Barnet High Street pharmacist Naresh Maini is retiring after over 40 years of what customers say has been an outstanding record of dependable and friendly service and advice.

An all-day conference to discuss the challenges facing the 22 foodbanks across the London Borough of Barnet issued a warning of "serious concern" about levels of malnutrition among local people seeking support.

Two leading members of Tottenham Hotspur women's team spent the afternoon meeting children and families at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospice in Byng Road, Barnet, as part of the club's long-standing support for its official charity partner.

An action group formed by residents is to be a core participant at a public inquiry to oppose plans for a travellers' caravan site on farmland off Mays Lane, Barnet. An appeal has been launched to raise money for legal representation.

Barnet Guild of Artists have bounced back with a bumper annual show after rebuilding membership and support following the difficult years of the Covid pandemic.

A children's story written by a Barnet author before her death has been published by her husband Tony Barnes who organised a book launch in her memory at Barnet Museum.