The new manager of a failing care home has vowed to turn it into a place that “is above and beyond fantastic”. Lancam Care Home, in Netherlands Road, New Barnet, was given an inadequate rating after a surprise inspection from the Care Quality Commission
After a lifetime of avoiding meat, a vegetarian was given a nasty shock when he bit into his favourite snack. Mohamed Hussein, of Brent Park Road, Hendon, was outraged after a cheese and onion pasty he bought from Tesco, in Brent Cross, last week
Care provider Your Choice Barnet says it is “delighted” with the service provided during strike action this week. Unison members working for YCB went on strike on Tuesday and Wednesday at Flower Lane Day Centre, in Mill Hill, and Rosa Morrison
Here's your guide to some of the best things to do in the week ahead: Open Cockpit Enjoy a unique opportunity to access cockpits of some of the most iconic aircraft at the RAF
Plans for more than 230 homes in Colindale have been given the green light. Barnet Borough Council’s planning committee approved planning consent for 237 properties in Beaufort Park, Colindale, when they met on Wednesday evening. The proposals
Barnet head coach Martin Allen believes being at home with the flu this week has enabled him to take a step back and better prepare for the final 11 games of the season, starting with Saturday’s trip to Altrincham. The Bees were knocked off top
A government minister met families who rely on a blood bank for life-saving treatment. Public health minister Jane Ellison launched the NHS’s Blood and Transplant Blood and 2020 strategy in Colindale. The Conservative MP met people whose lives
A teenager has been charged with rape after women were attacked in Hendon. Archie Thomas, of Sunny Gardens Road, Hendon, will appear at Hendon Magistrates Court today accused of two counts of rape. The 19-year-old is also charged with threatening
People can grill their parliamentary candidates at a hustings event. Mill Hill Residents Association is running a general election hustings at Hartley Hall, in Flower Lane, on Wednesday, April 22 at 7.30pm. Candidates standing for Hendon, which
Saracens' Alex Goode will make his first start for England since the 2013 Six Nations after being selected in head coach Stuart Lancaster's XV to face Ireland on Sunday. The 26-year-old will start at full-back after Harlequins' Mike Brown missed
The father of a teenager who took her own life while in care, has this week welcomed the findings of an official inquiry into her death and said "she did not realise what a lovely person she was". Michaela Christoforou, 17, of Little Hill, Chorleywood
Altrincham have eased their relegation fears in recent weeks after putting together a run of four consecutive Conference victories. Lee Sinnott’s side had been as low as 23rd earlier in the season but four straight victories lifted the Robins away
Young people have been urged to have their say about the way services are run in Barnet. London Borough of Barnet’s Children’s Trust Board, which is made up of council and health workers, police and the voluntary sector, is holding an open session
A new online service to prevent older people being exploited by ‘cowboy’ traders will be launched today. The Age UK London Business Directory aims to reduce the risk of people being exploited by ‘cowboy’ traders, with traders listed vetted by the
