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Local News · ColindaleColindale Residents Face Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
Residents in temporary accommodation at Britannia Point, Colindale, have had their air conditioning switched off while private tenants in the same building continue to use theirs. Temperatures in affected flats have reportedly exceeded 40C.
Colindale3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Crime & Safety · ColindaleColindale Inspector Charged with Rape
An inspector based at Colindale Police Station has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Inspector Jason Wu, who has been suspended from duty, is due to appear in court.
Colindale2 min read
Local News · ColindaleColindale NHS centre uses VR to boost cornea transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant is employing a virtual reality training programme at its Colindale centre to accelerate the development of eye retrieval staff. The initiative aims to increase the availability of corneas for transplant by significantly reducing the time needed to train personnel.
Colindale3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Transport & TfL · ColindaleColindale Tube Station's New Ticket Hall Opens
Colindale Tube station has unveiled its new ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line for the first time. The upgrade, funded by multiple partners, aims to support the area's rapid growth and improve passenger experience.
Colindale3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt London sells 311 affordable homes in Colindale
Barratt London has sold 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General. The properties, including 158 beyond planning requirements, are designated for social rent and were completed in December.
Colindale3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 40
Also affecting Colindale
Borough-wide and national stories that name Colindale or bear directly on it.
Culture & Arts · BarnetThings to do in Barnet: parks, markets, museums and days out
A guide to what there is to do across Barnet — the parks worth the trip, the borough’s museums and historic sites, its markets, and where to go when the weather turns.
Barnet6 min read
Lifestyle & Food · BarnetIs Barnet a good place to live? An honest look at London’s largest borough
What it is actually like to live in Barnet: the trade-offs between the Northern line villages, the suburban centres and the growth areas, and who each one suits.
Barnet7 min read
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet council tax: what the bands mean and how to challenge yours
Council tax bands in Barnet are based on 1991 property values, not current ones. This guide explains how bands are set, what your bill is made up of, who can get a discount, and how to challenge a band you think is wrong.
Barnet6 min read
Council & Politics · EdgwareEdgware Site Faces Major Redevelopment Plans
Plans for a significant redevelopment of a site on Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware have been submitted to Barnet Council. The complex proposal involves demolishing parts of an existing structure, restoring other sections, and adding new construction.
Edgware3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20