POLITICAL figures past and present joined hundreds of mourners at the funeral of former Finchley and Golders Green MP Rudi Vis. On a dull and overcast morning at Golders Green Crematorium, a fondness for the late politician came shining through
A PAEDOPHILE who groomed and sexually assaulted a young girl over a five-year period has been jailed for 14 years today. John Reed, of Finchley, pleaded guilty to 11 counts including filming himself having oral sex with the girl, and taking
THE sentencing of a “psychotic” pensioner who admitted attacking a 72-year-old woman at their Cricklewood care home has had his sentencing adjourned again. William Snell was remanded to a psychiatric hospital to undergo tests after pleading guilty to
FURTHER tributes have been paid to a Hendon man killed in a crash at the weekend. Friends who were close to Libor Kuchar, of Hendale Avenue, have described him as the “nicest person in the world” following his death on Sunday morning.
A SUSPECTED drug dealer also accused of trying to speed away from police has pleaded not guilty to two charges. Paul Goodman, of St Marys Crescent, Hendon, was stopped in Willesdon Green last Wednesday after being approached by officers from
With regard to dog attacks in Sunny Gardens Park, it is time the police took this matter far more seriously (‘Police take action after savage dog attacks’, Times Series, June 3). There are many vicious dog-on-dog attacks all over Barnet parks. The
In one of his first acts as the new Secretary of State for Education, Michael Gove has written to all headteachers in England asking them to register their interest in their schools becoming academies. Schools are being offered financial incentives
I am researching the social history of parks and open spaces within the borough, so if any Times Series readers have old photos or information — on areas from Hadley to Golders Green, Childs Hill to East Barnet and Edgware to East Finchley — I would
Wingate & Finchley will entertain Conference Premier side Rushden & Diamonds in a pre-season friendly. The match will take place on Saturday, August 7. Rushden just missed out on promotion back into the Football League, losing in the play-offs last
Rudi Vis, the former Finchley and Golders Green MP who died recently, was an outspoken parliamentarian on many issues. He signed a total of 14,910 Early Day Motions (EDMs) — the third highest number by any MP over the 13 years he served. By a variety
I am writing as I feel the idea of extending the eruv is disgraceful (‘Religious boundary moves a step closer’, Times Series, May 27) Why should thousands of people be adversely affected for the sake of a minority? If people wish to follow a religion
In representations on behalf of the interests of older people in our borough, Barnet 55+ Forum has made important contributions to the debates on the NHS. We intend to continue to do so. We therefore welcome the reports that the new Secretary of
BARNET and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust has defended parking charges at its sites, which were revealed by consumer watchdog Which? as the highest minimum fees in Britain. The minimum fee for visitors and patients is £4 for two hours parking
GOVERNMENT plans to scrap rules banning councillors from expressing views on planning applications have been welcomed by Tory MP Mike Freer. Secretary of State for communities and local government, Eric Pickles MP, announced in the commons
A STRING of cars were damaged in a “mindless act of vandalism” in Potters Bar last week. Police are appealing for witnesses after seven cars parked in Mount Grace Road had their wing mirrors smashed or ripped off between 3am and 3.30am on Thursday
A RETIRED High Court judge has been appointed to chair the inquiry into the death of Azelle Rodney, Justice Secretary Ken Clark confirmed yesterday. Sir Christopher Holland, 73, will front the investigation into the death of the 24-year-old
A LIMITED edition print has been presented to Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust as a thank-you for allowing a leading anaesthetist to serve in Afghanistan. The picture, showing an army medical team treating a wounded soldier in the field
