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  • Wingate & Finchley exit FA Trophy

    Wingate and Finchley were knocked out of the FA Trophy first qualifying round by a late goal in a 2-1 defeat by Arlesey Town on Saturday. Former Blue Dean Mason gave Arlesey a 17th-minute lead, before David Knight levelled from the penalty spot

  • Hendon advance in FA Trophy

    Hendon will host Worthing in the FA Trophy second qualifying round after beating Bury Town 3-1 on Saturday. The tie will be played on the weekend of November 15/16, with the fixture dependent on the availability of Earlsmead. Landlords Harrow

  • Sarries set for Western Province test

    Saracens host Currie Cup Champions DHL Western Province in a north vs south clash at Allianz Park on Sunday, November 9 (1pm kick off). The Cape Town based side, captained by South African international Juan de Jongh, are flying in to North London

  • Failure to listen

    So Barratt Metropolitan LLP, the developers of the West Hendon regeneration scheme, Barnet Borough Council and Barnet Homes think their plans are wonderful for current residents, (‘One person can make a difference’, Times Series, October 23). They

  • So much for sourcing locally

    I realise the local library is fighting for its existence, but the one thing that is essential is that it benefits local people, of whom I am one. I’m a local author, and I live four minutes away from Chipping Barnet Library, yet they have consistently

  • What about the older generation?

    I write with concern for my local Edgware library. The importance of the library service is acknowledged by Barnet Borough Council in documents that are available in the public domain, so it would be superfluous for me to reiterate this here. What

  • Fallacies in report were embarrassing

    The meeting of Barnet Borough Council’s children, education, libraries and safeguarding committee on October 28 received a report which was breathtaking in its outrageous assumptions and recommendations. It was attended by a packed gallery of supporters

  • Are libraries being sold down the river?

    I read the letter from Councillor Reuben Thompstone, Barnet Borough Council’s chairman of the children, education, libraries and safeguarding committee, with interest (‘Story did not give the full picture’, Your Views, October 16). Cllr Thompstone

  • Barnet capture Watford forward on loan

    Young Watford striker Bernard Mensah has joined Barnet on loan until January 5, bolstering Martin Allen's striking options. Mensah is eligible for Saturday's FA Cup first round proper tie with Wycombe Wanderers and Bees head coach Allen hinted

  • Living the high life at Imperial Grove

    For many the thought of maintaining a large home and garden when grown up children have left the nest can seem overwhelming but downsizing can also feel like a compromise on the quality of life you have come to enjoy and love. However the final remaining

  • Two men charged with Hendon murder to appear at Old Bailey

    Two men charged with the murder of a 22-year-old man are due to appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow. Noor Hassan Barre, from north London, died after he was stabbed in the chest at Middlesex University's campus in Greyhound Hill, Hendon, at 1.09am

  • Special guests join rugby club to celebrate success

    Special guests joined a rugby club for a double celebration. Barnet Elizabethans Rugby Club, in Byng Road, Barnet, recently finished an upgrade of its clubhouse, and achieved the status of being an England Rugby accredited club. Jason Leonard

  • Eighth teenager arrested after assault

    An eighth teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with an assault outside a block of flats. The victim, a 23-year-old man, was left with a serious head injury after he was assaulted outside Mercury Block on the

  • Three Saracens included in England side to face NZ

    Saracens trio Owen Farrell, Brad Barritt and Billy Vunipola have all been named in the England team to face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday by Stuart Lancaster. They are joined by club-mate George Kruis, who is included amongst the replacements

  • NFL replaces rugby at Allianz Park

    NFL stars have taken over Allianz Park in the build-up to their appearance at Wembley Stadium this weekend. The Dallas Cowboys are using the stadium in Greenlands Lane, Hendon, which is the home of Saracens Rugby Club, as their training base ahead

  • Post Office faces move

      The Post Office has announced plans to move its Potters Bar branch to a stationer's shop. Currently based at 123 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, the branch could move early next year to The Sainsbury Centre in, Darkes Lane - about 250 metres away. 

  • Show to commemorate rescue mission

      A musical show will commemorate a rescue mission that helped Jewish children escape from Europe before the outbreak of the Second World War. Organised by the Stanmore-based charity The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR), The Last Train to Tomorrow