THE man spearheading a movement to get a dilapidated community hall in Burnt Oak reopened says he is “overwhelmed” with the response so far. Bill Reeves, 63, is leading residents in Dryfield Road in efforts to get the abandoned and badly damaged
John Goldman celebrated turning 70 by captaining Mill Hill's second team in their derby with Hendon at the weekend. Goldman has played regularly for Mill Hill for more than 14 years, with team-mates who are much more than half his age. He played a
A COUPLE are facing a David and Goliath battle against one of Europe's largest media companies over international naming rights. Husband and wife, Gus and Inez Bodur, have held the trademark for GoldenBalls since 2001 and opened up a boutique
Barnet will have to produce one of the shocks of the round if they are to stay in the FA Cup. The Bees earned a replay at The Valley next Tuesday after holding League One Charlton Athletic to a 0-0 draw in Saturday's first round tie at Underhill
POLICE have discovered over 200 plants in a cannabis factory in Potters Bar after a tip-off from an electrical company. Officers were called to a business unit in Wyllyotts Place, just behind The Broadway shops, at 11am this morning. Police are
THE landlord of a pub raided by police in a huge anti-drugs operation has accused them of “wasting money”. Paul Butler was arrested for possession of cocaine after officers sprang the surprise operation in The Inn Crowd, at Apex Corner in Mill
AN amateur artist who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer is selling his life works to help raise money for charity. Alan Habben, of Manor Road, Barnet, is hosting a coffee morning and art sale next Saturday, November 20, to raise funds for
BARNET FC say they are “very relaxed” about plans put forward by Saracens today to redevelop Copthall stadium. Today the Premiership rugby side announced ambitious £10m plans to take over the stadium site and turn it into a “world class” venue
STUDENTS in Finchley gave politicians a grilling last week over policies most likely to affect them in the next few years. About 75 teenagers, from St Michael's Catholic Grammar School, in Nether Street, were introduced to an MP, an MEP, a
THE Office of Rail Regulation (OPR) has announced it will prosecute Network Rail and maintenance company Jarvis Rail for “serious breaches of health and safety” which caused the 2002 Potters Bar crash. The criminal proceedings, which will
THE Barnet 55+ Forum is hosting two focus group meetings to discuss the impact of the library review in the borough. Community Barnet on behalf of Barnet Council is holding a public consultation into the future of libraries and says it is not
SARACENS are set to launch an ambitious £10m plan to “transform” Barnet Copthall stadium and make it their home ground from next season. The Premiership rugby club, currently based in Watford, announced their plans to move into the ground from
CHINESE students are being approached to help statisticians with next year's national census. Bosses from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have visited Middlesex University in a bid to sign up more Oriental students to help with translating and
Two Hendon High School pupils have been selected to represent their county. Ryce Martin, left, and Emmanuel Ampofo, right, were called up by the Middlesex County Schools FA U14s. Ryce, an attacking midfielder, has been training with Brentford recently
CANCER Research UK is urging residents to attend a charity fashion show tomorrow night in Potters Bar. Volunteers and customers will be modelling a range of items, available to buy on the night or at the store in Darkes Lane, tomorrow evening from
THE U9s at Hendon High school came from behind to earn a point against the league leaders. Mill Hill shot into a three-goal lead, but an inspired fightback salvaged a point. Hendon teacher Joe Jennings believed it could have been more
A BURGLAR guilty of a spate of crimes in the south of England including a car theft in Potters Bar has been sentenced to three and a half years imprisonment. William Flynn, 33, of Milton Keynes, who was sentenced yesterday at Luton crown court
Wingate & Finchley saw their Ryman League Division One North match at Redbridge postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The Blues will hope to return to action on Saturday, when they host Harlow Town.
Hendon struck twice in the final ten minutes to earn a 3-3 draw with Bury Town last night. The visitors struck first, after just ten minutes, and the lead was doubled on the half-hour. But the Greens restored hope soon after thanks to an own goal, only
A WOMAN is warning people to be alert while driving after a thief snatched a handbag from the passenger seat of her car as she pulled out of a busy junction. The 39-year-old, who asked not to be named, was driving home when she pulled up at
