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Council & PoliticsBarnet Tories accuse MP of wasting money over Temple Fortune flags
Barnet Conservatives have criticised Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman after she called for the removal of unauthorised Union Jack flags in Temple Fortune. The council said it would only act if there were health and safety concerns, not to spend limited funds on repeated removals.
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WorldCrystal Palace in talks for defender Takehiro Tomiyasu
Crystal Palace have held discussions with former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu regarding a permanent contract. Tomiyasu is currently training with the club and was a substitute in a recent friendly. Palace are looking to bolster their defence.
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WorldYourtravelshop.com Ltd enters liquidation
Yourtravelshop.com Ltd, a company specialising in faith-based pilgrimages, has entered liquidation. Founded in 1995 and incorporated in 2004, the firm's website now displays a '404 Not Found' error. This closure adds to a series of travel industry failures in 2026.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Faces Heat Health Alerts Amid UK Heatwave
The London Borough of Barnet is under an amber heat health alert as the UK experiences a significant heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach 34C on Wednesday, increasing health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals and those with respiratory conditions.
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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.
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WorldBurnham's Technical Education Plan Builds on UTC Model
Andy Burnham's proposal to give academic and technical education equal status in England has drawn praise and concern. The plan echoes the principles of University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which have shown success in reducing youth unemployment.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Faces Ozone Pollution Concerns
London has experienced three high ozone pollution alerts in 2026, prompting calls for improved public understanding and stricter measures. Green Party Assembly Member Caroline Russell suggests adopting Paris's approach to speed limits and driving bans during such events.
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Council housing in Barnet: the register, bidding, and help if you are at risk of losing your home
How Barnet’s housing register and bidding system work, what the priority bands mean in practice, and what the council must do if you are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
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Council & Politics · North FinchleyBarnet's recycling centre: what you can take to Summers Lane, and the rules that catch people out
A guide to Barnet’s reuse and recycling centre at Summers Lane: what it accepts, the vehicle and booking rules that turn people away at the gate, and what to do with items it will not take.
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Local News · BarnetSchools in Barnet: how admissions work, and what actually decides a place
How school admissions work in Barnet: the primary and secondary deadlines, what an oversubscription criterion actually means, how the borough’s grammar schools differ, and what to do if you are refused a place.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet libraries: what they offer beyond books
What Barnet’s library network actually provides: study and work space, free digital access, children’s activities, local archives, and the services residents most often do not know exist.
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Property & Planning · BarnetHow to find, comment on and object to a Barnet planning application
How to search Barnet’s planning register, what the consultation deadlines mean, and which arguments carry weight with planning officers — plus the objections that are routinely disregarded.
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Parking in Barnet: permits, restrictions and how to appeal a PCN
How resident parking permits work in Barnet, what the controlled parking zones mean in practice, and the full appeal route for a penalty charge notice — including the stages most people never reach.
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Barnet bin collections: what goes where, and what to do when one is missed
A practical guide to rubbish and recycling in Barnet: which materials go in which container, how garden waste works, the rules that get a bin left behind, and how to report a missed collection.
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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.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenGreen Party Leader Faces Police Inquiry Over Image
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under police inquiry after Reform UK reported him for sharing a social media image that included a guillotine graphic. Polanski stated the image was shared inadvertently and he did not pay sufficient attention to its content.
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Burnham Seeks Social Care Reform Consensus
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders to discuss social care reforms. The move aims to find cross-party agreement on a system facing a funding crisis, with an independent review also being accelerated.
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Council & Politics · BarnetMayor urged to restrict driving during ozone alerts
Caroline Russell, leader of the Greens on the London Assembly, has asked Mayor Sadiq Khan to introduce driving restrictions during high ozone pollution alerts. She suggested a traffic light system and lower speed limits, similar to measures used in Paris.
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WorldParents on Benefits to Get Up To £4,500 for Apprenticeships
Families receiving benefits could gain up to £4,500 annually to support children starting apprenticeships. This initiative, funded by a £30m levy pot, seeks to remove financial barriers and address the high number of young people not in education, employment, or training.
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England to offer technical subjects from age 14
Secondary school pupils in England will be able to study technical subjects from age 14 as part of government reforms. The courses will be linked to local industries to provide clearer career paths. A bursary of up to £4,500 is available for some families affected by changes to apprenticeship income.
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