The Times Series has asked each parliamentary candidate to explain why they should become an MP at the General Election on May 7. Here Conservative candidate for Hendon, Matthew Offord, explains why you should vote for him. 1. Tackling crime
Neighbours have written a letter expressing their “dismay” after a popular Conservative councillor was deselected. Robert Calcutt, who represented Potters Bar for the Conservatives on Hertsmere Borough Council, was stunned when he was not picked
London Bees’ wait for a first win of the new Women’s Super League season has been extended to five games after losing 4-0 at home to Durham on Sunday. Two early goals from midfielder Beth Hepple were enough to put the north east side in control
Wingate & Finchley have annound former boss turned director of football Dave Norman will leave the club at the end of the season. The former Blues boss, who won the treble with the club in 2011, returned as director of football in 2013 and
Wingate & Finchley will look to end the season by clinching a top-half spot after ending a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 beating of Bognor Regis Town. It was visiting Bognor who went in front when Ollie Pearce finished well after Terry
The Times Series has asked each parliamentary candidate to explain why they should become an MP at the General Election on May 7. Here Labour candidate for Hendon, Andrew Dismore, explains why you should vote for him. I believe my 13 years
Crowds gathered for selfies with Mayor of London Boris Johnson as he swept into Edgware to drum up support for Tory candidate for Hendon Matthew Offord. Mr Johnson, who is standing as the Conservative candidate in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, popped
Brad Barritt has become the fifth Saracens player in the last fortnight to commit his future to the club after signing a new 'long-term' contract. The 28-year-old England international follows Marcelo Bosch, Owen Farrell, Maro Itoje and George
Thousands of people have signed a petition to stop a farm that children “adore” from shutting down. Belmont Farm, in The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, and the Waffle Café next door, has been told to close by Barnet Borough Council over a dispute about planning
A dog breeder has been left devastated after a four-week old puppy was stolen from her back garden. Amy Scott, who runs Scotty’s Dogs from her home in East Barnet Road, Barnet, with her family, says the tiny black labradoodle was taken at around
Ask any Barnet supporter about beating Halifax in the 2004/05 campaign and they will jump to the 3-1 home win which saw the Bees clinch the Conference title at Underhill. Yet in the eyes of captain - and future manager - Ian Hendon, the 3-2 away
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life for the murder of a man outside Middlesex University. Kevin Mao, from Tottenham, was found guilty at the Old Bailey yesterday of the fatal stabbing of 22-year-old Noor Hassan Barre outside the university
Luisma Villa's second-half strike grabbed a point for Barnet and ensured things remained the same at the top thanks to a 1-1 draw with Kidderminster Harriers. The draw, coupled with a 1-1 tie between Dover Athletic and Bristol Rovers, means Barnet
A 20-year-old man is to be sentenced today for the murder of a man stabbed outside Middlesex University last Halloween. Kevin Mao, from Tottenham, was found guilty of the murder of 22-year-old Noor Hassan Barre at the Old Bailey yesterday.
Young people are being challenged to write, film and edit their own short film to stop people smoking. The Deborah Hutton Campaign and Barnet Public Health are supporting the Barnet Cut Films Anti-Smoking Short Film Competition. The competition
As if there was ever any doubt as to the level of adulation for Giuliano Grazioli, confirmation arrived when a horde of Barnet supporters serenaded the iconic striker whilst he was live on BT Sport following the Bees’ Bank Holiday win at Dartford.
My name is Hana, and I am 14 years old. As we all know, the General Election is creating quite a lot of attention in the media. I myself have been wondering why people under 18 cannot vote. After speaking to a few of my classmates about this, I
A tennis club is holding free taster sessions for people in Finchley. Finchley Tennis Club, in Brent Way, Finchley Central, will hold an open day this Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. All ages are welcome, and a BBQ will be on offer.
