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454 stories from and about Barnet, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 27 October 2026. Page 1 of 23.
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Property & Planning · BarnetWhy London’s leak detection specialists are busier than ever this autumn
Demand for leak detection in London is up 35% on last year. What is driving it, what a visit costs, who pays, and what Barnet homeowners and tenants should do first.
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London Bees to launch girls' football development centre
London Bees is planning to open a new Development Centre for girls aged 8 to 18. The centre will offer structured training and opportunities to potentially train with the first team, aiming to boost women's and girls' football in the area.
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Barnet Stroke Survivor Backs National Awareness Campaign
David Preston, a 63-year-old stroke survivor from Barnet, is supporting the Stroke Association's 'Survival Is Not Enough' campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the lasting impacts of stroke and advocate for improved support for survivors and their families.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet sees 27% COVID PCR positivity as London rates climb
UK Health Security Agency figures released in October indicate a 27 per cent positivity rate for PCR tests in Barnet, higher than the London average. Islington Council says limited testing makes the rate unreliable, and the agency stresses the rise is part of a nationwide trend.
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Barnet U18s secure win, prepare for FA Youth Cup tie
Barnet U18s defeated Oxford United U18s 2-1 at The Hive on Saturday, with goals from Aidan Wough and Mason La Rocque. The team now prepares to face Chatham Town in the FA Youth Cup.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC draw with Oldham Athletic after late equalizer
Barnet Football Club drew 1-1 with Oldham Athletic at The Hive on Saturday. Kabongo Tshimanga opened the scoring for Barnet, but a red card for Isiah Noel-Williams and a late equalizer from Mike Fondop meant the points were shared. The attendance was 2632.
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Local News · BarnetFriern Barnet charity offers creative haven for people with disabilities
Community Focus Inclusive Arts, based in Friern Barnet, offers creative and wellbeing courses for residents with disabilities and additional needs. The organisation also produces a podcast, Dis-labeled, funded by the National Lottery, featuring the voices of people with lived experience.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet ranked 10th most peaceful London borough
Barnet has been named the 10th most peaceful borough in London, according to a study by SAM Conveyancing. The borough scored 37.7 out of 100 in the research which analysed crime levels, noise, green space, and nightlife.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC loses 1-3 to Swindon Town
Barnet FC suffered their first league defeat of the season, losing 1-3 at home to Swindon Town. Swindon secured the win with early goals from Mitch Clark and a brace from Aaron Drinan, before Kabongo Tshimanga netted a late consolation for Barnet. The attendance was 2200.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Council votes to explore twinning with Israeli city Haifa
Barnet Council approved a motion to study a twinning partnership with Haifa, Israel’s third‑largest city. The proposal was put forward by Conservative councillors, with Labour members abstaining and the sole Green councillor voting against. The borough already twins with Ramat Gan.
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Local News · BarnetAshton Town FC advances after 5-1 win over Barnet PDP
Ashton Town FC beat Barnet PDP 5-1 in a cup tie played on a wet Tuesday evening. Jack Maskell scored for Barnet PDP. The result sends Ashton Town into the next round, while Barnet PDP’s cup run ends.
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Local News · BarnetExodus Youth Worx receives Audible funding for storytelling
Exodus Youth Worx has been selected to receive funding from Audible's 'Imagine Louder' programme. The initiative aims to integrate audio storytelling into youth activities, addressing a decline in reading enjoyment among older children.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC to host Tranmere Rovers in FA Cup first round
Barnet FC will play Tranmere Rovers at home in the first round of the FA Cup. The fixture is scheduled for the weekend of 7 November 2026, following a recent league win against the same opponent.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Over-60s Team Competes at Better Club Games
Barnet is sending a team of athletes aged over 60 to the Better Club Games, an event organised by Better leisure centres. Competitions include walking football, table tennis, and more, taking place at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Approves £3.5m Extra for Drug and Alcohol Services
Barnet Council has allocated an additional £3.5 million to substance misuse services, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. This funding will bolster prevention, treatment, and recovery programmes delivered by Change Grow Live from the current financial year through to 2028/29.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC hosts Swindon Town with 19-game unbeaten run
Barnet Football Club will host Swindon Town at The Hive on Tuesday evening, seeking to extend their unbeaten league run to 19 games. Ticket prices range from £3.50 for children to £28 for adults.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council Objects to Khan's Green Belt Housing Plans
Barnet Council has formally expressed significant concerns regarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan's proposed London Plan, particularly its reliance on releasing Green Belt land for housing. The borough faces a target of building nearly 33,000 homes, with 7,000 earmarked for protected green spaces.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet ranked 646th out of 677 London areas in childhood report
Barnet has been ranked 646th out of 677 areas in London by a new report from the Children's Commissioner. The 'Childhood Lottery' report assessed over 160 metrics, including child poverty and healthcare access, to determine the best and worst places for children to grow up.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC U18s win 4-3 with 10 men
Barnet FC U18s secured a 4-3 away win against Cambridge United U18s, despite playing with 10 men for a significant portion of the match. Coach Ashleigh Hopkins praised the squad's solidarity and character.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC in FA Cup first round draw on October 19
Barnet FC has been assigned ball number 3 for the upcoming FA Cup first round draw. The draw is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
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Council & Politics · Mill HillMill Hill Residents Urge Council to Pause Bin Collection Changes
A survey of 1,387 Mill Hill residents found 89% believe their bins are already too full for weekly collections. The Mill Hill Residents’ Association is urging Barnet Council to pause any changes to bin collection frequency until resident feedback is properly considered.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetHolocaust rescue exhibition opens at Chipping Barnet Library
Between Life and Death, Stories of Rescue during the Holocaust will be displayed at Chipping Barnet Library from 2 November to 13 December. Two booked events, a talk by Maralyn Turgel on 11 November and an opening with Lady Milena Grenfell‑Baines on 18 November, complement the free exhibition.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareBarnet fans must pay £28 for York City league clash at The Hive
Barnet FC will welcome York City to The Hive on Tuesday evening for a Sky Bet League Two match. Adult tickets cost £28, seniors £18.50, teens £6 and children £3.50. York sit fifth with 20 points, and the clubs last met in February 2025 when Barnet won 3‑1.
