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Television star speaks to charity supporters
TELEVISION presenter Mary Portas was guest of honour at the inaugural meeting of a charity's new ladies' lunch in Hendon on Tuesday. The retail guru spoke to supporters of Kisharon, which provides services for people with learning difficulties
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Leader's letter to government shows budget problems say opponents
OPPOSITION and union members have accused Barnet Council of wasting millions of pounds after the council leader has sent a letter asking for more cash to the Government. In a letter to local government minister Eric Pickles Councillor Lynne
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BARNET: Bees sign two midfielders
Barnet have signed two midfielders on loan for the rest of the season. Anthony Pulis, 26, arrives from League One Southampton, while Sam Deering, 19, comes from League Two rivals Oxford United. Barnet boss Paul Fairclough had been keen to bring in an
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Young politicians campaign in election
YOUNG politicians are running to become Barnet’s first representatives in the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP). Two Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) and two deputies will be elected to represent Barnet at national level on February 21. The
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BARNET: Important night for Bees
Barnet fans will be keeping an eye on a number of League Two fixtures this evening. Though the Bees are not themselves in action, a number of their relegation rivals are. Hereford United host Macclesfield Town, while Lincoln City entertain Shrewsbury
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Campaigner honours Second World War heroes
FORGOTTEN heroes of the Second World War will have their names added to the New Barnet war memorial thanks to the hard work of one campaigner. Catherine Loveday, 72, of Lullington Garth, Woodside Park, researched and raised more than £6,000
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A406 site earmarked for new £100m waste facility
PLANS have been drawn up for a £100m new waste disposal plant on on the edge of the North Circular in New Southgate. North London Waste Authority (NLWA) wants to convert derelict land in Pinkham Way into a new state-of-the-art recycling centre
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Council attacks traffic projections for Brent Cross development
BRENT Council has said it will continue to oppose plans for the £5bn Brent Cross Cricklewood development until new transport assessments are carried out. The regeneration project, the biggest ever in north west London, will see 7,000 homes
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Elderly residents bake cakes for charity
CAKES, buns and éclairs were sold at a care home in Potters Bar yesterday, Monday, to raise money for charity. Elderly residents at Cooperscroft Care Home, in Coopers Lane Road, helped bake treats for friends, family and parishioners of neighbouring
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Book teaches children importance of positive thinking
A FATHER of three from Potters Bar has published a self help book aimed at getting children to think positively. James Koumis, 39, Park Avenue, wrote The Family Who Are Living Their Dreams after his construction firm almost went bankrupt.
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Council leader sends minister letter asking for extra cash
THE leader of Barnet Council has written to the Tory minister in charge of local government asking for extra cash to help with an “extremely challenging financial position”. Councillor Lynne Hillan penned the note to Eric Pickles in mid-January
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Greens and Blues in cup action
Hendon and Wingate & Finchley are both in cup action this evening. The Greens travel to Hampton & Richmond Borough for a Middlesex Senior Cup quarter-final tie. The Blues host the Metropolitan Police in the last eight of the Ryman League Cup. Both
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Scholars look to bounce back against Harlow
Potters Bar Town will be looking to get back to winning ways this evening. The Scholars host Harlow Town in another Ryman League Division One North fixture. Potters Bar went down 3-2 at home to Grays at the weekend. Kick-off at Parkfield tonight is
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Charity sets up online store to sell jewellery
A STANMORE charity has set up an online store selling jewellery made by adults with learning disabilities. Valentine's Day shoppers will find brooches, bracelets and necklaces at the site, run by Norwood and stocked only with goods made by
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BARNET: Now for Broxbourne
Barnet will face Broxbourne Borough in the next round of the Herts Senior Cup. The Bees saw off Hadley after extra time last night. No date has yet been fixed for the clash.
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Hadley take Bees to extra time
Barnet were made to fight to book their place in the next round of the Herts Senior Cup. Underdogs Hadley took the Bees to extra time at Parkfield last night. The hosts scored first and Barnet needed a 73rd-minute equaliser from defender Ryan Scott
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Wife describes last time she saw missing husband eight years ago
A WOMAN last saw her husband eight years ago before he left their home in Cricklewood to work a night shift, an inquest heard yesterday. Juliet Sheppard, 31, told the hearing Lee Sheppard was planning to quit his job at European Metal Recycling
