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Property & Planning · High BarnetHigh Barnet residents object to Queen Elizabeth's School sports hall plans
Residents in High Barnet have lodged objections with Barnet Council regarding plans for a new four-storey sports hall at Queen Elizabeth's School. Concerns centre on the building's scale, potential traffic increases, and the removal of protected trees.
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Local News · High BarnetBarnet Guild of Artists to relocate after 60 years at Whalebones
The Barnet Guild of Artists is preparing to leave its studio of sixty years at Whalebones. The guild's annual exhibition is currently underway at Wesley Hall until 31 October, while members anticipate the completion of their new purpose-built studio in early 2025.
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Local News · High BarnetResidents bid to buy back derelict High Barnet youth club
High Barnet residents are bidding to reclaim the former Quinta Youth Club, which has been derelict for two decades. The Quinta Village Green Residents’ Association has submitted a competitive offer to Barnet Council, aiming to restore the building for community use.
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Local News · High BarnetCommunity orchard planned for Barnet Playing Fields
A new community orchard is planned for a section of Barnet Playing Fields at Underhill. Planting is scheduled to start early next year, with local politicians expressing support for the initiative aimed at enhancing green space protection.
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Business · High BarnetJamaica Blue opens High Barnet café on 12 Nov 2026, creates 15 jobs
Jamaica Blue will launch a café on High Street in High Barnet on 12 November 2026, next to Barclays Bank. The company is spending £300,000 and will hire 15 local staff, according to a statement reported by the Barnet Post.
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Transport & TfL · High BarnetNorthern line suspended between Camden Town and East Finchley, High Barnet commuters face severe delays
A signal fault at Kentish Town has halted Northern line service between Camden Town and East Finchley. Severe delays now affect travel from East Finchley to High Barnet, with trains being diverted to Edgware. The District line also suffers minor delays around Earl’s Court.
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Local News · High BarnetWomen in Business Network launches High Barnet branch
A new branch of the Women in Business Network (WIBN) has been established in High Barnet, offering local women business owners a platform for connection, collaboration, and mutual support. The group holds monthly meetings at Judges Restaurant.
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Property & Planning · High BarnetSpurs pursue Whitewebbs women's academy despite legal defeat
Tottenham Hotspur's ambition for a women's academy at Whitewebbs Park in High Barnet remains unchanged, according to the club's chief executive. This comes after planning permission was quashed by a High Court judge.
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Local News · High BarnetBrewery Pond fish deaths prompt Environment Agency probe
At least a dozen large fish have been found dead in Brewery Pond on Hadley Green. Barnet Council has asked the Environment Agency to investigate the cause, believed to be lack of oxygen due to drought and unprecedented low water levels.
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Local News · High BarnetPetition Demands Safety Measures After Student's Death on North Road
A petition calling for urgent safety improvements on North Road has garnered over 3,200 signatures following the death of 16-year-old Melissa Premaratne. Organisers are demanding a school crossing patrol and an independent road safety review.
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Local News · High BarnetHigh Barnet mural to welcome visitors
A new mural, painted by students from Barnet and Southgate College, is set to be installed in High Barnet. Commissioned by the Chipping Barnet Town Team, the artwork depicts iconic town buildings and reflects Barnet's historical significance.
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Local News · High BarnetHigh Barnet residents seek meeting after golf course vandalism
High Barnet residents want to meet with the director of Shire London golf club to discuss ongoing vandalism after four youngsters on e-bikes and e-scooters caused damage to the greens.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetRory Bremner to headline High Barnet theatre season
High Barnet's Chickenshed theatre is set to host comedian Rory Bremner and its major festive production '12 Days' this autumn and winter. The venue also offers a variety of creative workshops for children and adults, aiming to make theatre accessible.
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Property & Planning · High BarnetHigh Barnet Post Office eyed for nine new flats
Barnet Council is reviewing a proposal to transform the former Crown Post Office in High Barnet into nine self-contained flats. The application highlights a growing trend of residential conversions in the town centre, which now features more homes than shops.
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Local News · High BarnetHigh Barnet restaurant's curry paste wins Golden Fork award
The Hung Lay Curry paste from High Barnet restaurant Farang has won a Golden Fork at the Great Taste Awards. Launched in 2023 under the brand Payst by founder Sebby Holmes, the paste was selected from over 15,000 entries.
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Local News · High BarnetHigh Barnet Man Runs 120 Miles for Cancer Research UK
John Mason, 46, from Nailsea, has completed a 120-mile run from Tottenham to Nailsea to raise over £6,000 for Cancer Research UK. The run was in memory of his mother, Ann, who died from cancer within three weeks of her diagnosis.
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Local News · High BarnetTalk on 1953 floods to be held in High Barnet
A talk focusing on the 1953 floods and their impact will be held at St John the Baptist Church in High Barnet. The event is organised by the Barnet Museum and Local History Society.
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Black Horse Pub in High Barnet Invests in New Kitchen
High Barnet's Black Horse pub has received a significant upgrade with a new kitchen, including a rotisserie, funded by Barnet Community Pubs Ltd. The community-focused establishment also continues its support for local causes and sports clubs.
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Barnet GP Surgeries Face Pressure from New Housing
New housing developments in High Barnet and New Barnet are set to increase the local population by over 2,000. However, campaigners state that assurances from developers about GP capacity have been misleading, with plans to expand East Barnet Health Centre appearing to be shelved.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetDean Brennan criticises Arsenal U21s after Barnet FC win
Barnet FC manager Dean Brennan has accused Arsenal U21s of disrespecting his team during a 5-1 EFL Trophy victory at The Hive in High Barnet. Brennan questioned the Premier League side’s approach after Tom Knowles scored a hat-trick on 18 August 2026.
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