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Two people arrested after discovery of Barnet cannabis factory
Cannabis with an estimated street value of around £160,000 was seized from a property in Galley Lane on Tuesday
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Breastfeeding rates in London improve
New figures show 66% of infants in London were being breastfed at least some of the time show Adam Care, Data Reporter
Barnet Conservatives call for extraordinary meeting of council over deaths of care experienced children
Opposition leader Peter Zinkin called the lack of information and scrutiny of the incidents "a stain on Barnet’s reputation" reports David Floyd
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Controversial bus lane in Finchley scrapped after council U-turn
Nearly 2,000 residents had signed a petition against the Regents Park Road scheme
Concerns raised over rise in homelessness across Barnet
More than 700 additional local families are now living in temporary accommodation compared with two years ago
Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs
The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
Council set to consult on new ten-year strategy for borough parks
The strategy aims to enhance wellbeing, biodiversity, and empower communities
Thousands sign petition to protect High Barnet pub
After the Black Horse closed in September locals now fear it could be sold for redevelopment
HGS Art – 2025 Winter Fair
Jeremy Clynes on a showcase for local artists
As You Like It
Rosie Fiore-Burt on the upcoming performance from Theatre in the Square
Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
Barnet Council denies cover up after death of young woman who had been in its care
The local authority has rejected claims made in a Sky documentary about its role in 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte taking her own life in December 2023 reports David Floyd
Fall in treasure finds in London
DCMS figures show eight treasure finds in London were reported in 2024 – down from 14 in 2023 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
London’s affordable housing slowdown continues
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
Community in a bowl
Dave McCormick on Incredible Edible Barnet getting together to make and share soup
Barnet residents come together on Remembrance Sunday
Services and parades took place across the borough on Sunday, 9th November
Reform’s assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
Mill Hill Broadway step-free access confirmed
Network Rail has informed Conservative councillors that work on new lifts is expected to be completed by summer 2026 writes David Floyd
Councillors celebrate as derelict pub is demolished
The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
Road closures: four for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
Four delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter