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Local News · EdgwareEdgware Water Main Burst Causes Flooding
A burst water main on Spur Road in Edgware on the morning of July 28, 2026, caused significant flooding, leading to road closures and affecting properties in several postcodes. Affinity Water engineers worked to repair the damage.
Edgware3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Crime & Safety · EdgwareEdgware Abuse Victim's Claim Acknowledged After 50 Years
A man, identified as 'Jay', has had his claim for compensation for a sexual assault at the former Edmonton Leisure Centre in the 1970s acknowledged by a CICA tribunal. The ruling overturns an initial rejection based on the time elapsed since the incident.
Edgware3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 41
Local News · EdgwareEdgware Youth Centre Launches Successful Girls-Only Sessions
Unitas Youth Zone in Edgware has launched HERspace, a weekly girls-only programme addressing safety concerns and participation gaps. The initiative, which includes activities like DJing and boxing, has seen strong attendance since its introduction a month ago.
Edgware4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 71 · Hype 40
Council & Politics · EdgwareEdgware 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.
Edgware3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Crime & Safety · EdgwareEdgware Man Jailed For Bomb Plot
Robert Kovacs, 39, of Edgware, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted murder. He constructed a homemade bomb and placed it under a vehicle in Borehamwood.
Edgware3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Local News · EdgwareBelmont & Edgware CC secure league victory
Belmont & Edgware Cricket Club defeated Graveley CC by eight wickets in Hertfordshire. All-rounder Scott Gerard took five wickets for 26 runs, and Ilan Selby scored 59 not out, contributing to the team's strong performance.
Edgware2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Local News · EdgwareTwo injured in Edgware crash
Two individuals sustained injuries in a collision on Broadfields Avenue, Edgware, on May 5. Both were transported to hospital by emergency services, with injuries not considered life-threatening.
Edgware1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Crime & Safety · EdgwareEdgware stabbing: Teenager treated for leg wounds
An 18-year-old man received treatment for stab wounds to his leg following an incident on Whitchurch Lane in Edgware on Wednesday, April 29. The Metropolitan Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.
Edgware1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Local News · EdgwareEdgware Cyclist's Death Prompts Police Appeal
A community fundraiser has gathered nearly £5,000 for the family of Jose Marques, who died on January 16. Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage from an incident on January 13 in Rowley Lane.
Edgware2 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Also affecting Edgware
Borough-wide and national stories that name Edgware or bear directly on it.
Local News · BarnetBarnet libraries: what they offer beyond books
What Barnet’s library network actually provides: study and work space, free digital access, children’s activities, local archives, and the services residents most often do not know exist.
Barnet4 min read
Lifestyle & Food · BarnetWhere to eat in Barnet and Finchley: a guide by neighbourhood
Eating out across Barnet, neighbourhood by neighbourhood: Golders Green’s kosher restaurants, Finchley’s high streets, Hendon and Edgware, and the pubs worth the trip north.
Barnet5 min read
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
Local News · BarnetBarnet 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.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Local News · FinchleyNorth London Hospice to rebuild Finchley unit
North London Hospice is set to rebuild its Finchley inpatient unit in a £10 million project. The current facility, over 30 years old, will close in June 2026, with a temporary unit opening in Edgware.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41