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Brent Cross Town residents move in
Residents from the Whitefield Estate have moved into new homes in Conductor House reports Sophie Mitchell
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New cinema, bowling alley and 98 homes for North Finchley backed by councillors
The approval comes despite opposition from residents centred around the lack of affordable housing and impact on the local area
Khan ‘disappointed’ with lack of cash for London from Reeves
New trains for the Piccadilly Line are fully funded but three other big transport projects needed for the capital remain on pause
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Barnet road closures: four for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Four delays on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Thousands object to developer’s 21-storey plans for North Finchley
More than 2,000 sign petition claiming scheme is "over-development" as local MP Sarah Sackman vows to "hold developer to account"
Barnet takeaway given new food hygiene rating
Aksu Kebab - Fish & Chips has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Thousands of households in London benefit from government’s plan for social homes’ energy efficiency
2,822 social homes in London have been upgraded as of March reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Fewer road casualties in Barnet last year
There were 892 casualties on roads in Barnet last year – down 6% from 947 in 2023 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Fewer delayed flights at London City Airport – as union warns of staff shortages
16% of flights leaving from and arriving at London City Airport were delayed by at least 15 minutes in March reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant given new food hygiene rating
Shapla Indian Cuisine in High Barnet has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
More pregnant women in Barnet get flu jab
1,149 of the 4,233 pregnant women (27%) registered with GPs in Barnet received a flu vaccination reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Dozens of serious incidents involving vulnerable children in London last year
Figures from the Department for Education show about 70 serious incidents regarding children's welfare were recorded in London in the year to March reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant given new food hygiene rating
Chicken Land in High Barnet has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
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
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
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
Barnet Medieval Festival returns better than ever
Leïla Davaud on this year's biggest ever Battle of Barnet reenactment
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