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Are Cook Books Becoming Passe
Are cook books becoming passé? If you are a keen foodie and want to find a new recipe will you go out and buy the latest cook book or are you more likely to go on line and pull off a recipe from one of the many food sites ? Sure Jamie Oliver and
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Man whose tournament brought through 13 of Ashes squad gets CBE
A CRICKETING entrepreneur whose festival brought through 13 current England Ashes players says he is “delighted” to have received his CBE. Last Thursday David English, who founded the world-famous Bunbury Cricket Club, received the award he was given
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Council lay as much grit as in February this week
GRITTERS spent last night on the borough’s roads ahead of the predicted snow fall. Crews completed a total of three gritting runs during the course of the night and one in the early hours ahead of this morning’s rush hour. They will be out again today
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Train commuters advised to check before travelling
COMMUTERS are being advised to check before travelling after heavy snowfall has disrupted train services at stations in the area. First Capital Connect has reduced their services on the Thameslink line due to the adverse weather. A statement
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Census creates temporary jobs
AROUND 60 temporary jobs are expected to be created in Hertsmere, including Potters Bar, as the Office of National Statistics launches a recruitment campaign for the 2011 census. A range of full and part time position will be available to residents
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New MP claims no expenses in first quarter
HENDON'S new MP is among 76 not to claim any expenses in the first three months of being in office, according to figures published by the new government watchdog. Tory Matthew Offord claimed nothing for travel, office or staffing between May
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Residents call for road repairs
CRACKS in a Golders Green road and vibrations from passing traffic have left residents claiming the poorly-maintained surface has damaged their homes. Anna-Marisa Smargiassi, a resident of Pennine Drive for 30 years, says she has complained to Transport
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Young boy and man injured in road crash
A TODDLER and a man were rushed to hospital following a road collision in Finchley on Tuesday. The 24-year-old man was holding the three-year-old in the front passenger seat of a silver convertible Mercedes when it collided with another vehicle at
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Residents warned of bogus council callers
CRAFTY burglars have been posing as Barnet Council workers to get access to people's homes across the borough. The council says it has received several calls from concerned homeowners after being visited by the gang of two men and one woman, claiming
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Health bosses to push ahead with hospital downgrade
HEALTH bosses are pushing ahead with renewed plans to downgrade Chase Farm Hospital. The health trusts in Enfield, Haringey, and Barnet have decided the proposed changes to hospital services have met four test set by health secretary Andrew Lansley
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Pole-vaulter Ive wipes the slate clean after injury hell
SHAFTESBURY Barnet pole vaulter Jade Ive nearly quit athletics following a disastrous 2010 – but insists she is in better shape than ever as she prepares to reinvent herself next year. The 18-year-old has spent more time on the treatment table
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BARNET FC: Loan star quits
INJURY has forced Barnet FC to part ways with valuable loan midfielder Mark Byrne. In a development that will surely come as a blow to the struggling League Two outfit, Bryne has headed home for treatment. The influential midfielder picked
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Leader of the council pledges members' allowance freeze
THE leader of Hertsmere has pledged a commitment to freeze councillor allowances, including members from Potters Bar, while defending the decision not to adopt an opposition motion of a 20 per cent cut. At a council meeting on November 17, a proposal
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Neighbourhood police teams could be merged says officer
CUTS to policing budgets could see Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) in Barnet merged it has been revealed. Last night officers from the Hendon and West Hendon teams admitted they have been told the groups may be forced to merge as part of cost-cutting
