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Local News · BarnetMan dies after tree falls on car in Finchley
A man has died after a tree fell onto a vehicle in Finchley. The incident occurred on Nether Street, which was subsequently closed between Abercorn Road and Crescent Road. Emergency services attended the scene.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet households offered 'No Trick or Treat' posters
Residents in Barnet can obtain 'No Trick or Treat' posters from the Broad Green Safer Neighbourhood Team. The initiative aims to help households that prefer not to be disturbed during Halloween activities indicate their wishes.
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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 · BarnetRabbi Debbie Young-Somers to lead Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue
Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue (EHRS) has appointed Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers as its new Senior Rabbi. She will take over the leadership role from Rabbi Mark Goldsmith on 1st May 2027, having previously served the Stonegrove-based congregation.
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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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Council & Politics · BarnetFamilies demand answers over nursery abuser's return to work
Dozens of families are demanding answers after a former nursery worker, jailed for 56 sexual offences, was allowed to return to his role following a 2021 complaint that was not reported to the police. An independent review is expected in 2027.
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Local News · BarnetNoah's Ark Hospice Raises £1.27m in Fundraising Drive
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice has successfully raised £1.27 million through its 'From That Moment' fundraising campaign. The total exceeded the initial £1 million target and will support specialist care for seriously ill children across north and central London and Hertsmere.
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Council & Politics · LondonLondon poll shows 67% would vote to rejoin EU
A YouGov poll released in October 2026 found that 67% of London adults would vote to rejoin the European Union, compared with 44‑50% in other English regions. The result follows calls from the mayor and Labour MPs for a second referendum.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetCrime Scene on Turnant Road After Police Incident
A crime scene has been established on Turnant Road in Barnet following a police-led incident. The road has been cordoned off, with further details about the nature of the incident yet to be released by authorities.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetCockfosters man charged with stabbing police officer
A 56-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a Metropolitan Police officer was stabbed in the leg. The incident occurred during a warrant execution in Cockfosters on Tuesday, September 29th. The officer is expected to recover.
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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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Crime & Safety · BarnetOfficer Stabbed in Cockfosters Raid on Organised Crime Group
A police officer sustained a leg injury during a dawn raid in Cockfosters as part of a large-scale investigation into an organised crime group. The operation led to 17 arrests across London and surrounding counties, involving over 800 officers.
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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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Local News · LondonHeatwave forces cancellation of over 1,000 NHS operations in London, nurses lose confidence in government action
A RCN poll of 2,471 nurses found high temperatures harmed patient care across London, with more than 1,000 operations cancelled in May and June. Seventy‑four per cent said they lack confidence the Government is acting on climate risks to the NHS.
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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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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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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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Property & Planning · LondonLondon buyers see modest demand lift but price pressure persists
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reported a net balance of 19% of professionals seeing buyer enquiries drop in August, but price‑fall reports eased to 28% from 29% in July. Rightmove added that buyer demand rose 5% between 1 and 5 September, offering a small boost for London house hunters.
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Transport & TfL · LondonHeathrow third runway gets government go‑ahead, Chancellor says
Chancellor John Healey told the House of Commons that the government has approved the Heathrow third runway, a £33bn scheme projected to add 756,000 flights a year. The Treasury’s own appraisal puts the net present value between minus £23.4bn and minus £62.5bn. The public consultation ended on 1 September 2026.
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Local News · LondonLondon constituencies record the lowest depression rates in England
Data from the House of Commons Library show nine of the ten UK constituencies with the smallest share of diagnosed depression are in London, led by Brent West at 6.66%. The capital also hosts the nation’s lowest neighbourhood rate at 4.2% in St John's Wood North.
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