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Lots to look forward to at Chickenshed this autumn
Susan Jamson from Chickenshed previews the Southgate theatre’s autumn season
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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 Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Chance to join ‘The Ultimate London Walk’ this weekend
Charlie Forman introduces the 40-mile route across London he has devised and invites people to join him in Hadley Wood this weekend for the first of 14 walks
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More staff needed to monitor TfL ticket barriers, committee warns
London Assembly transport committee says the level of fare dodging is “undermining Londoners’ faith in the fairness of our transport network”
Image released following Golders Green racially aggravated incident
British Transport Police have release the picture after a man was racially abusive to another passenger on a Northern Line train
Call to ban ‘monster’ SUVs from London’s streets over safety concerns
Campaigners say the vehicles present an increased danger to children due to taller bonnets leaving drivers unable to see them crossing the street
Khan hails Ulez expansion two years on
London mayor points to improving air quality but critics say it remains a "cash grab" on motorists
More knife and offensive weapon offences resulting in caution or sentence in London
3,904 knife and offensive weapon offences resulted in a caution or sentence in London in the year to March reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Fertility rate falls slightly in Barnet – as it reaches new record low in England and Wales
The total fertility rate in Barnet stood at 1.53 children per woman in 2024 reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Private rents less affordable in Barnet
Private renters on a median wage in Barnet could expect to spend 44% of income on an average-priced rented home in 2023-24 reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Pathology staff across North London set to strike next week
The staff work for a private company but conduct blood, skin and tissue tests for two NHS trusts
New mayoral tax powers needed to fund infrastructure in London, report argues
City Hall still has to ask the government for cash to help pay for new tube and rail upgrades, causing delays to big projects
Aircraft museum hosts new food festival
The RAF Museum in Colindale is launching a big new event on Barnet's social calendar reports David Floyd
Local action and the quest for growth
David Floyd talks to Dan Tomlinson about his first year as an MP
North Finchley mental health charity’s call for support
David Floyd reports on the funding challenges facing Rephael House
Public transport passengers in London urged to use headphones
New TfL research suggests 70% of customers find loud music and phone conversations made in speaker mode disruptive
Al fresco dining in London ‘should be the norm’
Capital must look to emulate “cities like Barcelona and Paris” according to deputy mayor
North Finchley residents launch housing campaign
Our North Finchley is demanding the rejection of developer Regal's plans for the town centre and Great North Leisure Park reports David Floyd
Barnet road closures: five for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Five delays on the A1 and M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Construction delays to Edmonton incinerator causing ‘disarray’
North London Waste Authority refuses to provide an opening date as it becomes clear 2027 deadline will be missed