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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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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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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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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetWhere 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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