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New national policing body likely to have ‘downside’ for Met
Sadiq Khan said he'd look at the details of reforms closely “to ensure it doesn’t adversely affect policing in this great city”
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Record number of e-bike and e-scooter fires in London last year
Among the more than 200 blazes were two fatal incidents, taking the total number of deaths linked to the vehicles to five since 2023
Low breast cancer screening rates across London causing concern
The capital's 62.8% uptake in 2024 is significantly below the NHS’s “acceptable level” of 70%
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Traffic congestion worsened by LTNs and bus lanes in some parts of London, TfL admits
TfL streets boss still insists "nearly all" low-traffic neighbourhoods "have been huge successes"
Only 5,547 housing starts last year in London – against 88,000 target
"Ordinary Londoners suffering the most" from failure to build enough new homes
Communities come together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
The ceremony at Middlesex University was held two days before the nationwide memorial day on 27th January
Great North Leisure Park application “called in” by Mayor of London
Sir Sadiq Khan will hold a public hearing before making a decision on the North Finchley development which was refused by Barnet Council's strategic planning committee in December reports David Floyd
Barnet students launch charity poetry competition
Rebecca Pattni talks to the Queen Elizabeth Boys' team aiming to do good through literature
From Baker Street to Nether Street
Sherlock Holmes comes to North Finchley on Valentine's Day
Getting stuck in
Daniel Mermelstein on Barnet asylum seekers volunteering in the community
February fun in Barnet libraries
Catherine Lusted on half term activities in the borough's libraries
‘Never again’: daughter fights for step-free access after mother’s fatal fall at Mill Hill Broadway Station
After seven years campaigning for a lift at one of Barnet’s busiest stations, Sara Sherrard is asking the Mill Hill community to support the next stage of the fight, Leïla Davaud reports
Colindale man with severe mental illness found ‘responsible’ for killing grandmother
Jalal Debella received an indefinite hospital order for the crime but could be re-tried in future if doctors deem him fit enough to stand trial
New renting rules ‘must be enforced’ by London borough councils
From May laws the new Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will come into force, ending Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and fixed-term contracts
Mayor’s council tax precept set to rise by £20 to fund new spending
The extra money will be used to help the Met Police tackle phone theft and cover a deficit at Transport for London
Khan accused of ‘cherry picking’ crime stats and ‘gaslighting’ Londoners
Last week the London mayor boasted that the capital now had the lowest murder rate on record
Comedy night at the silent movies
Smita Bora on a not to be missed evening of cinema at St Mary-at-Finchley
Facing facts on wood burning stoves
Thursday is Clear Air Night and Dave McCormick wants to start a conversation
London’s unpaid carers ‘often unaware’ they can access support
A disproportionately high number of unpaid carers are reported to be living in poverty
Residents criticise TfL as Colindale bus stop remains closed after nearly two years
The new ticket office at Colindale Station is now open but passengers are still unable to catch buses from outside it reports David Floyd