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Council & Politics · FinchleyBarnet Council extends Finchley charity contract for £586,000
Barnet Council has extended its contract with Barnet Mencap, a Finchley-based charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. The £586,000 deal runs from September 2026 to August 2028 and aims to reduce demand for adult social care services.
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Local News · FinchleySt Mary-at-Finchley opens doors for free Heritage Open Days events
St Mary-at-Finchley, the oldest building in the area, will host free Heritage Open Days events from 11 to 20 September 2026. Activities include a community gardening session, a five-mile heritage walk, and a concert by organist Macie Sutherland.
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Culture & Arts · FinchleyJeremy Sassoon to perform at JW3 Finchley as autumn arts season opens
JW3 on Finchley Road will host pianist Jeremy Sassoon on 24 September 2026, launching an autumn season of music, comedy and family events. The centre’s annual pantomime, *Dick Whittingberg Gets Into a Pickle*, runs from 6 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.
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Transport & TfL · FinchleyMetropolitan Line Train Held for 90 Minutes
Dozens of concertgoers were delayed for 90 minutes on a Metropolitan line train after a trespasser entered the tracks. Services were halted on July 28, 2026, with some passengers reportedly suffering from heat exhaustion.
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WorldFinchley Heatwave: Amber Alert Issued As Temperatures Soar
London faces an amber heat-health alert with temperatures predicted to reach 35C. The Met Office has warned of exceptionally severe fire risks, with advice issued to stay indoors during peak heat.
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WorldFernandes Absent from Tottenham Squad Amidst Injury Concerns
Mateus Fernandes was absent from Tottenham's pre-season friendly squad against Sydney FC, sparking injury worries. However, reports suggest his omission is part of a strategy to manage player minutes during the tour, aiming to prevent a repeat of last season's injury crisis.
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Where to eat in Barnet and Finchley: a guide by neighbourhood
Eating out across Barnet, neighbourhood by neighbourhood: Golders Green’s kosher restaurants, Finchley’s high streets, Hendon and Edgware, and the pubs worth the trip north.
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WorldPM Andy Burnham to host cross-party social care summit in Finchley
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host a cross-party summit with Tory and Lib Dem leaders on Wednesday, calling for an end to political point-scoring on social care. Baroness Louise Casey will launch a public consultation on adult social care.
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Local News · FinchleyCollege Farm Finchley Set for Reopening After 25 Years
College Farm in Finchley, closed for over 25 years, is set to be reopened to the public. A new partnership between the College Farm Trust and the Jeremy Coller Foundation will fund restoration of the Grade II-listed buildings.
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WorldMarried Academics Graduate Together at London Met
Dr Katherine and Matthew Fisher, a married couple and lecturers at London Metropolitan University, have graduated together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. They met as undergraduate chemistry students at the University of Oxford.
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WorldMet Police Appeal 40 Years After Suzy Lamplugh Disappearance
Forty years after estate agent Suzy Lamplugh disappeared, the Metropolitan Police are issuing a final appeal for information. The prime suspect, John Cannan, died in prison last year, but officers hope new leads may emerge to help find her body and bring closure.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenO2 Centre Finchley Road's Economic Impact Revealed
The O2 Centre in Finchley Road generated almost £250 million for the local economy in the past year, supporting over 3,300 jobs. The site is slated for demolition within 10 to 15 years as part of a redevelopment plan.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley Fundraiser Awarded BEM for Poppy Appeal Work
Finchley resident Jennifer Thomas has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her charitable work. Known as 'The Poppy Lady', she has supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal for 62 years, raising over £12,000 in the last year alone.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyFinchley Homes Set for Flat Conversion
Proposals have been lodged for the redevelopment of two neighbouring properties in Finchley. The plans aim to convert the houses into multiple self-contained flats, incorporating basement works, new extensions, and on-site parking facilities.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyNorth London Hospice to rebuild Finchley unit
North London Hospice is set to rebuild its Finchley inpatient unit in a £10 million project. The current facility, over 30 years old, will close in June 2026, with a temporary unit opening in Edgware.
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Council & Politics · Golders GreenFinchley MP launches free legal advice pop-ups
Finchley and Golders Green residents can now access free legal advice through pop-up centres launched by MP Sarah Sackman. Volunteer lawyers provided support in areas including housing, family, and employment law at the first session.
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