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Conservative Sara Gezdari is hoping to take on Sadiq Khan
The former parliamentary candidate is running against James Cleverly and Festus Akinbusoye to be the Conservative candidate for Mayor of London reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
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North London Hospice launches appeal to raise £1.7m for new inpatient unit
Work is already underway on the project but the full cost of completing the rebuild has not yet been covered by the charity
Cost of building new Edmonton incinerator rises by over 40% amid delays
The project was originally due to be completed last year but will not now be ready to burn the borough's rubbish before December 2029
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Golders Green rabbi convicted of sexual assault following allegations made on Israeli television
Aaron ‘Chaim’ Halpern, 68, was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault at Harrow Crown Court yesterday
Barnet Labour hails increase in CCTV
Barnet Council's ruling administration says it has increased live streams from 127 to 950 since taking control in 2022
TfL insists risk to pedestrians from floating bus stops ‘very low’
It comes amid growing calls for City Hall to pause the installation of the bus stops which force people using bus stops to walk across cycle lanes
London weighting for personal independence payments unlikely, disability minister suggests
Instead Stephen Timms says the government's review of the benefit is focused on avoiding the current "dehumanising" process for applicants
‘Cold blooded’ killer from Hendon jailed for murdering man in his flat
Leon Douglas was brought to justice this week for the murder of Khalid Marchoud last year
Extra powers for City Hall could help boost employment for disabled Londoners
Only 55.8% of disabled people in London are in employment compared to 79.3% for non-disabled Londoners
Barnet marks Remembrance Sunday with services and parades
Politicians, veterans and faith representatives came together to pay their respects to those who have died in war
Barnet McDonald’s re-opens following redesign
The Barnet High Street outlet says it's new layout will "create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers"
Hendon MP and volunteers brave the winds to pick up litter
David Pinto-Duschinsky led a Big Hendon Litter Pick across his constituency last month
Government must think “really carefully” before allowing football fans to drink in stands say Met Commissioner
Sir Mark Rowley has come out against plans to allow football supporters to drink while watching matches reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Crack down on fare evaders is bearing fruit says TfL
Local Democracy Reporter Kumail Jaffer sees TfL’s crackdown on fare evaders in action
Policing faces ‘inevitable decline’ without major structural reforms says Met Commissioner
Sir Mark Rowley said 'the model is creaking' with forces trying to do too much reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Sadiq Khan claims victory as he welcomes immigration reforms being softened
The mayor had lobbied Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for amendments to her proposals on indefinite leave to remain reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Rise in recorded fly-tipping thanks to ‘increased public awareness’, council claims
Edgware ward recorded the highest total number of incidents, followed closely by Cricklewood, Burnt Oak and Hendon
It’s all about the Monet
A mural of the impressionist's masterpiece The Water-Lily Pond has been unveiled at Brent Cross reports David Floyd
More than half of Thames bridges in poor condition, City Hall warned
Several road bridges are currently subject to traffic restrictions or bans on motor vehicles altogether while others could soon need to go same way
Green councillors on waste board say they have ‘no better option’ than building incinerator
The party now controls North London Waste Authority but has not been able to ditch the under-construction incinerator in Edmonton