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Property & Planning · Brent CrossBrent Cross Shopping Centre marks 50 years with new facade
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The mall, built on the former Hendon Greyhound Stadium site, is being updated with a modern facade due for completion in early 2027. A memory wall will feature public photographs.
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Local News · Brent CrossHome Bargains opens Brent Cross store, creating 65 jobs
Home Bargains opened a new store in Brent Cross yesterday, creating 65 jobs. The retailer has invested around £1 million into the Staples Corner outlet, which is managed by Szilvia Szajcz.
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Property & Planning · Brent CrossBrent Cross car park to host temporary ice rink
A temporary ice rink is planned for a section of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre car park. Barnet Council has validated the planning application for the seasonal attraction, which is proposed to operate until mid-January 2027.
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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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Business · Brent CrossBusinesses must RSVP for Brent Cross Town hub breakfast on 15 October
A breakfast event at 4 Arbour Street, Brent Cross Town, on 15 October will showcase the first office building in the development. Barry Rawlings, leader of Barnet Council, will speak, and businesses must confirm attendance via Eventbrite by 9 October.
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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 · BarnetNew rail link consultation launched for Hendon and Brent Cross
Plans for a new railway, the West London Orbital (WLO), connecting Hendon and Brent Cross West to West London are now open for public consultation. Barnet Labour is encouraging residents to respond to the eight-week consultation, which closes on 18 November, before the line's expected opening in 2035.
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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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Local News · Brent CrossNew Brent Cross Town neighbourhood to welcome Holybella, Stamp, and Social Pottery
Mediterranean-inspired cafe Holybella, Post Office services provider Stamp, and creative studio Social Pottery are set to open in Brent Cross Town. The development, planned by Related Argent, aims to provide residents and workers with local amenities.
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Property & Planning · BarnetBrent Cross regeneration scheme advances with new plans
A significant regeneration project in north-west London has progressed with a new submission to Barnet Council. The application is part of the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood development. This week also saw numerous other planning applications submitted, including for residential extensions and tree works.
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Local News · Brent CrossSephora to open at Brent Cross this winter
Beauty brand Sephora has confirmed it will open a new store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre this winter. The 5,500 sq ft unit marks a return for the retailer, which previously had a presence at the centre in the early 2000s. Hammerson, the centre's owner, stated the move is part of a strategy to attract a broader customer base.
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Transport & TfL · Brent CrossBrent Cross Flyover works begin September 30
Essential renewal works on the A41 Brent Cross Flyover are set to begin on the night of September 30. The two-year scheme, funded by the Department for Transport, aims to strengthen the structure and remove its current weight restriction.
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Local News · Brent CrossTesco roadshow comes to Brent Cross superstore
Tesco is hosting its 'Best Night In' roadshow at its Brent Cross superstore on Saturday, September 12th. The event in the store's car park will offer shoppers the chance to sample snacks and drinks and participate in an interactive game.
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Lifestyle & Food · HendonHaute Dolci opens custom lolly kiosk in Brent Cross atrium
Brent Cross shopping centre has added a dessert kiosk where customers build their own ice-cream lollies. Haute Dolci, which runs parlours in Wembley Park and Harrow, opened the stand last month. It also serves matcha teas, coffee and mocktails in the ground-floor atrium.
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Transport & TfL · CricklewoodTfL begins £10.8m Brent Cross flyover renewal after 7.5-tonne weight limit
Transport for London will renew the Brent Cross flyover, which has been under a 7.5-tonne weight limit since 2022. The £10.8m project aims to improve safety and avoid £1.7bn in economic impacts over 60 years, with works starting later this month.
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Business · CricklewoodBrent Cross Welcomes New Stores Amidst Closures
Brent Cross Shopping Centre is set to introduce two new retail outlets, Mango Kids and a large pop-up from Oliver Bonas. This comes as the Starbucks cafe has ceased trading at the centre, and a new dessert kiosk has opened.
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