A competition to find a good deed for the Times & Independent Series to carry out has been launched. Staff at the Times Series, Borehamwood Times, Harrow Times, Enfield Independent and Tottenham & Wood Green Independent will all take part
There was a slight increase in crimes reported during the summer. From June to August this year, a total of 5,552 crimes were reported across Barnet, an increase of 38 crimes compared to the same period last year. However, crime rates differed
Electricity workers raised money for cancer during a coffee morning. Staff at UK Power Networks in Darkes Lane, Potters Bar raised £375 for Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning appeal. An inter-office baking contest also
A brother and sister who helped save their mother’s life by launching a campaign for more bone marrow donors have been nominated for an award. Jonni and Caroline Berger, who live in Finchley, organised the #Spit4Mum campaign in 2012 after Sharon
Hendon MP Matthew Offord says he is determined to stay upbeat after losing his vision in one eye. The Conservative politician, 43, lost sight in his left eye earlier this month after developing a cataract, meaning he has hazy and cloudy vision
Pupils got the chance to name five puppies after raising more than £8,000. Stormont School, in The Causeway, Potters Bar, held a special assembly this morning, during which names were picked out of a hat for the dogs. The school raised £8,368.42
A man is due to stand trial following a stabbing last week. Abdifitah Ahmed Hassan, of Booth Road, Colindale, was charged with wounding with intent yesterday. The 29-year-old appeared at Hendon Magistrates’ Court this morning and will appear
Creative teenagers who want to find out more about the arts can take part in free training sessions. Media charity Exposure will deliver workshops on graphic design, filmmaking and drama and film to those living in the Stonegrove Estate, Edgware
A school reached out to a homeless shelter as it celebrated its harvest festival. Queenswell Infant School, in Sweets Way, Whetstone, raised money for Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB) day centre last Friday. As part of celebrations, some children
An open day will take place for elderly people. Pensioners living in Barnet are invited to the Barnet Seniors’ Autumn Assembly on Wednesday. Speakers, information stalls and entertainment will take place, including an interactive art session
Parents will meet to discuss plans to open a church-run free school. St John the Baptist, in Chipping Barnet, is inviting people to find out more about its campaign to open the new Church of England primary school in Arkley. More than 100 people
A new machine will soon take to the streets to tackle the problem of chewing gum. The chewing gum removal machine will work alongside Barnet Borough Council’s three new road sweepers, which cost £350,000. The state of the borough’s streets
