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Local News · East BarnetEllenborough Table Tennis Club marks 90 years
Ellenborough Table Tennis Club, founded in 1936, is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special event on Sunday, 1st November. The club, which has a strong base of older players, offers coaching sessions for beginners and returners.
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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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Local News · CricklewoodFreddie Foreman, Gangland Figure, Dies Aged 94
Freddie Foreman, a notorious gangland figure associated with the Kray twins and convicted for his role in the 1983 Security Express robbery, has died at the age of 94. After his final release from prison, he resided on Shoot-Up Hill in Cricklewood.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet event celebrates benefits of beans
An event organised by Incredible Edible Barnet and St John’s United Reformed Church brought together around 50 residents to celebrate the benefits of beans. Held during Barnet Climate Action Week, the gathering featured activities promoting plant-based diets for health and environmental reasons.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetBarnet social enterprise offers repair workshops for employees
Social enterprise Kundakala is launching 75-minute repair workshops across London, including in Barnet, to teach basic clothing mending skills. The initiative targets workplace employees, with employers able to host sessions for up to ten staff for £550.
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Local News · HendonHendon Father Thanks Medics After Coach Incident
Victor Arotsky, from Hendon, has thanked paramedics and police officers who saved his life after he was crushed by a coach near the Houses of Parliament last June. He sustained life-changing injuries, including losing sight in one eye and hearing in one ear, but has since returned to work and is running regularly.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBritain in the 1930s book shows unseen Northaw hunt photos in Barnet
Atlantic’s new 616‑page book Britain in the 1930s, published on 5 November, offers more than 600 previously unseen black‑and‑white photographs. Historian Steven Brindle selected the images, which include a rare view of the Enfield hunt meeting at Northaw Village in Barnet, alongside scenes from across the capital and the country.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Commander Raises Alarm Over Prison Release Scheme
Barnet's Borough Commander Luke Williams has voiced serious concerns about the government's early prison release scheme. A prolific shoplifter and registered sex offender, released from HMP Wandsworth, committed further offences within 24 hours of his release.
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Culture & Arts · Barnet97-year-old artist's exhibition opens at Barnet care home
An exhibition featuring sculptures and paintings by 97-year-old resident Joy Feld is now open to the public at Carlton Court Care Home in Bells Hill, Barnet. The display, which includes artwork from the last 40 years, will run until 25 October 2026.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetBarnet FC website shows repeated content
Barnet Football Club's official website has published a pre-match page for the Bristol Rovers game that contains repeated content. The page, titled 'Dean Brennan Pre-Match | Bristol Rovers', was published on 9 October 2026 and includes multiple instances of navigation links and fixture information.
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Business · Mill HillMill Hill owner expands cafe business to four locations
Diren Cicek, director and owner of Lunar Cafe, has expanded her business to four locations. Starting near Hampstead Heath three years ago, the cafe now operates in Crouch End, Highgate Studios, and Tottenham Court Road.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC wins EFL Trophy shootout after red card
Barnet FC progressed in the EFL Trophy after defeating AFC Wimbledon 8-7 on penalties. The match saw a debut for young goalkeeper Anthony Haralambous and a straight red card for AFC Wimbledon's Alistair Smith. Barnet FC currently sit second in League Two.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross seeks memories for 50th birthday 'memory wall'
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is inviting customers to share photos and memories from its 50-year history. The submissions will be used to create a 'memory wall' as the centre undergoes a refurbishment and prepares to open new stores.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetBarnet man finds community tackling male loneliness
A Barnet resident has found solace and connection in a London-based social club for men after experiencing loneliness and struggling with friendships. Miren Shah, 29, joined Shoulder to Shoulder in December 2025, finding a community that addresses male isolation.
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WorldHome Office data show hate crimes rise 7% to 146,825 in year to March 2026
Police‑recorded hate crimes in England and Wales increased by 7% to 146,825 in the year to March 2026. Anti‑Muslim offences jumped 15% while antisemitic hate crime remains at an unacceptably high level, according to the Home Office, the British Muslim Trust and the Community Security Trust.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet leader addresses antisemitism rise post-October 7th
Barnet Council leader Barry Rawlings has marked the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, highlighting a rise in antisemitic hate and abuse within the borough and reaffirming commitment to community safety.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC win penalty shootout against AFC Wimbledon
Barnet FC defeated AFC Wimbledon 8-7 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the Jersey Mike’s Trophy. The team made significant changes to their lineup, and a red card in the second half added drama to the match.
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Council & Politics · BarnetAndrew Boff launches seventh bid for London Mayor
Andrew Boff, a London Assembly veteran, has announced his intention to run for Mayor of London for the seventh time. He is seeking the Conservative Party's nomination for the 2028 election, having declared his interest on the day Sir Sadiq Khan secured his third term.
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Local News · Golders GreenHomeless Action Barnet raises £8,500 from Big Sleep Out
Homeless Action in Barnet's "Big Sleep Out" initiative, held between June and September, raised £8,500 from approximately 50 participants. The event aimed to generate funds and awareness for rough sleepers, falling short of its 100-participant goal.
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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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