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28 stories from and about Brent Cross, mostly transport & tfl, local news, property & planning. The most recent ran on 21 October 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Local News · Brent CrossWest London Foster Carers Drop 34% Amid Recruitment Drive
The number of foster carers in West London has fallen by 34 per cent since 2021. A new Department for Education campaign is urging more people to consider fostering, highlighting that many possess the necessary qualities and that support is available.
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Local News · Brent CrossHome Bargains opens Brent Cross store, creating 65 jobs
Home Bargains opened a new store in Brent Cross yesterday, creating 65 jobs. The retailer has invested around £1 million into the Staples Corner outlet, which is managed by Szilvia Szajcz.
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Property & Planning · Brent CrossBrent Cross car park to host temporary ice rink
A temporary ice rink is planned for a section of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park. Barnet Council has validated the planning application for the seasonal attraction, which is proposed to operate until mid-January 2027.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross seeks memories for 50th birthday 'memory wall'
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is inviting customers to share photos and memories from its 50-year history. The submissions will be used to create a 'memory wall' as the centre undergoes a refurbishment and prepares to open new stores.
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Business · Brent CrossBusinesses must RSVP for Brent Cross Town hub breakfast on 15 October
A breakfast event at 4 Arbour Street, Brent Cross Town, on 15 October will showcase the first office building in the development. Barry Rawlings, leader of Barnet Council, will speak, and businesses must confirm attendance via Eventbrite by 9 October.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross ice rink returns October 23 with £10 tickets
An ice skating rink will return to Brent Cross Shopping Centre on October 23, operating until January 3. Early bird tickets are available for £10 using a pre-launch code, and a season pass giveaway is also being offered.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross hosts new comedy festival for mental health charity
A new four-night comedy festival, The Funny Club Comedy Festival, is set to take place in Brent Cross Town in October. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Mind in Enfield and Barnet to support local mental health services.
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Transport & TfL · Brent CrossWest London Orbital railway consultation opens
A public consultation has opened for the proposed West London Orbital railway, which aims to bring underused freight lines into passenger service. The scheme could significantly cut journey times and unlock new housing and jobs across west London.
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Local News · Brent CrossNew Brent Cross Town neighbourhood to welcome Holybella, Stamp, and Social Pottery
Mediterranean-inspired cafe Holybella, Post Office services provider Stamp, and creative studio Social Pottery are set to open in Brent Cross Town. The development, planned by Related Argent, aims to provide residents and workers with local amenities.
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Local News · Brent CrossSephora to open at Brent Cross this winter
Beauty brand Sephora has confirmed it will open a new store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this winter. The 5,500 sq ft unit marks a return for the retailer, which previously had a presence at the centre in the early 2000s. Hammerson, the centre's owner, stated the move is part of a strategy to attract a broader customer base.
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Transport & TfL · Brent CrossBrent Cross Flyover works begin September 30
Essential renewal works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover are set to begin on the night of September 30. The two-year scheme, funded by the Department for Transport, aims to strengthen the structure and remove its current weight restriction.
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Local News · Brent CrossTesco roadshow comes to Brent Cross superstore
Tesco is hosting its 'Best Night In' roadshow at its Brent Cross superstore on Saturday, September 12th. The event in the store's car park will offer shoppers the chance to sample snacks and drinks and participate in an interactive game.
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Property & Planning · Brent Cross82 social rent homes at Brent Cross Town to house Barnet residents from 2029
Barnet Council’s housing register will allocate 82 new social rent homes at Brent Cross Town, part of a 132-home deal by Sovereign Network Group. Work is underway, with residents expected to move in from 2029. The homes will use a gas-free district heating network.
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Borough-wide and national stories that name Brent Cross or bear directly on it.
Transport & TfL · HendonMayor Sadiq Khan blocks West London Orbital extension beyond Hounslow
Mayor Sadiq Khan has ruled out any extension of the West London Orbital past Hounslow, citing capacity constraints on the Windsor‑Reading line. TfL says the core route will still serve key stops such as Brent Cross and Old Oak Common Lane and will support 25,000 homes.
