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Two Barnet tube stations to be considered for step-free access upgrades

Brent Cross and Totteridge and Whetstone will be assessed alongside Burnt Oak which was previously named by Transport for London last year

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Barnet resident showcased in exhibition

Lotte Siu is displaying her award-winning illustrations at Middlesex University in Hendon reports Ellie Bennett

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Barnet Council stands by the Jewish community 

Council leader Barry Rawlings says we must increase efforts to tackle antisemitism following Monday's attack in Golders Green

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London councillors join campaign to divest pension pots from firms ‘enabling war crimes’

More than 150 councillors in the capital have demand a pooled investment fund for borough councils exclude firms linked to Israeli government's attacks on Palestinians

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Golders Green arson suspects released on bail

Two men aged 45 and 47 were arrested on Wednesday in connection with Monday's attack on four Hatzola ambulances

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Golders Green attack ‘heinous and despicable’ says cabinet member for community safety

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson after four ambulances were destroyed in a likely antisemitic attack against a Jewish charity

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Low-income Barnet residents urged to take advantage of free medicines at local pharmacies

Of the 24 pharmacies in Barnet offering certain free medicines to people on a low income, 46% saw no patients in almost a year

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Ombudsman criticises council after woman housed in ‘unsuitable’ property

Barnet Council agrees to apologise and pay her hundreds in compensation following investigation

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Two men arrested in connection with Golders Green attack

The men, aged 45 and 47, were arrested this morning by detectives investigating the arson attack on four Hatzola ambulances on Monday

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Finchley and Golders Green MP launches free legal advice pop-up

Sarah Sackman is bringing together volunteer lawyers to help her constituents reports Ellie Bennett

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Hendon care home residents welcome visiting pets

Signature at Hendon Hall said the visit from Megan's Petting Paradise added 'something special' reports Ellie Bennett

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Current security is not enough

Cllr Shimon Ryde calls for a response to this morning's antisemitic arson attack in Golders Green

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From Mill Hill to Dragons’ Den, Flavour Bombs’ quest to take over the world

Created out of passion, the ready-to-use meal bases business became international in less than two years. Founder Tina Faghihi-Hallam shares her journey and the behind the scenes tale of her Dragons' Den appearance with Leïla Davaud

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‘Take the threat seriously’ says Barnet councillor at scene of antisemitic attack on ambulances in Golders Green

Hendon ward councillor Shimon Ryde said it was time for the government act to protect the Jewish community following the arson attacks in the early of this morning reports Anna Mahtani

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£3.4 million renovation project begins to transform church and community hub

The Grade II listed Christ Church New Southgate and Friern Barnet Baptist/United Reformed Church building will become  a modern, eco-conscious facility writes minister Rev Dr Ruth Moriarty

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Ex-councillor spared prison after conviction for child sex offences

Liron Velleman was given an eight-month sentence suspended for 15 months despite a judge saying his offences were "over the custodial threshold"

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Barnet care home joins nutrition campaign

Five Oaks in Chipping Barnet is putting on a programme of activities to celebrate Nutrition and Hydration Week

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Two Barnet men charged with spying for Iran

Nematollah Shahsavani, 40 of North Finchley and Alireza Farasati, 22 of Colindale have been charged with engaging in contact that is likely to assist a foreign intelligence service

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Demand for London borough councils to keep 50% of new tourist tax revenues

Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs are set to soon be given the authority to impose an overnight charge on visitors

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Barnet Council accredited as a Living Wage Employer

The local authority has formalised its commitment to tackling low pay reports Luc Gauci Green