Dangerous dogs are clearly out of control. We have had dogs attacking dogs, destroying trees, mauling children, and now the tragic story of 66-year-old Michael Harrington, for whom the shock of seeing his docile pet attacked was just too much (Man dies
I am writing in response to the story about the Sanders Lane fiasco (Lane campaign gathers support step by stealthy step', Times Series, June 19), as I have completely had it with reading, week after week, stories about Barnet Council's awful brand
You can get a full list of the round by round pairings and results by emailing me at adamraoof@yahoo.com. Hendon Chess Club Championship 2008 - Final Standings: 5/7: Malcolm Gesthuysen (138), Helge Hjort (159), Jonathan Landau (125) 4/7: Chris
Tournament Controller (and joint champion!) Malcolm Gesthuysen reports: The title is shared by three players: Gesthuysen, Hjort and Landau. The tournament controller managed to beat Frank Sabin in a game of blunders, and thought he had come second, but
Malcolm Gesthuysen reports: The top four pairings in the latest round were drawn, so Helge Hjort has 5/6 and only needs a draw in the last round to retain the title. Jonathan Landau moved up to joint second place after winning his re-paired game. Justin
From Malcolm Gesthuysen: The reigning champion, Helge Hjort, won quickly on top board after his (weary/unworthy) opponent miscalculated horribly on move ten of an unfamiliar opening and lost a piece four moves later. Kishan Pattni had a fine win in the
1st: Martin Walker, Charles Chakanyuka, Gamaliel Mutongi 5/6 4th: Helge Hjort 4 5th: Raj Bhalla, Shane McCabe, Philip Orgler, Jonathan Landau 3.5 9th: Ray Pliskin, Faye Ainscow, Frank Sabin, David Iwi 3 13th: G Somupillai, Peter Szabo, Graeme Lennard
An open day will take place in Southgate today to commemorate the efforts of the borough's war veterans. All are welcome to the event in Veterans Hall, in Osidge Lane, Southgate, which marks the third National Veterans day. There will be an exhibition
They're a rum thing, these public consultations. The idea behind them is the devolution of decision making to the people that it directly affects. A shining beacon of democracy to cut through our convoluted corridors of power. But in reality, the people
Hendon striker Belal Aiteouakrim has joined AFC Wimbledon. He becomes the fourth player to leave Claremont Road this summer. Aiteouakrim made 76 appearances for the Greens, scoring 27 goals.
Two British sporting legends hit the streets of Grahame Park in a search for the next generation of athletes. Former sprinters Linford Christie and Darren Campbell, who both have won Olympic gold medals, visited the estate to host an afternoon of sport
A pit bull terrier was seized this week as part of a new initiative against irresponsible dog owners in the borough of Barnet. The unregistered terrier was confiscated from its owner at Nicolson flats, in Grahame Park on Tuesday, in a joint operation
When Jeremy Bulloch landed a role in the second Star Wars movie, he didn't realise he would be answering fan mail almost 30 years later. Miriam Craig talks to him ahead of his visit to the Elstree Film Festival Jeremy Bulloch's good fortune in being
Older people will be given free computers as part of a new Barnet Council initiative. The council hopes to hand out around ten second-hand PCs a month to residents over 55 who would otherwise not be able to afford one. Council leader Mike Freer said
Shaftesbury Barnet shot put protégé Tom Peacock will represent Middlesex in the U17 shot at the English Schools Athletics Championships in Gateshead on July 11/12. The event will be covered live on Sky TV. Peacock had to achieve the qualifying distance
