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56 stories from and about Edgware, mostly local news, transport & tfl, crime & safety. The most recent ran on 11 September 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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Business · EdgwareYears dog food recalled after 57 dry-eye cases in pets
Years, a premium dog-food subscription service, has paused deliveries for six weeks and replaced buckwheat with quinoa after 57 reports of suspected dry eye in dogs. The company said the cases represent 0.1% of its 40,000 customers. An Edgware resident reported his dog developed the condition after eating Years food for two and a half years.
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Culture & Arts · EdgwareBarnet FC home tickets for Accrington Stanley match priced from £3.50
Barnet FC has released tickets for its 12 September 2026 home game against Accrington Stanley at The Hive Stadium in Edgware. Prices start at £3.50 for under-13s, with adult tickets set at £28 and senior discounts available.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware Arabic bookshop removes Hitler's Mein Kampf after backlash
Aafaq, an Arabic bookshop in Edgware, removed translated copies of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf from sale after local councillors and residents objected. The shop displayed a notice explaining the decision, while Westminster councillor Elliot Keck called for the business to fail.
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Teenager stabbed on Edgware Road in broad daylight
A 19-year-old man was stabbed on Edgware Road at 1.30pm on Sunday. Police confirmed no arrests have been made and are urging witnesses to come forward with information about the attack near Edgware station.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC host Salford City in League Two opener at The Hive
Barnet FC will face Salford City at The Hive Stadium on 15 August at 3pm, marking the start of their League Two season. Salford finished fourth in 2025/26 with 81 points and lost in the play-off final to Notts County. Barnet’s last competitive match ended in a 2-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Cambridge United.
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Business · EdgwareNew Aldi store opens in Edgware with Olympic rowing champion
Aldi’s latest London store opened in Edgware on 8am Thursday, with the first 30 customers receiving free fruit and vegetables. The store, managed by Bogdan Maricas, will donate surplus food to local charities and offer £20 vouchers to pupils for healthy eating posters.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC offers free London Bees ticket with Salford match entry
Barnet FC has launched a ‘Double the Buzz’ promotion, giving free entry to London Bees’ season opener against Stevenage on Sunday for anyone who buys a ticket to Barnet’s match against Salford City at The Hive Stadium on Saturday 10 August.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC opens 2026/2027 mascot packages for young fans in Edgware
Barnet FC has launched its 2026/2027 mascot packages, offering children in Edgware and beyond a season-long role at home matches. The package includes four matchday tickets, a full home kit, and the chance to walk out with the team before kick-off.
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Lifestyle & Food · EdgwareBarnet FC launches 102 Players Lounge for Edgware supporters
Barnet Football Club has announced the launch of the 102 Players Lounge for the 2026/27 campaign. Located in the Legends Stand, the exclusive space offers premium matchday amenities for a set number of supporters per home fixture.
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Myles Kenlock signs one-year contract extension with Barnet FC
Barnet FC has confirmed that defender Myles Kenlock has signed a one-year contract extension. The 29-year-old, who missed the 2025/26 campaign due to an ACL injury, will remain at the club until June 2027 after impressive pre-season performances.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC opens 72-hour ticket window for season ticket holders
Barnet FC season ticket holders have a 72-hour window to buy tickets for EFL Trophy matches at The Hive before general sale opens. The priority period runs from 3 August to 4 August at 4pm for both fixtures.
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Crime & Safety · EdgwareEdgware driver jailed for nine years after killing pedestrian in Kent
A 29-year-old man from Edgware has been sentenced to nine years and 10 months for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting an elderly pedestrian at 76.5mph in Gillingham. The victim, Thomas Wallace, was carried on the roof of the car for approximately one mile before being left on a side road.
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World · 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.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat
Barnet FC experienced a pre-season friendly loss to Oxford United at The Hive. Gatlin O’Donkor scored the decisive late goal for the visitors, after Adam Senior had equalised for Barnet. The team's next match is against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup.
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Culture & Arts · 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.
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World · EdgwareBarnet FC Draw 2-2 Against Luton Town
Barnet FC played out a 2-2 draw with League One side Luton Town on Saturday. Goals from Nnamdi Ofoborh and Kabongo Tshimanga secured the result for the home side in their pre-season preparations.
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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.
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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.
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Crime & Safety · 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.
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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.
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Also affecting Edgware
Borough-wide and national stories that name Edgware or bear directly on it.
Transport & TfL · BarnetDistrict Line Closure Affects Barnet Commuters This Weekend
Commuters in Barnet travelling via the District line face significant disruption this weekend, September 5-6. Transport for London has announced a complete suspension of services between Edgware Road and Wimbledon due to planned track work. Alternative travel arrangements are advised.
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Transport & TfL · Burnt OakBurnt Oak Station car park closed until winter 2027/28
The car park at Burnt Oak Station in Watling Avenue has been closed by Barnet Council to allow Transport for London to carry out essential step-free access works. The closure is expected to last until winter 2027/28, prompting concerns from a local community group.
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Barnet FC publishes Arsenal U21 matchday programme for 2025-26 season
Barnet Football Club released its official matchday programme for the 2025-26 season fixture against Arsenal U21. The programme, available at The Hive stadium, includes team line-ups, player interviews and club news. No ticket prices or match dates were confirmed in the publication.
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Transport & TfL · HendonBrent Cross Flyover repairs start 24 September 2026 with two-year closures
Transport for London will begin a two-year renewal of the Brent Cross Flyover on 24 September 2026. The A41 carries 120,000 vehicles daily. Works include a new waterproofing system and barrier replacement, with closures paused over Christmas.
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Local News · BarnetDean Brennan to host pre-match event ahead of Carabao Cup tie
Barnet Football Club has announced that manager Dean Brennan will host a pre-match event at The Hive on the day of their Carabao Cup first-round fixture against Cambridge United. The event is scheduled for 13 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:45.
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Northern line extension to Mill Hill scrapped in 1954 left three lost stations
A 1930s Northern line extension would have added three stations beyond Mill Hill East, but construction stopped after the Second World War. Post-war green belt laws led to the project’s cancellation in 1954, leaving only remnants of Brockley Hill station visible today.
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WorldNorthern Line Suspension Disrupts Edgware Commuters
Edgware residents face severe transport disruption as Transport for London suspends northbound Northern Line services from Charing Cross to Camden Town. The Circle and District lines are also suspended in parts of central London, with delays on the Metropolitan and Mildmay lines.
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WorldEdgware Road McDonald's late-night bid refused
A McDonald's on Edgware Road has had its application to extend weekday closing times to 2.30am refused by Westminster City Council. Objections were raised by residents and the Met Police, citing concerns over noise, litter, and anti-social behaviour.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet library opening times, and what they offer beyond books
Staffed and self-service opening times for Barnet’s libraries, and what a library card actually provides: study and work space, free digital access, children’s activities and local archives.
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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.
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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.
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WorldEdgware 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.
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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.
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Property & Planning · 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.
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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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Crime & Safety · Burnt OakEdgware 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.
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