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Local News · FinchleyMan in his 20s killed when tree fell on car on Dollis Road, Finchley
A young driver was killed after a tree struck his vehicle on Dollis Road in Finchley at 12.40 pm on Sunday. By 7 pm the Energy Networks Association reported 90,600 homes remained without power following Storm Boelo.
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Property & Planning · ColindaleBarratt Redrow launches 168‑unit Gardenia Collection near Colindale station
Barratt Redrow has opened the Gardenia Collection at Colindale Gardens, adding 168 apartments of one to three bedrooms close to the Northern Line. Prices begin at £355,000 and the development offers a gym, sauna, steam room and round‑the‑clock concierge service.
Colindale3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 50 · Hype 60
Local News · BarnetBarnet Joins North London Coalition to Tackle Gambling Harms
Barnet Council is collaborating with Haringey, Camden, Enfield, and Islington in the North London Tackling Gambling Harms Coalition. The initiative aims to engage communities to better understand residents' experiences with gambling-related harm.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Woman's Cancer Battle: From Blocked Duct Fear to Lifelong Treatment
Abi Bleys, a mother of two from Barnet, was initially misdiagnosed with a blocked milk duct before discovering she had oestrogen positive lobular breast cancer in September 2020. She has since undergone extensive treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, and is now on long-term hormone and antibody therapy.
Barnet4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Local News · ColindaleColindale restaurant JM Oriental shortlisted for ARTA awards
Colindale's JM Oriental has been named a finalist in the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA), often called the 'curry Oscars'. The restaurant is competing against three other north London establishments for the regional title at the ceremony on October 12.
Colindale2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45- Local News · New Barnet
North London bus drivers resume strike over cab cooling
More than 1,500 bus drivers in North London and Essex are resuming industrial action from August 25th. Unite members rejected Arriva's latest offer, citing inadequate cooling systems in bus cabs during heatwaves which they believe pose safety risks.
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Lifestyle & Food · EdgwareBarnet FC launches 102 Players Lounge for Edgware supporters
Barnet Football Club has announced the launch of the 102 Players Lounge for the 2026/27 campaign. Located in the Legends Stand, the exclusive space offers premium matchday amenities for a set number of supporters per home fixture.
Edgware2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50- World
Met Police offer £20,000 reward to trace Jordan Asije after Primrose Hill stabbing
The Metropolitan Police are seeking Jordan Asije, 22, in connection with the fatal stabbing of filmmaking student Finbar Sullivan. Three men have been charged with murder, while a fourth faces grievous bodily harm charges. The public are urged not to approach Asije.
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WorldEnfield opens 24-hour mental health crisis centre at Chase Farm
A new 24-hour mental health facility at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield provides urgent crisis support outside A&E. The service, designed with input from people who have experienced mental health trauma, accepts walk-ins and referrals from NHS 111.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetThings to do in Barnet: parks, markets, museums and days out
A guide to what there is to do across Barnet — the parks worth the trip, the borough’s museums and historic sites, its markets, and where to go when the weather turns.
Barnet6 min read- Lifestyle & Food · Barnet
Is Barnet a good place to live? An honest look at London’s largest borough
What it is actually like to live in Barnet: the trade-offs between the Northern line villages, the suburban centres and the growth areas, and who each one suits.
Barnet7 min read 
WorldNew Art Collection Celebrates North London
Award-winning Highbury artist Gail Seres-Woolfson is showcasing 'Arsenal at Home', a collection of 10 original collages, prints, and photographs. The exhibition explores north London's architecture and energy, including a series titled 'Playing at the Emirates'. It will be on display at Art@111 from August 20 to 23.
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WorldHome is Built, Not Just Found
The concept of 'home' extends beyond mere residence to active community building. Local attachment, or 'topophilia', is nurtured through everyday actions and volunteering, transforming places into communities.
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Lifestyle & Food · BarnetNorth Londoners Debate Wedding Cash Gift Amounts
As couples increasingly opt for cash gifts, residents in North London are discussing how much is suitable to contribute. Opinions range widely, reflecting diverse perspectives on wedding etiquette and financial contributions.
Barnet1 min read
Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Identified as Illegal Cigarette Hotspot
Barnet has been identified as a hotspot for the illegal cigarette trade, with substantial seizures of non-duty-paid tobacco. The borough recorded the fourth highest value of illegal cigarette seizures in the UK, totalling £313,533.
Barnet3 min readTrust 58 · Craft 66 · Hype 30