A seven-year-old has been compared to Mother Theresa after she gathered bags of toys and clothes to send to children in need. Jessica Marie, who lives in Edgware, was horrified after watching the news and realising children overseas were suffering
A famous impressionist helped raise £322,000 for charity. Rory Bremner helped raise the money at the Distressed Investment Dinner for Norwood, a charity that supports children and adults with learning disabilities and vulnerable families. Based
Fire walkers stepped on sizzling hot coals to raise thousands of pounds for a hospice. Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, in Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, was transformed into a fire pit as more than 17 people braved the challenge. The sure-footed
Care workers are on strike for a second week running. Unison members at Your Choice Barnet (YCB), which provides social care in the borough, are taking the action over a pay dispute. Picket lines were set up this morning outside Flower Lane
Park users have condemned the “disgusting” state of toilets in a park. Regular visitors to Edgwarebury Park, in Edgwarebury Lane, Edgware, are angry about the condition the disabled toilets are left in. Ruth Adley, who has bowel disorder Crohn
A mother said the atmosphere was "electric" as she crossed the finish line of a charity race she ran in memory of her seven-year-old son. Karen Carter-Bates, of Warrens Shawe Lane, Edgware, and four of her friends raised £500 for Charlie Charges
Barnet’s MPs spent a total of more than £400,000 in their expenses last year. Figures released by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority show that during 2013-14, the three Conservative MPs for Barnet spent £422,979.63 on expenses
The Times Series understands Barnet winger Keanu Marsh-Brown did not hold talks with Forest Green Rovers last week, despite being given permission to do so by Barnet. Marsh-Brown, 22, was subject of interest from the Conference side towards the
Barnet head coach Martin Allen is hopeful captain Charlie MacDonald will be fit to return in the month after suffering knee ligament damage against Dover Athletic. The 33-year-old was substituted before half-time of the Bees' 3-0 win over the Kent
A "disappointed" headteacher has vowed to tackle the challenge of improving his school head on after it was criticised in an Ofsted report. JFS, in The Mall, Kenton, was downgraded from Ofsted's highest ‘outstanding’ rating to ‘requires improvement
The private and vountary sectors could be brought in to help run education services under new proposals. Barnet Borough Council is due to start a consultation on how schools in the borough are run. Barnet schools are currently the responsibility
Shoppers can celebrate two Jewish festivals with a Rabbi. People visiting the Broadwalk Centre, in Station Road, Edgware, will be treated to free apples and honey as part of the Jewish New Year celebration Rosh Hashannah. Rabbi Sudak, director
A teenager has won a national award for her volunteer work. Leora Robinson, 19, won a Jewish Volunteering Network award for her work for Unity with Disabled Children at Norwood’s Kennedy Leigh Family Centre in Edgeworth Close, Hendon. Miss
Martin Allen says teams will come to The Hive and raise their game and Barnet must learn to deal with it if they are to win promotion. The Bees drew a blank in front of goal for the first time in ten Conference fixtures on Tuesday night – losing
