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Local News · BarnetBarnet Nursery Wins National Family Engagement Award
Bright Little Stars Nursery in Barnet has received the Family Engagement Award 2026 from the National Day Nurseries Association. CEO Amol Devani was also named CEO of the Year for groups under 10 settings.
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Local News · BarnetPublic Notice Portal enhances services
The Public Notice Portal (PNP) has launched new consultation and archive services, funded by a Google News Initiative grant. The platform, an online database for public notices from local newspapers, has seen its registered users nearly double to 43,000 in the past year.
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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 · BarnetHaberdashers' Teachers Strike Over Pension Changes
Teachers at Haberdashers' Boys and Girls Schools have staged strikes over changes to their pension contracts, which unions describe as 'shameful' 'fire and rehire' tactics. The schools cite rising costs, while talks are now underway.
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Local News · BarnetSparklets Marks 20 Years of Fundraising
The women's group Sparklets has celebrated 20 years of fundraising, accumulating more than £80,000 for various charities. A recent film screening event, held in memory of a founding member, added over £2,000 to their total.
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Local News · BarnetWest Herts College partners with Kedrion Biopharma
West Herts College has launched a partnership with Kedrion Biopharma, a company specialising in rare disease therapies. The collaboration offers students practical experience, workshops, and mentoring to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
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Local News · BarnetYoung Reporter Scheme Marks 19th Year
Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme has launched for its 19th consecutive year, providing students in Years 10 to 13 with practical journalism experience. New schools can sign up with early bird pricing until June 30.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Young Man's Homelessness Journey
Kai, 29, found stability through Centrepoint's Independent Living Programme after becoming homeless following his father's death. His story highlights the broader youth housing crisis, with over 130,000 young people on social housing waiting lists.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetCash and Nitrous Oxide Seized in Barnet Area
Police discovered over £3,000 in cash and six Smartwhips containing nitrous oxide during a stop in Borehamwood. Two people have been charged. Separately, a motorist was arrested on the A1 Barnet-by-Pass on suspicion of drug driving and found with cannabis.
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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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Culture & Arts · BarnetRevel Puck Circus to perform in Barnet
The Revel Puck Circus is set to present its latest production, A Glimmer Daze Gambit, at Oak Hill Park in Barnet. The show, which explores themes of belonging, features international artists and a blend of acrobatics, mime, and clowning.
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Local News · BarnetYouth Homelessness Crisis Impacts Thousands
Tens of thousands of young adults face homelessness annually due to a severe lack of affordable housing. Charities like Centrepoint are providing crucial support through independent living programmes, capping rent and offering life skills training.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Schoolboys Organise Charity Football Match
Two schoolboys from Barnet have organised a charity football match to support their friend, Kit Chester-Canavan, who is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The event, scheduled for May 8, aims to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Kit's 'Hope Trip'.
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Council & Politics · BarnetHertsmere Council Considers £1,000 Fly-Tipping Fines
Hertsmere Council is exploring a significant increase in fines for fly-tipping, potentially raising them from £300 to £1,000. The proposed measures also include a 'fly-tipping wall of shame' and enhanced patrols in problem areas.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetMan Arrested After Pedestrians Hit By Tesla
A man was arrested after a Tesla reportedly struck two pedestrians in Borehamwood in the early hours of Saturday, April 4. One victim sustained serious injuries requiring hospital treatment.
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Local News · 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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Local News · BarnetMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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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 Fly-Tipping Fines Exceed £100,000
Barnet Council collected over £100,000 in fines from fly-tippers during 2025. A total of 147 fixed penalty notices were issued as part of a crackdown involving new CCTV measures and increased patrols.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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