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New Tesco in East Finchley
The East Finchley Station Express store opened on Thursday, 20th February
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Council leader’s ‘sympathy and support’ following military action
Barry Rawlings was responding to news of US-Israeli attacks which resulted in the death of the Supreme Leader of Iran followed by retaliatory attacks on Israel Barnet Council’s leader has expressed ‘sympathy and support’ for Barnet residents affected by military action in the Middle East. Barr...
Warning London streets could ‘turn into digital police line-up’ as Met trials new facial recognition tool
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Met Police officers will trial handheld facial recognition devices
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Spring is not too far away now: here’s how to support your wellbeing
John Truong of Barnet-based charity Meridian Wellbeing with tips for the new season
Finchley residents celebrate following death of Iranian leader
Members of the Iranian community celebrated in Ballards Lane last night after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a US-Israeli attack
Khan’s City Hall budget for 2026/27 approved as amendments from rivals fail to pass
The total £21billion budget is shared across City Hall, Transport for London, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, and London Fire Brigade
Concerns raised over falling number of foster carers across Barnet
Councillor admits there is "no shortcut" available to address the problem
Colindale land sell-off agreed by council to ‘ensure’ new homes are delivered
Cash-strapped Barnet Council admits sale of land to private developer is about finding a "way forward" for redeveloping site
Assembly member welcomes funding for community centre
Anne Clarke joined Colindale Communities Trust to celebrate the funding received as part of the Loved and Wanted Fund's support for community spaces across London
Revised plans for Cockfosters Station car park approved by councillors
An extra 22 homes will now be added to the scheme previously approved four years ago
Staff on London transport network face ‘horrific assaults’
British Transport Police faces criticism at London Assembly for failing to come to aid of Transport for London staff
Finchley parents accused of murder after 3-month-old baby died from head injuries
Dounia Chetaouat and Abdelkader Essid are accused of murdered their three-month-old boy Adam Essid in Finchley.
Tories say massive tax rises needed to tackle Barnet’s ‘jaw-dropping crisis’
Labour says spending is "under control" but admits it will be "very challenging" to get to a position where it doesn't require further borrowing reports David Floyd
Small brewery that started in cosy Highgate pub makes Britain's best seasonal beer
Brewed in North Finchley, London Brewing Co's Beer Street ale took the title of Winter Beer of Britain.
Nearly half of cyclists ‘still feel unsafe’ on London’s roads
Two-thirds of riders feel their local area also has inadequate cycling infrastructure
Parents charged with baby’s murder in North Finchley
Dounia Chetaouat and Abdelkader Essid are due in court today following the death of their three-month-old son
Finchley mum and dad charged with murder after three-month-old baby dies
A north London mum and dad have been charged with the murder of their three-month-old son.
‘You shouldn’t have to fight for your child to get an education’
As the government announces major reforms to SEND provision at a national level, Maya Sall talks to parents in Barnet about their local experiences
Cold War aircraft tour with Age UK Barnet
Annie Clarke on an upcoming event at the RAF Museum
Mill Hill Village turn back the clock for 80th anniversary clash
The cricket club mark a milestone at Burtonhole Lane by hosting the same opposition they faced in their very first home match in 1946