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Health body has six days to plug £16m budget deficit
THE body taking over the running of health provision across north London has just six days to plug a £16m budget shortfall, it was revealed today. The North Central London Health Trust (NCLHT) presented a report to a committee of councillors from five
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Don’t pay if meter is broken
I recently parked at a meter in Golders Green. On the meter was a label saying “No change? In a hurry? Pay by phone”. The meter clearly gives one the option to pay either with cash, or by phone. The meter rejected the coins I put in it and accordingly
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Sad at prospect of relocating
Contrary to Hilary Franklin’s feelings about Avenue House, (‘Let it be a park for public again, Your Views, March 17), I am feeling very upset. I set up, run and manage a support group for people with eating disorders, some of whom attend are very unwell
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It’s more like a big car society
I wish to draw attention to the recent decision by Barnet Council to remove the traffic lights from two junctions at the crossroads of High Road and Oakleigh Road North, in Whetstone. The reasoning being that the volume of accidents has not altered since
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Fined for doing my mercy dash
Some time ago I parked my car to go and do some shopping. My car was parked legally. On my way back to my car, I was phoned on my mobile phone by my mother’s carer. My mother is very elderly and very ill. The carer asked me to buy something urgently
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Their no show is disgraceful
Just after the recent and now notorious Barnet Council meeting about cutbacks, I and a friend had cause to speak to one of our local Hendon councillors. They hold a surgery on the first Monday of each month and as far as I am aware, coordinate these
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Questions still need asking
If Barnet Council is prepared to allow a rugby club to rebuild Copthall Stadium, surely a lot more questions need asking. Will the council continue to be the owner of the site? If so, how many years’ lease will be given to Saracens and at what rent?
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Prisoner re-arrested after six months on the run
A BARNET man who had been on the run since absconding from an open prison in Derbyshire has been caught. Jodie Rouse, 29, who was serving a ten year sentence, went on the run after walking out of HMP Sudbury in September. But he was caught by Flying
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Barnet v Chesterfield - prediction
Martin Allen's first game in charge of Barnet since returning this week could not be much tougher. The Bees host runaway leaders Chesterfield. In normal circumstances, a point would be a good return, but Barnet will probably need to win six of their
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Man in critical condition after bus crash
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a bus on a pedestrian crossing in New Southgate on Tuesday. Police believe the 62-year-old was using a crossing at the junction on Hampden Way and Osidge Lane when he was hit by a 382 bus
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Pensioner angry at lack of action over overflowing drain
A PENSIONER is furious a drain which spills effluence onto a busy pavement after heavy rainfall has not been fixed eight months after he first raised the issue. Brian Martin, 75, decided to take action when he noticed the drain near his New
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BARNET: Late kick-off for Chesterfield clash
Fans are reminded that Barnet's home match with Chesterfield will kick off at 6pm on Saturday. That is to avoid a clash with England's Euro qualifier against Wales (3pm). The club will be hoping for a big crowd, as it will be new boss Martin Allen's
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Widdecombe’s views
Leaping flat-footed between politics and celebrity, Strictly Come Dancing star and former MP Ann Widdecombe never fails to create a stir, wherever she goes. Few will forget her being dragged across the floorboards in the BBC ballroom competition by
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Three games in a week for Greens
Hendon complete their busy March with three fixtures, writes David Ballheimer. On Saturday, the Greens travel to the Buzzlines Stadium, Cheriton Road, the home of Folkestone Invicta, for a Ryman League Premier Division fixture. With Hendon making
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Tough home games for Scholars
Potters Bar Town host high-flying East Thurrock on Saturday. The mid-table Scholars then entertain another promotion-chasing side - Needham Market - on Tuesday. It now looks like Potters Bar are only playing for pride, with their chances of making the
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Busy week for Blues
Wingate & Finchley play in the first of two cup finals next Wednesday (March 30). The Blues take on Dulwich Hamlet in the final of the Ryman League Cup. The game takes place at Met Police FC. Last week, David Norman's side also
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How to shmooze
Following his recent successes, comedian Mark Maier returns to The Radlett Centre next week with Shmoozeworthy. Before you decide to go, Mark suggests you answer these questions. Can you make a choice from a menu in under an hour? Have you never spoken
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Young stars shine
See the next generation of showbiz hopefuls take to the stage, when Hertswood school students take part in a concert next week. Star Struck The Next Generation will see the 11- to 14-year-old pupils putting on a show featuring a variety of musical styles
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Armed robbers strike at Jewish fish shop
ARMED robbers left empty handed after a raid at a Jewish fishmongers in Edgware yesterday morning. The pair threatened staff at Noshers Smoked Salmon Company in High Street with a handgun at about 8.45am. However, they were forced to flee empty handed
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Happy endings for Guys & Dolls
The show must go on is a well known saying, and often a theatre company has to overcome a raft of difficulties to make sure it does. In two weeks’ time the curtain goes up on Mill Hill Amateur Operatic Society’s (MHAOS) production of classic Broadway
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Borough set to get £420,000 to repair damaged roads
THE borough is set to receive £420,000 funding to repair roads damaged after last winter’s cold snap. Barnet Council has agreed to publish details on its website depicting how and where the money is being spent by September. The funding
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Defeat for Hendon U21s
Hendon U21s suffered a 2–0 defeat against Vallance in Cherry Red Books Middlesex County League Division One Central & East. The two Vallance goalscorers were striker Mehmood Kamal and Y. Salahudien, though Hendon certainly made them work for their victory
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London Academy students are table-toppers
Table tennis players from Edgware-based London Academy were crowned U13 national champions at the weekend. They triumphed at the All England Table Tennis Schools final in Leicestershire. The students have been training tirelessly in preparation for
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Gang of men suspected of burgling £20,000 of artefacts from synagogues
POLICE have released images of a group of men suspected to have burgled around £20,000 of religious artefacts from synagogues across the borough. Items were taken from Golders Green Reform in Dunstan Road, Sadigura synagogue in Golders Green
