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13 stories from and about North Finchley, mostly culture & arts, council & politics, local news. The most recent ran on 1 September 2026.
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- Culture & Arts · North Finchley
Larisa Faber's 'The Land We Shared' premieres at Artsdepot
Romanian director Larisa Faber premieres her new play, 'The Land We Shared', at Artsdepot in North Finchley on 15th October 2026. The production delves into themes of grief, family history, and surrealism, featuring songs and unexpected transformations.
North Finchley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 - Culture & Arts · North Finchley
North Finchley exhibition features photography and painting
An exhibition titled 'Lens & Canvas, Beyond the Frame' will be held at Artsdepot in North Finchley. The show, running from September 1st to 14th, will display photography and artwork by Debbie Jaye and Richard Szerman. Entry is free.
North Finchley2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 10 - Culture & Arts · North Finchley
Artsdepot announces over 30 autumn productions
Artsdepot in North Finchley will present more than 30 productions this autumn, featuring a diverse range of performances including theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic, and family entertainment. The season includes notable shows like Hofesh Shechter’s In the Brain and family favourites such as Toto the Ninja Cat.
North Finchley3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 61 · Hype 20 
Culture & Arts · North FinchleyKrapp's Last Tape performance at Artsdepot raises funds for charity
Artsdepot in North Finchley will host a performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape' on 5 November. Ticket sales from the event will support the Wembley to Soweto Foundation, which provides training for disadvantaged young people.
North Finchley2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Crime & Safety · North FinchleyNorth Finchley among London areas warned of rising anti-Muslim hate crime
North Finchley was named as a potential flashpoint during 2024 anti-immigration unrest, though no riots occurred. New data shows anti-Muslim hate reports in London have risen sixfold since 2021, with 1,909 cases in 2025, the highest annual total recorded. The Mayor has allocated £16m to community safety programmes.
North Finchley5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 50
Local News · North FinchleyTaylor Wimpey donates £500 to Finchley Foodbank near Tramworks site
Taylor Wimpey has given £500 to Finchley Foodbank as part of a national campaign to support foodbanks during high-demand periods. The foodbank, located near the developer’s Tramworks site, spends over £11,000 monthly to provide emergency food and toiletries to Barnet residents.
North Finchley4 min readTrust 58 · Craft 72 · Hype 15
Council & Politics · North FinchleyBarnet's recycling centre: what you can take to Summers Lane, and the rules that catch people out
A guide to Barnet’s reuse and recycling centre at Summers Lane: what it accepts, the vehicle and booking rules that turn people away at the gate, and what to do with items it will not take.
North Finchley5 min read
Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national beer award
London Brewing Company, based at the Bohemia pub in North Finchley, has won the Campaign for Real Ale's Champion Winter Beer of Britain award for its ale, 'Beer Street'. The brewery, founded in 2011, will now compete for the Supreme Champion title.
North Finchley3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 62 · Hype 55
Also affecting North Finchley
Borough-wide and national stories that name North Finchley or bear directly on it.
- Council & Politics · Colindale
Four new heritage lampposts installed in Colindale
Four new lamppost sculptures, known as Waylamps, have been installed along the 125 bus route between Colindale and North Finchley. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by the Mayor of London's borough of culture programme, the installations aim to help residents and visitors discover Barnet's heritage.
Colindale3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 30 
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
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet bin collections: what goes where, and what to do when one is missed
A practical guide to rubbish and recycling in Barnet: which materials go in which container, how garden waste works, the rules that get a bin left behind, and how to report a missed collection.
Barnet5 min read
Crime & Safety · FinchleyNorth Finchley Parents Charged with Baby's Murder
A mother and father from North Finchley have been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old son. The baby was found with serious injuries on January 30 and later died in hospital on February 17.
Finchley2 min readTrust 36 · Craft 60 · Hype 15