Culture News & Updates
- 6th October 2015
Throughout England, shoppers are now being charged 5p for a carrier bag in supermarkets and large stores (stores with over 250 employees). Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland began charging their customers 5p back in 2014 and has since reaped the rewards.
- 17th March 2012
Calling Barnet's youngsters, if you sing in a choir, church or school you can apply to sing a special choral work at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
- 24th June 2011
There are festivals galore over the summer months in the Borough of Barnet. Whatever your musical tastes enjoy live music right across the borough.
- 2nd November 2010
According to a new survey commissioned by thebestof.co.uk – the UK’s leading marketer for great local businesses – the majority of Brits believe their local high street is in decline and Supermarkets are responsible.
- 24th September 2010
Local Barnet Borough guy talks about his day to day life as he waits for a liver transplant
- 10th August 2010
I am based in Hendon, London Borough of Barnet and I will try to inject equal measures pain and pleasure in the writing to give as accurate account of my journey as possible.
Andrew Dismore, ousted MP for Hendon, is considering a legal challenge to the election result after claims that constituents were prevented from voting
- 25th April 2010
The Royal Air Force Museum is delighted to announce that its attempt to obtain the world record for the most model Spitfires constructed in a day has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records.
- 12th April 2010
Matt Backer and Friends raised £500 for St. John's Whetstone PTA!
- 8th April 2010
The iBar is unveiling its new Spring Treats!