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36 stories from and about Golders Green, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 12 September 2026. Page 1 of 2.
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Local News · Golders GreenSheep return to Golders Green meadow for conservation grazing
Five sheep have been introduced to Anthill Meadow, near Golders Green, as part of a conservation grazing project. The flock, loaned from Mudchute City Farm, will be monitored by ecologists and are intended to boost local biodiversity without the use of machinery.
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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenGolders Green sees £86m police boost after rise in antisemitic offences
The Met recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25% rise, prompting the government to allocate £86 million for extra officers. Golders Green, where two men were stabbed in April, will benefit from new community protection teams, though only 36 officers are presently assigned to north‑west London.
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Four guilty of Golders Green ambulance arson
Four men have pleaded guilty to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in an arson attack in Golders Green on 23 March. The incident caused approximately £1m in damage and occurred during a period of increased antisemitic incidents in north-west London.
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Four admit destroying Golders Green ambulances
Four men have pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to destroying four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green. The arson attack in March caused approximately £1 million of damage to the Hatzola volunteer ambulance service vehicles and nearby properties.
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Barnet councillor condemns ex-neo-Nazi's Tory advisory role
Barnet Green councillor Charli Thompson has labelled Kemi Badenoch's support for Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi with antisemitic convictions, as 'indefensible'. Bonehill-Paine was selected as a Conservative candidate before withdrawing. Barnet council leader Barry Rawlings has also written to his Conservative counterpart criticising the decision.
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Khan pledges £875k to fight extremism amid hate crime rise
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced an additional £875,000 to combat extremism, citing a significant increase in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate crimes. The funding will support grassroots initiatives and preventative programmes across the city.
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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenGolders Green memorial wall arsonist pleads guilty
Ali Fallahi, 46, has pleaded guilty to arson at a memorial wall in Golders Green. The fire, which occurred on 27 April, was started in a cabinet beside the wall and quickly extinguished. Sentencing is scheduled for 16 October at Harrow Crown Court.
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Local News · Golders GreenPolice detonate suitcases at Golders Green bus stop
Metropolitan Police officers carried out a controlled explosion on two suitcases found at a bus stop in Golders Green on Thursday, August 20. The items were later confirmed to be non-suspicious, and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenPolice blow up two attaché cases in Golders Green after bus-stop alert
Police carried out a controlled explosion on two attaché cases at a Golders Green bus stop on 20 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police said the packages were later deemed non-suspicious, but enquiries into their origin remain open. A cordon was in place for two hours while the operation took place.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenO2 Centre regeneration loses 240 affordable homes after Mayor cuts targets
Camden Council will decide next week on changes to the O2 Centre regeneration in Golders Green, cutting affordable homes from 570 to 330 after Mayor Sadiq Khan reduced London-wide targets. The £1bn project, delayed by rising costs, will still deliver 1,800 homes but with fewer for low-income households.
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Property & Planning · Golders Green139 new homes proposed for former Volvo showroom on The Hyde, Golders Green
Barnet Council has received a planning application to demolish the former Volvo Cars showroom on The Hyde, Golders Green, and replace it with 139 residential units and community space. The proposal includes buildings up to nine storeys high and associated landscaping. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
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Business · Golders GreenVue Cinema in Golders Green reopens half-refurbished with laser screens
Vue Cinema at the O2 Centre on Finchley Road has reopened with six refurbished screens offering Lux and Ultra Lux seating and Laser by Barco projection. The remaining screens will close temporarily later this year for final works, including a new retail foyer.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenBarnet Labour demands Tories drop ex-neo-Nazi adviser
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has written to Conservative opposition leader Peter Zinkin urging him to condemn the appointment of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, jailed for antisemitic offences, as an adviser to the Conservative Party. Zinkin declined, citing rehabilitation principles.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenRevised plans for Golders Green’s former Gwalia Club flats submitted to Brent Council
Brent Council has received an application to alter the approved plans for the former Gwalia Working Men’s Club in Golders Green. The proposal, reference 26/1174, requests revisions to internal flat layouts and improvements to fire and ventilation systems. Residents have until the consultation closes to comment.
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Local News · Golders GreenDavid Stevenson finds birth family 65 years after Golders Green abandonment
David Stevenson, abandoned as a baby in a Golders Green flat in 1960, has connected with his birth family after 65 years. DNA testing uncovered his Dutch-Indonesian roots and led to relatives in Rotterdam, though his mother died in 2010.
