Shopping 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.
- 18th November 2014
Michael Lassman, Chair of the North London Branch of the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) announces a great initiative for local businesses.
- 29th June 2014
There's a new pressure group called Friends of Chipping Barnet High Street (FoCBHS) looking for members ...
- 30th April 2014
With my Buy Local hat on here are 10 reasons to think LOCAL when you next go shopping ...
- 30th April 2014
There's a series of events coming up to encourage new shoppers to visit Barnet Market.
- 18th March 2014
Chris Smith from The Friends of Barnet Market updates us on the plans for the market this Spring and Summer.
- 3rd July 2013
All systems go for a renewed and refurbished market in Barnet as the plans get the go ahead from Barnet Council.
Buy Local Week is running from 3rd to 9th June and your support can make a difference to your neighbourhood and to you.
- 30th April 2013
Have you bought local this week, our Buy Local campaign is in full swing and got spotted by the BBC.
- 4th February 2013
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the time of year to make those we love feel extra special by showing them just how much we love them.