Barnet parish church was transformed for its annual summer party -- and the Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Tony Vourou, joined in the fun when teddy bears were hauled on a zip wire to the top of the tower.

After promoting the BringBarnetBack campaign for the last six months supporters say that they have been amazed by the enthusiasm they have found within the town for a possible return of Barnet Football Club to a new stadium in Underhill.

Two planning applications on neighbouring sites in Mays Lane, Barnet, reflect the continuing pressure for redevelopment on green belt land in the Dollis Valley.

Residents, shopkeepers and bus passengers are among those who have been invited to give their views on a controversial plan to introduce bus lanes along much of the busiest section of Barnet High Street -- between the Wood Street junction at the parish church and the junction with Meadway.

What should be the future priorities for High Barnet? The creation of local employment and a successful town centre or the continued loss of jobs through the demolition of business premises to make way for additional housing?

Missing for several days from the bus stand beside The Spires shopping centre has been the 399 service from High Barnet to Hadley Wood station.

  1. Permission granted to demolish boarded up shop which gained fame as a location in 1960s television crime series
  2. The Spires developers must up their design game – and drop their building heights
  3. Crowdfunding appeal for new stables and arena for therapy horses that work with youngsters
  4. Platinum Jubilee memories for High Barnet residents: a prized 1950s motorcycle and a Woolworths' Union Jack
  5. Plan for a 5G phone mast in High Barnet as high as the Angel of the North
  6. Treat in store for Barnet music lovers -- a two-week festival and access to a new concert hall
  7. Dismay and anger over withdrawal of 84 bus between New Barnet and Potters Bar
  8. New special needs school approved in Moxon Street office block
  9. Rainwater harvesting: Is new water butt at Byng Road environment centre the biggest in Barnet?
  10. Transport Secretary torpedoes plan for building tower blocks at Cockfosters tube station
  11. Tree pruners hoping for another bumper crop for Barnet's foodbanks
  12. Barnet residents could lose out in Hertfordshire's rescue deal for 84 bus service
  13. Volunteers help to spruce up High Barnet with a weekend of tree planting and litter picking
  14. Make over plans for Ye Olde Mitre Inne need careful monitoring says Barnet MP
  15. New destination for Barnet dog owners -- a High Street cafe that welcomes pets
  16. Fears of threatened withdrawal of 84 bus from New Barnet station to St Albans
  17. Outrage over Green Belt housing plans forces retreat by Hertsmere Borough Council
  18. Former snooker hall and dance studio starts new lease of life as soft play area for children
  19. Majority of Barnet Society members oppose new autistic school in Moxon Street
  20. Barnet Police Station being lined up for another multi-million-pound property deal
  21. Hawthorn saplings on the march up Barnet Hill in another round of tree planting
  22. "Up the Bricks" -- winning run boosts Hadley Football Club's hopes for promotion
  23. Long-planned car parking charges to take effect at Old Courthouse Recreation Ground
  24. More tree planting planned at Barnet Hill and across the borough
  25. Planners reject five extra homes on top of Alston Road blocks of flats
  26. Switch to healthy eating is encouraging a revival in neighbourhood shopping
  27. Children's show rehearsals at The Bull -- getting ready for bumper Barnet Christmas Fayre
  28. Legacies of slavery: unexpected links to the past in familiar street names
  29. Bid to install two advertising and communication displays on already crowded pavements

News Archive 2011