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184 stories from and about Barnet, mostly council & politics, local news, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 28 October 2026. Page 2 of 10.
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Local News · BarnetD-Day veteran Ken Hay dies aged 101
D-Day veteran Ken Hay, known to schoolchildren as 'Grandad Ken', has died at the age of 101. Hay landed in Normandy days after the invasion, was captured and held as a prisoner of war, and later dedicated his life to educating young people about the conflict.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council faces £113.5m deficit as report warns of financial risks
Barnet Council is projected to face a budget deficit of nearly £113.5 million by the 2027/28 financial year, according to BBC data. An external review by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government identified nine out of ten risk ratings for almost half of its recommendations.
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Local News · BarnetShirley Ballas calls for respiratory health priority
Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas is urging the government to formally prioritise respiratory conditions. She launched the Breathe Equal campaign in late 2025 to address the stigma and inequalities surrounding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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Local News · BarnetArsenal sign teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool. The England Under-16 international has agreed first-year scholarship terms with the Gunners' academy after spending nine years in Liverpool's youth ranks.
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Local News · BarnetWomen's athletics event ATHLOS LDN26 offers $1.057m prize purse
The ATHLOS LDN26 event, featuring an all-women's competition with a $1.057 million prize purse, is set to take place at StoneX Stadium in Hendon on Friday, September 18. The event will be broadcast live and free-to-air on the BBC.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetWestbound A406 closed overnight as Brent Cross flyover renewal begins
From 10 pm to 5 am on 30 September, the westbound A406 will close as TfL starts the Brent Cross flyover renewal. The two‑year scheme, funded with £10.8 million by the DfT, will remove a 7.5‑tonne weight restriction and involve lane changes through October.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetBarnet Jewish residents get extra police funding as Met receives £86m
The Met has recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25 percent rise. In July the government allocated £86 million for extra officers. Barnet’s Golders Green will see new community protection teams, boosting the current 36 dedicated officers.
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Council & Politics · BarnetAppledorn fined £500,000 after trench collapse kills Banstead site manager
A Old Bailey judge imposed a £500,000 penalty on Appledorn Developments and a £650,000 fine plus £40,000 costs on T Vaughan Limited after a trench collapse on 24 June 2020 killed site manager Gheorghita Arsene. Contracts manager Anthony O’Connor got a suspended sentence and unpaid work.
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Jamie Duncan remanded after murder charge over Finchley shooting
Jamie Duncan, 21, of Highgrove Close, New Southgate, was charged with murder after a 19‑year‑old woman was shot dead in Dale Grove, Finchley on 8 June 2026. He was arrested in Spain on 23 August, appeared at the Old Bailey on 1 September and is due to stand trial on 7 June 2027.
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Four men plead guilty to Golders Green ambulance arson, £1m damage confirmed
Four young men admitted to destroying four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, causing roughly £1 million of damage. They were remanded in custody and will be sentenced in spring 2027, while a fifth defendant remains on trial.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetTeacher found guilty of indecent assault against two pupils
A former chemistry teacher at Christ's College in Finchley has been found guilty of seven counts of indecent assault against two teenage pupils. Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, will be sentenced on November 20.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetBurnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28
Barnet Council has closed the Watling Avenue car park at Burnt Oak Station until winter 2027/28 to allow Transport for London to carry out step-free access works. Edgware Community Association has voiced concerns about the impact on local businesses and disabled motorists.
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Council & Politics · BarnetGrenfell-linked boss appointed to senior role at Barnet Group
Laura Johnson, who faced criticism for her role during the Grenfell Tower fire, has been appointed group director of development and property at The Barnet Group. The council stated she was appointed on merit after a robust recruitment process for the publicly advertised role.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBan L-plate motorcyclists from commercial deliveries, says London Assembly
London Assembly member Thomas Turrell has called for a ban on motorcyclists with provisional licences undertaking commercial deliveries across the capital. He argues current training is insufficient for professional use, a view shared by the Mayor of London.
