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Two cars involved in crash
TWO cars were involved in a crash in Cricklewood today. A silver Lexis and a silver Honda Civic were in a collision at around 12.15pm in Hocroft Road near the junction onto Hendon Way. The Honda went into a fence at the side of the road
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Young and old face changes to services
CHANGES to provision of care for the elderly and very young were passed through at last night's cabinet meeting. Controversial plans to change the way wardens for people in sheltered housing are provided and the cutting of eight children's
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The Finchley Society celebrates its 40th anniversary
MEMBERS of The Finchley Society were joined by the Deputy Mayor of Barnet and the Chipping Barnet MP to celebrate its 40th anniversary at the weekend. Councillor Lisa Rutter and Theresa Villiers were amongst 75 guests marking the event at Avenue
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War veteran targeted for displaying Union Jack
A WAR veteran has been targeted by vandals for displaying a Union Jack outside his home in East Barnet. Human excrement was smeared across the front door and walls of 87-year-old Fred Penning's house, Crescent Rise, in a "despicable" attack
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BARNET: Bees in cup action
Barnet travel to Broxbourne Borough this evening for a Herts Senior Cup quarter-final clash. The Bees are likely to field a number of fringe players, as well as youngsters. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
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Parking fees to increase despite heated opposition
PLANS to put up parking permits and allotment rents in Barnet were given the green light last night as the cabinet approved an increase in a raft of fees. Despite impassioned pleas from residents and opposition councillors the executive members
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Scholars to host Thamesmead
Potters Bar Town will be hoping to return to action tonight. The Scholars host Thamesmead in another Ryman League Division One North fixture. Potters Bar saw their game postponed last Saturday, so will be keen to return to action. Kick-off at Parkfield
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Blues off to Essex
Wingate & Finchley make the trip to Great Wakering Rovers tonight for another Ryman League Division One North fixture. The Blues are in fine form and gunning for promotion. They will travel in good heart following Saturday's win over Waltham Abbey.
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Olympic cycling snub angers councillor
THE announcement the Olympic cycle route will definitely not pass through Barnet has been slammed by a Tory councillor. Original plans had the road race, one of the first events in the 2012 games hosted in London, passing through a section
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Thieves give police the merry-go-round
A TRADITIONAL fairground ride has been stolen from a field near Potters Bar. A hand-turned merry-go-round was hauled from Cattlegate Road, Northaw, where it was being stored between Thursday, February 3, and Monday, February 7. Officers
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Councillors flee meeting due to public outrage
TOP councillors were forced to abandon a crucial meeting in mid-flow last night amid public anger at their plans for this year's budget. Barnet Council's cabinet left the meeting after just 45 minutes because of a barrage of heckling from around
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Council worker suspended over electoral fraud allegations
A COUNCIL worker has been suspended over allegations of electoral fraud which may have affected dozens of homes across the borough. Problems with forms for around 100 homes in Hampstead Garden Suburb were discovered during routine checks by
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Blues sign striker and goalkeeper
Wingate & Finchley have signed Murat Karagul and Noel Imber. Karagul has been a revelation in Ware’s attack this season and will bring competition to the Blues' strong forward line. The 22-year-old is already used to scoring at the Harry Abrahams
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Opticians shop window smashed
POLICE are appealing for information after an opticians shop window was smashed in Potters Bar last week. The incident happened between 6.30pm on Wednesday and 5.30am on Thursday at Dolland & Aitchison in Darkes Lane. Officers are asking
