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Warning after man 'tries to lure boy, 13, into his car' after school

A teenage boy was approached by a man trying to lure him into a white car, prompting community warnings and police investigation.

Teenager, 19, arrested after scooter rider left fighting for his life in Barnet crash

Teenage driver arrested for serious injury caused in collision with scooter in Barnet.
The scooter rider is in critical condition as police investigate the incident.

Where can you mark Remembrance in north London?

Communities in Hampstead and Barnet are organizing multiple remembrance services and events to honor veterans over Remembrance Sunday and the following Monday.

Winning National Lottery Set for Life ticket unclaimed in Barnet

A £10,000 monthly prize from the October 21 National Lottery draw remains unclaimed, with officials urging ticket holders to check their tickets immediately.

Pensioner dies in high street near cafe

A woman in her 80s died in East Barnet Village after falling unwell in a cafe. Emergency services responded, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Barnet named one of the best places for working families to live in London

Barnet ranked 2nd best London borough for working families due to schools, job vacancies, and amenities.
Key factors in top boroughs include short commute, green spaces, education, and low crime rates.

This London borough is the UK's worst place for potholes

The north London borough of Barnet has the highest number of potholes in the country with a fix rate of only 32.6 percent.
Barnet's high number of potholes can be attributed to factors such as its size, high levels of car ownership, and busy roads.
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London boroughs among those with highest fly-tipping increase

Fly-tipping incidents in parts of London have increased significantly, with Tower Hamlets, Barnet, and Westminster among the boroughs that experienced the biggest rise.
Brent recorded the highest number of fly-tipping incidents of any borough in England.
The data from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) also showed that London ranked highly for boroughs with the most recorded fly-tipping incidents.

Three London boroughs are the worst in the UK for fly-tipping

Tower Hamlets experienced a jump in fly-tipping cases of over 90% between 2022 and 2023.
Barnet and Westminster also saw significant increases in fly-tipping incidents, with jumps of 65% and 64% respectively.

London boroughs among those with highest fly-tipping increase

Fly-tipping incidents in parts of London have increased significantly, with Tower Hamlets, Barnet, and Westminster among the boroughs that experienced the biggest rise.
Brent recorded the highest number of fly-tipping incidents of any borough in England.
The data from the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) also showed that London ranked highly for boroughs with the most recorded fly-tipping incidents.

Three London boroughs are the worst in the UK for fly-tipping

Tower Hamlets experienced a jump in fly-tipping cases of over 90% between 2022 and 2023.
Barnet and Westminster also saw significant increases in fly-tipping incidents, with jumps of 65% and 64% respectively.
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New park with wildlife walks and free fitness equipment opens in Barnet

A new park called Ridgeway Views Woodland Gardens has opened in Barnet, offering open green space and wildlife walks.
The park is part of the 47-acre Ridgeway Views development and connects directly to the countryside of Totteridge Valley.
The park provides opportunities for nature lovers to connect with wildlife and for sports-lovers to enjoy free fitness equipment provided in the gardens.

Nine boroughs bidding to become London's next 'Borough of Culture' - and what they say

The London Borough of Culture award will be given to two winning boroughs who will receive 1.35 million each to deliver cultural events.
The 2023 London Borough of Culture is Croydon, and Barnet has applied for the 2027 title.
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