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Monthly print newspaper and news website for the London borough of Barnet published by not-for-profit social enterprise Social Spider Community News. Follow for new stories daily barnetpost.co.uk
Barnet restaurant given new food hygiene rating

Chopan Kabab has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
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Barnet restaurant given new food hygiene rating
Chopan Kabab has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Lesley-Anne Kelly, Data Reporter
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November 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Council refuses to withdraw report that makes "no mention" of young people's deaths

Opposition groups say the Corporate Parenting Annual Report which ignores the council's role in the deaths of care experienced children should not be tabled at tomorrow's cabinet
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Council refuses to withdraw report that makes "no mention" of young people's deaths
Opposition groups say the Corporate Parenting Annual Report which ignores the council's role in the deaths of care experienced children should not be tabled at tomorrow's cabinet meeting reports David Floyd
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November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Barnet road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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Barnet road closures: two for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight
Delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Two people after discovery of Barnet cannabis factory

Cannabis with an estimated street value of around £160,000 was seized from a property in Galley Lane on Tuesday
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Two people after discovery of Barnet cannabis factory
Cannabis with an estimated street value of around £160,000 was seized from a property in Galley Lane on Tuesday
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November 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Bees in goalless draw

Nick Sandamas sees Barnet battle hard to end all square at Cambridge
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Bees in goalless draw
Nick Sandamas sees Barnet battle hard to end all square at Cambridge
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November 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Breastfeeding rates in London improve

New figures show 66% of infants in London were being breastfed at least some of the time show Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Breastfeeding rates in London improve
New figures show 66% of infants in London were being breastfed at least some of the time show Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 16, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Barnet Conservatives call for extraordinary meeting of council over deaths of care experienced children

Opposition leader Peter Zinkin called the lack of information and scrutiny of the incidents "a stain on Barnet’s reputation" reports David Floyd
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Barnet Conservatives call for extraordinary meeting of council over deaths of care experienced children
Opposition leader Peter Zinkin called the lack of information and scrutiny of the incidents "a stain on Barnet’s reputation" reports David Floyd
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November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Controversial bus lane in Finchley scrapped after council U-turn

Nearly 2,000 residents had signed a petition against the Regents Park Road scheme
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Controversial bus lane in Finchley scrapped after council U-turn
Nearly 2,000 residents had signed a petition against the Regents Park Road scheme
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November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Concerns raised over rise in homelessness across Barnet

More than 700 additional local families are now living in temporary accommodation compared with two years ago
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Concerns raised over rise in homelessness across Barnet
More than 700 additional local families are now living in temporary accommodation compared with two years ago
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November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs

The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs
The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Council set to consult on new ten-year strategy for borough parks

The strategy aims to enhance wellbeing, biodiversity, and empower communities
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Council set to consult on new ten-year strategy for borough parks
The strategy aims to enhance wellbeing, biodiversity, and empower communities
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November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thousands sign petition to protect High Barnet pub

After the Black Horse closed in September locals now fear it could be sold for redevelopment
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Thousands sign petition to protect High Barnet pub
After the Black Horse closed in September locals now fear it could be sold for redevelopment
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November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
HGS Art – 2025 Winter Fair

Jeremy Clynes on a showcase for local artists
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HGS Art – 2025 Winter Fair
Jeremy Clynes on a showcase for local artists
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November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As You Like It

Rosie Fiore-Burt on the upcoming performance from Theatre in the Square
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As You Like It
Rosie Fiore-Burt on the upcoming performance from Theatre in the Square
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November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests

Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Barnet Council denies cover up after death of young woman who had been in its care

The local authority has rejected claims made in a Sky documentary about its role in 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte taking her own life in December 2023 reports David Floyd
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Barnet Council denies cover up after death of young woman who had been in its care
The local authority has rejected claims made in a Sky documentary about its role in 18-year-old Nonita Grabovskyte taking her own life in December 2023 reports David Floyd
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November 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Fall in treasure finds in London

DCMS figures show eight treasure finds in London were reported in 2024 – down from 14 in 2023 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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Fall in treasure finds in London
DCMS figures show eight treasure finds in London were reported in 2024 – down from 14 in 2023 reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
London's affordable housing slowdown continues

Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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London's affordable housing slowdown continues
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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November 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Community in a bowl

Dave McCormick on Incredible Edible Barnet getting together to make and share soup
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Community in a bowl
Dave McCormick on Incredible Edible Barnet getting together to make and share soup
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November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Barnet residents come together on Remembrance Sunday

Services and parades took place across the borough on Sunday, 9th November
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Barnet residents come together on Remembrance Sunday
Services and parades took place across the borough on Sunday, 9th November
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November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event

Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Mill Hill Broadway step-free access confirmed

Network Rail has informed Conservative councillors that work on new lifts is expected to be completed by summer 2026 writes David Floyd
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Mill Hill Broadway step-free access confirmed
Network Rail has informed Conservative councillors that work on new lifts is expected to be completed by summer 2026 writes David Floyd
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November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Councillors celebrate as derelict pub is demolished

The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
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Councillors celebrate as derelict pub is demolished
The Jester, opposite Mount Pleasant roundabout, closed in 2013 and burned down in 2018 reports David Floyd
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November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Road closures: four for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight

Four delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Road closures: four for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
Four delays on the M1 and A1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Bees earn Dons draw

Nick Sandamas sees Barnet claim a point against Milton Keynes
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Bees earn Dons draw
Nick Sandamas sees Barnet claim a point against Milton Keynes
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November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM