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  • Shaftesbury's Dunson sets new world record

    Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’ Greg Dunson set a new V50 UK, European and world pentathlon record as he clinched victory at the British Masters Championships at Lee Valley. Dunson’s final total of 4,231 points was more than 1,000 points ahead of

  • New mayor 'proud' to be elected

    Councillor Hugh Rayner will become the new Mayor of Barnet after being elected by his Conservative colleagues last night. The Hale ward councillor will officially take over the role from current Mayor, Councillor Melvin Cohen, when he is sworn

  • Joshua stepping up after latest resounding victory

    It took just 134 seconds for Anthony Joshua to stop Hector Avila on Saturday. It’s little wonder the heavyweight has been tipped to “go all the way” by promoter Eddie Hearn. Avila had taken Finchley fighter Dereck Chisora to nine rounds a little

  • Labour defends claims it 'misled' residents over parking plans

    Labour has defended itself against claims it “misled” residents over promises to roll out half an hour's free parking in the borough’s town centres. Conservative councillors slammed the opposition party, which said it would run the scheme across

  • New Buddhist centre opens in Barnet

    A Buddhist centre celebrated its official opening with traditional lion dancing and music. The Lha Kang centre in Henry Road, New Barnet, invited members of the public to mark the opening, as well as the Tibetan New Year.  Guests took part

  • Have your say on where new homes are built in Potters Bar

    Potters Bar people can have their say on where new homes are built in Hertsmere Hertsmere Borough Council has launched a six-week consultation, which will come to an end on April 14. Residents’ views will be used to help shape the council's