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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley site manager wins NHBC award
Harvey Scott, site manager at Taylor Wimpey's The Tramworks development in North Finchley, has won a National House-Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Regional Award. The award recognises excellence in the multi-storey category.
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Property & Planning · FinchleyNorth Finchley Home Plans Include Garage Conversion
Plans have been submitted for alterations to a property on Granville Road in North Finchley. The proposals include converting part of the garage into a habitable room and adding a first-floor side extension. Changes to windows are also part of the application.
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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national CAMRA award
London Brewing Company, based in North Finchley, has received the John Young Memorial Award from the London branches of CAMRA. The award celebrates significant contributions to real ale and pub culture in the capital.
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Local News · North FinchleyHalifax North Finchley branch to close September 2026
The Halifax branch in North Finchley will close its doors on September 28, 2026. This decision by Lloyds Banking Group reflects a broader industry move towards online banking, with nearly 200 Halifax branches set to become Lloyds locations by 2027.
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Larisa Faber's 'The Land We Shared' premieres at Artsdepot
Romanian director Larisa Faber premieres her new play, 'The Land We Shared', at Artsdepot in North Finchley on 15th October 2026. The production delves into themes of grief, family history, and surrealism, featuring songs and unexpected transformations.
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North Finchley exhibition features photography and painting
An exhibition titled 'Lens & Canvas, Beyond the Frame' will be held at Artsdepot in North Finchley. The show, running from September 1st to 14th, will display photography and artwork by Debbie Jaye and Richard Szerman. Entry is free.
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Artsdepot announces over 30 autumn productions
Artsdepot in North Finchley will present more than 30 productions this autumn, featuring a diverse range of performances including theatre, dance, circus, comedy, music, magic, and family entertainment. The season includes notable shows like Hofesh Shechter’s In the Brain and family favourites such as Toto the Ninja Cat.
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Four new heritage lampposts installed in Colindale
Four new lamppost sculptures, known as Waylamps, have been installed along the 125 bus route between Colindale and North Finchley. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and supported by the Mayor of London's borough of culture programme, the installations aim to help residents and visitors discover Barnet's heritage.
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Culture & Arts · North FinchleyKrapp's Last Tape performance at Artsdepot raises funds for charity
Artsdepot in North Finchley will host a performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape' on 5 November. Ticket sales from the event will support the Wembley to Soweto Foundation, which provides training for disadvantaged young people.
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Crime & Safety · North FinchleyNorth Finchley among London areas warned of rising anti-Muslim hate crime
North Finchley was named as a potential flashpoint during 2024 anti-immigration unrest, though no riots occurred. New data shows anti-Muslim hate reports in London have risen sixfold since 2021, with 1,909 cases in 2025, the highest annual total recorded. The Mayor has allocated £16m to community safety programmes.
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Local News · North FinchleyTaylor Wimpey donates £500 to Finchley Foodbank near Tramworks site
Taylor Wimpey has given £500 to Finchley Foodbank as part of a national campaign to support foodbanks during high-demand periods. The foodbank, located near the developer’s Tramworks site, spends over £11,000 monthly to provide emergency food and toiletries to Barnet residents.
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Council & Politics · North FinchleyBarnet's recycling centre: what you can take to Summers Lane, and the rules that catch people out
A guide to Barnet’s reuse and recycling centre at Summers Lane: what it accepts, the vehicle and booking rules that turn people away at the gate, and what to do with items it will not take.
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Crime & Safety · FinchleyNorth Finchley Parents Charged with Baby's Murder
A mother and father from North Finchley have been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old son. The baby was found with serious injuries on January 30 and later died in hospital on February 17.
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