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17 stories from and about Cricklewood, mostly property & planning, local news, transport & tfl. The most recent ran on 24 October 2026.
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Local News · CricklewoodWaitrose to open Chalk Farm convenience store in 2028
Waitrose has announced plans to open a new convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028. This follows the recent opening of a larger supermarket on Cricklewood Broadway as part of a nationwide expansion.
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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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Property & Planning · CricklewoodDollis Hill home extension plans submitted to Brent Council
Plans for a single-storey rear extension and patio have been submitted to Brent Council for a property at 320 Dollis Hill Lane. The application seeks a lawful development certificate for the proposed works.
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Local News · CricklewoodFreddie Foreman, Gangland Figure, Dies Aged 94
Freddie Foreman, a notorious gangland figure associated with the Kray twins and convicted for his role in the 1983 Security Express robbery, has died at the age of 94. After his final release from prison, he resided on Shoot-Up Hill in Cricklewood.
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Local News · CricklewoodAnson Primary School seeks makeover prize for second year
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood is among London schools invited to enter the 2026 Big School Makeover competition. The school, which won £5,000 last year, can be nominated for a chance to win a share of £10,000 in prizes.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodBrent Council receives district-heating network plans for Kilburn Park Road
Residents in Kilburn Park Road, Cricklewood, can now view plans for a district-heating network submitted to Brent Council. The application, reference 26/2101, proposes underground pipework and individual heat connections as part of Phase 1 of the scheme.
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Waitrose to open 18,000 sq ft store in Cricklewood this autumn
An 18,000 square foot Waitrose store is set to open on Cricklewood Broadway this autumn. Located at 194-196 Cricklewood Broadway, the supermarket is part of a wider investment by the company to reach new customers. Some local residents have voiced concerns about potential shoplifting.
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Crime & Safety · CricklewoodMan sought after Cricklewood station assault leaves two spat at
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses after a man pushed, scratched and spat at a passenger on a Sutton-bound train at Cricklewood station on 28 July 2024. A second passenger who intervened was also spat at. Police have released an image of a man they wish to question.
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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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Property & Planning · CricklewoodWaitrose signage plans for Cricklewood Broadway store go to consultation
Barnet Council has opened a consultation on signage plans for the new Waitrose store in Cricklewood Broadway. The 1,665 sq metre supermarket will occupy the ground floor of the Eden NW2 development, with a reduced sales area and expanded staff facilities.
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Property & Planning · CricklewoodBrent delivers 155 council homes at Cricklewood site for homeless families
Brent Council has completed Shillibeer House, a 155-home affordable housing block in Cricklewood, now home to 96 homeless households. The development is part of a larger 461-home scheme on the former Alperton Bus Garage site, delivering 40% affordable housing across four buildings up to 28 storeys.
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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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Also affecting Cricklewood
Borough-wide and national stories that name Cricklewood or bear directly on it.
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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Property & Planning · BarnetBarnet Council validates plans for house conversions and tree works
Barnet Council has validated new planning applications, including proposals to convert offices into residential dwellings in Station Road, Barnet, and a house on Cricklewood Lane into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation. The council also validated several applications for tree works.
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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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Edgware HMO Application Faces Scrutiny Amid Wider Licensing Changes
Brent Council is reviewing five applications for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with one in Edgware proposing a seven-bedroom, ten-person dwelling. This comes as the council implements a new licensing scheme for smaller HMOs, aiming to improve standards across the borough.
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Council & Politics · HendonBarnet 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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