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Local News · FinchleyHibiscus the cat waits eight months for adoption in Finchley
Hibiscus, a cat who has been in the care of RSPCA Friern Barnet Adoption Centre for over eight months, is still seeking a permanent home. Found as an underweight stray with significant fur loss, she has recovered but remains the centre's longest-stay resident.
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Local News · FinchleyMan in his 20s killed when tree fell on car on Dollis Road, Finchley
A young driver was killed after a tree struck his vehicle on Dollis Road in Finchley at 12.40 pm on Sunday. By 7 pm the Energy Networks Association reported 90,600 homes remained without power following Storm Boelo.
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Local News · FinchleyArtsdepot Finchley receives £25,000 grant for building works
Artsdepot in North Finchley has secured a £25,000 grant from the Christos Lazari Foundation. The funding will be used for essential building repairs and refurbishment, ensuring the arts centre can continue its community and cultural programmes.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley student dies after asthma attack, fundraiser launched
An international student from Nigeria, Obanyeli Jesse Chima, 26, died in Finchley on September 25 after a severe asthma attack. A fundraiser has been established to help his family transport his body back to Nigeria for burial.
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Local News · FinchleyNoah's Ark Hospice Raises £1.27m in Fundraising Drive
Noah's Ark Children's Hospice has successfully raised £1.27 million through its 'From That Moment' fundraising campaign. The initiative surpassed its £1 million goal, with the money designated to provide specialist care for seriously ill children in north and central London and Hertsmere.
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Local News · FinchleyStudents reimagine Phoenix Cinema foyer in East Finchley
Eighteen students and graduates from Middlesex University have developed design concepts for the foyer of the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley. The proposals are now on display, with the cinema's trustees set to select a winning design by the end of 2026.
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Business · FinchleyFinchley Showroom for Creative Reuse Platform
Used Creative, a platform for reselling theatre and film props, operates a showroom in Finchley. Founded by Jo Kotas and Tim Brown in 2025, the company aims to reduce waste in the creative industries and plans to seek funding for international expansion.
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Local News · FinchleyTollington Arms fire: Pub landlord warns of months-long closure
The Tollington Arms pub in Hornsey Road faces a lengthy closure after a fire damaged its basement in the early hours of Friday, October 9. Landlord Martin Whelan stated the venue could take months to reopen, with one person treated for smoke inhalation.
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Council & Politics · BarnetMuswell Hill Cattery Owner Banned From Keeping Animals
A Muswell Hill cattery owner has been disqualified from keeping animals for three years after admitting to running an unlicensed cat boarding business. She was also fined a total of £1,368. Separately, a Finchley chicken shop and its director were fined for using an unlicensed A-board.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyO2 Centre Finchley Road begins £multi-million upgrade
The O2 Centre on Finchley Road is undergoing a multi-million pound upgrade to improve its public areas and retail mix. This work forms part of a long-term masterplan by developer Landsec to eventually redevelop the site with 1,800 new homes and other facilities.
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Transport & TfL · FinchleyGhostly train tales on Northern Line linked to real engines
Reports of a ghostly steam train on the Northern Line, specifically between East Finchley station and Wellington sidings, may have a rational explanation. Departmental steam engines operated on the London Underground until 1971, and an experimental locomotive known as 'Fowler's Ghost' was also tested in the area.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyNorth Finchley Home Plans Include Garage Conversion
Plans have been submitted for alterations to a property on Granville Road in North Finchley. The proposals include converting part of the garage into a habitable room and adding a first-floor side extension. Changes to windows are also part of the application.
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Local News · FinchleyBelsize Library marks 90 years with Victoria Coren Mitchell
Belsize Library, a Grade II listed building in Finchley, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this month. Victoria Coren Mitchell will attend a launch event on October 15, marking nine decades of community service. The library, originally opened in 1937, is now managed by The Winchester Project.
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Lifestyle & Food · FinchleyBonoo restaurant named global 'hidden gem' by Tripadvisor
Bonoo, an Indian tapas restaurant on Finchley Road, has been named a global 'hidden gem' by Tripadvisor. It is the only UK restaurant to receive the Traveller's Choice award in this category for 2026, based on thousands of customer reviews.
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Local News · FinchleyWingate & Finchley set for FA Cup replay after 2-2 draw with Bedford Town
Bedford Town and Wingate & Finchley drew 2-2 in the FA Cup third qualifying round on Monday. Wingate played the final half hour with ten men after Kai Thomas‑Fraser was sent off. George Moncur’s penalty in the 85th minute forced a replay on Tuesday evening at Bedford’s ground.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyNW3 Community Land Trust to build 14 homes in Belsize Park
NW3 Community Land Trust is preparing to start construction on a 14-flat development in Belsize Park. The project at 31 Daleham Gardens will offer eight affordable homes and six for the open market. The trust was co-founded in 2016 to address the loss of affordable housing in the area.
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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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Transport & TfL · FinchleyFinchley residents lose Night Tube service to Stratford on Friday
Night Tube services between Finchley Road and Stratford will not run on Friday 2 October due to track maintenance. TfL will operate replacement buses, and other lines such as the Northern and Victoria will also face limited service over the weekend.
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Transport & TfL · FinchleyFinchley Jubilee Line Weekend Closure October 3-4
Transport for London (TfL) has announced planned closures affecting multiple Tube and DLR lines across London on the weekend of October 3-4, 2026. In Finchley, residents using the Jubilee line should be aware of significant disruptions.
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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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