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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 · 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 · 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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Transport & TfL · BarnetWest Hampstead exclusion from Orbital plans prompts resident plea
Transport for London is consulting on the West London Orbital project, which aims to improve connections across west London. However, West Hampstead and Camden have been excluded from current plans, prompting calls for their inclusion. TfL has stated future consideration is possible.
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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 · BarnetNorth London Hospice begins £10m rebuild
North London Hospice has started a £10 million rebuild of its inpatient unit. The new facility will serve patients and families across Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. Inpatient care has moved temporarily to Edgware Community Hospital, with the new unit expected to open in autumn 2027.
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Local News · BarnetBritish Heart Foundation to close Barnet and Finchley stores
The British Heart Foundation will close its Barnet and Finchley shops as part of a wider plan to shut 150 stores across the UK. The charity reported a £3.3m retail loss in the last financial year, citing increased operating costs and shifts in consumer behaviour.
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Local News · Brent CrossBrent Cross hosts new comedy festival for mental health charity
A new four-night comedy festival, The Funny Club Comedy Festival, is set to take place in Brent Cross Town in October. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Mind in Enfield and Barnet to support local mental health services.
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WorldHendon set to switch to Conservatives in new poll, More in Common shows
A new multi‑level regression survey released on 29 July 2026 says the Hendon constituency could be won by the Conservatives, overturning the current Labour hold. Labour is still projected to retain most London seats, while Reform UK is limited to Romford.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetHalloween event at Lewis of London in Barnet
Lewis of London farm in Barnet is hosting a Halloween event throughout October. Visitors can pick pumpkins, play games, and enjoy special ice cream flavours. The event runs on select dates from October 10 to October 31.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Woman's Cancer Battle: From Blocked Duct Fear to Lifelong Treatment
Abi Bleys, a mother of two from Barnet, was initially misdiagnosed with a blocked milk duct before discovering she had oestrogen positive lobular breast cancer in September 2020. She has since undergone extensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and is now on long-term hormone and antibody therapy.
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · BarnetBarnet FC wins to reclaim top spot
Barnet FC defeated Fleetwood Town 3-1 at The Hive stadium yesterday, moving back to the top of the league. Kabongo Tshimanga opened the scoring with a penalty, before goals from Charlie Lakin and Idris Kanu sealed the win.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet FC posts empty post-match page for Fleetwood Town
Barnet FC published a post‑match page titled “IDRIS KANU & ROMONEY CRICHLOW POST-MATCH | FLEETWOOD TOWN” on 19 September 2026. The page contains only repeated navigation links and no details of the game, leaving supporters without a recap.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetTottenham may debut Barnet teen Luca Williams-Barnett, says De Zerbi
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he is weighing the possibility of promoting 17‑year‑old academy winger Luca Williams‑Barnett to the first‑team squad. Williams‑Barnett, a Barnet resident, recently scored for the Under‑21s against Dinamo Zagreb, while the club has already spent over £300 million on new signings this summer.
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