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  • Boxing club fears for its future

    A boxing gym that gives focus and purpose to young men across Edgware fears for its future.  Amateur club Nomads in Hammonds Close teaches boxing and discipline to hundreds of young people, who would otherwise be causing trouble on the streets.

  • Let's get together in Burnt Oak

    Elderly people will be getting together to celebrate a new neighbourhood initiative. Age UK Barnet and The Good Neighbour Scheme for Mill Hill and Burnt Oak will host a community open morning at the Annunciation Church Parish Centre in Thirleby

  • Chisora says he will end Scott's undefeated record

    Finchley boxer Dereck Chisora says he will end American fighter Malik Scott’s undefeated record when the two heavyweights face each other at Wembley Arena this Saturday. Scott has not lost in his 36 fights but 29-year-old Chisora believes he has

  • Bees' buy one get one free offer ends on Saturday

    Barnet fans will be able to take advantage of the Bees' buy one get one free pre-season ticket offer until midday on Saturday. Barnet take on Ipswich Town at The Hive on Saturday afternoon, kick-off is at 3pm, and it is the club's first official

  • Scrutiny a 'waste of time' says councillor

    There was uproar in the council chamber as a councillor declared Barnet’s overview and scrutiny committees have failed to work. Speaking at the full council meeting yesterday, Councillor Brian Coleman said he was “amazed” anyone could praise Barnet

  • One Barnet campaigner awaits result of appeal

    A disabled campaigner awaiting the result of her appeal against the council’s privatisation plans has said it “makes no difference” what the judgement will be. Maria Nash took Barnet Borough Council to the Court of Appeal this week in a bid to

  • Gas work makes shops afraid for the future

    Shopkeepers fear for the future of their businesses after learning their road will be closed for six weeks due to gas work. National Grid is closing the end of Totteridge Lane near Whetstone High Road to all traffic while workmen replace ageing

  • Care home wedding proves love has no age limits

    An elderly couple showed love has no age limit when they tied the knot at a care home in Edgware yesterday. David Thomas, 83, finally married the love of his life and partner of nearly 25 years Kathleen Claydon, 89, during an emotional ceremony

  • Sarries to face Wasps in LV= Cup opener

    Saracens will face Wasps, Northampton Saints, Newcastle Falcons and the Scarlets in this season's LV= Cup. The Men in Black, who play teams in Pool 4, start the tournament with a trip to Wasps before hosting the Scarlets and then Newcastle.

  • Hendon defeat Maidenhead at The Hive

    Hendon continued their positive start to pre-season as they beat Conference South side Maidenhead United 3-1 on at The Hive on Tuesday evening. Conditions were more comfortable than on Saturday afternoon but it was still warm enough for the game

  • Fraser targets silverware and England call-up

    Will Fraser has two goals next season - ensure Saracens don’t end the season empty handed and earn a call up to the England squad. Flanker Fraser impressed for Sarries last term but his and the London club’s season unravelled in dramatic fashion

  • Flat fire East Finchley

    Fire crews battled to control a blaze in an East Finchley flat. Three fire engines and 15 fire fighters took half an hour to control the blaze in the second floor flat in Great North Road yesterday afternoon.  Three people escaped from the