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Barnet Council election 2026: all the info you need tomorrow
As Barnet voters go to polls tomorrow, Julianna Nauman provides a recap on what's going on and what the parties are offering
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Tories hit back at Labour’s ‘desperate lie’ about tax plans
Opposition leader Peter Zinkin says Barnet Labour’s claims his party wants to hike up council tax by 50% over three years are ‘completely untrue’ reports David Floyd
Two-in-five young Londoners likely to leave capital amid concern over careers, costs and crime
New research finds a third of 18 to 30-year-olds expect to leave London within the next two years
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Metropolitan Police announces new dedicated team to tackle antisemitic hate crime
The Met says its 100-officer community protection team will focus on protecting Jewish communities across London
Council handed £500k to help boost ‘community cohesion’ after spate of attacks
The government move comes amid growing fears over the safety of Jewish residents in the borough
Barnet faces post-election drama as poll predicts narrow win for Labour
The MRP poll for More in Common predicts Labour will get the biggest share of the vote in the borough on just 28% reports David Floyd
Bereavement cards: Eva Georgiou’s small gesture for a great loss
Barnet mother Eva Georgiou is showing up for women after miscarriage, one card at a time. She shares her story with Leïla Davaud
TfL accused of “dereliction of duty” over step-free failure at stations outside London
Lib Dems have slammed the Mayor of London for not prioritising access at stations including Watford High Street and Chorleywood reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
The Renters’ Rights Act: what you need to know
Colin Joseph of Citizens Advice Barnet on the impact of last week's changes in housing law
London faces flood challenge despite big spending on drainage
City Hall approved £1.4million of spending on sustainable drainage in March 2026 reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Cleverley says it would ‘daft’ to rule out mayoral bid
The shadow housing secretary described Mayor of London as 'an incredibly important job' when asked about a 2028 run reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter
Thirty Years of Exposure: North London youth charity turns a new page
Anjola Fashawe shares how Exposure changed her life and how its best years are still ahead
Man appears in court charged with Golders Green stabbing
Essa Suleiman, 45, was charged with two counts of attempted murder after the attack in Highfield Avenue on Wednesday
City Hall to launch probe into high service charges for London leaseholders
More than a third of housing stock in London is leasehold, with owners liable to pay service charges imposed by freeholders
Hope Corner Job Club launch
Julian Desborough on new employment support for Underhill residents
More protection needed for transport staff in London, says union
There were an average of 200 incidents a week of work-related violence and aggression towards transport workers in the capital in 2023/24
The Revel Puck Circus presents ‘A Glimmer Daze Gambit’
The joyful contemporary circus show comes to Oak Hill Park next week
Speakers address London Housing Summit amid ongoing crisis
Deputy mayor at City Hall says improvements will be seen soon while senior Tory politician warns against repeating "errors of the past"
City Hall urged to back London-wide repair voucher scheme after successful trial
Residents of eight boroughs were offered 50% off the cost of an electrical repair at the point of sale with 1,200 vouchers issued in total
Rawlings says attacks on Jewish community ‘must stop’ as Golders Green stabbing is declared terrorist incident
Two men were attacked in Highfield Avenue this morning and a 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder reports David Floyd