A father will be retracing the steps of two men who managed to escape from Auschwitz and walk to freedom. Roger Aitken, who lives in East Barnet, will be taking part in a 140km walk to commemorate the bravery of two Slovakian men who were imprisoned
Children helped spruce up their nursery school as part of National Gardening Week. Green-fingered tots at Busy Bees nursery, in Mill Way, Mill Hill, spent the week digging weeds, planting spring blooms and harvesting vegetables. Amanda Davidson
A woman attending choir practice had her Mercedes stolen from outside the church. Elizabeth Hughes had parked the car outside the church in Watling Street, Radlett, on November 18, 2013. While she was singing, the car key was taken from her
Hendon missed out on promotion from the Hertfordshire/Middlesex League 2, despite beating Watford 47-18 in their best display of the season. Going into the game Hendon were level on points with league-leaders London French but adrift on match points
Neighbours have questioned whether an outdoor gym paid for by the NHS will actually be used. People living in Bow Lane, Finchley, have been consulted over plans to create a playground and an outdoor gym on land behind Finchley Memorial Hospital
Hendon's Isthmian Premier Division title hopes hang by a thread, in the words of Gary McCann, after back-to-back draws saw the Greens stutter. League-leaders Maidstone United hold a four-point lead but have played a game more than the Greens, who
People are being urged to lace their trainers to take part in a race to help find a cure for a “debilitating” disease. Staff from Aims2Cure, a multiple sclerosis charity run by ten people from Elstree and Radlett, are getting ready to take part
London Broncos' away-day woes continued on Sunday as they were beaten 28-2 by second-placed Bradford Bulls, a result head coach Andrew Henderson felt was a missed opportunity. With three Championship wins on the bounce prior to their trip to face
A councillor who is refusing to implement 30 minutes of free parking in high streets has pledged to “make the high streets more attractive” instead. Councillor Dean Cohen, the man in charge of the environment on Barnet Borough Council, says he
An attempt to overturn plans that could see council rents raised to 80 per cent of the market rate has been defeated. A Labour motion calling for Barnet Borough Council to reject proposals to increase council rents was defeated at a council meeting
Middlesex v Nottinghamshire at Lord’s – day four - lunch Nottinghamshire 298 and 401-8 dec. Middlesex 181 and 132-2 Nick Gubbins and Nick Compton defied Nottinghamshire until the last over before lunch with a second wicket partnership of 132
Actress Barbara Windsor was guest of honour at a football tournament aimed at building better relationships between young people and the police. The former Eastenders star, also known for her Carry On roles, took part in the event at Barnet Football
Saracens have signalled their intention to build around youth by signing George Kruis to a 'multi-year' contract extension, less than 24 hours after Maro Itoje inked a new deal. The Guildford-born 25-year-old second row has enjoyed a breakthrough
In their manifesto launched this week, the Conservatives have promised to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £1 million for married couples and civil partners, but this headline may not be quite as generous as it seems. In fact they are not lifting
A massage service at a hospital is set to open its doors today. The complementary massage treatment will be launching at Barnet hospital, in Wellhouse Lane, Barnet. More than 25,000 massages a year are already provided at the Royal Free Hospital
Higher parking permit charges for gas-guzzling vehicles are to be rolled out across Barnet. Barnet Borough Council approved plans for emissions-based parking permit charges at a council meeting last night. Pushed through on the mayor's casting
Children took part in a cake decorating competition to celebrate the opening of their school’s new office building. Pupils at Deansbrook Infant School, in Hale Drive, Mill Hill, welcomed BBC Great British Bake Off finalist Richard Burr to the ceremony
The RSPCA is seeking new homes for its rescue animals. New owners are urged to come forward to rehome cats, dogs and small pets currently at The RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre, in Packhorse Lane Ridge, Potters Bar. The centre is open from Monday
Parliamentary candidates will face questions from the public at a hustings this weekend. The hustings will take place this Friday at 6.30pm in Hartley Hall, in Flower Lane, Mill Hill, with a focus on issues affecting the Asian community. Candidates
