Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 18th February 2025 by ianVisits in Architecture Plans to build up to 300 homes around High Barnet tube station have entered their second consultation ahead of a planning application being filed this summer Last year, Barratt London and TfL’s propery subsidiary, Places for London unveiled proposals for approximately 300 to be built on the car park and on the light industrial land to the south of the station will also serve the local community and station users A first round of consultation on the early proposals was held in late November and early December 2024 Almost 400 members of the local community attended one of the two drop-in sessions or the public online webinar to meet the project team A second round of public consultation will be held at the following times and locations where the project team will present their updated proposals and answer questions: A community webinar will be held on Tuesday 4th March from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. To sign up to join the webinar, please email the project team at: [email protected] said: “We are excited to be advancing our proposals for High Barnet station and once again meeting with the local community to hear their thoughts and comments High Barnet is the fourth iteration of a series of projects brought forward with Places for London The High Barnet proposals will redevelop and reenergise the station’s surroundings to create a well-connected and sustainable development.” This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. 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Read our policy Trusted media brand of the Chartered Institute of Housing By 2024-12-03T12:38:00+00:00 Pair hope to being work on brownfield job in 2026 The West London Partnership has revealed plans for a new 300-home scheme at High Barnet Station Barratt London and Places for London aim to begin the scheme which include new pedestrian routes through the site Source: Places for London / Barratt London appointed the housebuilder as its official delivery partner in west London in 2022 and in June 2024 the pair set up West London Partnership to deliver more than 4,000 homes over the next decade The partnership will operate in west London including the boroughs of Barnet and Ealing and half of homes delivered will be affordable The two have previously partnered on the Blackhorse Road development in Waltham Forest, are currently working together to deliver 450 homes at Wembley Park Gardens in Brent, and last year received planning permission for 900 homes on Bollo Road The latter will be the first development formally delivered through the West London Partnership said: “Each site within the partnership has been specially selected to bring forward underused land with excellent transport links and put it back into use for the public benefit and by taking a collaborative approach with Places for London we can accelerate the delivery of these high quality sustainable new homes as well as investing in local communities.” >> Read more: Barratt and Redrow to complete £2.5bn merger after clearance from competition watchdog head of property development at Places for London added: “We’re delighted to move forward with our proposals to build much-needed homes in High Barnet through the West London Partnership.  “Our plans for this new development will revitalise the area for new and existing residents by enhancing the station area with new amenities and building 300 new homes which London urgently needs.” Deal goes through two years after Berkley named preferred bidder on £2bn scheme  DESNZ will boost green skills under its Warm Homes Plan through financial awards  Developer also wins grant funding from London mayor  Site powered by Webvision Cloud Sign up to Barnet First for weekly service updates and news into your inbox Barnet residents will have the chance to pay their respects to those who have died in conflicts around the world at Remembrance Day services across the borough this weekend Services and parades will take place in solemn commemoration this Sunday 10 November as well as on some other days around that date The Mayor will be attending Hendon War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday and will lay a wreath on behalf of the Mayoralty The Leader of the Council and opposition will be in attendance along with members of the Armed Forces said: “Remembrance Sunday is always a very moving and poignant day and it is important that we remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom in conflicts across the world People across the borough will join commemorations to pay their respects to the fallen The parade will form up at 10.15am at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Two minutes of silence will be observed at 11am Remembrance commemorations in the borough are listed below they will be happening on Remembrance Sunday 10 November The Town Hall will be illuminated in Red on Armistice Day 11 November Wreaths have been sent to Barnet’s twin towns for their Remembrance services on Armistice Day Follow us through our social channels to find out what we're doing XFASTINDEX Places for London appointed Barratt London as its delivery partner for new homes in west