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- Local News · New Barnet
North London bus drivers resume strike over cab cooling
More than 1,500 bus drivers in North London and Essex are resuming industrial action from August 25th. Unite members rejected Arriva's latest offer, citing inadequate cooling systems in bus cabs during heatwaves which they believe pose safety risks.
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Lifestyle & Food · EdgwareBarnet FC launches 102 Players Lounge for Edgware supporters
Barnet Football Club has announced the launch of the 102 Players Lounge for the 2026/27 campaign. Located in the Legends Stand, the exclusive space offers premium matchday amenities for a set number of supporters per home fixture.
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Met Police offer £20,000 reward to trace Jordan Asije after Primrose Hill stabbing
The Metropolitan Police are seeking Jordan Asije, 22, in connection with the fatal stabbing of filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan. Three men have been charged with murder, while a fourth faces grievous bodily harm charges. The public are urged not to approach Asije.
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WorldEnfield opens 24-hour mental health crisis centre at Chase Farm
A new 24-hour mental health facility at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield provides urgent crisis support outside A&E. The service, designed with input from people who have experienced mental health trauma, accepts walk-ins and referrals from NHS 111.
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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.
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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
WorldNew Art Collection Celebrates North London
Award-winning Highbury artist Gail Seres-Woolfson is showcasing 'Arsenal at Home', a collection of 10 original collages, prints, and photographs. The exhibition explores north London's architecture and energy, including a series titled 'Playing at the Emirates'. It will be on display at Art@111 from August 20 to 23.
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WorldHome is Built, Not Just Found
The concept of 'home' extends beyond mere residence to active community building. Local attachment, or 'topophilia', is nurtured through everyday actions and volunteering, transforming places into communities.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetNorth Londoners Debate Wedding Cash Gift Amounts
As couples increasingly opt for cash gifts, residents in North London are discussing how much is suitable to contribute. Opinions range widely, reflecting diverse perspectives on wedding etiquette and financial contributions.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenBarnet House Plans for 7-Bedroom HMO
Plans have been submitted to Barnet Council to convert a house at 10 Glenthorne Road into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposal includes significant extensions and structural alterations to the existing property.
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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.
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