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16 stories from and about East Barnet, mostly local news, property & planning, culture & arts. The most recent ran on 11 September 2026.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet food pantry hosts tabletop sale for families
Ordnance Pantry in East Barnet is holding a tabletop sale on Saturday, September 12th, to raise money for its services. The pantry supports over 30 families weekly with groceries and offers a community café with hot meals for £1.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Council & Politics · East BarnetEnfield Send services rated highest possible by inspectors
Inspectors from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission have awarded Enfield's local area special educational needs and disabilities (Send) partnership the highest possible outcome. The report found positive experiences for children but highlighted concerns over waiting times for assessments.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 21
Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet dog owner fined £1,850 for barking German shepherd
A German shepherd owner from East Barnet has been ordered to pay £1,850 after failing to control his dog's incessant barking. Yasar Mustafa was prosecuted by Enfield Council for breaching a noise abatement notice.
East Barnet2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Local News · East BarnetVintage buses return to historic East Barnet route
A special heritage day will see vintage London buses from the 1950s to the 1970s operate a free service on the historic 106 bus route. The event celebrates 45 years of Stagecoach at Ash Grove.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 45- Local News · East Barnet
Marie Curie launches end-of-life care in East Barnet hospital ED
Marie Curie has launched a new end-of-life care service within the emergency department at North Middlesex University Hospital in East Barnet. The initiative, a partnership with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, seeks to identify patients with palliative needs sooner and ensure coordinated, compassionate care.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 
Local News · East BarnetLee and Nancy Carter return to EastEnders this autumn
Lee and Nancy Carter are set to return to Albert Square this autumn as part of a storyline that coincides with the departure of their mother, Linda Carter. Executive producer Ben Wadey confirmed the news, promising a dramatic plot for viewers.
East Barnet3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Culture & Arts · East 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.
East Barnet2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
Also affecting East Barnet
Borough-wide and national stories that name East Barnet or bear directly on it.
Local News · New BarnetRailway Bell pub in New Barnet earns five‑star hygiene rating
The Railway Bell on East Barnet Road has been given a five‑star hygiene rating by Barnet Council inspectors. The rating appears on Scores On The Doors, and manager Stephanie Evans praised staff effort. The rating informs customers about food safety standards at the pub.
New Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
Business · FinchleyDurum Restaurant in Finchley fined for underpaying five workers £977.92
Durum Ocakbasi Limited, trading as Durum Restaurant on Ballards Lane, Finchley, failed to pay five employees the legal minimum wage. The government named the business in a 3 September enforcement round that returned £4m to underpaid workers nationwide.
Finchley4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 25- Local News · Barnet
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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Local News · BarnetBarnet Vale gardens left dry as council repairs stall
Residents on a guided walk through Barnet Vale’s public gardens learned the water feature at Highlands Gardens has been out of service for months. The 1931 park, once part of the Lyonsdown Estate, sits alongside Greenhill Gardens and a community garden at St John’s URC.
Barnet4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 59 · Hype 15
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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WorldNew 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 & PlanningEast 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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Property & Planning · Golders GreenBarnet 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.
Golders Green2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
World · 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 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 55