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London Bees to launch girls' football development centre
New initiative in Barnet aims to provide structured pathways for young female players aged 8 to 18.
Holocaust rescue exhibition opens at Chipping Barnet Library
Barnet Stroke Survivor Backs National Awareness Campaign
Mill Hill man dies after tree crushes car
Barnet sees 27% COVID PCR positivity as London rates climb
Barnet Guild of Artists to relocate after 60 years at Whalebones
Hibiscus the cat waits eight months for adoption in Finchley
Local NewsCamden Market transforms into winter wonderland
Barnet U18s secure win, prepare for FA Youth Cup tie
Local NewsMan in his 20s killed when tree fell on car on Dollis Road, Finchley
Barnet held 1-1 by Oldham after stoppage‑time equaliser
Local NewsMike Fondop scored for Oldham in the final minutes as 2,632 fans watched at The Hive, leaving Barnet still second in the league
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC draw with Oldham Athletic after late equalizer
Barnet Football Club drew 1-1 with Oldham Athletic at The Hive on Saturday. Kabongo Tshimanga opened the scoring for Barnet, but a red card for Isiah Noel-Williams and a late equalizer from Mike Fondop meant the points were shared. The attendance was 2632.
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Local News · BarnetFriern Barnet charity offers creative haven for people with disabilities
Community Focus Inclusive Arts, based in Friern Barnet, offers creative and wellbeing courses for residents with disabilities and additional needs. The organisation also produces a podcast, Dis-labeled, funded by the National Lottery, featuring the voices of people with lived experience.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent residents urged to avoid ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up over 60% of UK children's calorie intake and are linked to obesity, diabetes, and mental health issues. Residents can use free apps to identify and avoid them.
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Local News · High BarnetResidents bid to buy back derelict High Barnet youth club
High Barnet residents are bidding to reclaim the former Quinta Youth Club, which has been derelict for two decades. The Quinta Village Green Residents’ Association has submitted a competitive offer to Barnet Council, aiming to restore the building for community use.
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Local News · CricklewoodWaitrose to open Chalk Farm convenience store in 2028
Waitrose has announced plans to open a new convenience store in Chalk Farm in 2028. This follows the recent opening of a larger supermarket on Cricklewood Broadway as part of a nationwide expansion.
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Local News · East BarnetBus driver criticises Mayor Khan's welfare pledges
A bus driver from East Barnet has stated that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is not acting decisively enough to improve working conditions for bus drivers. Mushin Manir believes the Mayor is hesitant to secure necessary funding for better facilities and working environments.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC hosts Oldham Athletic at The Hive on Saturday
Barnet Football Club will play host to Oldham Athletic at The Hive in Edgware on Saturday at 3 pm for a Sky Bet League Two fixture. Barnet are currently second in the league standings.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet ranked 10th most peaceful London borough
Barnet has been named the 10th most peaceful borough in London, according to a study by SAM Conveyancing. The borough scored 37.7 out of 100 in the research which analysed crime levels, noise, green space, and nightlife.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC loses 1-3 to Swindon Town
Barnet FC suffered their first league defeat of the season, losing 1-3 at home to Swindon Town. Swindon secured the win with early goals from Mitch Clark and a brace from Aaron Drinan, before Kabongo Tshimanga netted a late consolation for Barnet. The attendance was 2200.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Council votes to explore twinning with Israeli city Haifa
Barnet Council approved a motion to study a twinning partnership with Haifa, Israel’s third‑largest city. The proposal was put forward by Conservative councillors, with Labour members abstaining and the sole Green councillor voting against. The borough already twins with Ramat Gan.
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Local News · BarnetAshton Town FC advances after 5-1 win over Barnet PDP
Ashton Town FC beat Barnet PDP 5-1 in a cup tie played on a wet Tuesday evening. Jack Maskell scored for Barnet PDP. The result sends Ashton Town into the next round, while Barnet PDP’s cup run ends.
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Local News · BarnetExodus Youth Worx receives Audible funding for storytelling
Exodus Youth Worx has been selected to receive funding from Audible's 'Imagine Louder' programme. The initiative aims to integrate audio storytelling into youth activities, addressing a decline in reading enjoyment among older children.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill Schoolboy Crowned National Under-Eight Chess Champion
Mill Hill's Sultan Sharkhanov has become the national under-eight chess champion. The eight-year-old secured the title at the Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal, the UK's largest junior chess competition, finishing with 9.5 points from 11 games.
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Local News · HendonHendon mother joins campaign for women without maternal support
A new campaign is highlighting the experiences of women mothering without their own mothers. Anna Bernard from Hendon shared her story of maternal absence, a reality felt daily by over half of women surveyed.
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Local News · Brent CrossWest London Foster Carers Drop 34% Amid Recruitment Drive
The number of foster carers in West London has fallen by 34 per cent since 2021. A new Department for Education campaign is urging more people to consider fostering, highlighting that many possess the necessary qualities and that support is available.
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Local News · FinchleyArtsdepot Finchley receives £25,000 grant for building works
Artsdepot in North Finchley has secured a £25,000 grant from the Christos Lazari Foundation. The funding will be used for essential building repairs and refurbishment, ensuring the arts centre can continue its community and cultural programmes.
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Local News · EdgwareGoogle Cloud Outage Disrupts Banks and Courts in London
A power event in Google's 'Europe-west2' cloud region caused widespread disruption to online services across London on Tuesday. Banks like Revolut, Lloyds, and HSBC, along with HM Courts & Tribunals Service, reported issues affecting payments, transfers, and court hearing platforms.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley student dies after asthma attack, fundraiser launched
An international student from Nigeria, Obanyeli Jesse Chima, 26, died in Finchley on September 25 after a severe asthma attack. A fundraiser has been established to help his family transport his body back to Nigeria for burial.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Over-60s Team Competes at Better Club Games
Barnet is sending a team of athletes aged over 60 to the Better Club Games, an event organised by Better leisure centres. Competitions include walking football, table tennis, and more, taking place at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet care home marks World Food Day with global cuisine
Hugh Myddelton House in East Barnet hosted a World Food Day event, showcasing a variety of international dishes prepared by residents and staff. The celebration aimed to foster togetherness and acknowledge cultural diversity within the care home community.
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