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Local News · High BarnetPhysic Well in High Barnet defies drought as nearby ponds dry up
The historic Physic Well in High Barnet continues to flow at a constant level despite prolonged drought, while ponds on Hadley Green have dried out. The £150,000 restoration completed in 2018 ensures the well remains accessible to visitors on monthly open days.
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Council & Politics · High BarnetBarnet faces new planning rules forcing homes near Tube stations
Barnet Council will be required to adopt a 'default yes' approach to housing schemes near Tube and rail stations under new government planning rules. The policy, announced by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, aims to boost homebuilding but has drawn criticism from councils over green belt development and local objections.
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Council & Politics · High BarnetHigh Barnet air pollution halves since 2013 as ULEZ and EV points expand
Barnet Council’s latest air-quality readings show nitrogen dioxide on High Street has dropped by half since 2013. The 2023 ULEZ expansion and a network of 2,045 electric-vehicle charge points are credited. A Sunday play street launched on Calvert Road in April 2025.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetHigh Barnet photographer wins solo exhibition after competition win
James Singler, a freelance photographer from High Barnet, has won Lauderdale House’s 37th Annual Photographic Competition. His winning image, *Break from the Shop*, earns him a solo exhibition in 2026. The competition drew 193 entries from 46 photographers, with winners celebrated at a July exhibition launch.
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Noah’s Ark Hospice launches £1m appeal with Barnet councillors’ backing
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet has begun a £1 million fundraising drive, From That Moment, running until 12 October 2026. Barnet councillors and the Deputy Mayor of London for Children and Families attended the launch. The hospice needs £7 million annually and relies on donations for 76% of its income.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetPolice search for missing 67-year-old last seen near Barnet Hospital
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Miroslaw, 67, who was last seen near Barnet Hospital on 8 August. Officers are reviewing CCTV and believe he may have used public transport. Anyone with information should call 999 immediately, quoting CAD 2575/08AUG26.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Physic Well open day returns on 15 August
The Barnet Physic Well, a historic mineral spring dating to the 1600s, will open to the public on 15 August from 2pm to 4pm. The free event offers a chance to visit the underground chamber and learn about its past as a local landmark believed to have healing properties.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetTaye Ashby-Hammond to wear number 1 shirt for Barnet FC in 2026/27 season
Barnet FC has announced squad numbers for the 2026/27 season, with Taye Ashby-Hammond assigned the number 1 shirt. Matthew Cox, on loan from Brentford, will wear number 13. The full list includes 30 players ahead of the new campaign.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council’s food waste collections reach 100 tonnes weekly after Labour revival
Barnet Council’s reinstated food waste collection service now gathers over 100 tonnes weekly, following its March 2026 relaunch. The scheme, cut in 2018 despite Mayor of London advice, has logged two million collections with only 17 fox-related spillage complaints, the council reports.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetEmily Newnham wins Commonwealth silver ahead of European Championships
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers sprinter Emily Newnham secured silver in the women’s 400m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a time of 50.04 seconds. She and clubmate Kimani Jack, who won high jump bronze, will compete at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham starting 10 August.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetBarnet FC draw 1-1 with Bromley in final pre-season friendly at The Hive
Barnet FC ended their pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw against League One side Bromley at The Hive on 1 August 2026. Tshimanga’s early penalty was cancelled out by McKieran’s strike, leaving Dean Brennan’s side unbeaten in their warm-up fixtures before the new League Two season.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetBarnet remembers Gary Sobers’ visits to High Barnet cricket ground
Sir Garfield Sobers, who died on 17 July 2026 aged 89, played two matches against Barnet Cricket Club in 1960 and 1961. The club’s former ground in Barnet Lane is now part of Ark Academy School, following a merger with Old Elizabethans in 2012.
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WorldPiccadilly line shut all weekend in Barnet, 1 to 2 August 2026
Transport for London will close the Piccadilly line between Cockfosters and Heathrow from 4 am on Saturday 1 August until the end of service on Sunday 2 August 2026. Finsbury Park station will also shut for the entire weekend, disrupting connections across north London.
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WorldEurostar Adds Direct London to Antwerp Rail Service
Eurostar will introduce a direct train service from London St Pancras to Antwerp, Belgium, beginning December 14. The new route is expected to reduce journey times by over 30 minutes, offering a more convenient city-centre to city-centre option for travellers.
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WorldJacksons Lane Unveils New Autumn Arts Programme
Jacksons Lane in Highgate has announced its autumn programme, showcasing circus, theatre, puppetry, and dance. The season, led by new creative director Angus MacKechnie, includes international acts and a new family-focused initiative with accessible ticket prices.
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Crime & Safety · High BarnetFour Men Sentenced for Train Graffiti in High Barnet
Four men from Spain have been sentenced at Higbury Magistrates’ Court for trespassing on live railway lines and vandalising trains in High Barnet on July 8th, 2026. They received criminal behaviour orders, fines, and suspended prison sentences, with one also admitting to a child sex abuse image offence.
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Culture & Arts · High BarnetBarnet student's sculpture at Royal Academy
Sachelle Davis, a student at Barnet and Southgate College, has had her ceramic sculpture 'Roots of Resilience' chosen for the Royal Academy of Arts' Young Artists' Summer Show. The piece explores identity, heritage, and the cultural narrative of Afro hair.
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