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Local News · High BarnetClissold Arms named London's best family pub
The Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill has been awarded London's best family pub of the year at the Great British Pub Awards. The pub is also recognised for its community spirit and its historical connection to the 1960s band The Kinks.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC back in action after break, second in League Two
Barnet FC resumes play after an international break, currently sitting second in Sky Bet League Two. Their last fixture was a 3-1 victory on 19 September 2026.
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Local News · FinchleyHolocaust educator Rev Bernd Koschland MBE dies aged 94
Rev Bernd Koschland MBE, a Kindertransport refugee and dedicated Holocaust educator, has died at the age of 94. He arrived in Britain in 1939 and later became a minister, teacher, and advocate for Holocaust remembrance.
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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national CAMRA award
London Brewing Company, based in North Finchley, has received the John Young Memorial Award from the London branches of CAMRA. The award celebrates significant contributions to real ale and pub culture in the capital.
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Local News · High BarnetBrewery Pond fish deaths prompt Environment Agency probe
At least a dozen large fish have been found dead in Brewery Pond on Hadley Green. Barnet Council has asked the Environment Agency to investigate the cause, believed to be lack of oxygen due to drought and unprecedented low water levels.
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Local News · HendonHendon Jogger Victor Arotsky Partially Blinded After Lime Bike Crash
Victor Arotsky, 53, from Hendon, was critically injured and suffered cardiac arrest after a Lime bike struck him, pushing him under a coach. He spent weeks in a coma and now faces significant visual and hearing impairments.
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Local News · High BarnetSeniors exercise group receives £2,000 National Lottery funding
The West Haringey Seniors Exercise Class (WHSEC) has been awarded £2,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund. The funding will support the group, which meets weekly at Hornsey Vale Community Centre, for at least two years.
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Local News · FinchleyWingate & Finchley set for FA Cup replay after 2-2 draw with Bedford Town
Bedford Town and Wingate & Finchley drew 2-2 in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Monday. Wingate played the final half hour with ten men after Kai Thomas‑Fraser was sent off. George Moncur’s penalty in the 85th minute forced a replay on Tuesday evening at Bedford’s ground.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley MP Sarah Sackman Links Local Hate Crimes to Historic Anti-Fascist Struggle
Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, has drawn parallels between the 1936 Battle of Cable Street and recent hate crimes in her constituency. She highlighted attacks on Jewish volunteer ambulances and the stabbing of two Jewish men, linking them to broader extremist ideologies.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Joins North London Coalition to Tackle Gambling Harms
Barnet Council is collaborating with Haringey, Camden, Enfield, and Islington in the North London Tackling Gambling Harms Coalition. The initiative aims to engage communities to better understand residents' experiences with gambling-related harm.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale Station Redevelopment Wins Top Engineering Awards
Colindale Station Redevelopment has been awarded Best Project, Large and Team of the Year at the ICE London Awards 2026. The scheme addressed long-standing issues of congestion and accessibility at the Northern line station.
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Local News · Chipping BarnetChipping Barnet musical revisits Blitz era
A new musical exploring life in 1940s Barnet during the Blitz is set to premiere at The Bull Theatre in Chipping Barnet. 'A Nightingale Sang in Barnet: The Blitz and Beyond' by Blue Door Theatre Company will run from October 15th to 17th.
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Local News · Golders GreenNorth West London GPs face 2,700 patients each
GP services in North West London are under considerable strain, with over 2,700 patients registered per full-time equivalent family doctor. This figure is substantially higher than the England average and the benchmark advised by the British Medical Association.
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Local News · High BarnetPetition Demands Safety Measures After Student's Death on North Road
A petition calling for urgent safety improvements on North Road has garnered over 3,200 signatures following the death of 16-year-old Melissa Premaratne. Organisers are demanding a school crossing patrol and an independent road safety review.
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Local News · Golders GreenSt Mary's School launches year-round childcare
St Mary’s School in Golders Green has launched a new year-round childcare and holiday provision in partnership with holiday camp provider Let’s Leap. The service will be open during all school holidays except for one week at Christmas and one week at the end of the summer holiday.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross ice rink returns October 23 with £10 tickets
An ice skating rink will return to Brent Cross Shopping Centre on October 23, operating until January 3. Early bird tickets are available for £10 using a pre-launch code, and a season pass giveaway is also being offered.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet FC midfielder sees promotion formula
On-loan midfielder Jake Reeves has stated that League Two leaders Barnet possess the key elements required for a promotion push this season. He highlighted the importance of hard work, a balanced age group within the squad, and a trusted manager.
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Local News · FinchleyIt's Bagels opens fourth London branch in Hampstead
It's Bagels, a New York-style bagel shop founded by fashion photographer Dan Martensen, has opened its fourth London branch at 60 Hampstead High Street. The shop officially welcomed customers on Monday, September 28, following a 'back to school bash' event.
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Local News · BarnetNew family trail launches at Trent Park House of Secrets
Trent Park House of Secrets is introducing a new family trail called 'Amazing Creatures Explorers' on Tuesday, 27th October. The trail aims to engage children under eight with the mansion's state rooms and the interwar period, complementing the museum's existing WWII intelligence exhibits.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet lead League Two with 15 points after seven unbeaten games
Barnet sit top of League Two having earned 15 points from seven matches. Manager Dean Brennan, in his fifth season, praised learning from fellow managers and warned that upcoming fixtures against Bristol Rovers and Crewe will test the squad’s promotion hopes.
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