja Tutty. Data Reporter
Barnet road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Two delays on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Food hygiene ratings handed to four Barnet establishments
Four Barnet outlets have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Rent in Barnet reaches £1,916 per month
Average rents in the borough are up 7% on last year reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Questions raised over Khan’s backing for EU student exchange scheme
The £570m cost of rejoining the EU's Erasmus scheme could be better spent on transport upgrades according to Conservatives on the London Assembly
New Colindale Station ticket hall opens
Work on the station upgrade had started in January 2024
Spurs stars bring festive cheer to young patients at North London hospitals
Players from both the men's and women's teams visited hospitals including North Mid, Whittington and Barnet
Khan insists Reeves is still his ‘friend’ after reported row over funding for London transport
The London mayor was allegedly told to “get out” of the chancellor's office as he tried to negotiate more funding
Finance chief hails funding settlement but warns council still needs help to balance budget
Cabinet member for finance Simon Radford said successful lobbying efforts had led to 26% increase in funding for the borough reports David Floyd
Dozens of flu patients in the Royal Free London last week
41 flu patients were being treated by the main hospital trust covering Barnet in the week to 14th December reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Barnet house prices dropping slightly
The average Barnet house price in the year to October was £606,006 reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
High levels of hate crime on public transport in London still fuelled by Middle East war
Incidents of both antisemitism and Islamophobia have still not returned to levels seen before the current conflict in Israel and Gaza began in October 2023
One-in-five North Londoners eligible for flu jab yet to take up offer
Local NHS bosses are urging people to come in for their vaccine if they have received an invite from their GP
Met changes chants position following Bondi Beach attacks
The police say that, in future, those using the phrase "globalise the intifada" should expect officers "to take action"
Childcare in Barnet more expensive than London average
On average, Barnet parents paid £9.26 an hour for a two-year-old's childcare in 2025 reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Met Police urged to do more to answer 999 calls within ten seconds
After an improvement last year the Met has again fallen below its target of 90% of calls being picked up within ten seconds