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CCTV image released after pensioner mugged
Police would like to speak to these two people in connection with the mugging of a man in his eighties in a supermarket car park. The pair at first appeared to be acting charitably towards their elderly victim, but had a more malevolent motive.
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Great-grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
Colindale centenarian Sophie Pomper may have 100 years of memories to look back on, but she says she feels 45. Mrs Pomper turned 100 on Monday but has had three parties to mark the occasion. She said: “It’s been lovely. I’ve got a lovely birthday
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George's first team frustrations eased by world-class tutors
Saracens' promising hooker Jamie George admits he is frustrated by his lack of first team action this season but still believes he has a better deal at Saracens than any young player in the Premiership. The 22-year-old has made only nine appearances
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Crawford returns to Barnet
Barnet have recalled striker Harry Crawford from his loan spell at Blue Square Premier side Dartford. The 21-year-old scored 12 times for the Darts and joined the Bees in January. He netted his first goal for Barnet in the 2-1 defeat at Bristol City
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Stevenage recall Lopez and N'Gala
Barnet have been dealt a blow after Stevenage recalled Dani Lopez and Bondz N'Gala from their loan spells with the Bees. The duo signed one-month loan deals at Underhill in February and were due to return to the Boro after Saturday's clash with Accrington
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'We feel like we're being thrown on the scrap heap' Potters Bar Royal British Legion Club threatened with closure
Potters Bar's Royal British Legion Club may be forced to close if plans go ahead to double its rent to a “ridiculous sum”. The club has been based in the former village hall in Cotton Road since it was founded 75 years ago. But The Royal British
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Tributes to 'one of progressive rock's pioneers'
A lead guitarist hailed as “one of the pioneers of progressive rock” has died at his High Barnet home aged 65. Peter Banks, a founding member of 1970s rock band Yes, suffered heart failure at his Alston Road home on Thursday. He was discovered
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'He has everything a leader needs'
Ross Jenkins says playing alongside Edgar Davids in the Barnet midfield is a big honour. The 22-year-old joined the Bees on a one-month loan deal last week from Watford and has played 90 minutes against Morecambe and Oxford United. Jenkins
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'It is heartbreaking watching her suffer' - husband's emotional plea to help wife get urgent hip replacement
A retired nurse has “lost faith in a marvellous system” after she was told she could end up waiting months for an urgent hip replacement. Christine Appleby was told she needed the operation after she woke up in December unable to move her legs
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Schoolchildren cook up a storm
Hundreds of budding chefs have been cooking something hot but wholesome as part of a national challenge to get the nation eating healthily. Nearly 400 pupils and teachers from Whitefield School in Claremont Road, Hendon, came up with their take
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Inquest opened into exchange student's death
An inquest has been opened into the death of an exchange student found dead near an allotment plot in Mill Hill last week. Suphi Yildiz, 17, was found hanging from a tree on wasteland between the Daws Lane Allotments and the A41 Watford Way on
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Draw would've been fair says Davids
Edgar Davids felt Barnet did enough to secure a draw at Oxford United but admitted the Bees paid the price for not being “sharp in the area.” Barnet were not at their best but had defended well throughout the contest. However, a 95th minute header
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Hendon MP 'will lose seat', according to survey
Hendon MP Matthew Offord will lose his seat at the next general election, if a recent survey proves accurate. The Conservative politician was named among six London MPs who would lose out to Labour in 2015 if results go the same way as the recent
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Schoolchildren unveil their new rugby shirts at Twickenham
Schoolchildren showed off rugby shirts they had designed in front of a packed stadium ahead of the RBS 6 Nations England versus Italy game on Sunday. Jake Essex from Totteridge Academy and Ibrahim Ahmed from Whitefield School were among 100 students
