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Grave concerns over Hendon cemetery’s dead wood
Uncleared dead trees and fallen fences are creating problems at Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium
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Polanski’s personal tax affairs ‘outside scope’ of GLA’s code of conduct
The Green Party leader and London Assembly member had been accused of breaching the Greater London Authority's code of conduct over a tax issue
Number of empty homes in London up 81% in a decade as City Hall urged to intervene
Last year there were 105,138 empty homes in London, representing 2.7% of the total number of dwellings
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Warning over job losses at Met Police after City Hall blocks Palantir contract
Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said the force may need to cut up to 700 roles
Woman who waited ten years for a muscular dystrophy diagnosis hosts community fundraiser in Barnet
Zoe Myers is hosting the event at Hadley Common Green on Sautrday writes Heather Fanning of Muscular Dystrophy UK
Underhill CPZ hours under review after petition presented to council
The petition received 1,377 signatures by the time it was submitted to Barnet Council
Parents left scrambling after sudden closure of New Southgate nursery followed by Ofsted registration suspension
Families were given less than three working days' notice that Bright Horizons New Southgate would shut last month reports Leïla Davaud
Man charged with Golders Green wall attack
The memorial wall in Limes Avenue contains pictures of people who were allegedly killed by the Iranian state
Council looks to ‘modular’ solution for expanding Send provision in Barnet
It comes after council warning that “existing provision is outstripped by projected demand”
Sadiq Khan confirms opposition to Israeli settlement real estate event in London
The Mayor of London said he shared concerns raised by Green Party leader Zack Polanski reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Dodgy shops have no place on our high streets
In his latest column, Dan Tomlinson looks at an issue affects his role as both local MP and government minister
Dutch-style zero emissions zone needed to clamp down on diesel van use in London, Mayor told
Sadiq Khan's plans for cleaner air in the capital are being hampered by record numbers of diesel vans reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Celebrating diversity in Barnet
Chris Hartley from Meridian Wellbeing on conversations and community
Norway offers lessons for London on self driving taxis
Former TfL director Thomas Ableman said Oslo's approach to robotaxis could inspire the capital's model reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Are data centres undermining London’s climate goals?
With concerns growing over the environmental impact, Sir Sadiq Khan has vowed to make London a global hub for 'green' data centres reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Brunswick Park tower blocks to be demolished
Barnet Council has funding from the GLA to knock down and replace Holmsdale House and Stanhope House reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter
Barnet nursery wins award
Bright Little Stars received the award for its "outstanding commitment to working in partnership with families"
Unless Water is Safer than the Land
A fundraising event for Refugee Week at Phoenix Cinema
GROW Open Day 2026
Tara Rudd on an upcoming chance to explore a farm and learn about agroecology
Barnet resident left injured after car crash claims council ‘bullying’ him over debts
The man insists he has been denied council tax discounts he is entitled to and has had bailiffs at his door