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Tree fire causes traffic chaos
Roads have been closed and businesses evacuated due to a tree fire. Police closed the M25 near Junction 25 in Enfield in both directions as firefighters tackled the blaze in Dancers Hill Road in Potters Bar. The area surrounding the fire has
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Trees on fire in Potters Bar
Fire crews are fighting a tree fire in Potters Bar. Hertfordshire Fire Command is tackling a fire involving several trees in Dancers Hill Road. Crews were alerted to the incident at 3.14pm and eight engines are tackling the blaze. Police
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Man carries live WW2 bomb to police station
A man carried a live Second World War bomb through the streets of Potters Bar before attempting to hand it in at a closed police station. Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on the device after it was dug up by the metal detecting
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Hendon friendly will be played at The Hive
Tomorrow's friendly between Barnet and Hendon will now be played at The Hive Stadium. Hendon intended to host the game but due to unforeseen circumstances the match has been switched to the Bees' new home. Kick-off is still at 7.15pm. Barnet
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Woman hit by car
A woman is in a serious condition after being hit by a car. The woman, in her 20s, was struck by a car in Golders Green Road at 2.30pm. She sustained serious head injuries and was taken to a west London hospital. Golders Green Road remains
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Labour group welcomes High Court CPZ decision
Barnet's Labour group has welcomed the High Court’s ruling on the council’s “unfair” controlled parking zones. The opposition accused Barnet Borough Council of using the CPZ charges as a “cash cow” and praised the campaigners such as David Attfield
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Community grants available from Times and Independent Series
The Times Series is once again giving charities working at the heart of our community the chance to apply for grants to help pay for their vital work. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett Co Inc., the parent company of Newsquest
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Saracens to play two matches at Wembley
Saracens will play home matches against Toulouse and Harlequins at Wembley Stadium this season. The Men in Black take on Toulouse in Pool Three of the Heineken Cup at the 90,000 capacity venue on Friday, October 18 and will play there again against
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Council's CPZ charge increases 'illegal and immoral'
A solicitor who won his High Court battle over parking charges said it was “regrettable” the council stood by increases they knew were “legally and morally wrong.” David Attfield, 46, who lives in East Finchley, has fought for two years to challenge
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Saracens Heineken Cup fixtures announced
Saracens will play four-time Heineken Cup winners Toulouse at Wembley on Friday, October 18. The headline clash in Pool Three kicks off at 7.45pm and is the second round of fixtures after the Men in Black start out away to Connacht Rugby. Sarries
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Police investigate body of woman found in suitcase
The body of a murdered woman has been found inside a suitcase. Police found the corpse in the woods near Dollis brook in Thornfield Avenue at 5pm yesterday. The victim, a young white adult woman, has not been identified and no arrests have
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High Court rules council's use of controlled parking zone is unlawful
The High Court has ruled Barnet Borough Council’s controversial use of controlled parking zones is unlawful. In the landmark decision today, Mrs Justice Lang DBE said the council does not have the authority to charge residents for parking in order
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Kleanthous: 'We are professional in what we do'
Barnet chairman Tony Kleanthous said the Bees’ first match at The Hive Stadium proved the club is “professional in what we do”. Barnet faced Ipswich Town on Saturday in the first official game at the Bees’ new home. A crowd of just under 1,400
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Greens continue unbeaten pre-season campaign
Hendon continued their impressive pre-season form by defeating Cheshunt 2-1 on Saturday. There were no new faces in the Hendon line-up but Carl McCluskey and Kevin Maclaren played their first matches this pre-season. Hendon just about shaded
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Chisora sets his sights on Klitschko rematch
Dereck Chisora has set his sights on a rematch with Vitali Klitschko after the Finchley fighter inflicted a first defeat upon Malik Scott to capture the WBO International heavyweight title. The 29-year-old, who had lost four of his past six fights
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Result of controlled parking zone judicial review due today
The High Court will judge the legality of controversial 'controlled parking zones' today. Mrs Justice Lang is expected to rule on the judicial review of Barnet Borough Council's scheme at 10am. The court case is a culmination of a two-year
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Body found in suitcase on sports ground
A body has been found in a suitcase at a Mill Hill sports field. Police discovered the body of an adult woman after being called to search a wooded area in Thornfield Avenue in Mill Hill East at 5pm yesterday. The field has been cordoned off
