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  • Carnival parade brings hundreds onto streets

    SOLDIERS marched through the centre of Potters Bar today supported by cheering crowds, as the annual Carnival returned to the town. The members of the American Civil War re-enactment group were among around 600 adults and children taking part

  • Philosphy lecturers offered new posts in Kingston

    MIDDLESEX philosophy department will move to Kingston University following a six-week campaign to stop it being shelved. The programme has been dropped by Middlesex University because managers decided it was not attracting enough undergraduates

  • Farmer's market opens today

    A NEW farmer's market started today in Finchley, bringing a taste of the countryside to the city. Fresh produce is being offered every fortnight, from cheese to meat as well as vegetables and arts and crafts are all available at the new venue in Avenue

  • Dismore defends MP pay offs

    THE former MP for Hendon has denied claims the cash given to politicians quitting parliament or beaten in elections is excessive. The Taxpayers Alliance has revealed defeated and retiring MPs received £3.3m, as the expenses scandal and change of government

  • Mum-of-three takes to the waves for sailing challenge

    A MILL HILL mum-of-three who successfully beat breast cancer will take to the waves in a world-famous sailing challenge to help raise funds for charity. Marcia Mercier, 44, from Uphill Road, will be part of the crew aboard the Breast Cancer

  • Dads and kids challenged to take part in family bike ride

    DADS are being challenged to take part in a charity bike ride next Sunday, instead of taking it easy for Fathers Day. Jewish charity Norwood, based in Stanmore, is running a Junior Bike Ride next Sunday in Elstree, which last year saw 500 cyclists