A government decision is expected before the end of the year on the future of the Grasvenor Avenue Infant School where staff and parents have already been warned about its possible closure in July next year.

Secondary school pupils who play an instrument or who are studying music are being invited to take part in a young composers' competition organised by the High Barnet Chamber Music Festival.

After Premier Inn abandoned its plans to build a new hotel on the former Barnet Market site, the empty land is back on the market for potential redevelopment with flats and townhouses.

A former warehouse and office block in Moxon Street is to be converted into a special needs school for up to 90 children with autism if Barnet Council gives the go ahead.

Signature at Barnet, a new care home with 100 apartments, which is due to open for residents in March next year, will become the largest nursing home in High Barnet.

After missing out last year, the High Street will be closed to traffic again for the annual Barnet Christmas Fayre on Sunday 5 December.

  1. A chance to write a "Love Letter to London" with a High Barnet twist
  2. Fly tippers beware: St Albans Road dumping ground now being monitored by CCTV
  3. Classic and vintage cars bring out crowds for return of much anticipated show
  4. Putting surplus apples to good use: supplying food banks and producing fruit juice
  5. Tough year for bees cuts entries at Barnet's annual honey show
  6. The Lyon roared – but the developer is biting back
  7. Barnet FC fans pay tribute to legendary footballer who played final games at Underhill stadium
  8. Bull Players portray life for women in a medieval community as Battle of Barnet rages all around
  9. Another generation of children enjoying rides on Wood Street miniature railway layout
  10. Taylor Wimpey withdraws from building flats at High Barnet and Finchley central tube stations
  11. Battlefield re-enactors thrill the crowds at much anticipated return of Barnet Medieval Festival
  12. Packed programme of autumn social events brings Barnet back to life
  13. New Battle of Barnet display boosts build-up to Barnet Medieval Festival
  14. Legacies of slavery: unexpected links to the past in familiar street names
  15. Bid to install two advertising and communication displays on already crowded pavements