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Local News · BarnetBarnet Identified as Illegal Cigarette Hotspot
Barnet has been identified as a hotspot for the illegal cigarette trade, with substantial seizures of non-duty-paid tobacco. The borough recorded the fourth highest value of illegal cigarette seizures in the UK, totalling £313,533.
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Local News · HendonHendon Care Home Residents Meet Exotic Animals
Residents at Signature at Hendon Hall experienced an animal encounter featuring rabbits, rats, and a bearded dragon. The event, organised by Megan's Petting Paradise, aimed to boost resident wellbeing and create joyful moments.
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Local News · BarnetMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Fly-Tipping Fines Exceed £100,000
Barnet Council collected over £100,000 in fines from fly-tippers during 2025. A total of 147 fixed penalty notices were issued as part of a crackdown involving new CCTV measures and increased patrols.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet energy bill support scheme launched
A joint initiative by the Cadent Foundation and Groundwork is launching in Barnet to assist residents with energy bills. The scheme will deploy Green Doctors to offer personalised advice and install energy-saving measures, aiming to benefit up to 9,400 people.
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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national beer award
London Brewing Company, based at the Bohemia pub in North Finchley, has won the Campaign for Real Ale's Champion Winter Beer of Britain award for its ale, 'Beer Street'. The brewery, founded in 2011, will now compete for the Supreme Champion title.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware Cyclist's Death Prompts Police Appeal
A community fundraiser has gathered nearly £5,000 for the family of Jose Marques, who died on January 16. Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage from an incident on January 13 in Rowley Lane.
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Local News · BarnetTeenager Shares Cancer Journey at Hospital Gala
Seventeen-year-old Abigail Jacobs, who battled acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, has shared her experience at a hospital charity gala. Diagnosed in January 2021, she completed two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy and is now in remission.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Family Loses Home in Borehamwood Blaze
A family of five escaped a devastating house fire in Borehamwood on January 4, losing their home and their cat. The cause was accidental, and the family's home insurance had reportedly lapsed.
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Local News · BarnetRadio 1 DJ Joins Barnet Charity Sleep Out
Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough will participate in Centrepoint's 'Sleep Out' event this month. The charity aims to raise funds and awareness for young people facing homelessness, with Nationwide offering matched funding.
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