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The Royal Free London made millions of pounds from parking charges
The main hospital trust serving Barnet received around £3.3 million from parking charges across its various sites reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Food hygiene ratings given to four Barnet establishments
Restaurants and takeaways in Barnet have new ratings from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
More formal complaints against NHS services in north central London
7,968 written complaints were made against health services in the NHS area covering Barnet reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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Met searching for missing prisoner
Hadush Kebatu was released in error from HMP Chelmsford yesterday morning
Barnet takeaway given new food hygiene rating
Selekt Chicken in Burnt Oak has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Hendon among constituencies most at risk of high heat in England
77% of households in Hendon are considered to be at enhanced risk of high heat reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Hundreds sign petition against proposed new CPZ
The controlled parking zone would cover parts of Mays Lane and surrounding roads but residents claim it's not needed
Local church makes TV appearance with a hidden historical gem
Smith Bora on St Mary-at Finchley's upcoming appearance on Antiques Roadshow
Council vows to fix new Finchley bus lane described as ‘dangerous’
Transport for London funded the scheme at a cost of £1million but the council insists taxpayers will not lose out
Barnet house prices outpace London average – as experts warn of uncertainty ahead of autumn Budget
The rise does not reverse a longer-term trend which has seen prices in the borough decline by 2.6% reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Council welcomes new powers to curb high street gambling outlets
The Labour government has also brought in measures to restrict the opening of new vaping shops
Rent in Barnet rises 7% in past year
The average private rent in Barnet reached £1,898 per month - up 7% from £1,775 a year ago reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Khan preparing to slash affordable homes target to kickstart housebuilding
Latest figures suggest builders began work on just 3,248 new private-sector homes in the first three months of 2025
Comedian Charlie Chester’s widow celebrates 105th birthday bash
Joan Chester posed for a showbiz magazine front cover at the age of 74 when she married veteran showbiz comedian Charlie Chester.
Review: Getting Triggy With It
Matt Parker's blend of comedy and maths adds up to a good night at Artsdepot writes David Floyd
Fall in HIV cases in London last year
There were 971 new diagnoses of HIV in London in 2024, down from 1,027 a year earlier reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Charities helping Barnet get creative despite funding challenges
Rebecca Pattni talks to three local groups offering opportunities in arts and communications
City Hall to fund air quality filters at hundreds of London primary schools
The air filters help remove tiny particles which can be inhaled deep into the lungs
Thousands of children in temporary accommodation in Barnet – as number reaches record high in England
3,245 children in Barnet were homeless and living in temporary accommodation at the end of June reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Unemployment rate in Barnet higher than UK average
5.2% of economically active people in Barnet were unemployed in the year to June reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter