Area
Barnet news
Everything Barnet Press has published from and about Barnet · page 3 of 6.
Public records for Barnet. We publish the Home Office street-level crime figures for this area, and the planning applications recently validated across the borough.
Reported from Barnet
Lifestyle & Food · BarnetNorth Londoners Debate Wedding Cash Gift Amounts
As couples increasingly opt for cash gifts, residents in North London are discussing how much is suitable to contribute. Opinions range widely, reflecting diverse perspectives on wedding etiquette and financial contributions.
Barnet1 min read
Local News · BarnetTrent Park 'House of Secrets' Opens After Restoration
Trent Park House of Secrets has opened to the public following extensive restoration. The site served as a hub for a covert intelligence operation during WWII, housing high-ranking German prisoners of war while secret listeners recorded their conversations. The house also has a pre-war history as a social venue.
Barnet3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 75 · Hype 40
Local News · BarnetMet Police AI Use Lacks Oversight Framework, Experts Warn
Experts have cautioned that the Metropolitan Police's adoption of artificial intelligence outpaces its regulatory oversight. A recent summit at City Hall revealed a lack of a current framework for governing the Met's AI use, raising questions about transparency and public trust.
Barnet4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Local News · BarnetBarnet House Plans for 7-Bedroom HMO
Plans have been submitted to Barnet Council to convert a house at 10 Glenthorne Road into a seven-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposal includes significant extensions and structural alterations to the existing property.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Culture & Arts · BarnetRicky Wilson to star in immersive Grease
Ricky Wilson, frontman of the band Kaiser Chiefs, will play the Teen Angel in an immersive production of the musical Grease. The show, which features audience interaction, is running in Battersea Park until September 13.
Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Local News · BarnetLondon Sees Significant Drop in Neighbourhood Crime
London has experienced 35,000 fewer neighbourhood crimes in the past year. This reduction, attributed in part to increased police funding and targeted initiatives, includes significant drops in phone thefts and hospital admissions for knife assaults.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Local News · 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.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 61 · Hype 15
Local News · BarnetTesco Partners with Uber Eats and Deliveroo
Tesco is expanding its rapid grocery delivery options by partnering with Uber Eats and Deliveroo. The new service, launching in August, will allow customers to access Clubcard prices and earn points on orders placed through these platforms.
Barnet3 min readTrust 38 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Local News · BarnetBarnet FC Draw 2-2 Against Luton Town
Barnet FC played out a 2-2 draw with League One side Luton Town on Saturday. Goals from Nnamdi Ofoborh and Kabongo Tshimanga secured the result for the home side in their pre-season preparations.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetTfL Faces Calls to Address Tube Noise
Transport for London (TfL) is under pressure from Labour London Assembly members to provide a public strategy for tackling excessive noise on the Underground. Concerns have been raised, particularly on the Northern, Victoria, and Central lines, with residents reporting a significant increase in noise levels.
Barnet4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 40
Local News · BarnetBarnet Athletes Receive GSF Support
The GLL Sport Foundation is providing bursaries, wellbeing support, and access to facilities for over 50 talented young athletes in Barnet. This year marks a record number of applications for the programme.
Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetWildfire damages Forty Hall Estate grassland
A wildfire scorched approximately two hectares of grassland at Forty Hall Estate on Friday, July 17th. Four fire engines and 25 firefighters responded to the incident, which occurred during a dry spell.
Barnet2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Local News · BarnetSummerswood Primary Hosts Country & Western Woodfest
Summerswood Primary School held its annual Woodfest summer fair and music festival on Friday, July 3. The event, which had a Country & Western theme, was attended by Mayor Tushar Kumar and featured a raffle with prizes worth £1,000.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
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.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 20
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.
Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Local News · BarnetBoreham Wood FC Announce Pre-Season Fixtures
Boreham Wood FC has revealed its pre-season friendly schedule, including matches against Championship side Watford and Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. The team aims to build on last season's play-off final appearance.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 40
Local News · BarnetForest Care Village Hosts Free Weekly Coffee Afternoons
Forest Care Village in Borehamwood is launching free weekly Community Coffee Afternoons every Wednesday. The events will offer complimentary refreshments and prize bingo, aiming to foster social connections and tackle isolation among older adults and the wider community.
Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
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.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 51 · Hype 20
Property & Planning · BarnetCala Homes to build 73 homes in Elstree
Cala Homes has received approval from Hertsmere Borough Council to construct 73 new homes on land north of Barnet Lane in Elstree. The development will feature 33 affordable housing units, representing 45% of the total, with construction commencing this summer.
Barnet2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Local News · BarnetMosque plans confirmed near Maxwell Park
Hertsmere Borough Council has confirmed that Maxwell Park is not part of plans for a new mosque and community facility. The Borehamwood Islamic Society has purchased the leasehold for the former Girl Guide hut adjacent to the park.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Also affecting Barnet
Borough-wide and national stories that name Barnet or bear directly on it.
Local NewsEnfield opens 24-hour mental health crisis centre at Chase Farm
A new 24-hour mental health facility at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield provides urgent crisis support outside A&E. The service, designed with input from people who have experienced mental health trauma, accepts walk-ins and referrals from NHS 111.
4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 83 · Hype 20
Council & PoliticsBarnet Tories accuse MP of wasting money over Temple Fortune flags
Barnet Conservatives have criticised Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman after she called for the removal of unauthorised Union Jack flags in Temple Fortune. The council said it would only act if there were health and safety concerns, not to spend limited funds on repeated removals.
4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 73 · Hype 21
Transport & TfL · High BarnetNorthern Line Disruption Hits High Barnet
Southbound travel on the Northern Line between East Finchley and Archway is suspended following an incident at Highgate station. Highgate station is closed. The Victoria Line also experienced severe delays due to a track fault, and Archway station briefly shut due to overcrowding.
High Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Local NewsHeatwave Poses Risk to Dogs in Barnet
As southern England braces for temperatures potentially reaching 35°C, Barnet dog owners are being alerted to the dangers of heatstroke for their pets. Specific breeds are identified as more vulnerable.
2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Council & Politics · North FinchleyBarnet's recycling centre: what you can take to Summers Lane, and the rules that catch people out
A guide to Barnet’s reuse and recycling centre at Summers Lane: what it accepts, the vehicle and booking rules that turn people away at the gate, and what to do with items it will not take.
North Finchley5 min read
Council & Politics · FinchleyPM Andy Burnham to host cross-party social care summit in Finchley
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host a cross-party summit with Tory and Lib Dem leaders on Wednesday, calling for an end to political point-scoring on social care. Baroness Louise Casey will launch a public consultation on adult social care.
Finchley3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
WorldTom Holland Regrets Tottenham Hotspur Fandom
Actor Tom Holland has stated that choosing to support Tottenham Hotspur is among the worst decisions he has made. He explained on The Dish podcast that family history and a desire not to be a 'glory hunter' led him to the club.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Local News · Burnt OakWatling Park Gains Green Flag Status
Watling Park in Burnt Oak has been awarded Green Flag status. The park recently underwent a £1.5 million transformation, including diverting the Burnt Oak Brook to reduce flood risk. This achievement highlights the success of the Action for Silk Stream project.
Burnt Oak3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Local News · Golders GreenMP demands flag removal from Barnet lamp posts
Sarah Sackman MP has urged Barnet Council to remove St George's and Union flags from lamp posts in Temple Fortune. The MP stated the flags were erected without permission and have caused division and intimidation among residents.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Culture & Arts · WhetstoneWhetstone Theatre Group's 'Come From Away' Earns Praise
The Whetstone Musical Theatre Group's production of 'Come From Away', a musical based on true events following the 9/11 attacks, has concluded its run at the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre. The show, performed from July 15th to 18th, received critical acclaim.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Local News · HendonHendon Marks 200 Years Since Sir Stamford Raffles' Death
A gathering in Hendon commemorated the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles' passing. Raffles, instrumental in founding Singapore and the Zoological Society of London, is interred at St Mary's Church.
Hendon3 min readTrust 38 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Property & Planning · WhetstoneWhetstone Building Demolition and Redevelopment Plans
Plans have been submitted to demolish an existing building at 891 Green Lanes in Whetstone. The proposal involves constructing a new four-storey block featuring retail units on the ground floor and eight residential flats above.
Whetstone2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Local News · East BarnetNew Padel Courts Approved for East Barnet
Enfield Council has approved plans for its first council-owned padel courts at Southbury Leisure Centre. The development includes three courts, a canopy, and floodlights, with construction expected to start soon.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Property & Planning · HendonSilk Stream West Hendon Homes Approved to Rise
Barnet Council's planning committee has unanimously approved an expansion of the Silk Stream project in West Hendon, adding 227 homes. The development will now feature 1,564 homes in total, with a significant increase in affordable housing units.
Hendon3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet Pub Approved as HMO Despite Backdating
Enfield Council has granted part retrospective planning permission for the former Station Tavern pub in East Barnet to be used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The approval backdates permission to April this year, despite evidence suggesting prior use.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Local News · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Whetstone3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Property & Planning · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet Foxtons building to become homes
The former Foxtons building at 98-100 High Street in Chipping Barnet is set for a mixed-use redevelopment. Planning permission has been granted for 11 new homes and commercial space, with construction expected soon.
Chipping Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Local News · Chipping BarnetBarnet Families Benefit from Summer Savings Schemes
Families in Barnet can take advantage of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, offering reduced VAT on children's meals and attractions. Additionally, children travel free on local buses throughout August, with several local festivals and events scheduled.
Chipping Barnet3 min readTrust 22 · Craft 51 · Hype 15
Crime & Safety · High BarnetFour Men Sentenced for Train Graffiti in High Barnet
Four men from Spain have been sentenced at Higbury Magistrates’ Court for trespassing on live railway lines and vandalising trains in High Barnet on July 8th, 2026. They received criminal behaviour orders, fines, and suspended prison sentences, with one also admitting to a child sex abuse image offence.
High Barnet3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 67 · Hype 45
Property & Planning · HendonBarnet 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.
Hendon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 40