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Let me be clear about Burtonhole Farm
Allow me to correct an unfortunate editing error which totally distorted the meaning of the (perhaps overlong) letter from me last week regarding Barnet Council’s Burtonhole Farm. Its fifth paragraph in full, including the two words ‘for years
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Young sprinters sign up for sporting chance
KEEN sprinters were given a run out during a showcase of speed in Grahame Park last week. Olympic gold medallists Linford Christie and Darren Campbell brought their Street Athletics competition to the Concourse on Thursday, with more than 150
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Headteacher retires with 'wonderful memories' after 34 years at Barnet school
A RETIRING headteacher has spoken of her "wonderful memories" after spending more than three decades at the same Barnet school. Mary Karaolis' commitment to Ravenscroft School, in Barnet Lane, was recognised at a celebration party on Friday
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Cricket round-up
Draws were the order of the day in Middlesex County League Division One. Finchley gained a winning draw with Hampstead, while Brondesbury and Stanmore drew with Richmond and Winchmore Hill respectively. * Potters Bar slipped to a defeat against Henley
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Black motorbike collides with pedestrian on Edgware Road
A MOTORBIKE rider fled from the scene after hitting a pedestrian in Colindale, last Monday. The 43-year-old pedestrian was left with a severe leg injury when he was struck by the motorbike on the Edgware Road junction with Carlisle Road and
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Council leader recovering from swine flu - and daytime TV
THE leader of Barnet Council hopes to be back at work within the next two days after recovering from swine flu. Councillor Mike Freer learnt that he had the virus on Friday through a phone conversation with his GP, after suffering from a cold
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Builder jailed after teenager crushed to death on his watch
A BUILDER has been jailed for manslaughter after a 15-year-old labourer under his supervision was crushed to death by a wall in Hadley Wood. Colin Holtom, 64, of Latchingdon, Essex, who traded as Maldon Groundworks, was sentenced to three years
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Nation's oldest TV found in North Finchley
AN avid television collector from North Finchley has won a nationwide search to find the country's oldest working telly. Jeffrey Borinsky, a consultant engineer and TV collector, is the proud owner of a black-and-white Marconiphone TV, which dates
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“The world is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming it” Helen Keller
Let’s assume you’re not a social worker, not a doctor or a healthcare professional. Let’s assume you are like me, a so-called ordinary person who watches events unfold beyond our control and yet still feels an overwhelming need to do something
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New police pursuit guidelines are inadequate, says chase victim's mother
THE mother of a motorcyclist killed during a high-speed police chase in Golders Green says new pursuit guidelines do not go far enough. The regulations, proposed by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), aim to reduce the number
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Diving in the shallow end
Daybreak brings with it a drop in the wind – I am not sure what it is about this year but warmer weather and a lack of wind have been characteristic of our races. Still, our decision to head west proves beneficial as when the tide turns it pushes us in
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Kinder Kitchen recipe - Basic chicken stock
Basic chicken stock Ingredients: 3 chicken thighs (with bone and skin on) 2 sticks of celery 1 carrot 1/2 onion 6 peppercorns 2 bay leaves 750ml water Preparation: 1. Wash the carrot
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Jack Straw is my hero
I never thought the day would come when I would publicly say that I could kiss Justice Secretary Jack Straw. In my mind's eye he has always been a downtrodden supporter of Blackburn Rovers rather than an outstanding political decision maker. How wrong
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Hendon win pre-season tournament
Hendon have, for the second consecutive, won their first trophy of the campaign in a preseason tournament. Last year it was the Bucks Examiner Trophy at Amersham Town; this year it is the Hillingdon Borough Preseason Charity Tournament. The good cause
