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Shake-up planned for mental health provision
PLANS for a major revamp of mental health care in Barnet, including the closure of one unit, were presented to councillors last night. In proposals from the Barrnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust (MHT) the specialist brain injury rehabilitation
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Disabled campaigner speaks to MPs
A DISABLED woman from Edgware addressed MPs in Westminster last week in a bid to raise awareness of problems faced by young disabled Britons. Tanvi Vyas, 27, was among 20 campaigners from the Trailblazers network, who suffer from muscle-wasting
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Dog killed in hit-and-run
A FATHER of three said his children witnessed a horrific scene after their dog was mowed down by a speeding motorist in Potters Bar. Beloved pet, Milly, a seven year old Basset Hound, was hit and killed outside her family home in Elmfield Road
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Southend United v Barnet - prediction
Barnet will be up against it at Roots Hall this evening. Southend have been in good form of late and now sit on the fringes of the play-offs. The Shrimpers picked up a point in a 1-1 draw at Torquay on Saturday, matching Barnet's result at Cheltenham
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Youngsters dress down to raise funds for charity
HUNDREDS of school children had a chance to dress down, or in some cases up, on Friday to help a two children's charity. Primary and infant schools across the borough took part in the sponsored day for Noah's Ark Children's Hospice and Camp Simcha, which
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Free school plans withdrawn by council at eleventh hour
A SPECIAL meeting called to decide whether to allow a garden centre to hand over its lease to a planned new Jewish free school was called-off at the eleventh hour yesterday. Founders of the Etz Chaim school had hoped to secure the handover
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Councillor launches petition to expand bus route
A BARNET councillor is calling on Transport for London and Boris Johnson to expand a major school bus route. Robert Rams (Conservative, East Barnet) has launched a petition to highlight problems with the 384 service, which runs between Cockfosters
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MP praises college for vocational training
HENDON MP Matthew Offord praised Barnet College after meeting apprentices at the Grahame Park campus in Colindale earlier this month. The Conservative politician met three students as part of Apprenticeships Week, which aims to promote vocational
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Helicopters take off at museum this half term
HELICOPTERS from past and present will be flying into Colindale this half term as a museum shows off its collection. The Royal Air Force Museum will be showcasing some of the current fleet of RAF choppers, which will land on the building's helipad
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BARNET: Bees all set for Southend trip
Barnet have no new injury concerns ahead of tonight's trip to Southend United. Apart from the long-term casualties, the Bees are only likely to be without sub keeper Liam O'Brien, who missed the Cheltenham match at the weekend with a hip problem. Barnet
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Greens look to bounce back
Hendon will look to bounce back this evening. The Greens were beaten 8-1 at Lowestoft Town on Saturday and will be hoping to put that result to bed when they travel to Billericay Town tonight. Kick-off in Essex is 7.45pm.
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Date fixed for Hendon Middlesex Senior Cup semi-final
Hendon's Middlesex Senior Cup semi-final at Staines Town will take place on Tuesday, March 8. The game will kick off at 7.45pm. It means the Greens' league game at home against Canvey Island has been postponed and will be rearranged for a later date
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Scholars and Abbotts to meet
Potters Bar Town and Waltham Abbey lock horns at Parkfield this evening. Both sides have an outside chance of making the play-offs, so it will be a big game for both. And both will just be glad to get back into action after seeing their games postponed
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Plans to build four homes rejected
AN appeal to build four five-bedroom houses in Potters Bar has been dismissed. Plans to construct the homes in Oakmere Lane were originally rejected by the Potters Bar & Shenley planning committee in November 2010. The decision was upheld by Government
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New system for nursery applications
PARENTS in Hertsmere will this year use a new system to apply for a nursery place for their children. The online nursery application system for 2011/12, for children born between September 1, 2007, and August 31, 2008, opened yesterday.
