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Challenge for capital's film-makers
FILM-MAKERS in Barnet are being encouraged to show off their creativity in a short film competition. Film London in 90 Seconds: Capital Tales gives wannabe directors in each London borough the chance to win a cash prize and the opportunity
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Headshave and chest wax for heroes
A CLUB for former servicemen is holding an evening to raise money for Help for Heroes tomorrow. The event will take place from 4pm to midnight at the East Barnet Valley United Services Club, in East Barnet Road. There will be a raffle, lucky-dip
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Club's licence suspended for 28 days after night of violence
A WHETSTONE bar with a track-record of problems will not be allowed to trade for the next four weeks after a mass brawl outside it last weekend. Police triggered an emergency licence hearing today following the problems outside Sutra in High
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Councillor changes mind on publication of interests
ONE councillor whose interests have not appeared online has said it was “an oversight” and intends to have them published “as soon as possible”. Seven Conservative councillors refused to have details of their business and personal dealings
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BARNET: Defender could return for Northampton clash
Barnet left-back Jordan Parkes is available for selection again after serving a one-match suspension. Parkes missed Tuesday's FA Cup tie at Charlton Athletic after picking up five yellow cards this season. Boss Mark Stimson has to decide whether to
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Prepare to be unprepared
Thinking on their feet is what comedy presenters Ashley J and Tee-J do best and now audiences at Harrow Arts Centre can test them on the pace and inventiveness of their spontaneous material, first-hand. Their show, ACTing Up! is a live improvised comedy
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BARNET: Two crucial home games on the slate for Bees
Barnet have two crucial home games against fellow strugglers over the next few days. On Saturday, the Bees host Northampton Town, while Gillingham are the visitors on Tuesday. They are massive games for bottom club Barnet. Boss Mark Stimson can at
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Few hours of your time
I am writing to urge all your readers, of any faith and of none, to consider giving just a few hours of their time this Sunday to support a local charity. November 21 is Mitzvah Day, literally meaning good deed day. It is a day when Jews up
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Scheme is long overdue
It will be good to get the Watling Boys Club reopened and brought back into use (‘Boys club should not go to waste’, Times Series, November 11). It should not have closed down in the first place to become a dilapidated and overgrown eyesore. I know
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No substitute for contact
How kind of Councillor Robert Rams to consult us on the future shape of our library service. However, I fear he may have already made up his mind about what our service will be like in the future. He boasts of Barnet libraries bucking the national trend
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Gateway will be biggest scar
I am writing to voice concern over the mammoth Brent Cross Regeneration programme which is to be undertaken over the next 25 years. I live on the front line of this development near Cricklewood Broadway and despite the growing involvement of community
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Donations will be welcome
The three faiths — Jewish, Hindu and Christian — volunteering in Golders Green on Sunday, would be so pleased if your readers could support us that day. Please come to either branch of Sainsbury’s in Golders Green between 11am and 2pm on Sunday, buy
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Is game over for borough?
As a resident in Barnet, I was surprised to hear that no part of the Olympic Games would now go through our borough. We were told that our Council Tax would be higher because of the Olympic Games involvement. Are we now to get a tax rebate as Barnet
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Student protest passes off peacefully
DOZENS of student protesters descended on the offices of MP Mike Freer last night in a protest over the decision to allow university tuition fees to rise. More than 150 sixth form and GCSE pupils took to the streets for a march from ArtsDepot
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Tony Blair praises Mitzvah Day for "building bridges" between faiths
FORMER Prime Minister Tony Blair has praised a Jewish-led national volunteering day for its ability to "build bridges between different faiths". In a special video message produced for Mitzvah Day, which takes place on Sunday, Mr Blair
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Middlesex students give sporting chance to athletes in Gambia
Students and staff from Middlesex University have travelled to Africa, as part of a project to support budding athletes in the Gambia. During the 10-day trip, the students – who are all qualified sports coaches – worked intensively with local volunteers
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Bowled over by cash for sports equipment
YOUNGSTERS were bowled over as they received cash from councillors to buy sporting equipment in Potters Bar. The money, from Hertfordshire County Council’s locality fund, will go towards buying smaller bowls for the young players at Potters Bar Bowls
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Blues look to extend lead at top of the table
Table-topping Wingate & Finchley travel to East Thurrock United on Saturday and then host Tilbury on Tuesday in what is another busy week in Ryman League Division One North. The Blues went top of the table on Tuesday night after a 2-1 win at Redbridge
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Scholars look to boost promotion hopes
Potters Bar Town travel to Great Wakering Rovers on Saturday, before a home game against Waltham Forest on Tuesday. The Scholars are in good form and currently sit sixth in the Ryman League Division One North table. Potters Bar were 1-0 winners over
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College students work together for Children in Need
YOUNGSTERS at Barnet College have been using their skills to raise money to support Children in Need in a variety of events this week. On Tuesday health and social care students and staff at the Wood Street campus in Barnet dressed in school
