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Man dies after pet is mauled by bull terrier
The family of a Hendon butcher who had a heart attack and died after his greyhound was viciously attacked by another dog have spoken of their shock and horror. Michael Harrington, 66, was walking his two greyhounds through Gobions Wood, in Brookmans
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Eat greens to go green?
In many religions and cultures, even dating back to the ancient Greeks, there have been contrary perceptions about the morality of natural food chain. Whether it is right for humans to control the existence of certain species of animal for the sake of
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Wardell is wise to improvise
Jazz singer Anita Wardell has established a reputation for her vocal improvisation. She talks to Miriam Craig ahead of her appearance at the Mill Hill Music festival Anita Wardell first heard scat singing - vocal improvisation using nonsense words
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Help adults with autism
This Carers Week (June 9 to 15) the Barnet branch of The National Autistic Society (NAS) would like to raise awareness of the difficult reality faced by families of adults with autism in Barnet. Many adults with autism currently receive little or no
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Save Barnet Market now
There is a strong possibility Barnet Market could close completely. At present there is a mere vestige, with just a few stalls in a car park. The market was established in 1199, given a Royal Charter by King John. Although it has changed in location
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Blaze closes repair shop
An Edgware repair shop has been closed indefinitely due to serious damage from a fire. The blaze at F1 Repairs damaged the roof of the single-storey building, making it unsafe to work in. Asan Alyeei, who works at the shop, said: "The roof has been
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Hendon striker linked to Staines
Hendon striker Davis Haule is being linked with a move to Ryman League Premier Division Staines Town. The Greens will be hoping Haule, whose brother Brian also plays at Claremont Road, decides to stay put. Davis' goals were a major factor in Hendon's
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Graveyard thieves target mourners' cars
A graveyard in East Finchley has become a hot spot for "audacious thieves" who target visiting mourners. Thieves are breaking into parked cars at St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, in High Road, and making off with valuables left inside. A police spokesman
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Hospital claims improved hygiene despite negative report
Barnet Hospital has defended its record on hygiene after a report revealed it failed to comply with elements of the hygiene code in the past financial year. Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust was this week named by the Healthcare Commission, the Government
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Post office talks break down as cull begins
Efforts to safeguard postal services are at a standstill because of the Post Office's failure to co-operate. Barnet Council accused the Post Office of refusing to disclose financial information on the branches facing closure and the subsidies available
