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'Pioneer of nursery education' dies, aged 84
A “pioneer” of nursery education in Barnet has died aged 84. Nancy Newell, of Leecroft Road, High Barnet, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 27 following a long period of ill health. The former cancer nurse lived in the borough for
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Men walked trolleys full of alcohol out of supermarket front door
Two men who walked two trolleys full of alcohol past supermarket security staff and out the front door are being sought by police. Hertfordshire Constabulary has released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to about the theft from the
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Benefit changes: know your rights
An Edgware charity is holding an event to help carers and families of people with learning disabilities learn about changes to benefits. Learning disability charity The Larches is teaming up with national charity Mencap and solicitors Irwin Mitchell
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Smit to captain Sarries in final match
Retiring Saracens hooker John Smit will captain Saracens in his final match against the South African Barbarians at the Honourable Artillery Company on Thursday. Smit is hanging up his boots to take up the post of chief executive of his former
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Six-year fight and £4,000 legal bill over cracked wall 'not worth it'
A man left with a £4,000 legal bill when he took Barnet Council to court over a crack in his wall says the six-year fight to get his money back has had a detrimental effect on his life. Martin Roach, of West Hendon Broadway, initiated legal action
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Fan's view: Bees fans must make The Hive a home
While there are only five miles between Underhill and The Hive many fans are boycotting the move due to it not being in the club’s ‘natural home’, with the ground being based in the neighbouring borough of Barnet. Some fans have stated that they
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Blind twins to take on new charity challenge
They have completed a London to Amsterdam bike ride and three marathons since losing their sight to a rare genetic condition. But twin brothers Michael and Daniel Smith are not stopping there and have set themselves another challenge to take on
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Foster carers needed for Barnet's children
Barnet Borough Council has made an urgent appeal for new foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight. The authority's fostering service is calling for people from all racial and religious groups to commit to raising some of the 300 children who
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'It was a bit hot in the camel suit' - Saracens' mascot Allianz Park walk raises £1,000 for hospice
A man who walked 12 miles dressed in a camel suit has raised more than £1,000 for good causes. Pat O’Keeffe and 70 members of Fullerians Rugby Club in Watford walked 12 miles from their ground in the Cassiobury Estate to Allianz Park to raise money
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Finchley men arrested after attack in fast food restaurant
Two men from the Finchley area have been arrested after a serious assault in a Watford fast food restaurant. Police were called to McDonald's in High Street after the incident at 2.58am on Saturday. The restaurant was sealed off throughout
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Stack and Stephens on Bees retained list
Barnet have announced the first five players they will retain for next season and Bees fans will undoubtedly be pleased to see Graham Stack, David Stephens and Luke Gambin included. Harry Crawford and Mauro Vilhete will also remain with the club
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Assembly members call for rail investment
The London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden is part of a group of four Labour politicians calling for investment on an overcrowded rail line. Andrew Dismore asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne to provide funding for the electrification
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Nurses welcome lower than expected death rates
Nurses in Barnet hospitals have welcomed lower than expected mortality rates. Figures released by the Government show Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals trust was one of 18 trusts across the country which had a far lower mortality rate than expected
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Petition to be presented opposing major regeneration scheme
Opponents of a major regeneration of West Hendon are handing a petition to Barnet Council at Hendon Town Hall this morning. Barnet’s GLA member Andrew Dismore will be among a number of Labour activists and councillors from Barnet and Brent voicing