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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 3 of 3.
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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.
High Barnet4 min readTrust 52 · Craft 62 · Hype 15
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.
Finchley4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 87 · Hype 12
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.
Golders Green4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 52 · Hype 15
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.
Colindale5 min readTrust 58 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
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.
Barnet4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 87 · Hype 35- World
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.
Golders Green4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 65 · Hype 50
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.
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
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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