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Floral tributes left to Slovakian killed in crash
FLOWERS have been left at the spot where a Slovakian man was killed after a car veered off the road in the early hours of Sunday morning. Libor Kuchar, 34, was walking home from work with a friend down Hendon Lane, Finchley, when the grey VW
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Police patrols will be stepped up during England games
EXTRA police are being drafted in to the borough for England games during the World Cup to deal with any surge in alcohol-related violence. Officers will be carrying out sporadic spot checks at venues showing the matches, with the aim of deterring
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Families call for 'justice' at Potters Bar Rail Crash inquest
THE families of the victims of the Potters Bar Rail Crash have demanded justice for their loved ones in an emotionally-charged afternoon at the inquest into their deaths. Diana Fisher, mother of Jonael Schickler, said she wanted “the truth
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Foreign call centres not ruled out under Future Shape
THE possibility of a foreign call centre to serve Barnet Council has “not been ruled out” as part of the cost-cutting Future Shape measures. Last night officials confirmed there is a plan to have a call centre to handle all residents' inquiries
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Stimson relishes Barnet rebuilding job
Football managers are always busy throughout the summer - but new Barnet boss Mark Stimson is likely to be busier than most. With the club having released 15 players at the end of last season, and with just a handful remaining on the books, 42-year-old
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Raw sewage risk at new children's play area, claim residents
OVERFLOWING raw sewage may flood through a new children's play area if Barnet Council presses ahead with plans to install equipment in a Hendon park, according to residents. People living close to the designated land, claimed by council chiefs
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Northern Line likely to be hardest hit by tube strikes
BARNET commuters are bracing themselves for transport chaos after Tube workers announced two 48-hour strikes over pay and conditions. The Rail Maritime and Transport Workers union (RMT) will stage the walkouts on Wednesday, June 23, the day
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Leading opera singer criticises TV talent show judging
A CLASSICALLY trained opera singer has blasted reality talent shows for what he perceives as cheapening the music industry. Operatic tenor, Andrew Amdur, of Henlys Corner, Finchley, claims audiences are being duped into a false understanding
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Young Blues required
Wingate and Finchley FC are holding trials for their U13s in preparation for next season. This is in view of the continual player pathway route into grassroots and semi-professional football for players at the club. It will be the club's first season
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Closed surgery 'not fit for purpose'
A DOCTORS' surgery in Edgware was “not fit for purpose”, according to the practice manager who closed it. Dr Lawrence Gould decided to shut the Buckingham Road Surgery on May 31 and transfer services to two Stanmore medical centres because
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New Barnet FC boss wants to bring a buzz to the community
THE continued league status of Barnet FC was crucial to the wider community, according to the new boss at Underhill. The Bees had a difficult end to the season and only secured their survival in League Two on the final day. The club
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Full Northern Line closures scrapped by Boris Johnson
A REVISED closure programme for Northern Line upgrade works has been agreed which will reduce disruption for passengers in Barnet. Previously Tube Lines, who were responsible for maintaining tracks, had wanted to shut the entire line north
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Peppa Pig pops in to open new nursery
PEPPA pig joined the Mayor of Hertsmere on Saturday to launch a new day nursery in Potters Bar. The new state-of-the-art facility is jointly funded by the council and Hertsmere Leisure, which runs the Furzefield Centre it is located in.
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Shaftesbury Barnet finish seventh in opening league clash
Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers had to settle for seventh place in the first British Athletics League meeting at the weekend. The fixture was held on home soil - Barnet Copthall. Shaftesbury Barnet finished on 236 points, just four less than sixth-placed
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Residents warned about litter fines
RESIDENTS are being warned they could face a fine for dropping litter as part of a council initiative. Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and Hertsmere Borough Council staff are cleaning up the streets by carrying out litter patrols
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Ex-England skipper fails to score as Lord's Taverners lose
FORMER England captain Mike Gatting was left empty handed as his Lord's Taverners XI were beaten by an in-form Saracens team, captained by England lock Steve Borthwick, in Mill Hill on Sunday afternoon. The match was the first of the season
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Family of footie fans fly their flags for England
A FANATIC football family are flying the flag for England ahead of the start of the World Cup. Three generations of the McKenzie family, of Buckingham Road, Edgware, have adorned their house with the Cross of St George to show their support