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Local News · BarnetGolders Green memorial wall arsonist pleads guilty
Ali Fallahi, 46, has pleaded guilty to arson after setting fire to a memorial cabinet in Golders Green. The incident occurred on 27 April at a wall dedicated to protesters killed in Iran and victims of the Nova music festival attack.
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Property & Planning · BarnetEnfield Council in legal dispute over Southgate Police Station occupation
Enfield Council is engaged in a legal battle concerning the ongoing occupation of Southgate Police Station. The property owner lost a planning appeal last year, and an enforcement notice requiring the site to be cleared has now expired.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council to review council tax and bin collections to close £200m gap
Barnet Council plans to increase council tax and reduce bin collection frequency to address a £200 million structural deficit. A report by Cipfa recommends reviewing the historically low Band D rate of £2,060, while the council aims to close the gap by March 2029 through savings and efficiencies.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council awards £586,000 contract to Finchley learning disabilities charity
Barnet Council has extended its contract with Barnet Mencap until August 2028, allocating £586,000 to maintain services for residents with autism and learning disabilities. The decision, made by the council’s executive director of communities, aims to delay reliance on adult social care and improve independence.
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Property & Planning · BarnetMagnolia Apartments launch in Barnet with 59 new homes from £350,000
Barratt London has released 59 new flats at Hendon Waterside in West Hendon, Barnet. The Magnolia Apartments, priced from £350,000, are the last with direct views of the Welsh Harp Reservoir. The scheme includes affordable housing, a school, and a community centre.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Hill Academy to become state-funded faith school in September 2026
Barnet Council will take over Barnet Hill Academy in West Hendon as a voluntary-aided Islamic faith school from September 2026, removing fees and doubling projected pupil numbers by the early 2030s. All respondents backed the proposal during a statutory consultation.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Barnet or bear directly on it.
Local News · LondonBarnet council moves to fortnightly bin collections, residents warned
Barnet Council indicated that, amid a £200 million shortfall, weekly waste collection could shift to every two weeks. The proposal emerged from a question‑and‑answer session and may be finalised within the next twelve months, affecting households across the borough.
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85% of London homes in falling‑price postcodes hit Barnet sellers
Zoopla’s latest index reveals that more than a third of UK homes sit in postcodes where values fell last year, a share that has risen from 12% a year ago. In London, 85% of properties are in such areas, putting pressure on sellers in Barnet and the wider capital.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet boroughs face £5.5m daily temporary‑housing bill as budget decisions loom
London boroughs, including Barnet, are paying £5.5 million a day for temporary accommodation for homeless families. The G15 landlords want 25% of stamp‑duty revenue, about £1.3 billion a year, for permanent social housing. The Chancellor is expected to raise the Help to Buy income cap to £140,000 in the capital.
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Council & Politics · IslingtonIslington Covid cases: Positivity rate explained
A high PCR positivity rate reported in Islington is not a reliable indicator of COVID-19 prevalence due to low testing volumes, the council has stated. While cases have risen, they are similar to last year's autumn figures.
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Homeowners told to inspect roofs as Storm Austen hits east London
Storm Austen will bring strong winds and heavy rain to east London on 22‑23 October 2026. James Roe, founder of UK Roofing Specialist, advises residents to check roofs from ground level, clear gutters, secure outdoor items and document any damage for insurers.
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Council & Politics · LondonHigh Court dismisses £340m black‑cab claim, Uber wins bid
A High Court judge has thrown out claims totalling about £340 million brought by London black‑cab drivers and two former private‑hire firms, stating the actions were time‑barred. Uber welcomed the decision, while claimants consider their next steps.
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Local News · LondonLondon feels 12°C weekend as Met Office warns autumn storms
The Met Office said London will feel no warmer than 12 °C on Saturday and 11 °C on Sunday, with a high of 21 °C recorded on Thursday. Unsettled, wet and windy conditions are expected through October, driven by a powerful El Niño.
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Southwark records most burglaries as London figures fall
Southwark recorded the highest number of burglaries in London in September 2026, with 224 incidents. This is almost six times the 39 recorded in Kingston upon Thames. Across the capital, 3,829 burglaries were logged, a 3.9% decrease over the previous 12 months. Five boroughs shared the highest burglary rate per capita.
