An inter-generational debate was held at in East Finchley last week. North London Citizens, an alliance of schools, colleges and religious groups, organised the meeting at the North London Synagogue in East End Road on Thursday. Chaired by
Barnet Borough Council has outlined £20,000 plans to improve road safety at four accident black spots. At a meeting of the Hendon Area Environment Sub-Committee, in Hendon Town Hall, on October 16, it was agreed that new safety measures for the
Staff and relatives at an elderly care home were tickled pink when they raised more than £120 for a breast cancer charity. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff and visitors at Greenhill Residents Home, in Wagon Road, High Barnet
A synagogue was, last night, granted permission to create an Eruv in Woodside Park. At a meeting of Barnet Borough Council’s Planning and Environment Committee, which took place at Hendon Town Hall, in The Burroughs, trustees for The Woodside Park
Children got into the festive spirit when they designed seasonal Christmas cards for a competition. Hertsmere Borough Council received over 400 colourful drawings from pupils in schools across in Potters Bar and across the borough as part of their
Bee hives are being used for the first time to help children with eating disorders develop a positive relationship with their food. The Ellern Mede School, in The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, used lottery funding to rent an allotment plot and buy bee-keeping
Thames Water has revised the time it expects to be able to reopen The Burroughs in Hendon. The water company had hoped to reopen the road by 6pm today but it now believes the road will be out of action until 9pm. The delay has been caused by
A care home chef is preparing to compete for the title of Care UK’s Chef of the Year. Lendita Pllanna, who works at Care UK’s Elmstead House care home in Park Road, Hendon, will represent Southern England in the national competition. Ms Pllanna
A Weight Watchers leader, who has helped dieters lose 150 stone so far this year, has been honoured. Naomi Stein, 28, from Green Lane, Hendon, was named a Diamond Leader during a ceremony in Manchester. The pregnant mother-of-two was given
Thames Water is hoping to reopen The Burroughs in Hendon by 6pm today. Traffic in the area has been chaotic since a water main burst on Monday, forcing the road to be closed. A main burst outside Hendon Town Hall at 1am on Monday and Thames
There is very slow traffic on the A1 due to a three-car crash and oil spill. One lane of the A1 northbound between Junction 1 and Junction 2 is closed. Lane two of two has been blocked since 8.45am and it is taking 30 minutes to drive through
A headteacher has spoken out to thank the police and paramedics who responded when a member of staff at his school was assaulted yesterday morning. Police were called to Totteridge Academy, in Barnet Lane, at 7.15am following reports that a canteen
The A406 is partially blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry at Staples Corner. One lane of the westbound carriageway at Junction 1 is closed. The exit slip road is also partially blocked and has been reduced to one lane. Currently
Councillor Brian Coleman is facing suspension from the Barnet Conservative group after he was charged with assault on Monday. Group leader Richard Cornelius said he was beginning the process of suspending the former Barnet Mayor. The u-turn
An 80-year-old from Finchley has been recognised for his volunteer work. Geoffrey Morris has been named a Diamond Champion by older people’s charity, WRVS. Mr Morris, a volunteer at Jewish Care, was recognised by the charity as someone over
