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Local News · BarnetBarnet Physic Well open day returns on 15 August
The Barnet Physic Well, a historic mineral spring dating to the 1600s, will open to the public on 15 August from 2pm to 4pm. The free event offers a chance to visit the underground chamber and learn about its past as a local landmark believed to have healing properties.
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Local News · BarnetDean Brennan to host pre-match event ahead of Carabao Cup tie
Barnet Football Club has announced that manager Dean Brennan will host a pre-match event at The Hive on the day of their Carabao Cup first-round fixture against Cambridge United. The event is scheduled for 13 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:45.
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Local News · BarnetDean Brennan says Barnet FC better prepared for League One push
Barnet FC manager Dean Brennan has stated the club is "better equipped" for a League One promotion bid after strengthening the squad. Despite losing key players, ten new signings and a 54% win rate over four years underpin his confidence. The team finished two points short of the League Two play-offs last season.
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Local News · ColindaleChrissie Hynde appeals for help finding missing dog Nico in Colindale
Chrissie Hynde has asked the public to help locate her dog Nico, who went missing over two weeks ago near Silkstream Park in Colindale. The singer described the Jack Russell cross as wearing a black collar with a silver tag and urged people not to chase her if spotted.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC steward Ricardo Gonzalez dies aged 58
Barnet Football Club has paid tribute to Ricardo Gonzalez, a steward and site supervisor who died suddenly on 10 September. The 58-year-old was a supporter of both Barnet FC and London Bees and worked at The Hive for several years.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC opens 2026/2027 mascot packages for young fans in Edgware
Barnet FC has launched its 2026/2027 mascot packages, offering children in Edgware and beyond a season-long role at home matches. The package includes four matchday tickets, a full home kit, and the chance to walk out with the team before kick-off.
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Local News · Golders GreenDavid Stevenson finds birth family 65 years after Golders Green abandonment
David Stevenson, abandoned as a baby in a Golders Green flat in 1960, has connected with his birth family after 65 years. DNA testing uncovered his Dutch-Indonesian roots and led to relatives in Rotterdam, though his mother died in 2010.
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Myles Kenlock signs one-year contract extension with Barnet FC
Barnet FC has confirmed that defender Myles Kenlock has signed a one-year contract extension. The 29-year-old, who missed the 2025/26 campaign due to an ACL injury, will remain at the club until June 2027 after impressive pre-season performances.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC opens 72-hour ticket window for season ticket holders
Barnet FC season ticket holders have a 72-hour window to buy tickets for EFL Trophy matches at The Hive before general sale opens. The priority period runs from 3 August to 4 August at 4pm for both fixtures.
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Local News · Golders GreenGolders Green veteran Monty Goldstein, 102, speaks on rising antisemitism
Monty Goldstein, a 102-year-old Jewish veteran who served in the Royal Artillery during the Second World War, has described his distress at rising antisemitism in Golders Green. He questioned why Jewish people face hostility despite his lifetime of service to Britain.
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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.
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Schools in Barnet: how admissions work, and what actually decides a place
How school admissions work in Barnet: the primary and secondary deadlines, what an oversubscription criterion actually means, how the borough’s grammar schools differ, and what to do if you are refused a place.
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Barnet 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.
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Local News · FinchleyCollege Farm Finchley Set for Reopening After 25 Years
College Farm in Finchley, closed for over 25 years, is set to be reopened to the public. A new partnership between the College Farm Trust and the Jeremy Coller Foundation will fund restoration of the Grade II-listed buildings.
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Local News · BarnetAge UK Barnet launches new service for loneliness
Age UK Barnet has introduced Enabling Connections, a new initiative providing free, volunteer-led support for up to six months to combat loneliness and isolation among residents aged 55 and over. The service aims to help individuals rebuild social connections and regain confidence.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC Suffer Pre-Season Friendly Defeat
Barnet FC experienced a pre-season friendly loss to Oxford United at The Hive. Gatlin O’Donkor scored the decisive late goal for the visitors, after Adam Senior had equalised for Barnet. The team's next match is against Cambridge United in the Carabao Cup.
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Local News · BarnetQueen Elizabeth's School Barnet Gains Green Flag
Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet has achieved the Eco-Schools Green Flag, acknowledging its student-led environmental initiatives. The school also advanced in the Royal Horticultural Society's School Gardening Awards, receiving a voucher to enhance its allotment.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill Teen's Affirmation Cards Gain School Endorsement
Marco Ruggieri, a 12-year-old from Mill Hill, has developed a deck of affirmation cards called ENOUGH AS YOU ARE. Senior educators at Belmont Mill Hill have praised the resource, designed to help young people navigate anxiety and social challenges.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Debt Centre Clears £700,000
The London Barnet Debt Centre, a partnership between Christ Church Barnet and The Stable Church Barnet, has assisted people in clearing over £700,000 in debt since its establishment in 2021. The centre offers practical support and face-to-face advice.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Fundraiser Awarded BEM for Poppy Appeal Work
Finchley resident Jennifer Thomas has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her charitable work. Known as 'The Poppy Lady', she has supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 62 years, raising over £12,000 in the last year alone.
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