London in 2022 The two organisations have previously collaborated on the now-complete Blackhorse Road development in Waltham Forest and are currently working on site to deliver 450 homes at Wembley Park Gardens Last year they received planning for a development on Bollo Lane in Ealing This will be the first development formally delivered through the West London Partnership and will see works start on 900 new homes in early 2025 which is Places for London’s largest partnership to date will operate across West London including London Boroughs of Barnet and Ealing and expects to unlock 60 acres of underused land 50% of the homes delivered will be affordable either through rented or intermediate tenures The new site at High Barnet station will deliver approximately 300 new homes alongside small-scale commercial uses around the railway station Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and all homes to be completed by 2029 The development plans replace previous plans proposed at this location by Places for London said: “We are proud to be appointed by Places for London as their formal development partner for the West London Partnership building 4,000 new homes over the next decade which is borne from an alignment of vision and values together to deliver the next generation of homes in a way that speaks to London’s unique housing needs “Each site within the partnership has been specially selected to bring forward underused land with excellent transport links and put it back into use for the public benefit Places for London head of property development Jonathan Cornelius said: “The West London Partnership will build on our work to date and have a positive legacy by building thoughtfully-designed affordable housing to hundreds of Londoners so far and we will continue to work towards our wider aim of delivering more than 20,000 homes across London over the next decade with 4,000 of them being built through this partnership alone.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 12 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 3 days A Devon housing development has emerged as the centre of a web of corruption. 12 hours Controversial government plans to allow developers to pay into a central nature levy to offset local environmental harms are generating increasing opposition. 3 days Dolphin Living has appointed The Hill Group to deliver the redevelopment of the New Era housing estate in Hackney. 3 days Tilbury Douglas continues to progress after collapse of parent company 3 days John Sisk & Son has started work on a £65m refurbishment of Haringey Civic Centre in London. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' Barratt London and Places for London have announced the contract exchange at a site in High Barnet The site is the second development to be unlocked by the West London Partnership the West London Partnership will deliver more than 4,000 new homes – many of which will be affordable – with an estimated value of £1.9bn Places for London appointed Barratt London as its official delivery partner to unlock delivery of much-needed new homes in West London in 2022 The two organisations have previously partnered on the now-complete Blackhorse Road development in Waltham Forest and are currently working on site to deliver 450 homes at Wembley Park Gardens Last year the partners received planning for a development on Bollo Lane in Ealing This will be the first development formally delivered through the West London Partnership and will see works commence on 900 new homes – including around 100 affordable homes – in early 2025 which is Places for London’s largest partnership to date will operate across West London including London Boroughs of Barnet and Ealing and unlock 60 acres of underutilised land The new site at High Barnet station is a significant development for the West London Partnership delivering approximately 300 new homes alongside small-scale commercial uses that will enhance the station area The development will target to deliver 40% affordable homes helping to boost access to housing for residents in Barnet The development plans replace any previous plans proposed at this location by Places for London the West London Partnership will deliver approximately 285,000 sq ft of commercial space with an estimated 9,600 direct and indirect jobs being created Helping to train the next generation of talent the partnership includes continuous funding for Places for London’s Educational Engagement Programme and will contribute £1.5m over the partnership’s lifetime to help build young people’s careers in construction improve diversity and retain future talent Barratt London is also an active partner in the programme including co-ordinating operations alongside providing volunteering and work opportunities More than £60m will also be contributed across the boroughs in S106 and Community Infrastructure Levy payments with separate dedicated Community Grants to support local charities and organisations A robust set of sustainability commitments were established in the initial phases of the partnership with Places for London’s Sustainability Development Framework and Barratt London’s Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy working together Significant commitments