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Property & Planning · Golders GreenBarnet Council approves 130‑room Hotel Unique redevelopment in Golders Green
Barnet councillors gave unanimous backing on 14 October 2026 to a scheme that will add a four‑storey hotel with 114 rooms, refurbish the existing building for 16 more, and keep the locally‑listed Refectory Pub at 4 Golders Green Crescent. The plan was called in by Childs Hill councillor Cory Turner and submitted by Pressfield Limited.
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Local News · Golders GreenGolders Green memorial fire: Man admits arson
Ali Fallahi has admitted to an arson attack in Golders Green on 27 April. The fire damaged a cabinet near a memorial wall in Limes Avenue, which was set up as a tribute to those killed in Iran and at the Nova music festival. Fallahi blamed Reza Pahlavi for his cousin's death.
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Local News · Golders GreenHampstead Heath cafe tenants can challenge lease decision
Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have been granted permission by the High Court to challenge a decision that awarded their leases to Daisy Green. Hoxton Beach, the current tenants, argue the retendering process was unfair. The City of London Corporation maintains its process was lawful.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenGarden Suburb Theatre stages modern Love's Labour's Lost
Garden Suburb Theatre's production of Love's Labour's Lost offers a modern take on Shakespeare's comedy, drawing inspiration from romantic films. The play, set in Golders Green, features King Ferdinand and his companions vowing to avoid women, only to be challenged by the arrival of the Princess of France and her ladies.
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Local News · Golders GreenGolders Hill Park and Hill Garden win Gold at London in Bloom 2026
Golders Hill Park and the Hill Garden and Pergola in Golders Green have each earned a Gold award at the London in Bloom ceremony. Both sites are overseen by the City of London Corporation, and the Grade II* listed walkway now sits on Historic England’s at‑risk register.
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Local News · Golders GreenSamaritans launch pavement graffiti campaign in Golders Green
Samaritans has launched a reverse graffiti campaign across London, including in Golders Green, using pavement messages to encourage people to intervene when they are concerned about someone's wellbeing. The initiative is a partnership with the World Gold Council.
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Local News · Golders GreenMielo to open second restaurant in Hampstead
Mielo, a Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar, is set to open its second location in Hampstead. The new venture will occupy the former Cote Brasserie site on Hampstead High Street, which has been vacant since August 2024.
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Local News · Golders GreenHomeless Action Barnet raises £8,500 from Big Sleep Out
Homeless Action in Barnet's "Big Sleep Out" initiative, held between June and September, raised £8,500 from approximately 50 participants. The event aimed to generate funds and awareness for rough sleepers, falling short of its 100-participant goal.
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Local News · Golders GreenSt Mary's School launches year-round childcare
St Mary’s School in Golders Green has launched a new year-round childcare and holiday provision in partnership with holiday camp provider Let’s Leap. The service will be open during all school holidays except for one week at Christmas and one week at the end of the summer holiday.
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Local News · Golders GreenRare sheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation
Rare-breed sheep have returned to Hampstead Heath as part of a conservation project. The animals help manage vegetation on anthill meadows, supporting biodiversity and providing an eco-friendly alternative to machinery. The City of London Corporation invests millions annually to maintain the Heath, which faced challenges from dry weather and antisocial behaviour this summer.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenAckermans Chocolates shop on Goldhurst Terrace closed after 50 years
Ackermans Chocolates, established by Werner and Lotte Ackerman on Goldhurst Terrace, operated for five decades, earned a Royal Warrant in 1968 and welcomed the future King Charles in 1996. The shop closed roughly twenty years ago, ending a notable chapter in Golders Green’s culinary history.
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Property & Planning · Golders GreenShire Golf Club Closes Footpath Access After E-bike Vandalism
Shire London Golf Club has closed several public footpath access points, including those from Byng Road playing fields, following extensive damage to its greens caused by teenagers riding e-bikes. The club director stated this is the most serious damage since the club opened in 1994.
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Local News · Golders GreenNew Hampstead Cafe Gracie's Draws Crowds with Aussie-Inspired Menu
Gracie's, a new cafe on Hampstead High Street, is attracting customers with its sunshine yellow exterior and natural interior. Owner Jeffrey Young, who also founded the London Coffee Festival, has created a menu featuring Aussie-inspired dishes. The cafe retains original features from its time as a chemist shop.
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Local News · Golders GreenMilah Moroccan restaurant opens in Hampstead
Milah, a new Moroccan restaurant, has opened at 16 Flask Walk in Hampstead. It replaces La Cage Imaginaire, which operated for 50 years and was a filming location for 'Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy' and 'Afterlife'. The refurbishment took over six months.
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Culture & Arts · Golders GreenGolders Green church conservation project underway
A conservation project to restore the historic wall paintings at St Jude-on-the-Hill in Golders Green began in March 2026 and is expected to finish in January 2027. Talks on the work will be held on 17 September 2026.
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Local News · Golders GreenNew Golders Green School Shortlists 11 for House Names
Alleyn's Hampstead, which opened this month across three sites in Golders Green, has compiled a shortlist of 11 individuals for its new school houses. The final four names will be announced on October 9th.
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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenMcDonald's late licence bid faces police opposition
The Metropolitan Police has urged Camden Council to reject a bid for extended late-night hours at a McDonald's on Finchley Road, citing a string of incidents including assaults and historical armed robberies. The franchisee has proposed body cameras for staff.
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Local News · Golders GreenRoebuck pub in Golders Green reopens after refurbishment
The Roebuck pub in Golders Green has closed for a significant refurbishment, set to reopen on October 9. The project includes a new exterior colour scheme, updated interior decor, and enhancements to the beer garden.
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Local News · Golders GreenSheep return to Golders Green meadow for conservation grazing
Five sheep have been introduced to Anthill Meadow, near Golders Green, as part of a conservation grazing project. The flock, loaned from Mudchute City Farm, will be monitored by ecologists and are intended to boost local biodiversity without the use of machinery.
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Crime & Safety · Golders GreenGolders Green sees £86m police boost after rise in antisemitic offences
The Met recorded 1,379 antisemitic offences in the year to July, a 25% rise, prompting the government to allocate £86 million for extra officers. Golders Green, where two men were stabbed in April, will benefit from new community protection teams, though only 36 officers are presently assigned to north‑west London.
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