Opinion

Opinion

Hackney Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball Clubsupports people to play disability basketball (Image: Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

'Disability affects almost one in four people - but is often misunderstood'

Dorothea Hackman says opposition to HS2 tunnelling to Euston will continue

Dorothea Hackman says opposition to HS2 tunnelling to Euston will continue

'We thought the Government might listen to experts over HS2 Euston tunnelling'

Television presenter Alex Zane joined Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis to turn on Highgate's Christmas Lights

Television presenter Alex Zane joined Lorraine Ashworth and Andy Serkis to turn on Highgate's Christmas Lights

Christmas lights switch-on

'How the generation born in 1946 see climate change and millenials'

Hampstead Heath is holding some festive events (Image: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath is holding some festive events (Image: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

All the activities to get you in the festive spirit on Hampstead Heath

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (right) shoots towards goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka (right) shoots towards goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 23, 2024.

Fan View: Gunners get back to work in style

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget has disappointed those working in social care (Image: PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget has disappointed those working in social care (Image: PA)

'The Budget has kicked social care in the teeth'

Toff's of Muswell Hill is in the top 10 of the Restaurant of the Year awards in the Fish and Chip category (Image: Google)

Toff's of Muswell Hill is in the top 10 of the Restaurant of the Year awards in the Fish and Chip category (Image: Google)

Catherine West MP

'How much of your money stays in the community if you shop local at Christmas'

Pensioners have lost their Winter Fuel Allowance (Image: PA)

Pensioners have lost their Winter Fuel Allowance (Image: PA)

'How the Budget will impact pensioners'

Children problem solving in the outdoor space at Tetherdown (Image: Tetherdown Primary School)

Children problem solving in the outdoor space at Tetherdown (Image: Tetherdown Primary School)

Education Matters

Tetherdown School

The school that uses outdoor spaces to help children explore and grow

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard warms up ahead of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard warms up ahead of the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024.

Fan View: Gunners need to get back on track

In Haringey, 3780 adults require social care (Image: PA)

In Haringey, 3780 adults require social care (Image: PA)

Haringey Council

'We have a £51.4m financial black hole - but still try to stand up for people'

Anne Clarke with dignitaries at the Camden Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Camden Council)

Anne Clarke with dignitaries at the Camden Civic Service on Remembrance Sunday (Image: Camden Council)

'The solemnity of Remembrance Sunday - and my dismay at new Trump term'

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

Plans are already being made for LGBT History Month (Image: forum+)

'Help us pay tribute to the amazing people who fought for LGBT equality'

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

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'How the Budget will help people in Hampstead and Highgate'

Cllr Judy Dixey joined a team from Veolia collecting rubbish (Image: Judy Dixey)

Cllr Judy Dixey joined a team from Veolia collecting rubbish (Image: Judy Dixey)

'I went out for a day with the dustmen - here's the worst problem they face'

Floods like the one seen in South End Green could become more frequent (Image: Max Leach)

Floods like the one seen in South End Green could become more frequent (Image: Max Leach)

Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum

'Deadly floods that hit Spain will strike London - here's where to talk about it'

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

Sir David Attenborough is considered one of the world’s most influential voices on environmental issues

'Smart people persuade; angry people fight and shout'

The majority of roads in Haringey are covered by Controlled Parking Zones (Image: Google)

The majority of roads in Haringey are covered by Controlled Parking Zones (Image: Google)

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison

'Top-down decision making over parking and libraries is not fair on residents'

Traditions provide shared experience for the students at Channing School (Image: Channing School)

Traditions provide shared experience for the students at Channing School (Image: Channing School)

'The Joe Cocker song that showed me the value of tradition and ritual'

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

William Upton (left) welcomed Chris Hayward (centre) and Eamonn Mullally, to Hampstead Heath (Image: City of London Corporation)

City of London Corporation

'Hampstead Heath is a jewel in our crown'

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday November 2, 2024.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta before the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle. Picture date: Saturday November 2, 2024.

Fan View: Gunners need a shake-up after loss

Cllr Dana Carlin says cuts in Government grants will impact on the budget (Image: Ken Mears)

Cllr Dana Carlin says cuts in Government grants will impact on the budget (Image: Ken Mears)

Haringey Council

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'The borough where deprivation and population means there's never enough money'

volunteers planting Think&Do project Communitrees at Abbey Estate (Image: Think&DoCamden)

volunteers planting Think&Do project Communitrees at Abbey Estate (Image: Think&DoCamden)

'The best gift to give this Christmas is what you can do'

Passengers knew about about any timetable changes when things happened unexpectedly (Image: Fred Ivey)

Passengers knew about about any timetable changes when things happened unexpectedly (Image: Fred Ivey)

'Why are we bus passengers the last to know about delays?'

Shelley-Anne Salisbury struggled when her dishwasher broke (Image: PA)

Shelley-Anne Salisbury struggled when her dishwasher broke (Image: PA)

Hampstead Garden Suburb

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'My bad reaction to a first-world problem showed how reliant we are on mod cons'

Arsenal's Jurien Timber and Gabriel both went off with injuries against Liverpool Image: PA

Arsenal's Jurien Timber and Gabriel both went off with injuries against Liverpool Image: PA

Fan View: Will injuries cost Gunners in race?

