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15 stories from and about Whetstone, mostly local news, council & politics, lifestyle & food. The most recent ran on 15 October 2026.
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Local News · WhetstoneWhetstone takeaway wins national Best Takeaway award
Bayleaf Takeaway, located on High Road in Whetstone, has been awarded Best Takeaway of the Year at the Curry Life Awards. The business, established in 1995, was recognised for its culinary excellence and customer support.
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Local News · Whetstone28th Willesden Scout Group marks 100 years
The 28th Willesden Scout Group in Kensal Rise celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 10. The event was attended by over 250 guests, including Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and the Mayor of Brent.
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Local News · WhetstoneWhetstone Artist Frances Segelman's Royal Sculptures at Buckingham Palace
Frances Segelman, an East London artist with past ties to Whetstone, has created sculptures of notable figures including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Her works of the Royal Family are displayed at Buckingham Palace.
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Business · WhetstoneWhetstone's Lawsons director John Lawson wins national lifetime award
John Lawson, director of the Whetstone-founded builders' merchant Lawsons, has received the 2026 National Lifetime Achievement Award from Family Business United. The 94-year-old was recognised for his extensive service and a recent decision to gift his majority shareholding to an employee benefit trust.
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Property & Planning · WhetstoneWhetstone leaseholders demand answers after year of power cuts and broken promises
Residents at Thatcham Court in Whetstone say freeholder Beechwood Developers Ltd started construction without notice, left power cables exposed, and refused to provide safety documents. Barnet Council found no planning breaches but says lease disputes lie outside its remit.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneWandsworth Council accused of breaking neutrality rules before by-election
Wandsworth Council faces accusations of breaching political neutrality rules after deleting a Facebook post describing a 'serious financial crisis' and posting an Instagram video citing a £137m budget gap. The by-election on 27 August will determine control of the council, currently held by Conservatives with a one-seat minority.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet School to Get Temporary SEND Facilities
Barnet Council has approved plans to construct temporary modular buildings at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The new facilities are intended to provide 35 much-needed school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Council & Politics · WhetstoneBarnet Council to build temporary Send classrooms
Barnet Council is constructing temporary modular classrooms at Queenswell Infant and Nursery School in Whetstone. The initiative aims to create 35 much-needed places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) by September.
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Also affecting Whetstone
Borough-wide and national stories that name Whetstone or bear directly on it.
Local News · BarnetBarnet takeaway named best in country
Bayleaf, an Indian takeaway located in Barnet, has been named the best takeaway of the year at the 17th annual Curry Life Awards. The win comes months after its sister restaurant in Whetstone closed.
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Barnet faces 7,000 Green Belt homes under Mayor’s London Plan
Barnet Council has formally objected to the Mayor of London’s draft plan that proposes 7,000 new homes on the borough’s Green Belt. The consultation closes on 15 October 2026, with at least half of all new homes required to be affordable.
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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 - 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.
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WorldTom Holland Regrets Tottenham Hotspur Fandom
Actor Tom Holland has stated that choosing to support Tottenham Hotspur is among the worst decisions he has made. He explained on The Dish podcast that family history and a desire not to be a 'glory hunter' led him to the club.
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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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WorldWhetstone Building Demolition and Redevelopment Plans
Plans have been submitted to demolish an existing building at 891 Green Lanes in Whetstone. The proposal involves constructing a new four-storey block featuring retail units on the ground floor and eight residential flats above.
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