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Hospital is ‘weak’: Bosses defend poor services report
Barnet Hospital has been rated as weak' for the quality of services it provides and its financial management, according to an independent report published today. The findings were made by the Healthcare Commission, the independent inspection body for
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Girl hurt in school knifing
A 16-year-old Cricklewood schoolgirl was stabbed in the hand on Monday, apparently after an argument with another pupil. Police and ambulance services were called to Whitefield School, in Claremont Road, shortly after 10am. The victim, a sixth form student
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Tax rebel couple face final cash demand
An elderly couple who are refusing to pay the part of their council tax that goes towards paying for the 2012 Olympics have received a final demand for £901.35 after losing their right to pay in installments. Thomas and Rita Glenister, of Darlands Drive
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Changes to the ‘misery line’
From Monday there will be changes to the way the Northern Line is run. A shuttle service between Mill Hill East and Finchley Central Tube stations will be introduced to ferry commuters every 15 minutes. With the shuttle system in place between 10am
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Maggots drop into hospital: Major clean-up after accident
Maggots have been falling from air vents near operating theatres in Barnet Hospital, it was revealed this week by hospital staff. One worker said that in two weeks, 50 maggots had fallen from the ceiling, but a hospital spokesman said there had been
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Make the grade with author
The acclaimed author, playwright and actor Alan Bennett will be giving Barnet residents a chance to speak to him during a question and answer session at the Phoenix Cinema, High Road, East Finchley, on Wednesday. Visitors will also have a chance to see
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Woman robbed and assaulted
A 44-year-old woman was assaulted and had her handbag stolen in Finchley in the early hours of Monday. She was walking in Glebe Road, at 1.45am, when she heard a motorbike coming up behind her. She turned around to see the motorbike heading straight
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Trio in religious attack on train
A Colindale man this week admitted subjecting a Muslim woman and her four children to a barrage of anti-Islamic abuse, minutes after she returned from signing a book of remembrance for the victims of the July 7 London bombings. Middlesex Guildhall Crown
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School receives glowing report
Alan Johnson MP, secretary of state for education, visited a North Finchley secondary school last Thursday in recognition of its outstanding' Ofsted report and to open new £5 million buildings. The Compton School, a mixed comprehensive for 11 to 16-
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Tax collection rate defended
Barnet Council has hit back at suggestions that it is inefficient in its collection of council tax. Last month, the public services union GMB said in the past financial year nearly £7 million went uncollected by Barnet Council - the third highest amount
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Brutal attack at closing time
Police are appealing for witnesses after a brutal, unprovoked attack on a man, which left him with a broken eye socket. The victim tried to get inside the Joiners Arms pub, in Ballards Lane, Finchley, but because it was 11.20pm and after closing time
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Family relieved as Peggy can stay at community hospital
The family of an 86-year-old woman with cancer have spoken of their relief after she has been allowed to remain in Potters Bar Community Hospital, where she has been looked after for more than a decade. Margaret Small, known as Peggy', was granted long-term
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Kitchen king swears by new book
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is as famous for his tempestuous nature as he is for his cooking. TOM JOHNSON met him on Thursday, as he signed copies of his autobiography Humble Pie, at Brent Cross shopping centre - and was soon on the end of a typical
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Accident blackspot
I have, since November 2005, been trying to draw my local councillors' attention to the junction of Brookhill Road and Crescent Road, in East Barnet. There have been at least 20 accidents in two years, including two last weekend. The incident on Friday
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Hospitals working together plan supported
As leading members of the Edgware hospital campaign, we were deeply involved in the design of the services at Edgware Community Hospital, basing our contribution on detailed knowledge of the NHS in west Barnet. We were concerned that the final provision
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We are lucky to have inspirational Bella
After reading the Hendon & Finchley Times (Nurse's job at risk', September 21), I felt physically sick about the proposed cuts that Barnet Hospital is proposing relating to Bella Dale's job as breastfeeding co-ordinator. As a mum who was keen to breast
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Health service is absolutely marvellous
I experienced the unfortunate situation of being bitten by a dog last week. This would not be news to many readers because you hear about many incidents of attacks by dogs these days. Dog owners need to be extremely cautious by keeping their dogs secure
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Northern Line needs funding and extending
On October 16, through trains between Mill Hill East and central London, except at peak times and weekends, are to stop. This is a backward step, just when Transport for London (TfL) should be looking at enhancing and extending Underground lines in order
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Regeneration game
Developers this week make public details of a 20-year £4 billion regeneration of Brent Cross and Cricklewood. BEENA NADEEM finds out what planners aim to do to make the area the pride of Barnet A riverfront lined with Mediterranean-style cafes, a modern
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Hospital’s ills
Few people will be surprised that Barnet Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital were rated weak' by the Healthcare Commission, but that the former should also be deemed weak' for the quality of services it provides is a cause of real concern. Both hospitals
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Cut knife crime
The knife incident at Whitefield School again brings to the fore the danger of young people carrying blades and will invariably lead to calls for US-style knife detectors at school gates. Detectors, however, should be resisted. Incidents such as this
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Game of two halves: Is the Barnet fan’s glass half full or half empty?
Time to take a reality check. Barnet manager Paul Fairclough said he and his players were doing just that this week, and the Times series thought it would be a good idea to follow suit. Many fans were quick to criticise the Bees following their shocking
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Town ride the coach to FA Cup glory for seaside fixture
Potters Bar Town were this week preparing for one of the biggest matches in their history. The Scholars travel to Margate on Saturday hoping to move another step closer to FA Cup glory. Victory in Kent will see them through to the fourth qualifying
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A backward step: Manager left bemused as ‘pathetic’ Bees disappoint
Stockport County 2 Barnet 0 Perhaps Barnet fans have been spoilt of late. They have been getting used to some swashbuckling performances of bravado and desire. Though the Bees have not always got the results they may have deserved, the supporters
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Hot-shot Wallace fires Wares
Edgware Town are safely through to the second round of the FA Vase. Adam Wallace, Paul Killick and Stuart Blackburne were all on target in the 3-1 win at home to Essex League leaders Brentwood Town on Saturday. The Wares will now host Saffron Walden
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Greens get that sick feeling as they hit bottom
Boreham Wood 3 Hendon 2 Ryman League Premier Division Hendon dropped to the bottom of the table when, for the third time in five weeks, they conceded a goal with virtually the last kick of the match. It was a cruel blow for the team, which had battled
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Goal feast as old foes slug it out for a point
Wingate & Finchley 3 Potters Bar Town 3 Ryman League Division One North Yet again Wingate & Finchley and Potters Bar Town produced goals and goalmouth action. The hosts came from two down to take a lead, but then saw the three points reduced
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The voice of reason
The life of a police negotiator conjures images of megaphones and SWAT teams. But discovers the subtle art of Suzanne Williams' job is more about listening The country's leading hostage negotiator, Detective Superintendent Suzanne Williams, clearly has