include achieving Housing Quality Mark (HQM) 4.5 Rating and BREEAM Excellent for the commercial units both of which underpin the partnership’s commitment to creating healthy places for people and planet comments: “We are proud to be appointed by Places for London as their formal development partner for the West London Partnership which is borne from an alignment of vision and values together to deliver the next generation of homes in a way that speaks to London’s unique housing needs “Each site within the partnership has been specially selected to bring forward underused land with excellent transport links and put it back into use for the public benefit we can accelerate the delivery of these high quality sustainable new homes as well as investing in local communities.” Head of Property Development at Places for London comments: “The West London Partnership will build on our work to date with 4,000 of them being built through this partnership alone “We’re delighted to move forward with our proposals to build much-needed homes in High Barnet through the West London Partnership Our plans for this new development will revitalise the area for new and existing residents by enhancing the station area with new amenities and building 300 new homes which London urgently needs.” To find out more about Barratt London visit www.barrattlondon.com or for further details on Places for London visit www.placesforlondon.co.uk Rail Business Daily’s market leading news and profile enhancement services enable your business to tell your story to the wider rail community Engage with thousands of readers via our rail news platforms including the hugely popular 7am newsletter rail news website and Rail Director magazine you agree to us sending you emails on behalf of railbusinessdaily.com Plans to build 300 homes next to High Barnet Station have been unveiled as residents raise concerns over the loss of parking Developer Barratt London and Transport for London’s property company Places for London are proposing to build four housing blocks on the tube station’s 160-space car park and adjoining storage spaces The proposals form part of the West London Partnership a collaboration between Places for London and Barratt London to deliver more than 4,000 new homes on “underused land” with “excellent transport links” The partnership has also set a target to deliver up to 50% affordable homes on each development Places for London has confirmed the planning application will be submitted to Barnet Council in spring Barratt London said further consultations will be held so residents can continue to share their views and discuss the proposal before it is formally submitted Local resident and Barnet Society’s lead on planning and environmental issues said the society did not object to “some housing” on the car park but its complete “loss” was not proving popular among residents The proposal is understood to be designed as ‘car free’ to encourage residents to use public transport with the only car parking spaces being reserved for disabled drivers Robin also shared concerns over the stability of the ground around the station he said: “It must be an appropriate mix “What do local residents and users of High Barnet Station have to gain?” Robin also warned the station’s infrastructure and that of the surrounding roads may not be up to the task of supporting an influx of new residents He said: “Our station and its natural surroundings have some charm and environmental qualities but access and modal interchange are dysfunctional “The short and long-term effects of this project will be deeply disruptive the least we should expect is an accessible and environmentally enhancing transport hub worthy of the 21st Century.” Places for London claimed the proposals provided an “opportunity” to enhance the station while also responding to the borough’s need for more affordable housing said: “The proposals at High Barnet represent a significant opportunity to enhance High Barnet Station while delivering the high-quality new homes that Barnet and the capital dearly needs.” said this was the fourth project the home builder had brought forward with Places for London The partnership has delivered a development on Blackhorse Road in Waltham Forest and is currently working to deliver 450 homes at Wembley Park in Brent Last year the partners also received planning permission for a development on Bollo Lane in Ealing Alastair said: “Our partnership was founded on a series of core commitments to unlock underutilised well-connected sites and deliver well designed sustainable homes that are integrated with the local community and context and pass the test of time “That is exactly what we are doing at High Barnet and we look forward to beginning a conversation with the local community and working in partnership with them to bring our bold new vision to life in a way that benefits all stakeholders.” Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales Barratt London and Places for London have set a construction start date for a major site in High Barnet Work will get underway in 2026 to deliver 300 new homes alongside small-scale commercial uses at the High Barnet station site It is the latest scheme to be unlocked by the West London Partnership which was established in June 2024 with a target of developing £1.9bn of schemes comments: “The West London Partnership will build on our work to date “Through working with Barratt London “We’re delighted to move forward with our proposals to build much-needed homes in High Barnet through the West London Partnership Our plans for this new development will revitalise the area for new and existing residents by enhancing the station area with new amenities and building 300 new homes which London urgently needs.” Published on 27th November 2024 by ianVisits in Architecture Under plans being put forward by Barratt London and TfL’s Places for London, approximately 300 new homes could be built around High Barnet tube station on the Northern line High Barnet is a northern terminus for the Northern line and sits at the bottom of a slope alongside sidings for used to store tube trains when not in use The station wasn’t built for the London Underground and opened in 1872 as a mainline railway between Finsbury and High Barnet It was transferred to the London Underground and the first tube trains ran in April 1940 although British Rail could run freight trains to the station up to 1962 the station retains some of its original Victorian architecture but sits alongside a car park and light industrial site the housing development would see approximately 300 new homes built on the car park and on the light industrial land to the south of the station There would also be some improvements to the local area with a better pedestrian path from the station to the bus stop and upgraded crossings on the nearby Barnet Hill road A public exhibition will be held on Sunday 1st December from 10am to 2pm at Queen Elizabeth’s Girls School A community webinar is also being held on Thursday 28th November at 6:30pm to 7:30pm. You can obtain log-on details for the webinar by contacting [email protected] Jonathan Cornelius, Head of Property Development at Places for London said: “The proposals at High Barnet represent a significant opportunity to enhance High Barnet station “We encourage the local community to come along to one of our in-person or online events to learn more about the proposals and share your views on what you want to see in the future of High Barnet.” This isn’t the first time that TfL has attempted to develop the site. A previous proposal in 2019 was dropped in 2021 …cue the usual army of NIMBYs moaning about loss of car parking and perceived lack of local amenities IMO a decent plan would include wholesale redevelopment of the station to improve access including a direct entrance on Barnet Hill but no doubt the current obsession with preserving heritage buildings The initial concept image from Barratts gives the impression that there will be at least a cafe as part of the development Alas most housing developments add only accommodation (in this case flats) and scant (if any) other facilities As this is close to a major transport hub the least Barratts should include are ground retail spaces – historically tube terminuses have shops very close or in the stations themselves Mayor turning on Christmas lights at Whetstone High Street The Mayor of Barnet helped switch on the Christmas lights in Whetstone High Street yesterday as lights were turned on around the borough was well attended with over a hundred people there to see the tree and high street lit up Lights and trees were also switched on at the same time around the borough and there will be another opportunity to see more switched on at Claremont Park in Brent Cross Other areas of the borough with Christmas Trees and lights are: For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 03:08 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 Cloud thinning and becoming mainly dry overnight Cloud thinning and breaking during the evening with showers and any remaining rain soon fading Showers remain possible across Kent with brisk winds here Possible rural grass frost in western parts by dawn Cloudier in east with best of the sunshine across western regions mainly fine weather with sunny or clear spells and mostly light winds Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Barnet Football Club Barnet FC U19’s (Canons High) National League U19 Alliance – Division C 2023/24 fixtures have been released The Bees will open their National League campaign away at Wealdstone on Wednesday The U19’s will then play their opening home game at The Hive on Wednesday Our full 2023/24 National League U19 Alliance – Division C season schedule is as follows: Please note that all dates are subject to change The Champions head up to the Mill Farm Stadium this Monday for their final game of the 24/25 season Barnet FC is delighted to announce that Manager Dean Brennan has today signed a new 3 year contract with the Club Tickets for our last Vanarama National League trip to AFC Fylde are now on sale!The Bees make the trip to Fylde on Monday the 5th Dame Vera Lynn is one of the Barnet Legends being celebrated A new public art trail celebrating past inspirational figures who have contributed to the borough’s rich and unique cultural tapestry has been launched by Barnet Council commerce and culture will be marked with specially commissioned unique commemorative artworks to form an art trail The project was curated and produced by Create London and the artworks were designed by artist and architect Edward Crooks.  These accolades to the borough’s ‘Barnet Legends’ have been plotted on a map, leading visitors around the borough to 21 locations, including the Royal Airforce Museum, Barnet Museum, Finchley Youth Centre and many others. The map can be found at: www.engage.barnet.gov.uk/barnet-legends said: “I’ve always known Barnet has an amazing cultural legacy stretching back many But the Barnet Legends project has taught me we have even more to be proud of than I could ever have imagined “We want to highlight our borough’s amazing cultural legacy and this project will be a great way of achieving this We care for our people and places – and we want to celebrate them Be proud of what people have achieved in this borough in the past – and the great accomplishments people in Barnet will continue to make in the future.” The artworks will celebrate Barnet Legends ranging from ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’ Vera Lynn singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse and pop icon George Michael to unsung local heroes like Mrs Daulat Jiwa who founded the Barnet Asian Women’s Association who radically transformed children’s reading by founding the first children’s library in Hendon Then there’s boogie-woogie star Winifred Atwell who became the first black musician to reach UK no 1 in the UK singles chart with 1954 hit Let’s Have Another Party The pianist – who earned just a few pounds a week when she first came to Britain – was earning a salary of more than £10,000 a week by the mid-1950s Her hands were insured with Lloyd’s of London for £40,000 in a policy that stipulated she was never to wash dishes Charlotte Reiniger is another to get a Barnet Legends artwork she created the world’s oldest surviving feature length animation. Her work tells the story of an African sorcerer who conjures a flying horse – leading to a curious and magical adventure continue to inspire filmmakers to this day These past figures recognised in the Barnet Legends art trail project were selected through a community nomination process and panel sessions with representatives from a range of community organisations Barnet Multi Faith Forum and a young person from Saracens High School have all played a part in realising the project Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election News | Politics Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Top five candidates (in alphabetical order): Mark Durrant - Liberal Democrats (2,614 votes) Dan Tomlinson - Labour (21,585 votes) Theresa Villiers - Conservatives (18,671 votes) I’m not sure if I’m in this constituency: Here’s how you can check Boundary changes impact: The seat is absorbing just under 12% of adjoining Hendon and a small portion of Finchley and Golders Green. Both areas voted Conservative in 2019 but are tipped to surf the projected Labour wave this time. Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints New 20mph speed limits could be introduced on two residential roads in High Barnet Barnet Council has confirmed it is carrying out speed surveys on Salisbury Road and Stapylton Road “to establish whether there is an issue of speeding” The move comes after the council said it had received requests from residents and councillors to review the speed limit and reduce it If implemented, this will tie in with City Hall’s ‘Vision Zero’ policy which has the target that “all deaths and serious injuries will be eliminated from London’s transport network” The Greater London Authority says that it wants to introduce “safer speed limits” because “if you hit someone at 30mph they’re five times more likely to die than if you hit them at 20mph” The current speed limit on both Salisbury Road and Stapylton Road in High Barnet is 30mph If the surveys show that speeding is a problem the council  says it will carry out a public consultation on reducing the limit Stapylton Road and Salisbury Road both link to Barnet High Street and suffer from high traffic levels A council spokesperson said: “We are committed to improving road safety and listening to the views of our residents “Following requests from residents and councillors we are planning to carry out speed surveys on Salisbury Road and Stapylton Road to establish whether there is an issue of speeding which involve collecting speed data for 24 hours per day over a seven-day period will be used to determine whether the introduction of any road safety measures is required our proposals will go to a public consultation to seek the views of the wider area Speed surveys are part of our road safety and parking application process.” All current 20mph zones in Barnet can be viewed online at openstreetbrowser.org Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. London plus the partial closure of Caledonian Road This Friday to Sunday there is going to be disruption across the Bakerloo as well as on the Overground and DLR (nothing new there) There’s also no Heathrow Express this weekend Here’s all the information about TfL disruptions this weekend.  