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64 stories from and about Golders Green, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 24 October 2026. Page 3 of 4.
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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.
Golders Green3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Council & Politics · Golders GreenFinchley MP launches free legal advice pop-ups
Finchley and Golders Green residents can now access free legal advice through pop-up centres launched by MP Sarah Sackman. Volunteer lawyers provided support in areas including housing, family, and employment law at the first session.
Golders Green2 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 15
Also affecting Golders Green
Borough-wide and national stories that name Golders Green or bear directly on it.
Local News · BarnetFriern Barnet charity offers creative haven for people with disabilities
Community Focus Inclusive Arts, based in Friern Barnet, offers creative and wellbeing courses for residents with disabilities and additional needs. The organisation also produces a podcast, Dis-labeled, funded by the National Lottery, featuring the voices of people with lived experience.
Barnet3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 70 · Hype 20
Local News · FinchleyArtsdepot Finchley receives £25,000 grant for building works
Artsdepot in North Finchley has secured a £25,000 grant from the Christos Lazari Foundation. The funding will be used for essential building repairs and refurbishment, ensuring the arts centre can continue its community and cultural programmes.
Finchley2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
WorldHome Office data show hate crimes rise 7% to 146,825 in year to March 2026
Police‑recorded hate crimes in England and Wales increased by 7% to 146,825 in the year to March 2026. Anti‑Muslim offences jumped 15% while antisemitic hate crime remains at an unacceptably high level, according to the Home Office, the British Muslim Trust and the Community Security Trust.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley MP Sarah Sackman Links Local Hate Crimes to Historic Anti-Fascist Struggle
Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, has drawn parallels between the 1936 Battle of Cable Street and recent hate crimes in her constituency. She highlighted attacks on Jewish volunteer ambulances and the stabbing of two Jewish men, linking them to broader extremist ideologies.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 69 · Hype 25
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet depot workers reject 18‑month backpay offer, council faces strike
Barnet Council’s second offer of 18 months’ backpay for depot staff was turned down in a September ballot with more than 90% turnout. Unison says the council must improve the offer by 9 October or risk a strike ballot in November and possible action in December.
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Local News · FinchleyFree breakfast clubs open and uniform rules tighten for Finchley primary pupils
The Department for Education announced that an extra 500,000 children are now eligible for free school meals, five Finchley and Golders Green primary schools will launch breakfast clubs, and schools must cap compulsory branded uniform items at three, or four if a tie is required.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 54 · Hype 30
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet appoints former Grenfell housing chief despite survivor backlash
Barnet Council confirmed Laura Johnson, former housing director of Kensington and Chelsea, has been hired as group director of development and property by The Barnet Group. The council says the recruitment was legal and transparent, but Grenfell United and survivor Ed Daffarn have called for an immediate review.
Barnet3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
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.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
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.
Finchley3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 62 · Hype 15- Council & Politics · Chipping Barnet
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.
Chipping Barnet2 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 28 - World
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%.
3 min readTrust 74 · Craft 87 · Hype 50 - Local News · Cricklewood
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.
5 min readTrust 60 · Craft 87 · Hype 55 - Lifestyle & Food · Barnet
Where 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 
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.
Barnet6 min read- Lifestyle & Food · Barnet
Is 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 
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.
Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 30