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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Ten fire engines tackle Barnet house fire

70 firefighters tackled the blaze in Hadley Green Road this morning

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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

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National Beer Garden Day: celebrated last week

22nd May was a day to celebrate local pubs reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter

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Barnet house prices falling slightly

The average Barnet house price in the year to March was £604,875 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter