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Bees ease to win at Hitchin
A brace from Dutch trialist Marciano helped Barnet complete a 3-0 pre-season victory against Hitchin Town. The striker netted twice in the first half. The opener was a close range finish while his second was a fine volley from outside the penalty
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Ten-year-old gives away long locks for disabled brother
A ten-year-old girl has given her waist-length hair the chop to raise money on behalf of her disabled younger brother. Mia Sorkin snipped 17 inches from her brown locks to raise more than £1,100 for the North Finchley-based Jewish Deaf Association
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A&E unit judged worst in country 'must get better'
An MP has criticised a hospital trust for its “complacency” after patients judged its accident and emergency department the worst in the country. Nick de Bois, who has campaigned against the closure of Chase Farm hospital’s A&E department,
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Pensioner who married love of his life on death bed passes away
An elderly man who realised his dying wish to marry the love of his life passed away just one week later. David Thomas, 83, tied the knot with his partner of 25 years Kathleen Claydon, 89, during an emotional ceremony at Appletree Court care home
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Mordt seeks Sevens redemption
Saracens came mightily close to a whole host of silverware last season before ending up empty-handed and Nils Mordt is desperate to put that right as soon as possible- starting with the J.P. Morgan Premiership Rugby Sevens. Mark McCall’s side topped
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Memorial for poet and public speaker
School children, musicians and academics have paid tribute to an “inspirational” composer and humanitarian. Alan Cohen, 79, who lived all his life in his family home in Hendon Way, died in December after a long illness. Friends and colleagues
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Changes expected for Hitchin trip
Barnet are set to make several changes to their starting line-up for tonight’s trip to Hitchin Town with Edgar Davids saying the players who started against MK Dons are unlikely to feature. The Bees were beaten 4-1 by the Dons on Saturday despite
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Traders determined to 'pick up the pieces' after major blaze
One week after a ferocious fire ripped through an industrial estate destroying people’s livelihoods, business owners say they are determined to “pick up the pieces”. Flames surged through White House industrial estate in Dancers Hill Road, Potters
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Council in the dark over controversial immigration operation
A controversial scheme targeting illegal immigrants was piloted in Barnet without the knowledge of the local authority. Vans carrying billboards with the message ‘In the UK illegally? Go home or face arrest’ were driven around six London boroughs
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Fan's view: Bees need attacking threat from midfield
When Edgar Davids joined Barnet he not only brought a new mentality but a continental philosophy. Having played for some of Europe's biggest clubs he introduced an expansive style of football which revolves around short passing. The favoured
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Patients rate Chase Farm Hospital as worst in country
A hospital's accident and emergency department has been named the worst in the country, according to feedback from patients. Chase Farm Hospital’s A&E department was given a rating of -30 out of 100 in the first Family and Friends test, the
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Man arrested in connection with cannabis farm
A man has been arrested after police uncovered a suspected cannabis farm at his home. Pruomg Nguyen, 40, who lives in Holders Hill Drive, has appeared in Hendon Magistrates Court charged with producing class B drugs. He has been remanded in
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September trial for Finchley mass brawl accused
Two men accused of taking part in a mass brawl that left three people critically injured will face trial in September. Kristian-Gheorge Culeci, 25, and Bogdan Moboianu, 26, both of no fixed abode, will appear at Wood Green Crown Court for a four-day
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Hungarian national accused of suitcase murder is refused bail
A Hungarian national charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase has been refused bail. Laszlo Gyarmati, 29, of Station Road, Finchley, initially made no application for bail before changing his mind at the Old Bailey
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Fan's View: Sarries well-equipped to regain Sevens crown
Thursday night sees the return of the J.P. Morgan Sevens series, with Saracens’ very own Allianz Park holding the London leg of the tournament. Sarries have had their fair share of success in the shortened form of the game, having made it out of
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Greens have 'genuine quality' says Hyatt
Hendon assistant manager Freddie Hyatt believes the Greens have "genuine quality across the pitch" after they completed a 2-1 pre-season win against Marlow. Goals from Dave Diedhiou and Jefferson Louis sealed victory for Hendon, whose Ryman Premier
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Former mayor celebrates bumper fundraising year
The former mayor of Barnet raised £86,000 during his year in office to support two vital Barnet charities. In a reception held in Hendon Town Hall, Councillor Brian Schama presented cheques of £43,000 each to Barnet Carers and the Alzheimer's fund
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Secondary school applies to expand on new sixth form block plans
A secondary school in the middle of constructing a new sixth form block has applied to Barnet Council to increase the size of the building. Finchley Catholic High School successfully applied to build a new two-storey sixth form block in 2010 but
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Barnet GPs join Be Clear on Cancer campaign
Barnet GPs are encouraging people to make sure they recognise the signs of lung cancer - England’s biggest cancer killer. Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group, the GP group that now pays for health services in the borough, is backing the national
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You could be handed £500 through Community Fund Campaign
A Community Fund Campaign supported by the Times Series and organised by The Broadwalk Centre in Edgware is set to help community groups in your area. The Times Series is delighted to announce it has teamed up with The Broadwalk Shopping Centre
