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Ten-year-old makes final of national modeling competition
A ten-year-old schoolgirl has been selected as a finalist in a nationwide modeling competition. Beatrice Cojocaru, of Station Road, is a finalist in Miss Upcoming Model Girl UK 2012. The Stanburn Junior School, Harrow, pupil was put forward
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RAF Museum appeals for Airfix models
The Royal Air Force Museum is appealing for 1950s, 60s and 70s Airfix models to complete a new exhibition it is putting together. The Colindale museum will be launching an exhibition celebrating Airfix next summer. It will chart the history
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Phoar! What a stink! - Mystery stench sniffed out by the Times Series
A mystery foul smell wafting its way through High Barnet has been identified by intrepid reporters at the Times Series . The dreadful stench prompted nose-pinching tweeters to vent their disgust online this afternoon. Dozens of people
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No charge for puppy theft suspect
A man arrested on suspicion of stealing a beloved family pet has been released without charge. The 21-year-old was detained by police investigating the theft of pure breed Chihuahua ‘Rocky’ from outside Tesco Express in Potters Bar on September
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Taekwondo medal for Barnet youngster
Ali's Dojang took part in the British National Taekwondo Championships where they entered three boys and won two silver medals. Sohrab Alipour, who is in year six at St John's CE primary school in Barnet, won a silver medal at the age of just ten
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Campaigner in fight to save trees
A 60-year-old from Mill Hill is campaigning to save a bank of trees which are being threatened with destruction. George Maile of Burtonhole Close is calling for Barnet Council to prevent the killing of trees at the Old Camdenians Football Club,
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Library activists: 'We're not squatters, we're licensees'
Squatters in Friern Barnet Library are hopeful yesterday’s “huge victory” at Barnet County Court will strengthen their case for staying permanently in the disused facility. A judge gave the group a stay of execution by adjourning the hearing for
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Car fire causing five mile queues on M25
A car fire is causing five mile tailbacks on the M25. Drivers are being advised to avoid the M25 as one lane is closed between Junction 25 for Enfield, and Junction 26 for Waltham Abbey. Lane one is being blocked by the fire brigade so traffic
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Heroes of school sport recognised
Barnet’s best sporting talent was recognized at an award ceremony attended by Olympic heroes on Friday evening. The 2012 Barnet School Sport Awards were held at Middlesex University’s Hendon Campus in The Burroughs. School pupils joined staff
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Aspiring models endure nerve-wracking Broadwalk to Catwalk casting session
Aspiring models endured a nerve-wracking casting session in the latest round of Edgware’s Broadwalk to Catwalk competition on Saturday. A total of 160 second round contestants were whittled down to just 23 finalists on Saturday in the modelling
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'I am gutted for them'
Mark Robson admitted he could not fault his team’s work ethic against Aldershot Town and was disappointed the Bees didn't have anything to show for their efforts at full time. A 67th minute strike from Craig Reid settled what was a poor match lacking
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Family overjoyed at return of stolen puppy
A family are overjoyed after being reunited with their dog that was snatched from outside a supermarket. The Stokes, of Cranbourne Road, were left devastated when short haired pure breed Chihuahua ‘Rocky’ was taken from outside Tesco Express in
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Children with special needs experience the fun of the fair
Children with learning disabilities will be given a special preview of a funfair in Potters Bar tomorrow. More than 50 children from The Potters Bar Special Needs Group will get to experience the fun of the fair at the Furzefield Centre, in Mutton
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Eight thousand homes have not voted for new police commissioner
Potters Bar residents have until the end of October to vote in elections for Hertfordshire’s new police and crime commissioner. Hertsmere residents could lose their chance to have a say if they do not return their electoral form by Wednesday, October
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Hospital investigates claims of lack of patient privacy
Finchley Memorial Hospital is investigating ways to improve the privacy of patients on its wards after the Times Series exposed it as a problem. The hospital is looking into placing film over the windows of the wards so that patients can see out