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Property & Planning · High BarnetHigh Barnet residents object to Queen Elizabeth's School sports hall plans
Residents in High Barnet have lodged objections with Barnet Council regarding plans for a new four-storey sports hall at Queen Elizabeth's School. Concerns centre on the building's scale, potential traffic increases, and the removal of protected trees.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet Guild of Artists to relocate after 60 years at Whalebones
The Barnet Guild of Artists is preparing to leave its studio of sixty years at Whalebones. The guild's annual exhibition is currently underway at Wesley Hall until 31 October, while members anticipate the completion of their new purpose-built studio in early 2025.
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Local News · FinchleyHibiscus the cat waits eight months for adoption in Finchley
Hibiscus, a cat who has been in the care of RSPCA Friern Barnet Adoption Centre for over eight months, is still seeking a permanent home. Found as an underweight stray with significant fur loss, she has recovered but remains the centre's longest-stay resident.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet held 1-1 by Oldham after stoppage‑time equaliser
Barnet FC drew 1‑1 with Oldham Athletic at The Hive on 25 October 2026 after Mike Fondop headed a stoppage‑time equaliser. Dean Brennan called the referee’s decision a farce. The Bees remain second and face York City next.
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WorldIslington Covid Positivity Rate Falls After Initial Spike
Data initially suggested a high Covid-19 positivity rate in Islington, but the council states low testing numbers skewed the figures. Positivity rates have since fallen, with confirmed cases remaining similar to last year.
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WorldTfL under‑investment leaves commuters losing 830,000 hours in April‑May 2026
Transport for London faces a £6.5 billion backlog of unfinished repairs, with annual renewals spending at £700 million, well under the £1.1‑£1.2 billion needed. The shortfall contributed to 830,000 commuter‑hour losses in April‑May 2026 and more than 300 asset‑related incidents in the last four years.
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Local News · High BarnetResidents bid to buy back derelict High Barnet youth club
High Barnet residents are bidding to reclaim the former Quinta Youth Club, which has been derelict for two decades. The Quinta Village Green Residents’ Association has submitted a competitive offer to Barnet Council, aiming to restore the building for community use.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC hosts Oldham Athletic at The Hive on Saturday
Barnet Football Club will play host to Oldham Athletic at The Hive in Edgware on Saturday at 3 pm for a Sky Bet League Two fixture. Barnet are currently second in the league standings.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenBarnet Council approves 130‑room Hotel Unique redevelopment in Golders Green
Barnet councillors gave unanimous backing on 14 October 2026 to a scheme that will add a four‑storey hotel with 114 rooms, refurbish the existing building for 16 more, and keep the locally‑listed Refectory Pub at 4 Golders Green Crescent. The plan was called in by Childs Hill councillor Cory Turner and submitted by Pressfield Limited.
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Local News · FinchleyArtsdepot Finchley receives £25,000 grant for building works
Artsdepot in North Finchley has secured a £25,000 grant from the Christos Lazari Foundation. The funding will be used for essential building repairs and refurbishment, ensuring the arts centre can continue its community and cultural programmes.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodCricklewood Co-op to close November 21 ahead of demolition
The Co-op store at 1-13 Cricklewood Lane will close on November 21, with the entire block set for demolition. Wittington Investments (Properties) Ltd plans to build 331 shared living units in two six-storey blocks and a nine-storey tower.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet care home marks World Food Day with global cuisine
Hugh Myddelton House in East Barnet hosted a World Food Day event, showcasing a variety of international dishes prepared by residents and staff. The celebration aimed to foster togetherness and acknowledge cultural diversity within the care home community.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet magistrate backs national drive for new recruits
High Barnet magistrate Gwilwyn Wright JP is supporting a national campaign to recruit more people from diverse backgrounds to the magistracy. The Ministry of Justice initiative emphasizes transferable skills like empathy and problem-solving, with magistrates handling 90% of criminal cases.
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Local News · High BarnetCommunity orchard planned for Barnet Playing Fields
A new community orchard is planned for a section of Barnet Playing Fields at Underhill. Planting is scheduled to start early next year, with local politicians expressing support for the initiative aimed at enhancing green space protection.
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Labour forecast to win up to 60 London seats, poll shows strong swing in Barnet
A poll commissioned by PR firm PLMR and carried out by Find Out Now surveyed 6,699 people in late September. It projects Labour winning 59 or 60 of London’s 75 seats, a rise that could reshape representation in Barnet’s constituencies.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware synagogue appoints Rabbi Debbie Young‑Somers as Senior Rabbi
Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue will be led by Rabbi Debbie Young‑Somers from May 2027, succeeding Rabbi Mark Goldsmith. Chair Joanna Sigalov praised her deep respect across generations, while the community prepares for a leadership transition at the Stonegrove site.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareEdgware artist ends week at Queen Elizabeth’s School, delivers workshops
Simran Kumar, an Edgware artist, completed a week‑long residency at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, on 18 October 2026. He led workshops for year‑nine, GCSE and A‑Level pupils and delivered a lunchtime lecture, stressing that creativity is a habit and a transferable skill.
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