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Local News · FinchleyFinchley cinema to screen climate emergency film
A film detailing the biodiversity and climate emergencies and the benefits of taking action will be shown for free at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley. The screening is organised by local groups.
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Local News · FinchleyAlleyn's Hampstead school opens with 500 pupils
Alleyn's Hampstead, an outpost of a south London institution, has opened its doors to 500 pupils aged two to 16. The school is operating from three sites in Rosslyn Hill, Netherhall Gardens, and Fitzjohn's Avenue.
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Local News · FinchleyBlack Bear Burger named UK's happiest workplace
Black Bear Burger, a chain with a restaurant in Islington's Exmouth Market, has been named the UK's happiest place to work for 2026. The company received the CODE award for its commitment to team welfare and positive working environments.
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Local News · FinchleyArriva North London bus drivers cancel strikes after AC deal
Bus drivers employed by Arriva North London have called off further strike action after agreeing a deal that includes the installation of air conditioning on all buses by May 2027. The agreement also introduces a 35-minute limit for driving buses without functioning air conditioning during hot weather.
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Holy Fool play explores Shostakovich's life under Stalin
The new musical history 'Holy Fool' by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers, now playing at Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, examines the life of composer Dimitri Shostakovich under Stalin's regime. It opens backstage at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1934.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Teacher Convicted of Indecent Assault After Podcast
Sally Anne Bowen, a former science teacher at Christ's College in Finchley, has been convicted of seven counts of indecent assault. The case, involving abuse that occurred in 1988, gained renewed attention following an investigative podcast.
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Local News · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens with new bakery and dry‑aged beef cabinet
Waitrose on Ballards Lane in Finchley reopened after a week‑long refurbishment, adding upgraded service counters, a dry‑aged beef cabinet and a redesigned bakery. MP Sarah Sackman attended the ribbon‑cutting ceremony and early customers were given complimentary tote bags and a beverage.
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Business · FinchleyWaitrose Finchley reopens after multi‑million refurbishment
Waitrose’s Finchley supermarket on Ballards Lane reopened on 4 September 2026 after a multi‑million‑pound refurbishment. Manager Edward Caswell leads 174 staff and the upgrade includes a redesigned bakery, dry‑aged beef cabinet, expanded wine range and new fish, deli and sushi counters.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyFinchley cinema offers £4 tickets for National Cinema Weekend
National Cinema Weekend is offering £4 tickets for all films, screens, and seating types, with an additional £2 charge for IMAX. The event, run by Cinema First, includes over 530 UK cinemas, with 49 in London, including Finchley's Phoenix Cinema.
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Business · FinchleyDurum Restaurant in Finchley fined for underpaying five workers £977.92
Durum Ocakbasi Limited, trading as Durum Restaurant on Ballards Lane, Finchley, failed to pay five employees the legal minimum wage. The government named the business in a 3 September enforcement round that returned £4m to underpaid workers nationwide.
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Finchley councillor questions PM job description
A Finchley councillor has highlighted the absence of a formal job description for the UK Prime Minister, questioning the process for selecting national leaders. The issue arose during discussions about planning and change management.
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Architect's home dispute inspired James Bond villain
A dispute over architect Ernő Goldfinger's plan to demolish a cottage in Finchley in 1939 to build his own home led to a literary feud with author Ian Fleming. Fleming later used Goldfinger's name for a villain in his 1959 novel, resulting in an out-of-court settlement.
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Finchley shisha lounge plans submitted retrospectively
Retrospective plans have been submitted to Barnet Council for changes to a commercial property at 225 to 229 Regents Park Road in Finchley. The application seeks permission for a single-storey rear extension to provide additional seating for a shisha lounge with a retractable roof.
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Finchley's College Farm Set for Public Reopening
Finchley's historic College Farm, closed to the public since 2001, is set to reopen thanks to financial support from the Jeremy Coller Foundation. The farm, originally established in the 1880s, aims to return to its role as an educational and leisure space.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyFinchley Home Demolished for Two New Semi-Detached Houses
A residential property in Cyprus Road, Finchley, is set to be demolished and replaced with two new semi-detached homes. The redevelopment proposal, submitted to Barnet Council, also includes plans for new access, parking, outbuildings, and air source heat pumps.
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Local News · FinchleyVirgin Active Finchley O2 Centre to close end of September
Virgin Active's leisure centre at the O2 Centre in Finchley Road will close at the end of September. Members are being offered transfers to other gyms, but many find the alternatives too distant or unaffordable.
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Local News · FinchleyDuke's Aldridge Academy GCSE results show 42% at grade 4+
Duke’s Aldridge Academy in Finchley published its GCSE results on August 20. 42 per cent of students achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. The school recorded a Progress 8 score of 0.15.
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Local News · FinchleyUCS Finchley pupils achieve record GCSE results
University College School (UCS) in Finchley has announced its best-ever GCSE results. 58 per cent of Year 11 pupils received top grades, with 19 students achieving straight 9s. The school's headmaster praised the pupils' hard work and the staff's dedication.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Holocaust educator Lesley Urbach dies at 69
Lesley Urbach, who helped establish the Holocaust education charity Generation 2 Generation in 2016, has died suddenly at 69. A resident of Finchley, she supported Syrian refugees in Barnet and worked to secure Synagogue of Sanctuary status for Finchley Progressive Synagogue earlier this year.
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Crime & Safety · FinchleyFormer Christ’s College teacher denies eight indecent assault charges in Finchley trial
A former teacher at Christ’s College Finchley is on trial for eight counts of indecent assault against two male pupils, both aged 14 at the time. Sally-Anne Bowen denies all charges, while the prosecution argues she exploited her position of trust. The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.
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