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  • 'No isn't in their vocabulary' - mother praises Camp Simcha

    A mother has praised the work of an award-winning charity which has been her “crutch, lifeline and saviour” ever since her son became severely disabled. Suzanne Ellul, of Wykeham Road, Hendon, has been overwhelmed by the care and support she received

  • Thousands fall silent at Remembrance Day services

    TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY, CLICK HERE. Thousands of people fell silent as they paid their respects on Sunday at events across the borough to mark Remembrance Day. Crowds surrounded the Hendon war memorial on Sunday morning to observe the traditional

  • Bees without duo for Torquay test

    Martin Allen will be without Sam Togwell and Andy Yiadom for Barnet’s visit from Torquay United on Tuesday night. The duo were both given straight red cards in Saturday’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat at the hands of Wycombe Wanderers, and as a result, will

  • Toddlers lay hand-crafted poppy wreath at memorial

    Toddlers laid hand-crafted poppies in tribute to fallen soldiers. Woodlands Day Nursery, in Orchard Road, Barnet, presented a poppy posy at the war memorial at St John the Baptist Parish Church, in Wood Street. Three-year-old George Cook said

  • Teenager recites peace prayer in front of Royal family

    A teenager was picked to recite a ‘peace prayer’ in front of the Queen and the Royal family at a Remembrance Day event. Jacob Tucker, who lives in Mill Hill, read a multi-faith prayer at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday

  • Jewish ambassador wins award

    A man who has dedicated his life to making sure Jewish people in care homes are well-looked after has won an award. Danny Seliger, who lives in Golders Green, was presented with the Topland Group Business Luncheon Award in recognition of his commitment

  • Opposition profile: Torquay United

    Torquay United’s first season back in the Conference in five years can be split into three clear sections. First they struggled to adjust to their new surroundings, picking up just one win and scoring only five goals in their first five games.

  • Parenting classes to help increase confidence

    Parents and pregnant women can learn how to motivate their children and build good relationships with them at parenting classes. Peabody is holding a series of sessions in Finchley to increase parents confidence and help them achieve positive family

  • Test your running skills every week

    Runners can be put through their paces and increase their skills at weekly sessions. People are invited to Oak Hill Park, Church Hill Road, East Barnet every Saturday for a timed 5km timed run, jog or a walk. It is open to people of all abilities

  • It's not always a sure win

    Lessons in Barnet politics You don’t need to have special psychic powers to predict the votes in committee and full council meetings without listening to the discussion – indeed, without even being present –because they almost always follow strict