RECOMMENDED: How to get to Heathrow airport without the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line this weekend On Saturday November 16 there will be no service between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone There is also no Overground service between Euston and Watford Junction Special bus service 718 will go between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone. London Northwestern Railway services will continue to serve Harrow & Wealdstone and Southern trains will serve Wembley Central and Harrow & Wealdstone there’s no service between Camden Town and High Barnet. You can use night bus N20 instead (route 134 also serves stations between Camden Town and Highgate) after 3.45am and all day on Sunday November 17 (including Saturday night tube) there’s no service between Archway and High Barnet replacement bus service NL3 will operate between Archway and High Barnet Colindale is also still closed, and will remain so until the end of the year (find out details here), while Kentish Town is shut, too.  a reduced service will operate between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington Southall and Hayes & Harlington will be served by six trains an hour and West Ealing will be served by four trains an hour On the same day there will be no service between Paddington and Abbey Wood / Stratford Reading and Maidenhead trains will operate to/from Paddington National Rail station Shenfield trains will operate to/from Liverpool Street National Rail station and will not serve Whitechapel There’s no service between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow (All Terminals) all weekend Please use Piccadilly line trains between Central London and Heathrow or London Buses for local connections The Heathrow Express will not operate on this weekend Take the Piccadilly line to get to Heathrow Airport.   there will be no service between Reading / Heathrow (all terminals) and Abbey Wood / Stratford Then after 7am on Sunday there’s no service between Ealing Broadway and Abbey Wood / Stratford A reduced service will operate between Ealing Broadway and Hayes & Harlington on Sunday 17 Southall and Hayes & Harlington will be served by four trains an hour no service between Euston and Watford Junction Use London NorthWestern Railway or Southern services for Wembley Central There will also be no Bakerloo service between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone Special bus services will be running instead The 718 will run between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone; 720 will run between Harrow Bus Station and Watford Junction There are changes to Stratford to Richmond / Clapham Junction services on Sunday 17: The last train at 12.14am (Saturday night / Sunday morning) from Stratford to Willesden Junction will terminate at Camden Road at 12.37am The previous train will be at 11.59pm no service between Willesden Junction and Watford Junction Use the Bakerloo line between Willesden Junction and Harrow & Wealdstone or London NorthWestern Railway or Southern services for Wembley Central Special bus service 720 will run between Harrow Bus Station and Watford High Street no service between Gospel Oak and Barking Riverside Replacement bus service J will operate between Gospel Oak (Highgate Road) and Seven Sisters Replacement bus service T operates between Walthamstow Central and Barking there’s no service between Barking and Barking Riverside On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 there’s no service between Canning Town and Stratford International. Take the Jubilee line or the 276 bus for Star Lane and Abbey Road stations Caledonian Road station remains closed one-way (westbound). Find out about those closures here Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Sarah de Lagarde fell onto Tube tracks and was run over by two trains News | London A London mother who lost her arm and leg after being run over by two Underground trains is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro Sarah de Lagarde slipped on a platform at High Barnet Tube Station and fell onto the tracks through the gap between the train and the platform broke her nose and two front teeth in the fall "Then the train departed and took my right arm with it," she previously told Sky News "A second train came onto the platform and claimed my right leg." is planning to climb 5,900-metre Mount Kilimanjaro along with her husband Jeremy They are aiming to raise £25,000 for charity STAND which supports amputees in conflict zones and developing countries Mrs de Lagarde and her family will embark on their 5,895 metre (19,340ft) journey up Kilimanjaro The expedition is expected to take six days and Mrs de Lagarde will be supported by a team of four medical professionals specialising in trauma and prosthetics ​It is thought she would become the first woman with a prosthetic leg and arm to scale Kilimanjaro Mrs de Lagarde and her husband first climbed the dormant volcano just a month before her life-altering accident - and she credits the experience with helping rally her as she lay on the Tube tracks fighting to stay alive “It was hard - we spent eight days on a mountain sleeping in a tent There are no showers,” she previously told Irish news outlet RTE Nationwide to complete £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover next month Average UK house price