They were recognised for their achievements, and for their charity work, and we would like to say on behalf of the borough that it is much appreciated.

The following people were awarded the British Empire Medal:

Kathryn Mary Fulton (known as Kate), 55

For services to the community in the London Borough of Barnet

Safe Drive Stay Alive (SDSA) – staged from 11-15 November – explores the circumstances that can lead to a collision and the consequences that follow in a hard-hitting and emotive way. Two speakers shared their emotional stories of losing loved ones, while the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police and Ambulance Service recounted their first-hand experiences of dealing with road accidents.

Together, we are Barnet will highlight some of our many groups and local projects, as well as individuals, who contribute so much to our community.

The council will be joining thousands of national and local organisations taking part in Giving Tuesday, which happens each year, just after the popular shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Barnet Council and the Environment Agency have crushed a Ford Transit tipper truck that was used by flytippers to dump huge amounts of rubbish in the otherwise idyllic suburban village of Totteridge.

The mountain of trash was discovered on private land. The vehicle used in the flytipping was seized by the Environment Agency on Thursday 8 August after a multi-agency operation that included the Met Police and Barnet Council.

The land-owner was left to foot the bill to clear the rubbish that the flytippers had left behind.

To become a champion, all residents need to do is report hate crime when they encounter it. The best place to do it is through the True Vision website at www.report-it.org.uk – which is accessible from any computer or mobile device. Residents can also go directly to the police by phoning 101, or 999 in the case of an emergency.

Fariba Khosravikharshad was convicted at Willesden Magistrates’ Court for failing to acquire a licence and manage a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) without reasonable excuse.

The family and friends of Rebecca Kaufman were joined by the Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Caroline Stock, for a big party to mark the occasion.

The consultation focuses on new proposals for eight wards in Finchley, Golders Green, and Hendon.

Local people have until Tuesday 12 November 2019 to have their say on the proposals before the Commission finalises its recommendations for new wards across the whole borough in January.

The memorial – donated by John Seigal to the Barnet War Memorials Association (BWMA) – can be found on the edge of Lodge Lane Car Park, North Finchley. It was unveiled by Iris Hunt, a relative of Private Parr’s.