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Barnet councillor Brian Coleman lets rip at fire brigade unions
OUTSPOKEN politician Brian Coleman has infuriated the Fire Brigades Union by saying its officials were "thick, can't string a sentence together and incoherent". The Conservative GLA member, who chairs the London Fire and Emergency Planning
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Young composers inspired by early film makers
A FUSION of work by Barnet’s early film makers and soundtracks composed by the borough’s youngsters are to be screened at one of the oldest cinemas in the country. As part of The Phoenix Cinema’s centenary celebrations it has partnered with
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Tesco reassures over store fears
A SUPERMARKET has attempted to reassure residents who fear a new store in Whetstone will be detrimental to the community. Residents fear a Tesco Express, due to open in Oakleigh Road North, will put small retailers out of business and undermine
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Rail programme given green light by Government
A RAIL programme feared to fall victim to coalition government spending cuts has been given the green light to be completed. In an announcement yesterday, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond, confirmed that the Thameslink project will go ahead
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Greens in clash with league strugglers
Hendon return to Ryman League Premier Division action this Saturday with a trip to struggling Aveley. The Millers have recently replaced their management team of Alan and Garry Kimble – the latter of whom had a brief spell as a Hendon player in 1993
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Singing jazz soulfully
Singer Natalie Williams is one of few modern jazz/soul singers to be nominated for a MOBO. Hannah Crown caught up with her during the London Jazz Festival, when she sang at the Artsdepot in North Finchley recently PICTURE a dark courtroom, flanked
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Image of violent mugger produced
AN image of a “violent and dangerous” man who attacked a woman for the contents of her handbag has been produced by police. The man attacked the 22-year-old from behind as she walked through an alleyway from Watling Avenue, Burnt Oak, towards
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Blues look to extend their lead at the top
Wingate & Finchley will be looking to extend their lead at the top of Ryman League Division One North this weekend. The Blues make the trip to AFC Sudbury on Saturday. They will be hoping to carry on where they left off on Tuesday, when two goals from
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Sure Start: Not the time to speculate
Following recent speculation on the future of children’s centres across the borough, I would like to clarify the current situation with Barnet’s centres. Barnet Council has full funding for all our 21 children’s centres until the end of the current
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Council services: Sceptic about improvements
I have lived in Mill Hill for more than 30 years and during that time have found it impossible as a pedestrian, in even moderate rain, to use the two pelican crossings either side of Mill Hill Circus. On one crossing, the volume of water between the
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Barnet FC: Time to give Bees a break
As a sometime public performer, myself, I know how disheartening it can be playing to a half empty room, particularly when you’re playing well. And it is ironic, that as a lifetime Barnet supporter, I should have missed their splendid 4-1 home win against
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Brent Cross: Lord Mayor’s other job
I see that Finchley’s very own Mr Michael Bear is the new Lord Mayor of London, (‘Pomp and circumstance, Times Series, November 18). I’m sure he is a worthy new Lord Mayor, and a knighthood usually follows, but let us not forget Michael’s day
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Befriending: Scheme needs your interest
The Big Society is in action here in Barnet with RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme) and their new face-to-face befriending scheme. RSVP volunteers are improving an older person’s quality of life by befriending older people in their
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Sure Start: Not the time to speculate
Parents using Sure Start Centres must now meet the challenge of possible closure by getting organised. The Government’s Big Society programme encourages the public to become involved in caring for our essential services. An initial meeting of parents
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Council gaffe: So how many failed to notice?
According to the advertisements placed around the borough by Barnet Council, “Our school’s are amongst the top performing in the country”. It is hoped they are teaching the correct use of the apostrophe and that all who wrote that sentence or passed
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Council gaffe: Such a mistake is unforgiveable
Every year there is a post mortem regarding the results of school exams as to whether they have got easier or those sitting them have got cleverer. There is rarely a definitive conclusion, although there is a bias towards concluding exams have got easier
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Remembrance Sunday: Salvation Army still on parade
It was good to be part of the crowd attending the Remembrance Service at Hendon War Memorial and to read your report of those participating in the parade and service, (‘Bowed in reverence’, Times Series, November 18). Despite having led the parade and
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Borough's volunteers lend a helping hand for good deeds day
THOUSANDS of volunteers across Barnet took part in a good deeds day that swept the nation on Sunday. Events took place at various locations, including churches, synagogues, schools and nursing homes in support of Mitzvah Day, a Jewish-led initiative
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Scholars look to keep up promotion push
Potters Bar Town entertain Brentwood at Parkfield this Saturday. Fans will be hoping the Scholars have their shooting boots on again. Last weekend, they scored six in an incredible 6-5 triumph at Great Wakering Rovers. But Town could not get any when
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Copthall stadium exhibition this weekend
PLANS to overhaul the dilapidated Barnet Copthall stadium are set to go on display to the public this weekend. The first in a series of exhibitions hosted by Saracens RFC takes place at the Mill Hill stadium this Sunday, with two others at
