A great-grandmother who has knitted thousands of poppies, scarves and teddy bears for charity says she would “go crazy” without her beloved hobby. Myrtle Russell, of Friern Barnet Lane, Finchley, uses her talents to create woollen wonders for Marie
A man is busy preparing to fulfil a lifelong ambition – and climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Jason Plysi, from East Barnet, is climbing the mountain for Macmillan Cancer Support. So far, he has managed to raise more than £5,400. Mr Plysi, 39, said:
Talented writers impressed with their poetry in a First World War themed competition. The Broadwalk Centre, in Station Road, Edgware, asked people to submit poems inspired by the events that took place 100 years ago. Daniela Haydar, 16, was
A steel pan band ended up playing among the vegetables at an allotment open day. Clifford Road allotments, in New Barnet, hosted an open day and summer show last Saturday. A range of entertainment was on offer, including vegetable displays, face
Streets were buzzing with the spirit of carnival as children with special needs took part in a procession. Charity Community Focus Inclusive Arts Centre moved into their new home in Friary Park, Barnet, and organised the samba-themed event to
Saracens have signed US Hooker Phil Thiel to provide short-term cover for Schalk Brits, who was included in the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship. Thiel, 29, has signed a four-month contract at Allianz Park snd 17st 11lb American joins
Plans for a new depot at Pinkham Way would have “minimal impact” on people living nearby, it has been claimed. Barnet Borough Council is considering plans for a vehicle depot and waste transfer facility on the Pinkham Way site, in Haringey, by
Disabled children and their parents took part in a sports day to help provide support during the summer break. Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, in Victors Way, Barnet held its annual event at Ashmole Academy, in Southgate. The event saw them
A protest took place following the announcement of a strike. UNISON members held a protest outside Hendon Town Hall last night. It followed the announcement by UNISON members at Your Choice Barnet, in High Road, Whetstone, of strike action next
A newly formed group to help combat unemployment across Barnet will be meeting young people in Edgware. Teenemployment will take to The Broadwalk Shopping Centre, in Edgware, to give people interview tips and help them improve their CVs. The
Barnet winger Keanu Marsh-Brown will remain with the Bees after the transfer deadline passed without a deal being completed. The 22-year-old, who has been transfer listed since the end of last season, had looked likely to leave on Saturday when
