More than 200 people turned out this evening to see the premiere of a new film about Barnet life. Barnet – The Billion Pound Gamble, directed by Charles Honderick and produced by Roger Tichbourne, was screened at the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley
A scathing new documentary criticising Barnet Borough Council’s outsourcing programme will premiere this evening. Barnet – The Billion Pound Gamble, directed by Charles Honderick, will be screened for the first time at the Phoenix Cinema in East
The leader of the Barnet Labour Group has called on the Tory party to remove the whip from Brian Coleman. Councillor Coleman was, this morning, charged with assault by beating and driving on a road without reasonable consideration. Since this
Mark Robson believes Edgar Davids has given Barnet an “extra edge” and praised the Dutchman’s impact on and off the pitch. The former Juventus and Barcelona midfielder made his debut for the Bees in the 4-0 victory against Northampton Town on Friday
The leader of Barnet Council has said that Brian Coleman will “have to take a back seat” in Barnet politics until his legal issues are resolved. Councillor Richard Cornelius said: “Councillor Coleman has been told that he will have to take a back
Brian Coleman will not lose his position as a ward councillor after being charged with assault, Barnet Borough Council has confirmed. In a statement the council said: “The council is aware that Councillor Brian Coleman has been charged with criminal
A 65-year-old man is due to appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow charged with attempted murder. James Cooley, of Lancaster Road, East Barnet, will appear at the court to register his plea. He is charged with the attempted murder of a 48-year-old
The Burroughs in Hendon will remain closed until Wednesday evening, according to Thames Water. In a statement the water company explained: "Due to the extensive damage caused by this burst pipe, we will unfortunately be unable to reopen the road
The Burroughs in Hendon remains closed more than 13 hours after a water main burst under the road. Thames Water engineers were called to the road at 1am following reports of a burst water main. They repaired the problem by 6am but then another
A TV and radio presenter was joined by Jewish Mum of the Year contestants who helped raise thousands of pounds for charity. Jeni Barnett gave a talk to 200 people at a ladies’ brunch in Regent’s Park Road, Finchley, in aid of Kisharon which supports
Brian Coleman has, this morning, been charged with assault. Councillor Coleman, 51, was charged with assault by beating and driving on a road without reasonable consideration. The charges related to an incident in High Road, North Finchley,
Young people in Potters Bar are being offered the opportunity to take part in BMX sessions during half term. On October 30 from 11am until 2pm free BMX sessions will be on offer at Parkfield, off High Street. BMX ramps will be set up for the
A High Barnet mini golf club held a competition at the weekend to find the mini golf champions of the future. Dinosaur Safari Adventure Golf, in Well End, launched the Dinosaur Safari Explorers Cup with the British Mini Golf Association. The
Thames Water is hoping to reopen The Burroughs, in Hendon, by lunchtime following a burst water main. The burst water main wreaked havoc with rush hour traffic this morning after bursting at about 1am. The problem was repaired by 6am but then
A winter fair to raise money to support members of the armed forces will be opened by a former BBC war correspondent. Ruth Smith, of Hampstead Garden Suburb, is holding the event at the Free Church Hall in Northway from 11am until 3pm on November
Barnet Borough Council has approved plans that it hopes will improve access to music lessons for the borough’s children. On Thursday night the council’s cabinet resources committee approved plans to make its music service a stand-alone entity.
A single mother is at her wits end after living in “disgusting” conditions since June because her building is infested with rats. Kelly Masterson, 33, and her two children, aged three and 12, are living in a rodent infested Barnet Homes block in
A burst water main wreaked havoc with rush hour traffic in Hendon this morning. Police closed off The Burroughs, outside the Town Hall, shortly before midnight while Thames Water engineers carried out repairs to the broken pipe. Work is still
