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Transport & TfL · HendonHeathrow Expansion Costs to Affect Passengers
Heathrow Airport Limited has been permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority to recoup £320 million spent on its third runway expansion plans. This will be recovered through higher airline charges over two decades, potentially increasing passenger fares.
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Transport & TfL · HendonPiccadilly Line Closure Affects Hendon Travel
The Piccadilly line will see significant closures between July 30 and August 2, impacting travel to Heathrow and Uxbridge. Night Tube services are also affected. The disruption is necessary for testing new trains set to enter service in December.
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Local News · HendonHendon Marks 200 Years Since Sir Stamford Raffles' Death
A gathering in Hendon commemorated the 200th anniversary of Sir Stamford Raffles' passing. Raffles, instrumental in founding Singapore and the Zoological Society of London, is interred at St Mary's Church.
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Local News · HendonCoroner Warns of Hepatitis B Guidance Gaps
Tung Tran, 41, died from acute liver failure and sepsis after his medication to prevent a hepatitis B re-emergence was discontinued. An assistant coroner has issued a report highlighting a lack of guidance for monitoring such patients.
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Property & Planning · HendonSilk Stream West Hendon Homes Approved to Rise
Barnet Council's planning committee has unanimously approved an expansion of the Silk Stream project in West Hendon, adding 227 homes. The development will now feature 1,564 homes in total, with a significant increase in affordable housing units.
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Property & Planning · HendonHendon Flats Plan Submitted to Council
Plans have been submitted for a new development at 316 Neasden Lane, Hendon. The proposal includes demolishing an existing rear outbuilding to make way for a three-storey building containing three residential flats, along with new facilities for storing refuse and bicycles.
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Property & Planning · HendonBarnet Council Approves Silk Stream Home Expansion
Barnet Council has approved plans to increase the number of homes at the Silk Stream project in West Hendon by 227. The development will now provide a total of 1,564 homes, including a significant rise in affordable housing units.
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Local News · HendonZoe Harrison awarded honorary degree by Middlesex University
England rugby international Zoe Harrison has received an honorary degree from Middlesex University in Hendon. A graduate of the institution and a player for Saracens, Harrison was recognised for her role in England's 2025 Rugby World Cup and 2026 Women's Six Nations victories.
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Local News · HendonHendon Shopkeeper Fined for Knife Sale to Teen
Mustafa Deger, owner of the Good for You convenience store in Hendon, has been fined £4,100 for selling a kitchen knife to a 15-year-old. The sale occurred during an undercover operation by Barnet Council's trading standards team as part of Operation Sceptre.
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Local News · HendonHendon School Students Shine in Maths Challenge
North London Grammar School in Hendon has achieved its best-ever results in the UK Mathematics Trust Intermediate Maths Challenge. Two students earned gold medals, with one invited to a national Olympiad, and the school overall secured 29 awards.
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Local News · HendonThe Sushi Co Opens 30th UK Branch in Hendon
The Sushi Co has opened its 30th UK restaurant in Hendon, featuring a live kitchen and expert chef. The new 1,000 sq ft branch on Central Circus aims to provide 'minutes fresh' sushi to the local community.
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Local News · HendonHendon Care Home Residents Meet Exotic Animals
Residents at Signature at Hendon Hall experienced an animal encounter featuring rabbits, rats, and a bearded dragon. The event, organised by Megan's Petting Paradise, aimed to boost resident wellbeing and create joyful moments.
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Also affecting Hendon
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hendon 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
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 · 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
Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt London sells 311 affordable homes in Colindale
Barratt London has sold 311 affordable homes at its Colindale Gardens development to Legal & General. The properties, including 158 beyond planning requirements, are designated for social rent and were completed in December.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Fly-Tipping Fines Exceed £100,000
Barnet Council collected over £100,000 in fines from fly-tippers during 2025. A total of 147 fixed penalty notices were issued as part of a crackdown involving new CCTV measures and increased patrols.
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