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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
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Drug offences up by more than a third in London

The Met Police logged 50,279 drug offences in the year to June reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
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Drug offences up by more than a third in London
The Met Police logged 50,279 drug offences in the year to June reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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An antidote to anxiety

Luc Gauci Green meets a Barnet-based environmental educator shortlisted for London eco award
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An antidote to anxiety
Luc Gauci Green meets a Barnet-based environmental educator shortlisted for London eco award
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November 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Get into the festive spirit with Barnet libraries

Catherine Lusted on Christmas time at the borough's libraries
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Get into the festive spirit with Barnet libraries
Catherine Lusted on Christmas time at the borough's libraries
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November 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Review: The Moonstone

Christiana Rose on Garden Suburb Theatre's take on the Wilkie Collins classic at Upstairs at The Gatehouse
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Review: The Moonstone
Christiana Rose on Garden Suburb Theatre's take on the Wilkie Collins classic at Upstairs at The Gatehouse
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November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Zinkin welcomes development pause as questions raised about council partnership process

A controversial East Finchley housing scheme may not now go ahead reports David Floyd
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Zinkin welcomes development pause as questions raised about council partnership process
A controversial East Finchley housing scheme may not now go ahead reports David Floyd
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November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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New exhibition: Sambuca Steve

Julie Russell on a new Colney Hatch Lane exhibition featuring comic-inspired designs
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New exhibition: Sambuca Steve
Julie Russell on a new Colney Hatch Lane exhibition featuring comic-inspired designs
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November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Equal pay row erupts at Barnet Council

Two trade unions are taking legal action against the local authority amid claims of pay disparities between male-dominated roles and jobs mostly staffed by women
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Equal pay row erupts at Barnet Council
Two trade unions are taking legal action against the local authority amid claims of pay disparities between male-dominated roles and jobs mostly staffed by women
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November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Continued progress for the Bees

Nick Sandamas on another good month for Barnet FC
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Continued progress for the Bees
Nick Sandamas on another good month for Barnet FC
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November 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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A taste of the workplace

Rebecca Pattni on the Finchley bakery offering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
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A taste of the workplace
Rebecca Pattni on the Finchley bakery offering opportunities for people with learning disabilities
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November 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Councillors “deeply disappointed” after Mill Hill Broadway step free access confusion

Network Rail has now confirmed that funding is not yet in place for work to provide step free access at the station reports David Floyd
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Councillors “deeply disappointed” after Mill Hill Broadway step free access confusion
Network Rail has now confirmed that funding is not yet in place for work to provide step free access at the station reports David Floyd
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November 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Barnet school receives award for international initiative

North London Grammar School received this year’s Independent Schools Association (ISA) Award for International Provision
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Barnet school receives award for international initiative
North London Grammar School received this year’s Independent Schools Association (ISA) Award for International Provision
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November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Poverty levels "worst since 1970s"

Luc Gauci Green on new figures showing increased deprivation in the borough
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Poverty levels "worst since 1970s"
Luc Gauci Green on new figures showing increased deprivation in the borough
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November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Labour budget delivers pay rise for thousands of workers in Barnet

Cllr Barry Rawlings reacts to the Chancellor's statement this afternoon
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Labour budget delivers pay rise for thousands of workers in Barnet
Cllr Barry Rawlings reacts to the Chancellor's statement this afternoon
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November 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating

S&B Mini Supermarket & Cafe in Cricklewood has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Barnet restaurant handed new food hygiene rating
S&B Mini Supermarket & Cafe in Cricklewood has a new rating from the Food Standards Agency reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights

Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights
Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Knife crime convictions rise in London

3,916 knife and offensive weapon offences were dealt with by the Criminal Justice System in London in the year to June reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Knife crime convictions rise in London
3,916 knife and offensive weapon offences were dealt with by the Criminal Justice System in London in the year to June reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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A tragic legacy

Cllr Linda Lusingu gives her view on how three young lives were lost under Barnet Labour administration’s watch
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A tragic legacy
Cllr Linda Lusingu gives her view on how three young lives were lost under Barnet Labour administration’s watch
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November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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A tragic legacy

Cllr Linda Linsingu gives her view on how three young lives were lost under Barnet Labour administration’s watch
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A tragic legacy
Cllr Linda Linsingu gives her view on how three young lives were lost under Barnet Labour administration’s watch
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November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Road closures: one for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight

A traffic delay on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Road closures: one for Barnet drivers over the next fortnight
A traffic delay on the M1 for Barnet drivers to avoid reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Hundreds of cyber-flashing offences in London

268 cyber-flashing offences recorded by the Met Police up to June this year reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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Hundreds of cyber-flashing offences in London
268 cyber-flashing offences recorded by the Met Police up to June this year reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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November 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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More households on social housing wait list in London

There were 341,421 households on London's waiting lists for social housing as of 31st March reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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More households on social housing wait list in London
There were 341,421 households on London's waiting lists for social housing as of 31st March reports Sonja Tutty, Data Reporter
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November 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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An honour to serve

Cllr Nigel Young is leaving Childs Hill to stand in Woodhouse at next year's elections
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An honour to serve
Cllr Nigel Young is leaving Childs Hill to stand in Woodhouse at next year's elections
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November 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Another draw for the Bees

Barnet's trip to Gillingham ends all square reports Nick Sandamas
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Another draw for the Bees
Barnet's trip to Gillingham ends all square reports Nick Sandamas
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November 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Barnet house prices fall more than London average

The average Barnet house price in September was £609,628 – a 1.2% decrease on August reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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Barnet house prices fall more than London average
The average Barnet house price in September was £609,628 – a 1.2% decrease on August reports Adam Care, Data Reporter
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November 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Police-recorded transgender hate crime falls in London

A charity supporting the trans community warned some hate crimes may still go unreported reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
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Police-recorded transgender hate crime falls in London
A charity supporting the trans community warned some hate crimes may still go unreported reports Clara Margotin, Data Reporter
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November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM