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Missing man found dead in woodland
A MISSING Edgware man has been found dead in woodland in Ruislip Manor. Keith Williams disappeared from his home on September 29 and by October 10 he was reported missing by concerned family members. Fears for his wellbeing began to
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More snow predicted for London tonight
WEATHER experts are 80 per cent confident of severe snowy weather in the next few hours. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for the capital with snow, rain and sleet expected over night. They are warning of ice forming on untreated surfaces
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BARNET: Pitch inspection at Oxford
Barnet will have to wait until tomorrow morning to discover whether their match at Oxford United will go ahead. A pitch inspection is due at 10.30am.
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Mother pays tribute to murdered son
THE mother of Romanian man shot in an execution-style attack in Finchley says she feels a “great sense of loss”. Today police have revealed more details of the attack on Bogdan Gabriel Paduret, known to friends as Tony, who was shot dead outside
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Hundreds of council workers told jobs at risk today
HUNDREDS of workers have today been sent notices telling them their jobs are at risk as Barnet Council seeks to save millions of pounds. The at risk of redundancy letters have been sent to employees across all departments, with around 350 posts
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University event attracts scientists of tomorrow
YOUNGSTERS used the appliance of science at an event in Hendon this week. More than 300 students visited Middlesex University in The Burroughs for the Digital Futures event, aimed at encouraging more young people to study science. More
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Life begins after retirement
From the big skies and iconic outcrops of Monument Valley to detailed close-ups of plants, David Benardout’s work is a photographic journey around the world. This month, the Stanmore photographer will exhibit limited editions of his prints, which portray
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Maternity services fairing well says survey
WOMEN using maternity services at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals have rated them about average compared to similar trusts. Overall the two hospitals were rated “about the same” as others by 223 new mothers who gave birth there during February, a report
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Police hold public meeting tomorrow
RESIDENTS from Potters Bar are invited to attend a police meeting on Saturday to raise any local issues they may have. The 'beat surgery' will take place at McDonalds in Darkes Lane from 12pm to 2pm. PC Graham Hiscock and PCSO Graham Tippett will
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Public spirit: My heartfelt thanks to both
May I send heartfelt thanks to a young man who was on the 307 bus en route to Barnet last Thursday early afternoon. I was on the same bus and, when I reached the Cotswold Way stop, managed to leave my handbag on the bus. This kind and honourable person
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Correction: Disability allowances
IN a letter published in the Times Series on the subject of disability allowances, "Independence will be reduced" (Thursday, December 2), we incorrectly stated the letter was written by Theresa Villiers MP. The letter was in fact written by Mrs Sibel
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Copthall Stadium: Will there be parking space?
As someone very much interested over many years in sport in Barnet, it is interesting and encouraging news to learn of the latest hopes and proposals for the main Copthall Stadium which has seen much better days, and has been in need of repair, renovation
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Library service: Book decline is not necessary
As a regular user of Barnet Libraries I was shocked, on a recent visit to Chipping Barnet Library, to find rows of empty bookshelves in the adults’ reference section, particularly in the art section, but also in the children’s section. On asking a member
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School sport: Good work will be destroyed
About a month ago I sent Mr Gove, Secretary of State for Education, and Theresa Villiers, MP for Barnet, a letter expressing my disappointment and dismay at the changes in the provision for sport announced in the comprehensive spending review,
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Gritting: New visitors very welcome
Well done Barnet Council. Edgwarebury Lane was gritted last week in anticipation of snow and ice, and today, for the first time ever, our small side road was also gritted. Thank you. Mary Coulter Fairview Way, Edgware
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Student protests: Poor use of learning time
I am sure I am not alone in condemning the participation of hundreds of Sixth Form school pupils in active protests, during curriculum hours, against increases in tuition fees (‘A Lesson in protest’ Times Series, November 25). Whereas school
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Library faces major cuts
CUTS at Oakmere Library in Potters Bar could see it suffer a 45 per cent reduction in opening hours as a public consultation period comes to a close next Saturday. Proposals, which people are able to view and comment on at the library in High
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Primary school expansion gets approval
A SCHOOL in Edgware has been given the green light for expansion, in the hope it will aid increasing demand for primary school places in the borough. Barnet council’s cabinet formally agreed on the expansion of Broadfields Primary School, in
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Homeowners left without phones for more than a week
ELDERLY residents were among hundreds of homeowners in Cricklewood who were left without a phone line for more than a week. Residents on one side of Clitterhouse Crescent were not able to use their phones for ten days, following a fault with a BT
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Wingate hope to stay in Tip-top shape against Maldon
WINGATE & Finchley will hope to stave off the chasing pack and retain their place at the top of the Ryman One North table when they entertain Maldon & Tiptree on Saturday. Wingate have been one of the few teams so far unaffected by the freezing
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BARNET FC: 'Hopes high' ahead of clash
HOPES are high at Underhill despite Barnet being in the drop-zone as they gear up for the Oxford Utd game. An club insider told Times Series Sport: “We go there this weekend in an optimistic mood after two good recent performances against Northampton
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Santa's sleigh slides into town
SANTA starts a tour of Potters Bar this Sunday as the Rotary Club Christmas sleigh slides into action. The annual charity event, which raises money for both domestic and international causes, will see Father Christmas accompany a decorated
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Pilot Grit Guardian scheme may be expanded
A COUNCILLOR says a scheme being pioneered in Golders Green to combat snow and ice in residential streets is “working well”. The new initiative, known as Grit Guardians, was the brainchild of a council committee chaired by Tory councillor Dean