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

A US senate report described Prime Day as a major cause of warehouse industries (Image: PA)

'Shocking revelations lay bare Amazon workers' injury rates'

Shelter stage a protest in Parliament Square to highlight the number of people served with a Section 21 eviction notice each day (Image: PA)

Shelter stage a protest in Parliament Square to highlight the number of people served with a Section 21 eviction notice each day (Image: PA)

Section 21 - no fault eviction

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'We are ending no-fault evictions - and more change is coming on housing'

Cllr Linda Chung was told 'Hampstead isn't posh anymore' (Image: Ken Mears)

Cllr Linda Chung was told 'Hampstead isn't posh anymore' (Image: Ken Mears)

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Is Hampstead still posh?

Cyclists are forced into heavy traffic along Tottenham Lane by Hornsey station (Image: Google)

Cyclists are forced into heavy traffic along Tottenham Lane by Hornsey station (Image: Google)

'Cycle route near station would save lives'

Black History Month runs in Camden until December (Image: Camden Council)

Black History Month runs in Camden until December (Image: Camden Council)

Telling the untold stories of the Black people who have shaped life in Camden

Arsenal players celebrate Image: PA

Arsenal players celebrate Image: PA

Fan View: Gunners need good behaviour

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

All the ways you can enjoy autumn and Halloween on Hampstead Heath

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The guerrilla gardeners transforming a neglected space into a wildflower garden

The HAHAS give tuition to young anglers on Hampstead's ponds (Image: HAHAS)

The HAHAS give tuition to young anglers on Hampstead's ponds (Image: HAHAS)

Hampstead Heath

'Hampstead Heath's anglers are vital to protecting nature in the ponds'

Vincent McEvoy was the art director at Polydor Records (Image: Russell Bentley)

Vincent McEvoy was the art director at Polydor Records (Image: Russell Bentley)

Meeting the man behind classic Who, Clapton and Led Zeppelin album covers

St Thomas Sixth Form offers 'Limitless' opportunities to sixth form students (Image: St Thomas More School)

St Thomas Sixth Form offers 'Limitless' opportunities to sixth form students (Image: St Thomas More School)

Education Matters

Education Matters

Aviva, Mars and Amazon among big names at school careers event

St Peter's and St Gildas' says it provides a nurturing, safe environment (Image: St Peter's and St Gildas'

St Peter's and St Gildas' says it provides a nurturing, safe environment (Image: St Peter's and St Gildas'

Education Matters

Education Matters

'Smaller schools foster a greater sense of connection and partnership'

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard (left) gives the captain's armband to Bukayo Saka Image: PA

Arsenal's Martin Odegaard (left) gives the captain's armband to Bukayo Saka Image: PA

Fan View: Gunners getting by without Odegaard

Susan Critchlow does not like being filmed while being forced to use a self service checkout (Image: PA)

Susan Critchlow does not like being filmed while being forced to use a self service checkout (Image: PA)

'Join my campaign against being filmed at supermarket self checkouts'

The Grenfell Memorial Wall commemorates the 72 people who died in the fire in June 2017 (Image: PA)

The Grenfell Memorial Wall commemorates the 72 people who died in the fire in June 2017 (Image: PA)

'After Grenfell, we cannot let Londoners live in buildings that put them in danger'

Ageing people with learning difficulties are not recognised (Image: PA)

Ageing people with learning difficulties are not recognised (Image: PA)

'The drastic health inequality faced by ageing people with learning disabilities'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

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'Labour will not duck the hard decisions to make Britain a better country'

Gabriel Martinelli celebrates Image: PA

Gabriel Martinelli celebrates Image: PA

Fan View: Martinelli finding form for Gunners

Assemblies at St Anthony's School for Boys often have a guest speaker (Image: St Anthony's School for Boys

Assemblies at St Anthony's School for Boys often have a guest speaker (Image: St Anthony's School for Boys

St Anthony's School for Boys, Hampstead

'Hymn singing and assemblies are a key part of school life'

Alexander Nicoll from Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum on designating pubs like The Old White Bear as assets of community value (ACV)

Alexander Nicoll from Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum on designating pubs like The Old White Bear as assets of community value (ACV)

Asset of Community Value

'How to protect Hampstead pubs and other community hubs against development'

Self-Portrait, Peter Paul Rubens, 1638/40 is on display at Kenwood House (Image: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie)

Self-Portrait, Peter Paul Rubens, 1638/40 is on display at Kenwood House (Image: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Gemäldegalerie)

The Hampstead Heath mansion that has lost a Rembrandt but gained a Rubens

Three leisure centres are being brought back under council control (Image: Street View/Haringey Council)

Three leisure centres are being brought back under council control (Image: Street View/Haringey Council)

'We have taken back control of our leisure centres and it feels like a new era'

forum+ are taking part in National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2024

forum+ are taking part in National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2024

'If you have been affected by LGBT hate crime, we can support you'

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 1, 2024.

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the UEFA Champions League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday October 1, 2024.

Fan View: Gunners flex on big stage

C is not for complaining (Image: Chris Arnold)

C is not for complaining (Image: Chris Arnold)

'The best way to get things done'

Channing School students studying and learning (Image: Channing School)

Channing School students studying and learning (Image: Channing School)

Channing School

'The secret to living your best life is all about which trainers you wear'

Organisation from Highgate, Archway and Dartmouth Park have formed a breakfast club

Organisation from Highgate, Archway and Dartmouth Park have formed a breakfast club

'The power of collaboration... and a good breakfast!'

Luke Cawley-Harrison is concerned about vulnerable pensioners after the Government cut pensioners' winter fuel payment (Image: PA)

Luke Cawley-Harrison is concerned about vulnerable pensioners after the Government cut pensioners' winter fuel payment (Image: PA)

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison

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'Does this government class cold pensioners among the mega rich?'