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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 11 of 23.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet Libraries Launch Music-Themed Summer Reading Challenge
Barnet libraries have launched their annual summer reading challenge, 'Read to the Beat', encouraging children aged four to 12 to read at least six books. The initiative celebrates music with themed events throughout August.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council Approves Silk Stream Home Expansion
Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Silk Stream project in West Hendon by 227. The development will now provide a total of 1,564 homes, including a significant rise in affordable housing units.
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Local News · BarnetQueen Elizabeth's School Barnet Gains Green Flag
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet has achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag, acknowledging its student-led environmental initiatives. The school also advanced in the Royal Horticultural Society's School Gardening Awards, receiving a voucher to enhance its allotment.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Debt Centre Clears £700,000
The London Barnet Debt Centre, a partnership between Christ Church Barnet and The Stable Church Barnet, has assisted people in clearing over £700,000 in debt since its establishment in 2021. The centre offers practical support and face-to-face advice.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetBarnet Housekeeper Wins £25,000 Jackpot
Barnet resident Ancuta Iliesi has won a £25,000 jackpot in BOTB's Weekly Lifestyle Competition. The 41-year-old housekeeper described the win as the "best day" of her life and plans to help family, take a holiday, and save.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Father Becomes Oldest British Pro Boxer
Barnet resident Ben Caunter has become the United Kingdom's oldest active professional boxer at 47. He made his debut in Tanzania on May 15, using the event to support the charity CALM.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Market Trader Honoured for 65 Years' Service
David Bone, a long-serving trader at Barnet Market, has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award at the London Borough of Barnet Civic Awards 2026 for his 65 years of dedication. He was undergoing cancer treatment at the time.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Identified as Illegal Cigarette Hotspot
Barnet has been identified as a hotspot for the illegal cigarette trade, with substantial seizures of non-duty-paid tobacco. The borough recorded the fourth highest value of illegal cigarette seizures in the UK, totalling £313,533.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetMen Held Longer on Iran Spying Allegations
Three men arrested in north London on suspicion of spying for Iran have had their detention extended. They are accused of aiding the Iranian intelligence service by targeting locations and individuals connected to the Jewish community.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet energy bill support scheme launched
A joint initiative by the Cadent Foundation and Groundwork is launching in Barnet to assist residents with energy bills. The scheme will deploy Green Doctors to offer personalised advice and install energy-saving measures, aiming to benefit up to 9,400 people.
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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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