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Council & Politics · LondonMOPAC blocks £50m Palantir contract, Met job cuts likely for London residents
Palantir withdrew its High Court action after the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime refused a £50 million contract. The Metropolitan Police now faces a 1,150‑post reduction, with half of those cuts expected to be carried out by AI tools, a change that could affect policing services across Barnet and the wider capital.
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Local News · LondonThunderstorms hit London morning after rare September tropical night
On 30 September 2026 London experienced a tropical night with temperatures staying above 20 °C, including a Met Office reading of 21.8 °C at 2 am. BBC Weather then forecast thunderstorms for 9 am to 10 am, prompting travel warnings for commuters.
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Local News · LondonLondon sees 27°C heat on Tuesday, Barnet residents warned of warm night
London will reach 27°C on Tuesday, bringing an unusually warm night of 19°C for Barnet. Rain is expected Wednesday morning with possible heavy showers later. Temperatures will stay above average through the week, the Met Office says.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon Stadium seeks 24 concerts a year as council member urges sale to West Ham
London Stadium LLP, owned by the GLA, has asked Newham Council to lift its limit on concerts from ten to twenty‑four a year. Assembly member Bassam Mahfouz has called on Mayor Sadiq Khan to sell the venue to West Ham United, citing a £19 million annual deficit and a £2.5 million rent arrangement that he says harms the public purse.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon developers shun leasehold for Build to Rent
Developers in London are increasingly avoiding leasehold properties, opting for Build to Rent, co-living, and student accommodation instead. This shift, driven by affordability issues and market stagnation, is changing the landscape of new housing developments across the capital.
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Transport & TfL · All LondonWest London Orbital consultation closes on 18 November
Transport for London has launched an eight‑week public consultation on the West London Orbital, a proposed Overground service linking Hendon and Hounslow via the Dudding Hill line. The consultation ends on 18 November, with costs estimated between £810m and £1.2bn and benefits including 11,500 jobs and 25,000 homes.
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Transport & TfL · CamdenTfL to launch autumn noise‑reduction work in Fitzrovia after residents record 50‑51 dB levels
Residents of Fitzrovia and the Warren Street area have measured tube noise of 50 to 51 decibels inside their homes. TfL announced autumn interventions, including delayed rail‑grinding work, after Assembly Member Anne Clarke highlighted the issue.
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Local News · LondonLondon set to reach 25 °C on Tuesday, hotter than Athens
The Met Office forecasts a peak temperature of 25 °C in London on Tuesday, outpacing Athens’ 23 °C. Six days of near‑continuous sunshine are expected, followed by a shift to rainier, windier weather in October.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor's disability action plan leaves 1.2 million Londoners still facing barriers
The Mayor of London launched a Disability Action Plan on 14 September 2026, targeting 1.2 million Deaf and Disabled residents. While it promises improvements in transport, housing and safety, the Metropolitan Police recorded 2,245 disability‑hate incidents since 2022 and critics argue the plan falls short of needed ambition.
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Crime & Safety · LondonSussex and Hampshire record higher weapons possession rates than London
The Standard reports that five of eight Home Counties police areas posted weapons possession rates above London’s average in the 2026 residential crime risk study. Sussex leads at 1.41 per 1,000, while Bedfordshire saw the sharpest year‑on‑year rise and Thames Valley Police recorded a notable decline.
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Local News · LondonBarnet residents told no September heatwave as hosepipe ban stays in force
BBC forecasters say London will not see a heatwave in September, with Met Office temperatures forecast between 24 °C and 19 °C. Thames Water’s hosepipe ban, issued on 23 July, remains active for Barnet, and the Environment Agency warns the drought will persist until nationwide rainfall resumes.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBarnet residents face more blocked pavements as 3,393 dockless e‑bikes seized citywide
Local authorities have removed 3,393 dockless e‑bikes across London in 2026, a 23% increase on the previous year. Lime operators account for over 2,000 of those bikes. The RNIB says the growing clutter endangers blind and partially sighted people, prompting calls for city‑wide regulation.
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