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  • Barnet held by stubborn Braintree

    Barnet remain unbeaten away from home this season after a John Akinde header earned the Bees a 1-1 draw with Braintree Town. The powerful striker headed Barnet in front in the 12th minute but the goal was cancelled out when Jordan Cox nodded home

  • Cancer pop-up shop sees more than 500 visitors

      More than 500 people have already visited a pop-up cancer shop that marked its official opening today. The shop is based in The Broadwalk Centre, in Station Road, Edgware, and opened last Tuesday. It offers advice and support from specialist

  • New free school moves closer to opening

      A new free school has been given the go-ahead to begin recruiting staff and enrolling pupils. The Bellevue Place Education Trust plans to open Watling Park School in Burnt Oak next September. The Department for Education announced today that

  • Medical research institute receives £5m boost

    The construction of a new medical research institute has been given a boost after receiving a £5million donation. The Royal Free Charity, which supports The Royal Free Hospital in Pond Street, Hampstead, has been given the money by the Pears Foundation

  • Student was "happy and exuberant" in hours before death

    A promising veterinary student seemed "happy and exuberant" in the hours before he was hit by a train after a drunken party, an inquest heard. Benjamin Ingledew, a second year student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) was struck by a train

  • Company celebrates after winning award

    A company is celebrating after winning an award for customer service. TrustFord, in Baker Street, Potters Bar, won a regional prize at the Dealer Awards last Tuesday. All winners of the quarterly awards are entered into the national competition

  • Barnet's Yiadom earns England call-up

    Barnet defender Andy Yiadom has been called up for England 'C's International Challenge Trophy match away to Turkey next month. The Barnet defender, who scored in Saturday's 2-1 win at Forest Green Rovers, has been included in Paul Fairclough's

  • Three men charged following fight

    Three men have been charged following a fight that left a man seriously injured. Marius Galan, 21, of Stag Lane, Edgware, Radu Boingeanu, 21, of Brockleyside, Stanmore and Sebastian Stefan, 23, of Brockleyside, Stanmore, were all charged with grievous

  • Welcome party held for international students

    International students were given a welcome to university life with a tea party. Middlesex University hosted more than 350 overseas students for the event last Friday. They tucked into tea, cakes and sandwiches, and were addressed by the Deputy

  • Spooky themed Halloween event

    Shoppers feeling brave enough are invited to take part in a spooky-themed event for Halloween. The Broadwalk Centre, in Station Road, Edgware, is holding a seasonal spectacular with the Edgware Town Team and the Edgware Safer Neighbourhoods.

  • Opposition profile: Braintree Town

    Braintree Town were one of the surprise packages of last season, finishing in 6th place, just three points outside of the play-offs; a late-season slump denying the Iron a place in the top-five. Just two wins from their final eight cost Alan Devonshire

  • Footballers raise cash for cancer charity

    Footballers raised thousands of pounds for a cancer charity during a match in memory of two friends. Andy Vincent, of Crispin Road, Edgware, organised the event to honour his father, Les Vincent, who died aged 52, and his friend Steven Cheesewright