A special waste collection service is being run for Jewish people preparing for Passover.

Barnet Council will send its refuse crews along 300 extra routes on March 24 and 25 to collect foods traditionally forbidden in Jewish households during the annual festival.

Observers of the festival remove any trace of fermented grain products, including leavened foods from their house during Passover week.

Anyone who does not live directly along a planned route can organise a personal collection with the council.

To find out where the routes are or to arrange a collection, telephone 0208 359 4600 from March 15 or check your local synagogue.