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  • One per cent council tax cut as new budget is set

    Council tax in Barnet will be cut by one per cent after the Conservative-run authority had its budget voted through tonight. Residents in Barnet will see the reduction from April 2014, with plans to freeze council tax in 2015/16 and 2016/17.

  • Marsh-Brown helps England overcome Jordan

    Keanu Marsh-Brown played 59 minutes for England C as the Three Lions completed a 1-0 victory against Jordan Under-23s. A first half goal from Luke Berry was enough to secure victory for the England side, who are managed by Bees director of football

  • 'It's an absolute tip': fly-tippers target housing estate

    Neighbours are calling for action after a housing estate was turned into a “dumping ground” for persistent fly-tippers. Unwanted mattresses, fridges, tables and chairs are frequently discarded and left to rot in Cowley Place, Hendon. Now people

  • 'Outrageously gutsy' Broncos beaten by Bulls

    London Broncos suffered their third straight Super League defeat as they were beaten 25-12 at Bradford Bulls but head coach Tony Rea praised an "outrageously gutsy performance" from his side. The visitors fell behind when Luke Gale grabbed the

  • Primary school teacher completes charity half-marathon

    They say ice is good for injuries, so a primary school teacher is applying plenty of ice cream after running a half-marathon in aid of a charity that makes children's wishes come true. Kathy Noble, who works at Holly Park School in Friern Barnet

  • Wingate ease pressure with Harrow win

    Wingate & Finchley secured a much needed win in the Ryman Premier as the ten-man Blues claimed a 3-1 victory against Harrow Borough. Wingate went into the game following three successive defeats but they started brightly and went ahead in the

  • Brent Cross Cricklewood plans handed to Secretary of State

    Plans for a £4billion regeneration project to transform Brent Cross Shopping Centre have been handed to the Secretary of State. The application was approved by Barnet Borough Council’s planning committee in January, but the authority has since

  • McCann: 'We were desperate to play'

    Hendon manager Gary McCann was frustrated and philosophical about Saturday’s postponed match against Bury Town. The Greens boss admitted he was “desperate to play” but accepted the decision to call off the clash. He said: “I am frustrated that

  • Take part in Herts Youth Games

    Children and teenagers from Potters Bar are being called to represent Hertsmere against other young athletes across the county. The borough will compete against teams from across Hertfordshire in this year’s Herts Youth Games on July 6. The

  • Churchgoers make a brew for Fairtrade Fortnight

    Churchgoers sipped cups of coffee and nibbled on homemade Fairtrade biscuits as they helped raise money to support some of the world's poorest communities. St Margaret's Church in Station Road, Edgware, hosted a Big Brew event to raise money for

  • Blind club to celebrate 20th anniversary today

    Blind people will come together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their club today. And people from around the area will be able to find out about Barnet Borough Sight Impaired Club. The day will feature an eyesight exhibition, warning people