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Jobs fair to provide opportunities for unemployed
A jobs fair will provide employment and apprenticeship opportunities for unemployed people in Barnet next week. Hundreds of students and young people are expected to attend the event, at the Green Man Community Centre, in East Finchley, between
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Model stars in television advert
A musician and model from Woodside Park who carried the Olympic flame to Hyde Park is appearing in a new television advert for Coca-Cola on ITV and Channel 4. Tyler Rix, 20, is one of those featured in the two-minute advert, entitled Coming Together
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Potters Bar to host open day
Potters Bar Tennis Club are holding an open day for players of all abilities on Sunday March 17. The event will be held between 11am and 3pm and various activities will be held such as wheelchair tennis, kids zone, ball machine and a fastest serve
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Landmark faith school takes over former college
The first faith school of its kind in the UK will be opened in Brunswick Park after governors successfully bid to occupy a former college. St Andrew the Apostle School will become the first Greek Orthodox school in the UK when it takes over the
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Self-contained is an exhibition by Rebecca Fortnum of portraits of children at the Freud Museum in Hampstead
Rebecca Fortnum’s exhibition at the Freud Museum in Hampstead, Self Contained, develops several strands of her recent work on the formation of identity, dreams and the power of the gaze. The series Dream depicts children with their eyes closed
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Finchley Chamber Orchestra tunes up for its next concert
The Finchley Chamber Orchestra has been performing classical concerts in the borough of Barnet for more than 30 years, and its next concert takes place this weekend in North Finchley. Conducted by David Lardi, the orchestra always attracts soloists
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Mother killed in suspected road rage attack 'died of head injuries'
A mother-of-two killed in a suspected road rage hit-and run died from head injuries, a post mortem has revealed. Christie McHugh, 33, was killed in front of her children when she was flung from the bonnet of another vehicle into a Belisha beacon
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Morias 'learnt a lot' from Hendon loan
Wycombe Wanderers youngster Junior Morias says that his loan spell at Hendon helped him become a better player. During an eight-game stay with the Greens the 17-year-old netted five times and helped Gary McCann’s side move up the Ryman Premier Division
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Scott Matthews to appear at The Bull Theatre in Barnet
Singer songwriter Scott Matthews is appearing at The Bull in Barnet as part of the pub’s series of gigs to raise funds for its vandalised roof. Scott has recently toured with Foo Fighters and Robert Plant, among others. Also on the bill is Jasmine
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Gilbert & Sullivan in 90 minutes
The Complete Works of Gilbert & Sullivan Abridged is an irreverent romp through 14 operettas in 90 minutes. This light-hearted celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan features highlights from all the classic works, from the oriental escapades of
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Cult films and TV shows made on our doorstep
Returning to the University of Hertfordshire for a second visit, after its successful inaugural season last autumn, the Elstree Film Season features film and television programmes made in the 1960s at the various studios in Elstree and Borehamwood.
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Missing exchange student found dead
A young exchange student was found hanging from a tree by horrified allotment holders, three days after he was reported missing to police. The 17-year-old was discovered yesterday morning near the Daws Lane Allotments, in Hartley Close, Mill Hill
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Davids to take part in FA Cup draw
Barnet player/head coach Edgar Davids will take part in the FA Cup semi-final draw at Wembley on Sunday. The Dutch international will be picking out the balls for the last four on ITV1 following Chelsea's quarter final tie against Manchester United
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Britain’s top illustrators exhibit at Middlesex University
A touring exhibition of top UK illustrators is coming to Middlesex University in Hendon as part of a free national show run by the Association of Illustrators (AOI). Images 36: Best of British Illustration presents the winning work of more than
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Fan's View: What's behind Sarries' new lease of life?
Four weeks ago, a heavy defeat away at London Irish compounded what had been a fairly unconvincing start to 2013 for Saracens. The results were mostly promising, including qualification for the quarters of the Heineken Cup, and the semis of the
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Impressions of the cycles of life
Artworks inspired by cycles, circles, seasons and rotations feature in an exhibition by more than 20 members of the East Finchley Open, a group of artists and craftspeople local to the area. Among the more literal of the interpretations of the
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Elizabethans thumped by league leaders
Barnet Elizabethans were thumped 66-0 against London Three North West leaders Old Priorians at the weekend. Barnet began the game well and had captain Peter Moulton not dropped the ball in the home 22, they could have got the first points on the board
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Religious boundary given final planning approval
A new religious boundary in Mill Hill will “free up” Jewish people to live their lives as normal on the Sabbath. Large metal poles will be constructed at 18 sites in Mill Hill after the final details of a Jewish eruv were approved last night.
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Jenkins completes Bees loan move
Barnet have completed the signing of Watford midfielder Ross Jenkins on an initial one-month loan. Jenkins has made just one appearance for the Hornets this season and has not played in the Championship since January 2012. The 22-year-old midfielder
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Hendon bottom after defeat at West London
Hendon sit bottom of the Herts Middlesex One table after a heavy 48-12 defeat away at West London RFC. The visitors started the contest positively and took the ball into the West London half. However, as soon as the hosts gained possession they carved
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Mother's Day treat for Barnet mums
Beauty therapists are treating Barnet mums to a free pamper session to celebrate Mother’s Day. The Beauty Chapel at Jesus House will host the sessions on Saturday March 9 from 12-5pm. There will be a range of treatments on offer including manicures
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'Fat lady singing' not disrespectful, say Saracens
Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths has responded to criticism surrounding the club's controversial 'fat lady singing' stunt, insisting it's difficult to keep all of the fans happy all of the time. Towards the end of the Men in Black's first
