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Local News · FinchleyFinchley funeral for Irene Jeary scheduled for 23 September
Irene Jeary of Market Place, East Finchley, has died. Ham & High reported her funeral will be on Wednesday 23 September at 2pm at St Marylebone Crematorium, Finchley N2 0RZ. The notice was the sole death announcement published by the paper in the past week.
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Local News · New BarnetNew Barnet hosts free community event celebrating beans
Incredible Edible Barnet is hosting a free community event called 'Cool Beans!' on Saturday 10 October in New Barnet. The event, part of Barnet Climate Action Week, will showcase the versatility of beans through cooking demonstrations, tastings, and family activities.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley care staff cycle 54 miles, raise £1,166 for charity
Three staff members from Magnolia Court Care Home in Child's Hill completed a 54-mile charity cycle ride, raising £1,166 for the Barchester Charitable Foundation. The foundation supports older people and adults with disabilities.
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Local News · East BarnetTommy Avgoustidis wins player award after FA Cup goals
Enfield Town player Tommy Avgoustidis has received the latest player of the month award. He scored two goals in the FA Cup second qualifying round victory against Billericay, helping his team advance to the next stage of the competition.
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Local News · FinchleyFA bans concrete pitch walls after Finchley player death
Following the fatal collision of 21‑year‑old Billy Vigar with a concrete wall at Wingate & Finchley FC, the Football Association has revised its stadium accreditation standards. Clubs must now remove or pad solid barriers, and the FA and Premier League will fund the work.
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Local News · HendonHendon event to focus on lived experience in mental health support
An event focusing on the importance of lived experience in mental health support will be held in Hendon on Tuesday, 6th October. Meridian Wellbeing is organising the gathering ahead of World Mental Health Day.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet: New board to spend £20m on Hertford Road Christmas lights
A newly formed neighbourhood board in East Barnet has allocated its first funds from a £20 million government programme towards new Christmas lights along Hertford Road. The initiative aims to boost local businesses and enhance the area over the next decade.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale Tattoo Studio Marks Two Years of Operation
The Old Marine Arts Group, a tattoo studio located on Colney Hatch Lane in Colindale, is celebrating two years of business. The studio has served nearly 500 clients, with ages ranging from 18 to 83, and now offers introductory tattooing courses.
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Local News · High BarnetTrent Park wildlife charity appeals for £40,000
Trent Park's Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service is appealing for £40,000 to cover rising costs and falling visitor numbers. The charity, founded in 1985, needs to raise funds to cover monthly expenses of approximately £12,000.
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Local News · EdgwareBarnet FC Highlights Young Talent in 'Raised in the EFL' Campaign
Barnet FC is running the 'Raised in the EFL' campaign from 11 to 25 September, highlighting the development of young players like Anthony Haralambous, Aaron Liwala, Bright Siaw, and Pat Matejko. Their journeys demonstrate the pathways available for emerging talent within the club's structure.
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Local News · East BarnetBarnet Deputy Mayor Attends Female Entrepreneurship Roundtable
Howard Dawber OBE, Barnet's deputy mayor for business and growth, attended a roundtable discussion in Southgate on Wednesday 23rd. The event focused on female entrepreneurship and the contributions of women-led businesses to the capital's economy.
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Local News · High BarnetDele Alli offered training chance at Barnet FC
Barnet FC manager Dean Brennan has offered former England midfielder Dele Alli the opportunity to train with the League Two leaders. Alli has been using the club's facilities to maintain fitness as he seeks a new team.
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Local News · Golders GreenTories to regain Finchley and Golders Green seat, poll suggests
A new YouGov MRP poll projects that the Conservative Party will win back the Finchley and Golders Green constituency. The survey suggests Labour will lose eight seats in London overall, while the Green Party is not expected to secure any MPs in the capital.
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Local News · Mill HillMill Hill schoolchildren honour 254 Dutch war dead
Schoolchildren in Mill Hill paid tribute to 254 Dutch servicemen buried at Westminster Cemetery. The annual remembrance service, organised by former councillor Sury Khatri, took place on Friday, September 18.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley charity dog show to aid rescue pets
The Great Hampstead Bark Off dog show will take place on Sunday, September 27, at the Parliament Hill cricket pitch. Organised by North London charity All Dogs Matter, the event aims to raise funds to rehome unwanted and abandoned pets.
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Local News · North FinchleyGifts in Wills fund nearly a fifth of North London Hospice care
Legacies account for almost 20% of patients cared for by North London Hospice, which offers free specialist palliative and end-of-life services. The hospice has teamed up with two providers to offer free Will writing.
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Local News · East BarnetLacey Turner recalls miscarriage on EastEnders set
Actress Lacey Turner, known for her role in EastEnders, has shared that she experienced two miscarriages before the birth of her children. One of these occurred while she was filming for the BBC soap. Turner is currently participating in Strictly Come Dancing.
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Local News · Golders GreenNew Hampstead Cafe Gracie's Draws Crowds with Aussie-Inspired Menu
Gracie's, a new cafe on Hampstead High Street, is attracting customers with its sunshine yellow exterior and natural interior. Owner Jeffrey Young, who also founded the London Coffee Festival, has created a menu featuring Aussie-inspired dishes. The cafe retains original features from its time as a chemist shop.
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Local News · Golders GreenMilah Moroccan restaurant opens in Hampstead
Milah, a new Moroccan restaurant, has opened at 16 Flask Walk in Hampstead. It replaces La Cage Imaginaire, which operated for 50 years and was a filming location for 'Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy' and 'Afterlife'. The refurbishment took over six months.
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Local News · CricklewoodAnson Primary School seeks makeover prize for second year
Anson Primary School in Cricklewood is among London schools invited to enter the 2026 Big School Makeover competition. The school, which won £5,000 last year, can be nominated for a chance to win a share of £10,000 in prizes.
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