After Christmas markets in late November were disrupted by snow, rain and wind, organisers are hoping for better weather on Sunday 1 December for the annual Barnet Christmas Fayre.

Visiting Arkley Christmas bazaar was a chance for the Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson to get into the seasonal spirit and make his acquaintance with Santa Clause.

After its opening at Underhill six years ago, Ark Pioneer Academy now has its first sixth-form pupils who were introduced to representatives of the High Barnet community.

A bid by Barnet Museum to purchase the vacant Tudor Hall has now been "positively received" by Barnet and Southgate College.

Approval has been given for the demolition of the original nurses' home for Barnet Hospital but there still seems to be a possibility that what is now the oldest structure remaining on the hospital site might yet get a reprieve and possibly be refurbished.

A standard charge of £3.50 for an hour of parking is being proposed across the Borough of Barnet as part of a revised transport plan aimed at reducing car journeys.