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Haringey
Barnet Press has published 6 stories involving Haringey, from March 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Local News · Finchley
North London Hospice appeals for £1.7m to finish Finchley rebuild
North London Hospice has launched a £1.7 million fundraising appeal to complete the rebuilding of its inpatient unit in Finchley. The unit is temporarily closed for a £10 million project, with an alternative facility operating at Edgware Community Hospital.
Finchley3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 70 · Hype 40 
Local News · BarnetBarnet pharmacies offer new heartburn test for cancer detection
A new NHS-funded project, COMPASS, is offering capsule sponge testing for oesophageal conditions in at least 21 pharmacies across Barnet, Haringey, and Islington. The initiative aims to detect potential cancers earlier in individuals over 45 with persistent heartburn or acid reflux.
Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetBarnet ranked 646th out of 677 London areas in childhood report
Barnet has been ranked 646th out of 677 areas in London by a new report from the Children's Commissioner. The 'Childhood Lottery' report assessed over 160 metrics, including child poverty and healthcare access, to determine the best and worst places for children to grow up.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Transport & TfL · New Barnet
London Overground Weaver Line closures in September
London Overground Weaver Line stations in Enfield and Haringey will be closed on 19th-20th and 26th-27th September for essential engineering works. Network Rail is undertaking renewals to maintain the railway's reliability and safety.
New Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 
WorldNorth London NHS Trust Admits Flawed Records After Patient Death Inquest
North London NHS Foundation Trust has overhauled its observation policies after an inquest revealed a worker falsified records for Najib Naagi, who died in January 2025. The trust admitted systemic flaws in record-keeping and issued formal warnings to staff involved.
5 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Council & Politics · 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.
Barnet3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 66 · Hype 30