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Transport & TfL · HendonTfL West London Orbital plans face calls for Twickenham extension
Transport for London is consulting on plans for the West London Orbital, a proposed new Overground service. Richmond Council has urged TfL to extend the route to Twickenham, but the transport body stated it would require major works and cause service reductions.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetWest Hampstead exclusion from Orbital plans prompts resident plea
Transport for London is consulting on the West London Orbital project, which aims to improve connections across west London. However, West Hampstead and Camden have been excluded from current plans, prompting calls for their inclusion. TfL has stated future consideration is possible.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetNew rail link consultation launched for Hendon and Brent Cross
Plans for a new railway, the West London Orbital (WLO), connecting Hendon and Brent Cross West to West London are now open for public consultation. Barnet Labour is encouraging residents to respond to the eight-week consultation, which closes on 18 November, before the line's expected opening in 2035.
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Transport & TfL · BarnetTfL consults on new Hendon to Hounslow rail service
Transport for London has launched an eight-week public consultation on the proposed West London Orbital service. The new London Overground route would connect Hendon and Hounslow, potentially starting in the mid-2030s, using existing freight lines and adding new stations.
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Transport & TfL · HendonTfL plans new West London Orbital Overground line to Hendon
Transport for London is proposing to revive the West London Orbital line, a service that has not carried passengers for over a century. The new route, running between Hounslow and Hendon, is expected to use existing freight lines and could be operational by the mid-2030s.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBrent Cross regeneration scheme advances with new plans
A significant regeneration project in north-west London has progressed with a new submission to Barnet Council. The application is part of the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood development. This week also saw numerous other planning applications submitted, including for residential extensions and tree works.
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Hendon student wins £2,000 for online safety tool
Alina Shiraz, a first-year film student at Middlesex University in Hendon, has won a £2,000 prize for her online safety simulation tool, SafeStory. The project aims to help pupils learn to keep themselves safe. The competition was supported by Barnet Council and Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
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Barnet GP Surgeries Face Pressure from New Housing
New housing developments in High Barnet and New Barnet are set to increase the local population by over 2,000. However, campaigners state that assurances from developers about GP capacity have been misleading, with plans to expand East Barnet Health Centre appearing to be shelved.
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Barnet faces higher housing targets, Green Belt development
Barnet is set to face the highest housing target in London under the draft London Plan, requiring 32,730 new homes between 2028 and 2038. The plan also designates parts of Mill Hill and Chipping Barnet as growth locations and mandates 7,000 homes on Green Belt land.
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Property & Planning · HendonHollister to reopen at Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon
Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon has confirmed Hollister will return to an upper-floor unit. The move follows a social media teaser by centre managers and coincides with Hammerson’s plans to modernise the 50-year-old mall’s exterior. Some shoppers have called for other brands, including Uniqlo and Primark.
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Lifestyle & Food · HendonHaute Dolci opens custom lolly kiosk in Brent Cross atrium
Brent Cross shopping centre has added a dessert kiosk where customers build their own ice-cream lollies. Haute Dolci, which runs parlours in Wembley Park and Harrow, opened the stand last month. It also serves matcha teas, coffee and mocktails in the ground-floor atrium.
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Transport & TfL · CricklewoodTfL begins £10.8m Brent Cross flyover renewal after 7.5-tonne weight limit
Transport for London will renew the Brent Cross flyover, which has been under a 7.5-tonne weight limit since 2022. The £10.8m project aims to improve safety and avoid £1.7bn in economic impacts over 60 years, with works starting later this month.
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Council & Politics · 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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Business · CricklewoodBrent Cross Welcomes New Stores Amidst Closures
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to introduce two new retail outlets, Mango Kids and a large pop-up from Oliver Bonas. This comes as the Starbucks cafe has ceased trading at the centre, and a new dessert kiosk has opened.
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