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Warriors campaign for the wastelands
BOASTING more than 200 green spaces and woodlands, Barnet has long had a reputation for being one of London's leafier boroughs. But the neglect of parklands and playgrounds has prompted some people to accuse Barnet Council of putting financial savings
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In praise of carers
Finchley and Golders Green MP RUDI VIS supports a new Government strategy and celebrates Carers Week as an opportunity to thank those people who support relatives and friends. Carers are Britain's unsung heroes. Dedicated carers around the country and
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Air Force One gives Barnet a wide berth
Air Force One, the personal aeroplane of US President George Bush, passed over Barnet as the world's most powerful man made his way to Northern Ireland yesterday. This picture was taken by Finchley resident and amateur photographer Donald Lyven, who
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Biking to promote sustainable travel
Parts of the borough were awash with bikes on Sunday as cyclists set out to promote sustainable travel. More than 130 people donned helmets and decorated handlebars for the Greenacre cycle rally through Finchley, Friern Barnet and Whetstone. The event
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Vandanel is Bees' new kit supplier
Vandanel Sport Ltd is the new kit supplier to Barnet FC. The deal will run for the next four years. The Bees have accepted a comprehensive package from Vandanel for the supply of their club-branded playing, training and leisurewear, and for the next
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Potters Bar post office tipped for closure
A post office in Potters Bar has fallen foul of the most recent round of proposed closures. The Little Heath branch, at 53 Church Road, is one of 41 offices marked for closure in South Essex, South Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Sign our petition
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Polyclinics are not so scary
I don't understand all these worries with polyclinics. I, for one, will not fall to partisan scare tactics. This cleverly organised clinic will help alleviate the wait periods that still plague the NHS from time to time, while allowing greater flexibility
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Give marks for achievements
I felt very angry reading your report about Ravenscroft and Whitefields schools being threatened by the Government with special measures if they don't achieve a certain percentage of GCSE A to C grade passes (Pass GCSEs or class dismissed', Times Series
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Cricketers raise the Bar
Potters Bar have stretched their lead at the top of Home Counties Premier League Division Two East to 23 points. They beat Langleybury by six wickets on Saturday. Their opponents posted 207-9 from 52 overs, but Potters Bar reached that total with the
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Cricket round-up
Brondesbury and Finchley revived their title hopes with impressive Middlesex County League Division One victories on Saturday. Brondesbury were comfortable 153-run winners over Winchmore Hill. Rob Lynch hit a fine 66 as Bron posted a total of 224. Useful
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Motorists fined for selling cars on Barnet roads
Drivers have branded a traffic regulation as "bizarre" and "nonsense" after being hit with fines for advertising the sale of their cars. In four separate cases in recent months residents say they were completely unaware of doing anything illegal and
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Fashion disaster baby
When I look back at my baby photos I am quite appalled at how badly dressed I was. All the colours seemed to be really dark and dull, everything had at least some velvet in it and tartan or sailor suits were the preferred choices. That’s even before
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Casualty actress to launch fun day today
People with learning disabilities are being invited to take part in a free fun day today as part of National Learning Disability Week. The event has been organised by Barnet Primary Care Trust, the borough's health authority, and the Barnet branch
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Marvin joins the Wingate revolution
Wingate & Finchley have completed their third signing of the close season. Following hot on the heels of the incoming Michael Sacks and Daniel Nielson is Marvin Samuel, who joins from Ryman League Premier Division side Boreham Wood. Wingate manager
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Scholars to face Lions
Potters Bar Town have published their pre-season schedule. The Scholars kick off with a trip to London Lions on Saturday, July 12. The pick of the games is a home clash with League One side Yeovil Town on Thursday, July 17. Jul 12: London Lions (