hits two-year high amid ‘positive summer’ for market Thunderstorms hit London as southern England braces for second day of heavy rain Make education a priority with help from these acclaimed resources “That was exactly a month before [the accident] and then a month later you find yourself hitting rock bottom literally going from one extreme to the other “And while I was lying on the tracks in that moment where I got angry I said ‘I am not dying here - I just climbed Kilimanjaro “We’re not just climbing a mountain,” she said “We’re hoping to lift the spirits and change the lives of those who have lost so much “This climb symbolises our family’s journey it’s a call to action for anyone who believes in the power of community The family hopes to “highlight that having a limb difference doesn’t mean you can’t continue to contribute positively to society” and bring “hope” to amputees worldwide Since her ordeal, Mrs de Lagarde has become a motivational speaker and an advocate for mental health To find out more and donate, visit www.sarahdelagarde.com Students at Ark Pioneer Academy celebrate their GCSE results Students across Barnet are celebrating their GCSE results today (22 August) with many schools reporting strong sets of grades students in Barnet have performed exceptionally well in their GCSEs with the borough ranking third highest in the country based on Attainment 8 scores for the last three years and second best in the country for Progress 8 in 2023 Early indications from schools in Barnet suggest 2024 is also going to be a positive year for results Among those picking up their results today were pupils from Ark Pioneer in Barnet This year marked the school’s first ever official set of examinations for this cohort of students two 8s and a 7 in subjects including Maths She now plans to study Maths at A-Level and university I couldn’t have done it without the school Even through all the hardship over the last five years moved to High Barnet from Hong Kong in 2020 one 6 and a 5 in subjects including Further Maths He will now study A-levels at Imperial College London Mathematics School The one I am most proud of is definitely English Language I don’t think I’ve got 7 more than two times I think there’s a significant improvement in my English Language which I think is important as a student to live in the UK.” two 7s and a 6 in subjects including Chemistry so I think my English Language and Literature could be a little bit higher but at the end of the day it’s still a 6 and 7 so I’m pretty happy with myself My future plans were originally something in Economics Engineering and Mathematics) is obviously an option as well.” She said: “I feel very happy with my results considering the stress I went through during the exams but I always knew that I had to get through it.” said: “It has been an unprecedented five years with the pandemic and the opening of a new school at this time “We are feeling incredibly proud because our pupils have achieved unprecedented results We can see lots of joy and excitement for the foundations they have laid for further study “We are particularly excited to be opening our new sixth form in September and pupils are going on to take a place in Year 12 studying A-Levels or professional pathways – applied courses in Business and Science and thank you to the wonderful staff team for their dedication and to the parent body for their support.” who have once again achieved an excellent set of GCSE results “These results are a testament to the dedication of students who have worked incredibly hard throughout the year “We would like to wish our pupils the very best of luck whether they are continuing their studies at A-level following vocational courses including T Levels starting an apprenticeship or entering the world of work.” Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) are on hand to support young people upon receipt of results We have a dedicated Information Line 020 8359 2011 open daily to inform young people about education The Barnet Council website has a range of information on the support available to young people including Kooth and BICS Kooth is a free, anonymous and 24/7 online counselling service for young people between ages 11 and 24. For more information visit: www.kooth.com available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm Hadley Football Club is “incredibly grateful” after securing £45,000 in funding from Barnet Council to help upgrade their changing rooms successfully bid for the £45,000 amount with support from local ward councillor Paul Edwards The money will go towards building a new “fit for purpose” away changing room and a larger indoor fan area for refreshments and merchandise to “improve the spectator experience” said: “Everyone at the football club is incredibly grateful to Cllr Edwards for all his help in securing this money for our new changing room project “The project will ensure our facilities are fit for the future, and to have support from Cllr Edwards and Barnet Council is invaluable to a community club like ours.” Cllr Paul Edwards said: “Hadley FC are at the heart of High Barnet life and it’s great the council can help them to go from strength to strength.” Harrow Online is a company registered in England and Wales.