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44 stories from and about Hendon, mostly local news, council & politics, property & planning. The most recent ran on 11 September 2026. Page 1 of 3.
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Local News · HendonNorth London Grammar School GCSE grades rise to 53% top marks
North London Grammar School in Hendon has announced its GCSE results for 2026, with 53% of grades awarded at levels 7-9. This marks the eighth consecutive year of academic improvement for the school.
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Council & Politics · HendonWest Hendon Playing Fields upgrades include new courts
New tennis and basketball courts, along with an expanded children's play area, have been installed at West Hendon Playing Fields as part of Barnet Council's initial park upgrade phase. Future plans include an all-weather pitch and café.
Hendon3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 80 · Hype 25
Culture & Arts · HendonRAF Museum in Hendon hosts BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September
The Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon will host the BFBS Pro League grand final on 27 September 2026. While the final is private, the public can attend free esports experiences, simulators, STEM activities, and live music from 10am. Advance booking for museum entry is recommended.
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Hendon student wins £2,000 for online safety tool
Alina Shiraz, a first-year film student at Middlesex University in Hendon, has won a £2,000 prize for her online safety simulation tool, SafeStory. The project aims to help pupils learn to keep themselves safe. The competition was supported by Barnet Council and Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
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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.
Hendon4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 80 · Hype 30
Property & Planning · HendonHollister to reopen at Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon
Brent Cross Shopping Centre in Hendon has confirmed Hollister will return to an upper-floor unit. The move follows a social media teaser by centre managers and coincides with Hammerson’s plans to modernise the 50-year-old mall’s exterior. Some shoppers have called for other brands, including Uniqlo and Primark.
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Lifestyle & Food · HendonHaute Dolci opens custom lolly kiosk in Brent Cross atrium
Brent Cross shopping centre has added a dessert kiosk where customers build their own ice-cream lollies. Haute Dolci, which runs parlours in Wembley Park and Harrow, opened the stand last month. It also serves matcha teas, coffee and mocktails in the ground-floor atrium.
Hendon3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 44 · Hype 15
Culture & Arts · HendonHendon’s Aladin’s serves haleem, a winter lamb stew praised by comedian
Comedian Asim Chaudhry has highlighted Aladin’s in Hendon for its haleem, a slow-cooked lamb stew described as a Pakistani winter delicacy. The dish was featured in his recent interview with the *Evening Standard*, where he also praised a central London brasserie and reflected on London life.
Hendon4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 47 · Hype 15- Property & Planning · Hendon
Magnolia Apartments launch in Hendon with 59 flats from £350,000
Barratt London has released 59 new flats at Hendon Waterside, part of a £9.6bn regeneration scheme in West Hendon. Prices start at £350,000 for a one-bedroom unit, with completion expected in 2026. The development includes green spaces, a future NHS walk-in centre, and transport links.
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Council & Politics · HendonBarnet Hill Academy to become first state-funded Islamic faith school in September 2026
Barnet Council will take over Barnet Hill Academy in West Hendon, ending its 20-year run as a fee-paying independent school. The move, approved by children’s services director John Anthony, aims to provide more places for Muslim families in the borough, where 12% of residents identify as Muslim.
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Local News · HendonHendon Prep opens £400,000 immersive classroom for pupils
Hendon Prep, an independent school in Hendon, has launched a £400,000 immersive classroom to transform lessons into interactive experiences. The facility supports wellbeing and pastoral care, with a STEM lab planned for September 2026. Staff report improved engagement and knowledge retention.
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Property & Planning · HendonHendon Way mixed-use building faces HMO conversion and rear extension plans
Residents in Hendon have until the council’s consultation closes to comment on plans to extend and convert a mixed-use building on Hendon Way. The proposal includes a three-storey rear extension, six dormers and the creation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
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Culture & Arts · 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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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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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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Council & Politics · 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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Business · 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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Culture & Arts · HendonMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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Also affecting Hendon
Borough-wide and national stories that name Hendon or bear directly on it.
Transport & TfL · Brent CrossBrent Cross Flyover works begin September 30
Essential renewal works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover are set to begin on the night of September 30. The two-year scheme, funded by the Department for Transport, aims to strengthen the structure and remove its current weight restriction.
Brent Cross3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 15
Local News · Brent CrossTesco roadshow comes to Brent Cross superstore
Tesco is hosting its 'Best Night In' roadshow at its Brent Cross superstore on Saturday, September 12th. The event in the store's car park will offer shoppers the chance to sample snacks and drinks and participate in an interactive game.
Brent Cross2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 15- 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%.
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WorldMan Charged with Murder After Woman Stabbed in Shepherd's Bush
Samantha Turner, 52, died after being stabbed in an upstairs flat on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush on August 18. A 48-year-old man, Alan Dore, has been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of another woman.
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Council & Politics · High BarnetHigh Barnet air pollution halves since 2013 as ULEZ and EV points expand
Barnet Council’s latest air-quality readings show nitrogen dioxide on High Street has dropped by half since 2013. The 2023 ULEZ expansion and a network of 2,045 electric-vehicle charge points are credited. A Sunday play street launched on Calvert Road in April 2025.
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Council & Politics · FinchleyBarnet Council extends Finchley charity contract for £586,000
Barnet Council has extended its contract with Barnet Mencap, a Finchley-based charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. The £586,000 deal runs from September 2026 to August 2028 and aims to reduce demand for adult social care services.
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Local News · FinchleySt Mary-at-Finchley opens doors for free Heritage Open Days events
St Mary-at-Finchley, the oldest building in the area, will host free Heritage Open Days events from 11 to 20 September 2026. Activities include a community gardening session, a five-mile heritage walk, and a concert by organist Macie Sutherland.
Finchley4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
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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WorldLucci Guthrie charged with attempted murder after Mayfair nightclub attack
A 28-year-old man from Croydon has been charged with attempting to murder a man he allegedly slashed in a Mayfair nightclub. The victim, Sajeev Kumar, suffered severe injuries including a severed jugular and exposed voice box, as reported at Hendon Magistrates’ Court.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetBarnet leisure centres and pools: where they are and what a swim costs
Barnet has five Better-run leisure centres — Copthall, Finchley Lido, Hendon, Burnt Oak and New Barnet. Two of them have no pool at all. This covers where each one is, what casual swimming and gym use cost, and which pools are which.
Barnet5 min read- Council & Politics · Colindale
Barnet Council pledges more work experience after Colindale student protest
Barnet Council will increase work experience placements and convene local businesses after 30 students from Hendon School and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School protested outside its Colindale offices. The council currently offers ten places and does not coordinate business offers.
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Local News · Barnet23 injured after crowd surge at Ghana Party in the Park festival
A small fire at the Ghana Party in the Park festival in Barnet led to temporary gate closures, followed by a crowd surge that injured 23 people. Nine were assessed by the London Ambulance Service, and three were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. The event was closed early.
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Devolution plans give London mayors share of local taxes
The Prime Minister announced mayors in England, including London’s Sadiq Khan, will keep a portion of locally raised taxes. Transport projects under £500m no longer need Whitehall approval, but critics warn wealthier areas may gain disproportionate funding.
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WorldTfL shoots 655 pigeons in two-year London Underground cull
Transport for London authorised the killing of 655 pigeons between March 2024 and March 2026, including chicks and birds trapped in netting. A wildlife group has filed a crime report with British Transport Police, while TfL says lethal control is a last resort for safety and hygiene.
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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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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.
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
WorldPiccadilly 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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