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Missing pensioner found in Brighton
A MISSING Edgware Pensioner has been found in Brighton. Breda Moggan, 68, disappeared from her Beverley Drive home after a row with her husband on February 25. Bank transactions were detected in the seaside town yesterday and she was found safe
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Young dancers perform in West End theatre
A GROUP of young dancers from the borough of Barnet took to the stage to perform in the West End at the weekend. Twenty pupils from Star Dance school in Oakwood demonstrated their skills in jazz and modern dancing at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
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Council was warned over fire, say residents
RESIDENTS have criticised Barnet Council following a fire at an Edgware house last week, saying they warned they were “living in hell”. The fire destroyed the ground floor of a house in Barnfield Road early on Thursday morning, leaving the man who
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Security 'nothing to do with me' says council leader
BARNET Council leader Lynne Hillan says a decision not to allow residents into empty seats in the public gallery was “nothing to do with me”. There were angry scenes as several people were stopped from entering the gallery during the debate
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Postie who snared mugger says he did not consider if he had a knife
A HAVE-A-GO hero who caught a mugger making off with thousands of pounds meant for staff wages said he “did not even consider” the thief might be armed. Robber Khalid Bashier, 20, was spotted by postmen Lee Spalding and Tom Bardon as he and
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New mayor appointed for next year
THE new mayor of Barnet for the next civic year will be this year’s deputy, Councillor Lisa Rutter. Last night members voted unanimously for the Brunswick Park ward member to succeed Councillor Anthony Finn as the first citizen, from May.
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BARNET: Striker makes Team of the Week
Barnet striker Steve Kabba was named in the League Two team of the week for his performance against Lincoln City on Saturday. Kabba hit a brace as the Bees triumphed 4-2 at Underhill.
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Family speaks after jury rules missing man died at work
THE family of a man who went missing eight years ago can finally “get closure” after an inquest found he died at work. The inquest into the disappearance of New Zealander Lee Sheppard came to a close on Friday, February 25, as a nine-strong
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Boxing champion up on drug supply charges
A FINCHLEY boxing star tipped to be a contender for the 2012 Olympic crown is facing drug charges. Super-heavyweight Anthony Joshua, 21, who is part of Finchley Amateur Boxing club and the British Olympic training squad, is due in court tomorrow
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Wingate leave it late to grab a point
by Paul Lerman Romford 1 Wingate & Finchley 1 Ryman One North Wingate & Finchley grabbed a late equaliser in a game which saw the hosts dominate large parts but lack the killer instinct in front of goal. The Blues, playing
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BARNET: It's Stevenage in the final of Herts Senior Cup
Barnet will face old foes Stevenage in the final of the Herts Senior Cup next month. The Bees booked their place in the final following a 1-0 win at Cheshunt last night. Barnet know Boro well from their Conference days and the two clubs are now competing
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Teacher and wife bailed over school bonus inquiry
THREE people, including a couple from Arkley, have been bailed over allegations of fraud at a Wembley school. Dr Richard Evans, 53, and his wife Lesley, 50, were arrested yesterday morning after a long-running investigation by the fraud squad
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'Revolution Barnet style' as police called to town hall
THE council has been accused of “heavy handed” treatment of residents wanting to watch last night’s budget meeting. Twice some of the 20 police officers on duty were called into the public gallery in the council chamber after outbursts from
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BARNET: Bees see off Cheshunt to reach Herts Senior Cup final
Barnet needed extra time to see off non-league Cheshunt and reach the final of the Herts Senior Cup last night. Mauro Vilhete struck in the 108th minute, after the two teams had played out a 0-0 draw in normal time. Barnet fielded a strong side, with
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Budding young author to be published
A RAP poem by a Mill Hill teenager has won a competition to find the best young writers in Britain. Joshua Jackson, 13, who studies at Belmont Mill Hill Preparatory School, will see his poem Rick in de Rapland published on Thursday as part
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Romford 1 Wingate & Finchley 1
Wingate & Finchley picked up a point in their battle for promotion last night. David Laird got the goal for the Blues.
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Some residents denied access as council approves budget
MORE than a dozen residents were denied access to the council chamber to witness councillors vote in favour of cutting £29m from this year’s budget. There were angry scenes as police and security staff barred people from an overflow room which only had
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Family attacked by raiders in own home
A GANG of raiders attacked a man in a family home in Potters Bar on Saturday night. The three men knocked on the door of the Highview Gardens house just after 10pm, but when the homeowner answered they barged in and demanded cash and other
