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Tree cull 'necessary for regeneration' say planning bosses
A CULL of almost 100 trees is “necessary” to allow for a development in Grahame Park to go ahead according planning bosses. Contractors began the pruning and felling process on a line of trees in Lanacre Avenue, yesterday morning, much to the
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Teenager shuns job to run charity festival
A TEENAGER has turned his back on the job market to organise a charity festival in Potters Bar. Amar Sejpal, 19, is single-handedly organising the Big Summer Event to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The youngster, who studies
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New police team hits Cricklewood town centre
A NEW seven strong team has been introduced to police Cricklewood town centre. Sergeant Simone O'Neill and six Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will patrol the area around Cricklewood Broadway. The team has been launched following
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Finchley Victoria bowls club rises from the ashes of torched pavilion
A BOWLS club in Fichley is set to begin a new era when the keys are finally handed over for their new facilities, three years after their pavilion was destroyed by arsonists. Members of Finchley Victoria Bowls Club, in Victoria Park, Ballards Lane, had
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Only one illegal alcohol sale uncovered in Barnet police swoop
RETAILERS selling alcohol have been praised by Barnet Council's trading standards department following an underage sales swoop that found only one shop selling to under-18s. The operation, one of nearly 20 run throughout the year to test the
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Pole vaulter is dreaming of London 2012
The countdown to the London 2012 Olympics has ducked under the three-year mark and, despite an injury-ridden season, Shaftesbury Barnet pole vaulter Jade Ive’s dream appearance remains firmly on track. The 17-year-old was handpicked as a future Olympian
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Blues and Greens set for derby clash
Wingate & Finchley take on Hendon in a pre-season friendly at the Abrahams Stadium this evening. Both sides have looked good in their warm-up games to date, so it should be an interesting encounter between the close neighbours. Kick off is 7.45pm.
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Best-selling crime fiction authors visit Hendon library
A GROUP of award-winning crime writers will be exploring the secrets of their successful tales at an event in Hendon library tonight. Best-selling crime fiction authors Laura Wilson, Natasha Cooper and Michelle Spring will be talking about
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Accused in Garry Frater case sent to the Old Bailey
A MAN accused of killing a father-of-three in Edgware has appeared in court. Louis Tate, 23, appeared before Highbury Corner Magistrates this morning charged with the murder of Garry Frater in De Havilland Road on May 30. Mr Tate, of
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'Persistent demand' for Finchley to Royal Free Hospital bus route
PRESSURE groups are calling for new bus route to link Finchley with the Royal Free Hospital. Currently residents have to change at least twice to get to the hospital if they are travelling from Finchley, and journey times can take up to an
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Burglars steal jewellery from pensioner's home
A gold ring with a ruby stone was stolen from an eldery woman's home during a burglary in Little Heath, Potters Bar. It has the initials BK engraved on it and has sentimental value. A ladies' watch with a silver strap, chinaware, clocks, hundreds
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Mill Hill teenager on hunger strike to protest Iraqi 'repression'
A MILL HILL teenager almost a week into a hunger strike has vowed to continue until the US government vows to protect Iranian refugees in Iraq. Heidari Soudabeht, 19, of Engel Park, begins her sixth day without food today but says she will
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Plumber claims loading bay fine defies parking guidelines
A PLUMBER is being driven round the U-bend while trying to fight a parking fine imposed on him for using a goods bay to load his work vehicle. Simcha Sander, 23, of Priory Field Court, Edgware, was using a stockist in Finchley when he parked
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Barnet radio searches for DJ talent
ASPIRING DJs are being urged to hit the airwaves on a volunteer-run radio station hosted from a Whetstone living room. Barnetradio.com, transmitted over the internet, currently receives only around 20 listeners a night, and its founders are
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Pirates of the Indian Ocean
Starting off on the third qualifying race, we cross the entrance of Cowes to head down to the walled city (and port) of St Malo. Lying off the north-western coast of France, St Malo is famous for its concentration of sea food restaurants, the highest
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Pinnacle Youth triumph at Arsenal tournament
Mill Hill-based Pinnacle Youth FC took six teams to the prestigious Arsenal International Tournament at Royal Holloway University, Egham, Surrey. The six teams consisted of the club's U11s, U12s, U13s, U14s, U16s and U17s. Out of all the teams,
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Hendon triumph in fiesty friendly
Hanwell Town 2 Hendon 5 . . . Hendon were not at their best but were still far too good for Hanwell Town in their friendly on Saturday. The first half was distinctly feisty and the very patient referee did exceptionally well to keep all 22 players
