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New £100k skills area opens at college
STUDENTS with learning disabilities are the main beneficiaries of a new £100,000 basic skills area at Barnet College's Grahame Park campus. The new wing boasts a sensory room allowing learners to explore sight, sound and touch, a community garden, classroom
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£700k spent on children's centres in libraries which are under threat
CONSULTATION on the future of children's centres in the borough is likely to take place in the new year, the council has confirmed. Parents have raised concerns over the future of the Sure Start centres in the borough after Barnet council confirmed it
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Synagogue calls for more Mitzvah Day volunteers
SYNAGOGUE members from Edgware will join in the good deeds day that will be sweeping the nation at the weekend. Edgware United Synagogue, in Parnell Close, has a fun-filled day lined up as part of its involvement in Mitzvah Day, a Jewish-led
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Children educated about importance of Remembrance
EX-SERVICEMEN and their families were among 90 people to pay their respects to those fallen in battle at the Golders Green war memorial on Sunday. Several children were among the crowd who gathered at the event, organised by the local Rotary Club, for
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BARNET: Boss Stimson proud of performance at Charlton
Mark Stimson admitted he took great pride from his Barnet side's performance against Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night, but he could not hide his disappointment at being knocked out of the FA Cup by a single goal, writes Ross Davies. That the Bees boss
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Council puts forward playing field sell-off plans
PLANS to sell-off much-loved community playing fields in East Finchley have been unveiled by Barnet Council. Derelict Stanley Road playing fields look set to be disposed of by the council in a bid to raise much needed cash to plug a funding
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Copthall approval would boost Olympic chances says organiser
A REDEVELOPED stadium at the Barnet Copthall site would be an “excellent opportunity” as an Olympic training venue, according to one of the games organisers. Last week Saracens RFC unveiled ambitious £10m plans to regenerate the run-down facility
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Grammar rules overlooked by council poster
BARNET council is overlooking the rules of English grammar for the sake of not wasting taxpayers’ money after a series of erroneous posters appeared throughout the borough. All 189 posters, which are displayed in bus stops and other obvious
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Blues top table after win
Wingate & Finchley climbed to the top of Ryman one north with a narrow win at Redbridge, writes Paul Lerman. It is the first time in over a decade that Wingate & Finchley FC have topped the table. But the hosts started the rescheduled
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Joint police operation catches uninsured drivers
SOUTHGATE police officers were out in force on a main road this afternoon catching drivers without insurance. The Southgate Green Safer Neighbourhood Team, working with Brunwick Park colleagues from neighbouring Barnet, set up stall in Waterfall
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Potters Bar Town progress in Ryman League Cup
Potters Bar Town are through to the next round of the Ryman League Cup after victory at Waltham Abbey last night. The Scholars, who are in great form at the moment, travel to Great Wakering Rovers for a league match this Saturday.
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Wingate & Finchley go top
Wingate & Finchley went top of Ryman League Division One North last night. The Blues saw off Redbridge 2-1 thanks to goals from Dave Laird and Josh Cooper. Match report to follow.
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Fog hits Hendon v Enfield Town cup clash
THE Middlesex Senior Cup clash between Hendon and Enfield Town was postponed last night. Thick fog at Vale Farm was the problem.
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Businessman sworn in as new Lord Mayor of London
THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of the capital on Saturday hoping to catch a glimpse of Finchley businessman Michael Bear, who has been sworn in as the new Lord Mayor. Alderman Bear, the regeneration director at Hammerson plc, which is
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Support group to raise awareness of lung disease
A SUPPORT group will help raise awareness about lung disease in Edgware today. Breathe Easy Barnet is hosting a stand at the Broadwalk shopping centre, in Station Road, and will provide information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
