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Family-of-five left to cope with leaking roof for nine months
A family-of-five has lived in a leaking flat in Edgware for nine months because a housing association failed to fix its dilapidated roof. Agnes Foszcz-Jonkis and her husband Adrian are forced to place cups and bowls around their Nodule Mansion flat
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Emmerdale star hosting family fun day in Edgware
Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher will host a family fun day at The Broadwalk Centre in Edgware this weekend. Kelvin, who plays Andy Sugden in the soap, will be signing autographs and having pictures taken with fans at the new Poundland store in Station
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Mixed results for Stanmore and Finchley
Stanmore showed no mercy as they claimed a five-wicket success at home to Ealing in Middlesex County Cricket League Division One. Having wisely elected to bowl, Stanmore picked up two early wickets through Steven Cook (five for 35) and Michael Van der
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Joe on the ivories
Known as ‘the singers’ singer’, Joe Longthorne is bringing his unique blend of music and impersonation to Potters Bar in an intimate show that sees Joe on stage with just two grand pianos, and spans his entire 40-year career. “It’s battling pianos
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Teenagers can volunteer to be 'reading role model' this summer
Teenagers can volunteer to be a reading role model in Potters Bar this summer. Young people, aged 14 to 18, can sign up to support thousands of children in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The challenge aims to encourage children
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Mill Hill actor stars in thriller out this month
An actor from Mill Hill stars in the British horror-thriller The Harsh Light of Day, which is out next week. “It’s a fantastic thriller that happens to involve vampires,” says Giles Alderson, 35, who also runs his own film company. “The main character
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Bad news for Barnet stores as Clinton Cards sold
Clinton Cards stores in Barnet, Edgware and Southgate look set to close after the branches were not included in a rescue buyout announced today. Administrator Zolfo Cooper has agreed the sale of 397 Clinton Cards stores to a subsidiary of the
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Bar held to Banbury draw
Potters Bar were unable to make it back-to-back victories in Home Counties Premier League Division One after they were held to a draw at Banbury. The hosts elected to bat but might have regretted their decision early on as Bar made some good
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Hendon man charged after girl, 13, assaulted in Wembley
A Hendon man has been charged after a girl was assaulted in Wembley. Sarwar Mohmed, 49, of Bell Lane, is accused of indecently touching a girl under 13. He appeared at Hendon Magistrates Court today and was remanded to appear at Harrow
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Charity launches programme to help the young unemployed
A charity is launching a scheme in Barnet to help young people who are not in education, employment or training. Elevation Networks, a charity that seeks to develop the employment potential of young people, is in the process of launching its
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Lib Dems 'letting down members' with lack of action
Barnet’s Liberal Democrats are in crisis according to two former candidates who say the party is “letting down its members” with a lack of proactive campaigning. Roger Aitken and Roger Tichborn both stood for the Lib Dems in the 2010 local
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Pharmacy offers diabetes testing and advice
A pharmacy in High Barnet is teaching people about the signs of diabetes next week. Wilkinson Pharmacy, in the High Street, is helping customers to identify the signs of diabetes during Diabetes Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday.
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Wheelchair user gears up for three charity bike rides
A wheelchair user is gearing up for three bike rides in aid of people with learning disabilities. Douglas Silas, 45, from Finchley, will take part in a 100km Night Ride tomorrow, before tackling the LA fitness Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge
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'Pavlova was a very modern lady'
It’s quite an extraordinary feeling to be standing in the hall that was once Anna Pavlova’s dance studio, looking out over the veranda to the terraced gardens that slope down to the large pond. She danced in this very room, wandered those gardens
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Former editor's funeral takes place next week
The funeral of former Times Series editor Dennis Signy will take place at Hendon Crematorium next week. The 85-year-old died at his home on Tuesday night surrounded by family, following a long illness. Further tributes to the former
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Consultation on public drinking and antisocial behaviour
Police could be given the power to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime associated with drinking as part of a new consultation today. Barnet Council plans to create a borough-wide Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) to control crime, disorder
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Kruse targets London gold
Richard Kruse has his sights set firmly on the gold medal after his place at London 2012 was officially confirmed. The Finchley competitor was one of seven fencers to be named last week by the British Olympic Association (BOA) as a representative
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Inspector retires after 31 years in the Met
A Barnet Police Inspector has retired after 31 years of service in the Metropolitan Police. The end of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations was particularly prominent for Inspector Terry Fowler, 49, as he had chosen Tuesday to be his last day as an inspector