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Local News · Golders GreenGolders Green veteran Monty Goldstein, 102, speaks on rising antisemitism
Monty Goldstein, a 102-year-old Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, has described his distress at rising antisemitism in Golders Green. He questioned why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifetime of service to Britain.
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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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Council & Politics · Golders GreenMP demands flag removal from Barnet lamp posts
Sarah Sackman MP has urged Barnet Council to remove St George's and Union flags from lamp posts in Temple Fortune. The MP stated the flags were erected without permission and have caused division and intimidation among residents.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenWhetstone Theatre Group's 'Come From Away' Earns Praise
The Whetstone Musical Theatre Group's production of 'Come From Away', a musical based on true events following the 9/11 attacks, has concluded its run at the King Alfred Phoenix Theatre. The show, performed from July 15th to 18th, received critical acclaim.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenO2 Centre Finchley Road's Economic Impact Revealed
The O2 Centre in Finchley Road generated almost £250 million for the local economy in the past year, supporting over 3,300 jobs. The site is slated for demolition within 10 to 15 years as part of a redevelopment plan.
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Also affecting Golders Green
Borough-wide and national stories that name Golders Green or bear directly on it.
Local News · FinchleyEast Finchley accessible homes redevelopment to finish late 2027
The Jewish Blind & Disabled (JBD) Fairacres development in East Finchley is undergoing a significant redevelopment to create 40 accessible homes. Construction is ongoing, with completion expected by late 2027, aiming to address a growing waiting list for suitable accommodation.
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Local News · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens with new bakery and dry‑aged beef cabinet
Waitrose on Ballards Lane in Finchley reopened after a week‑long refurbishment, adding upgraded service counters, a dry‑aged beef cabinet and a redesigned bakery. MP Sarah Sackman attended the ribbon‑cutting ceremony and early customers were given complimentary tote bags and a beverage.
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Chipping Barnet set for Conservative gain, poll suggests
Chipping Barnet is among the London constituencies projected to switch from Labour to Conservative at the next general election, according to a new poll. The survey also suggests Finchley and Golders Green could see a similar shift.
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Tories could win 8 London seats from Labour, poll finds
A recent poll indicates the Conservative Party could gain eight parliamentary seats from Labour in London. The Savanta survey for The Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London, shows Labour's support at 32%, with Reform UK and Conservatives both at 18%.
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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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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Memorial Hospital pharmacy to close on 31 August
The pharmacy at Finchley Memorial Hospital will shut at the end of August after the North West London Integrated Care Board declined to renew its contract. Local MP Sarah Sackman has launched a campaign to retain on-site services, while the ICB points to nine alternative pharmacies within one mile.
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WorldJewish pupils face daily antisemitism in schools, review finds
A government review into antisemitism in schools has found Jewish pupils face regular harassment, with incidents rising 59% in 2026. Headteachers report spending more time on security than education, while 20% of 5,000 surveyed children experienced or observed antisemitic behaviour. Recommendations are expected in autumn.
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Home Office denies certifying Joshua Bonehill-Paine for counter-extremism training
The Home Office has contradicted Kemi Badenoch’s claim that Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi convicted of racially aggravated harassment, was certified to deliver counter-extremism training. Bonehill-Paine was recently appointed as a Conservative adviser on radicalisation.
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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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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.
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WorldGreen Party Leader Faces Police Inquiry Over Image
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under police inquiry after Reform UK reported him for sharing a social media image that included a guillotine graphic. Polanski stated the image was shared inadvertently and he did not pay sufficient attention to its content.
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Local News · FinchleyCollege Farm Finchley Set for Reopening After 25 Years
College Farm in Finchley, closed for over 25 years, is set to be reopened to the public. A new partnership between the College Farm Trust and the Jeremy Coller Foundation will fund restoration of the Grade II-listed buildings.
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Council & Politics · Chipping BarnetBarnet MPs Retain Key Government Roles
Finchley and Golders Green MP Sarah Sackman remains Minister for Courts and Legal Services, while Chipping Barnet MP Dan Tomlinson continues as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury and adds Growth Minister to his responsibilities. Both MPs have maintained their government positions after Andy Burnham became the new prime minister.
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