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Foundations of Millbrook Park houses laid
The foundations of a new Mill Hill neighbourhood have been laid. Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has just laid the foundations for its first homes at the Millbrook Park development new Mill Hill East station. The development of 58 three and four-bedroom
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Rubbish fire causing North Circular delays
A large rubbish fire next to the North Circular Road is causing delays to rush hour commuters this afternoon. One lane remains closed Eastbound between the A4088 (Neasden Interchange) and junction 1 of the M1 (Staples Corner) as a result of the
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Bees to face Hemel and Hendon
Barnet have added two more friendlies to their pre-season schedule with the Bees set to take on Hendon and Hemel Hempstead Town. Edgar Davids’ side travel to the Earlsmead Stadium to face Hendon on July 23rd and the trip to Hemel will take place
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Furnitureland building demolished to pave way for new development
A derelict eyesore has been demolished by developers as they prepare to build a controversial new housing and office block in North Finchley. The Furnitureland building has sat empty in High Road since 2006 and became the subject of numerous complaints
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Tomorrow's movers and shakers
With more than 5,000 people expected through the doors over four days, many of them fashion, art and design industry insiders, the Middlesex University annual art and design degree show gives students a unique opportunity to get themselves and their
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Oxfam shop to close after 33 years - but new store will open nearby
A charity shop that first opened on the high street more than three decades ago is closing its doors for the final time – but will be re-opening just over the road. Oxfam in Finchley Central is moving to a “bigger and better” store almost directly
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Edgware couple's kidnap ordeal
An Edgware couple narrowly escaped with their lives after they were kidnapped at an Indian airport. Kanapathipillai Thavarajah, 59, and his wife Salajah, 55, who live in The Hyde, were kidnapped by a gang of men who lured them into the back of
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Shadow education secretary visits old stamping ground
The shadow secretary for education met pupils at a college, school and theatre group during a visit to his old constituency in Southgate yesterday. Stephen Twigg, the former MP for Enfield Southgate, dropped in to the Jewish Community Secondary
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Billy Vunipola not guaranteed England start
Billy Vunipola is not guaranteed to start England's first test against Argentina on Saturday despite scoring a hat-trick in the Three Lions' 41-21 win against Consur XV. Billy will join older brother Mako at Saracens next season and the 20-year-old
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Tai Chi and technology for older people
Older people in Barnet can get fit and get to grips with modern technology at an event next week. The ‘Let’s Get Together’ event, held in the St Agnes Centre in Gillingham Road in Cricklewood, marks the launch of Age UK Barnet’s new neighbourhood
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'This will change our lives' - Stranger donates £5,000 to Ellie's fund
A mother facing a race against time to take her sick little girl on a dream holiday says she is in “disbelief” after a complete stranger handed her a cheque for £5,000. Natalie Edwards is desperately fundraising to take three-year-old Ellie to
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Fan's view: Friendlies won't help Davids
Last season we started our League Two campaign with a run of 12 games without a win. This was arguably the main reason for our relegation, with this abysmal start comparable to having a points deduction. One reason for this I believe was a
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Pilgrim raises funds for charity
The universal story of the everyman on a voyage of discovery will be reinvented anew in a musical rendition of Bunyan’s spiritual Pilgrim’s Progress, which is being directed and composed respectively by Barnet’s Simon Rawlings and Pete James. Christ