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143 stories from and about Barnet, mostly transport & tfl, local news, council & politics. The most recent ran on 14 September 2026. Page 6 of 8.
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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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Barnet residents should expect thundery showers on Sunday 13 September
The BBC gives a 47% likelihood of thunder and lightning at about 10 am on Sunday 13 September, and the Met Office expects rain between 5 am and 11 am. Temperatures will reach 23 °C, dropping to 16 °C overnight, prompting residents to carry umbrellas.
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NATS fault cancels 177 flights, Heathrow commuters hit hard
A technical failure at NATS caused 177 flights to be cancelled on Wednesday, mainly from Heathrow. Ryanair said more than 65,000 of its customers were impacted, while British Airways cancelled or diverted over 100 flights. Luton Airport remained open but warned of possible delays.
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Local News · All LondonHeathrow and Gatwick flights cancelled after NATS glitch
A technical fault in NATS’s flight‑processing system forced the cancellation of over 400 flights on Tuesday. Ryanair, British Airways and EasyJet all reported large numbers of disrupted customers, while the transport secretary said she is seeking assurances that the problem will be prevented in future.
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Local News · LondonOvercrowded Traveller site forces up to 15 people to share one bathroom in North London
A Traveller community in North London reports that on one pitch up to 15 people are forced to share a single bathroom. The group says the situation is dangerous and calls for immediate action, while no official response has been recorded.
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Business · LondonLondon businesses face tax pressure as LCCI urges cost cuts ahead of budget
The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the government to lower business costs and undo the £20bn increase in employer National Insurance contributions. Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce a £150m fund for fast‑growing northern firms on 28 October.
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Council & Politics · LondonMayor announces £15.6m fund to improve safety of women and girls on London streets
On 4 September 2026 Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled a £15.6 million fund aimed at making streets, parks and transport hubs safer for women and girls. Delivered through City Hall, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime and TfL, the scheme joins a wider £37 million citywide plan.
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Council & Politics · WandsworthBarnet joins London councils to challenge £292m funding cut
Barnet Council has joined three inner-London boroughs in a formal challenge to government funding reforms that would remove £292 million over four years. The councils say the cuts threaten essential services and will force council tax rises. Residents can respond through a survey open until 15 October 2026.
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Property & Planning · NewhamNewham Council faces LS185 request to double stadium concerts to 24 a year
London Stadium 185 has asked Newham Council to raise the number of non‑sport events from ten to 24 per year, increase concert capacity to 85,000 on eight days and lift noise limits. The stadium claims the changes are needed to offset £19 million in yearly losses.
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Property & Planning · LondonLondon rents rise 2.2% to £2,302 a month, K&C still tops, Bexley cheapest
The Office for National Statistics July 2026 release indicates London’s average private‑rental price climbed 2.2% to £2,302 a month. Kensington & Chelsea stayed the priciest borough at £3,596, Bexley the cheapest at £1,528, and Barnet’s exact figure was not disclosed.
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Council & Politics · London£168.3m pledged to house London rough sleepers by Christmas
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged £168.3 million to reduce rough sleeping in London by Christmas, with Barnet-based charity Homeless Action in Barnet allocated £330,997. The funding aims to provide emergency accommodation and support services, though no fixed duration for housing offers has been set.
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Transport & TfL · LondonULEZ linked to faster lung growth in Barnet children, study finds
Children in Barnet and across London showed faster lung growth after the Ultra Low Emission Zone was introduced, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research tracked 3,400 pupils aged six to nine in 84 schools, comparing London with Luton, where no clean air zone exists.
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Transport & TfL · LondonBarnet Tube stations face escalator delays as TfL cuts back on replacements
Residents using High Barnet and Edgware Tube stations face longer waits as Transport for London reduces escalator replacements. Over a quarter of London Underground escalators now operate beyond their expected lifespan, with TfL spending £56.1m last year on repairs and upgrades.
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Property & Planning · LondonBarnet homes now take 52 days to sell as London market slows
Barnet residents selling homes are waiting nearly a week longer than last year, with properties now taking 52 days on average to secure a buyer. The increase mirrors a wider slowdown across London, where 23 of 32 boroughs report longer sale times amid higher mortgage rates and rising inventory.
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Local News · LondonBarnet faces September heatwave risk and drought despite rain forecast
Barnet and the wider south-east could see another heatwave in September, the Met Office has warned, as the region remains a month’s worth of rain below normal levels. Heavy rain forecast for Monday may ease wildfire risks but will not end drought conditions or hosepipe bans, experts say.
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Council & Politics · All LondonBarnet Council’s rejected High Barnet flats face faster approval under new planning rules
Barnet Council’s December 2025 rejection of 283 flats at High Barnet Underground Station may now be harder to defend under new planning rules. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner’s policy requires councils to approve developments within a 10-minute walk of transport hubs unless strong evidence justifies refusal. The scheme was later approved by City Hall after a mayoral call-in.
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Crime & Safety · LondonMet Police seize 2,367 illegal e-bikes in year as powers expand
Metropolitan Police seized 2,367 illegal e-bikes in the year to 19 May 2026, the highest total in the UK. Under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, officers can now confiscate modified e-bikes without issuing a warning. Barnet residents report rising concerns over speeding and pavement use.
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Transport & TfL · LondonVirgin Trains to run London-Paris trains from 2030, ending Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains will operate international rail services from London St Pancras to Europe from October 2030, breaking Eurostar’s 36-year monopoly. The Office of Rail and Road approved 20 daily return trips to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam until 2040, pending final safety and network approvals.
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Council & Politics · LondonBarnet residents warned as UK wildfire alert disrupts broadcasts
An emergency alert warning of extreme wildfire risk was sent to mobile phones across the UK on 14 August 2026, disrupting television broadcasts. Barnet residents were advised to avoid barbecues, fireworks and other fire risks as temperatures reached 38.1°C in London.
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