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19 stories from and about Colindale, mostly council & politics, local news, property & planning. The most recent ran on 11 September 2026.
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Local News · ColindaleRare blood transfusions save nine-year-old's life
A nine-year-old boy with a rare blood type, shared by approximately one in 10,000 people, received life-saving transfusions including one from NHS Blood and Transplant's Colindale facility. Qasim Rizwan was diagnosed with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AIHA) last year.
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Four new heritage lampposts installed in Colindale
Four new lamppost sculptures, known as Waylamps, have been installed along the 125 bus route between Colindale and North Finchley. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by the Mayor of London's borough of culture programme, the installations aim to help residents and visitors discover Barnet's heritage.
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Local News · ColindaleChrissie Hynde appeals for help finding missing dog Nico in Colindale
Chrissie Hynde has asked the public to help locate her dog Nico, who went missing over two weeks ago near Silkstream Park in Colindale. The singer described the Jack Russell cross as wearing a black collar with a silver tag and urged people not to chase her if spotted.
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Barnet Council pledges more work experience after Colindale student protest
Barnet Council will increase work experience placements and convene local businesses after 30 students from Hendon School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School protested outside its Colindale offices. The council currently offers ten places and does not coordinate business offers.
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Crime & Safety · ColindaleColindale Inspector Charged with Rape
An inspector based at Colindale Police Station has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Inspector Jason Wu, who has been suspended from duty, is due to appear in court.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale NHS centre uses VR to boost cornea transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant is employing a virtual reality training programme at its Colindale centre to accelerate the development of eye retrieval staff. The initiative aims to increase the availability of corneas for transplant by significantly reducing the time needed to train personnel.
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Transport & TfL · ColindaleColindale Tube Station's New Ticket Hall Opens
Colindale Tube station has unveiled its new ticket hall, providing step-free access to the Northern Line for the first time. The upgrade, funded by multiple partners, aims to support the area's rapid growth and improve passenger experience.
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Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt London sells 311 affordable homes in Colindale
Barratt London has sold 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General. The properties, including 158 beyond planning requirements, are designated for social rent and were completed in December.
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Also affecting Colindale
Borough-wide and national stories that name Colindale or bear directly on it.
Council & Politics · HendonWest Hendon Playing Fields upgrades include new courts
New tennis and basketball courts, along with an expanded children's play area, have been installed at West Hendon Playing Fields as part of Barnet Council's initial park upgrade phase. Future plans include an all-weather pitch and café.
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Culture & Arts · HendonRAF Museum in Hendon hosts BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September
The Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon will host the BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September 2026. While the final is private, the public can attend free esports experiences, simulators, STEM activities, and live music from 10am. Advance booking for museum entry is recommended.
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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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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetFood banks in Barnet: where they are, and one has just moved
Ten food bank organisations operate across Barnet, some needing a referral and some not. Colindale Foodbank closed at its old address in the first week of August and reopens on 11 August at Trinity Hub in Grahame Park — a change neither the council nor the food bank’s own locations page has caught up with.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenBarnet 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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WorldColindale Residents Face Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
Residents in temporary accommodation at Britannia Point, Colindale, have had their air conditioning switched off while private tenants in the same building continue to use theirs. Temperatures in affected flats have reportedly exceeded 40C.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetThings to do in Barnet: parks, markets, museums and days out
A guide to what there is to do across Barnet — the parks worth the trip, the borough’s museums and historic sites, its markets, and where to go when the weather turns.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetIs Barnet a good place to live? An honest look at London’s largest borough
What it is actually like to live in Barnet: the trade-offs between the Northern line villages, the suburban centres and the growth areas, and who each one suits.
Barnet7 min read
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet council tax: what the bands mean and how to challenge yours
Council tax bands in Barnet are based on 1991 property values, not current ones. This guide explains how bands are set, what your bill is made up of, who can get a discount, and how to challenge a band you think is wrong.
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Property & Planning · Burnt OakEdgware Site Faces Major Redevelopment Plans
Plans for a significant redevelopment of a site on Burnt Oak Broadway in Edgware have been submitted to Barnet Council. The complex proposal involves demolishing parts of an existing structure, restoring other sections, and adding new construction.
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