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School celebrates career of 'best headteacher ever'
A “wonderful” headteacher who is retiring after 17 years has been honoured for her dedication to her school. Past and present pupils and staff gathered yesterday to thank Catherine Jordan and celebrate her time as head of St Agnes Catholic Primary
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Milton and Sutcliff fire Finchley to victory
Good performances with the bat from Jake Milton and Ross Sutcliff helped Finchley record a four-wicket win against Richmond in Middlesex League Division One. Richmond started the game at the crease and went on to score 214 all out in 66 overs.
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MP welcomes equal marriage
The MP for Finchley and Golders Green has spoken of his delight after the same-sex marriage bill passed into law. Mike Freer, who is himself in a civil partnership, said he was pleased the bill had received Royal Assent so quickly. He added
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Ramprakash scores century in Stanmore win
Stanmore claimed an important 132-run victory against Twickenham in Middlesex League Division One thanks to a fine knock of 117 from former England player Mark Ramprakash. Stanmore won the toss and decided to bat. They went on to post a final
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Head teacher recognised for 'impressive' work
A headteacher has been recognised for her "instrumental" contribution to education in the borough. Theresa Tunnadine CBE, who leads The Compton School in North Finchley, was today given an honorary degree by Middlesex University in The Burroughs
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McCann looking forward to welcoming Davids to Earlsmead
Hendon start a new era on Tuesday as the Greens play their first match at their new home - Harrow Borough’s Earlsmead Stadium. Gary McCann’s men will take on Edgar Davids’ Barnet with the Bees likely to field a full strength side. Kick-off
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Chief Rabbi Elect becomes patron of Jewish bereavement and divorce charity
The next chief rabbi has become the first patron of a Jewish charity which gives practical support to people who find themselves alone. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who will take over from Rabbi Lord Sacks as the leader of Britain's Orthodox Jewish community
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Gas works will cause minimum of disruption says National Grid
The company in charge of six weeks of roadworks has said it will ensure it causes as little disruption as possible. Totteridge Lane in Whetstone will close next week as National Grid replaces the metal gas main with plastic pipes. Local businesses
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Stack has unfinished business with Barnet
Barnet goalkeeper Graham Stack admits there has been interest in him from other clubs over the summer but believes he has unfinished business with the Bees. Stack was one of Barnet’s key players last season and despite the club’s relegation, kept
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Decadent dining
The Art of Dining and the National Trust are coming together for an amazing pop-up dining experience at Fenton House and Gardens. A Night with the Mistress combines exceptional design, food and entertainment themed around edible gardens, decadence
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Hitler and Churchill in conversation
In November 1932, shortly before Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany, Winston Churchill was in Munich doing some research for a biography he was writing. An intermediary had arranged for the two men to meet over dinner at a hotel in the city,
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Views wanted on school catchment areas
A mother is seeking the views of parents about the borough’s school catchment boundaries. Mother-of-one Lis Maimaris has launched a Facebook page to get people talking openly and informally about how they feel about school places in Barnet.
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Summer fun
FILM Epic From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, Epic tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl finds herself magically
