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High levels of hate crime on public transport in London still fuelled by Middle East war
Incidents of both antisemitism and Islamophobia have still not returned to levels seen before the current conflict in Israel and Gaza began in October 2023
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One-in-five North Londoners eligible for flu jab yet to take up offer
Local NHS bosses are urging people to come in for their vaccine if they have received an invite from their GP
Met changes chants position following Bondi Beach attacks
The police say that, in future, those using the phrase "globalise the intifada" should expect officers "to take action"
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Childcare in Barnet more expensive than London average
On average, Barnet parents paid £9.26 an hour for a two-year-old's childcare in 2025 reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
Met Police urged to do more to answer 999 calls within ten seconds
After an improvement last year the Met has again fallen below its target of 90% of calls being picked up within ten seconds
Graffiti on London transport network costing up to £11m to clean up each year
The Bakerloo and Central lines are being particularly hard hit by vandalism
Barnet takeaway handed new food hygiene rating
Hunt N Eat in Woodhouse Road has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency
Slight drop in drug treatment deaths in Barnet
30 adults died while in drug treatment in Barnet between April 2022 and March 2025 reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
No entry to tube station for ten weeks early next year
One of the Southgate Station’s two escalators is in urgent need of repair according to Transport for London
Khan urged to intervene to safeguard car clubs in London
The warning comes after the capital's biggest car club operator Zipcar announced it was ceasing its operations in the UK at the end of this year
Petition against Southgate academy’s new admissions policy signed by 900 people
Ashmole Academy has been criticised for wanting to prioritise pupils at a school within the same trust
Heartbreaking tribute to 'joyful' Temple Fortune rabbi killed in Bondi Beach attack
Tributes have been shared for a “joyful rabbi” from Temple Fortune who was named as one of the victims in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
Time capsule buried in Brent Cross park
Councillors, schoolchildren and community groups came together for the burial in Claremont Park to celebrate 200 years of railways in the UK
Barnet establishment handed new food hygiene rating
The Beaufort in Colindale has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
About three-quarters of A&E arrivals at the Royal Free London seen within four hours
There were 43,853 visits to A&E at the main hospital group covering Barnet in November reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
Chipping Barnet’s top petitions this week
Constituents continue to oppose ID cards and a recognition of a Palestinian state reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
More flu patients in the Royal Free London last week
An average of 45 flu patients were being treated by the main hospital trust covering Barnet in the week to 7th December reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
Hello Pizzas in Hendon has new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
Staff cuts at Met Police still being considered amid funding warning
The force has already identified a £20m budget gap in 2026/27 but may also face a lower-than-expected funding settlement from the Home Office
More alcohol-specific deaths recorded in Barnet
32 deaths from alcohol-specific conditions were recorded in Barnet in 2024 reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter