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Developer welcomes green light to begin regeneration scheme
THE man driving the controversial Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration project claims “the hard work starts now” after the development was given the green light by the Government. Following the announcement by the secretary of state for communities
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Top comedians to turn out for local charity
Comedians Tim Vine, Shappi Khorsandi, John Gordillo and Lee Nelson will be among those providing the laughs this weekend at a special comedy night in aid of north London charity Grief Encounter. The charity supports children, young people and
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Woman, 20, in critical condition after hit-and-run road crash
A WOMAN is in a critical condition after being involved in a hit-and-run road smash in Whetstone last night. Emergency crews were called to the crash in Netherlands Road, close to Oakleigh Park Railway Station, at about 8pm. Police said
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Government secretary will not call in £4.5bn regeneration plans
THE Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government will not review the £4.5 billion Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme. A letter to Barnet Council confirmed Tory MP Eric Pickles would not call in the controversial plans, despite
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Frank Turner to support Green Day at Wembley Stadium
Frank Turner has been confirmed as a support band for Green Day at their forthcoming Wembley Stadium gig this month. Invited by the band themselves - Frank will be the opening band at the show - playing alongside other support act Joan Jett and
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Drunk football fans spark increase in 999 call-outs
BOOZY football fans are being blamed for a surge in 999 calls in the borough after England's opening match of the World Cup on Saturday. Figures from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) show the borough was the busiest in the capital for emergency
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Firefighters rescue four people from burning flat
AN investigation is underway after four people were rescued from a blazing Cricklewood flat on Tuesday evening. Emergency crews were called to the three-storey building, in Brook Road, at about 7pm. Six fire crews and about 30 firefighters
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Barnet travel to Chesterfield on opening day of season
Barnet will start the 2010/11 season with a trip to Chesterfield. The Spireites have moved from Saltergate and will start the campaign at a new ground. It means their clash with the Bees will be the first league game at their new home.
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Brondesbury beat Finchley in Middlesex County League
Brondesbury saw off local rivals Finchley by 98 runs in Middlesex County League Division One. Bron were bowled out for 224, with Ajay Sangha hitting a half-century. Jake Milton took five wickets for Finchley. In reply, Finchley were bowled out for
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Gary Breen leaves Barnet
Barnet defender Gary Breen has left the club. The 36-year-old, who played in the World Cup finals for the Republic of Ireland during his prime, has told the club that he is seeking a new challenge. Breen is hoping to go into coaching and has recently
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Bees back in training next week
World Cup fever may have gripped the nation, but it's back to work for League Two Barnet next week. The Bees, under new manager Mark Stimson, return to training. At least three new faces will be at The Hive after Stimson this week made his first signings
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Police hunt man who grabbed boy, 8, in park
POLICE are anxious to trace a man who tried to drag an eight-year-old boy from a Finchley park at the weekend. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the possible attempted abduction at about 4.30pm on Saturday, in Avenue Park, East End
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Council policy behind initial snubbing of plans to fly England flag
COUNCIL policy almost played party-pooper to proposals for a flag to be flown over Hendon Town Hall during the World Cup, it has been revealed. Strict Barnet Council regulations stated that only the Union Flag could be hoisted above the main
