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Crime & Safety · BarnetCash and Nitrous Oxide Seized in Barnet Area
Police discovered over £3,000 in cash and six Smartwhips containing nitrous oxide during a stop in Borehamwood. Two people have been charged. Separately, a motorist was arrested on the A1 Barnet-by-Pass on suspicion of drug driving and found with cannabis.
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Local News · ColindaleColindale NHS centre uses VR to boost cornea transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant is employing a virtual reality training programme at its Colindale centre to accelerate the development of eye retrieval staff. The initiative aims to increase the availability of corneas for transplant by significantly reducing the time needed to train personnel.
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Culture & Arts · BarnetRevel Puck Circus to perform in Barnet
The Revel Puck Circus is set to present its latest production, A Glimmer Daze Gambit, at Oak Hill Park in Barnet. The show, which explores themes of belonging, features international artists and a blend of acrobatics, mime, and clowning.
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Local News · BarnetYouth Homelessness Crisis Impacts Thousands
Tens of thousands of young adults face homelessness annually due to a severe lack of affordable housing. Charities like Centrepoint are providing crucial support through independent living programmes, capping rent and offering life skills training.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley RFC Opens New Gym with Rugby Stars
Finchley RFC celebrated the opening of its new centenary gym, built by volunteers, with an appearance by World Cup winner Kelsey Clifford. Later, Ugo Monye led an injury prevention session filmed by Arthrosamid.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Schoolboys Organise Charity Football Match
Two schoolboys from Barnet have organised a charity football match to support their friend, Kit Chester-Canavan, who is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The event, scheduled for May 8, aims to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Kit's 'Hope Trip'.
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Local News · HendonThe Sushi Co Opens 30th UK Branch in Hendon
The Sushi Co has opened its 30th UK restaurant in Hendon, featuring a live kitchen and expert chef. The new 1,000 sq ft branch on Central Circus aims to provide 'minutes fresh' sushi to the local community.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Identified as Illegal Cigarette Hotspot
Barnet has been identified as a hotspot for the illegal cigarette trade, with substantial seizures of non-duty-paid tobacco. The borough recorded the fourth highest value of illegal cigarette seizures in the UK, totalling £313,533.
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Local News · HendonHendon Care Home Residents Meet Exotic Animals
Residents at Signature at Hendon Hall experienced an animal encounter featuring rabbits, rats, and a bearded dragon. The event, organised by Megan's Petting Paradise, aimed to boost resident wellbeing and create joyful moments.
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Local News · BarnetMiddlesex University hosts STEM festival
Middlesex University welcomed hundreds of students from Barnet schools for a British Science Week STEM festival on March 11. The event featured 28 interactive stands, including a VR rollercoaster and a selfie-taking robot, aiming to bring science subjects to life.
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Crime & Safety · BarnetMen Held Longer on Iran Spying Allegations
Three men arrested in north London on suspicion of spying for Iran have had their detention extended. They are accused of aiding the Iranian intelligence service by targeting locations and individuals connected to the Jewish community.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet energy bill support scheme launched
A joint initiative by the Cadent Foundation and Groundwork is launching in Barnet to assist residents with energy bills. The scheme will deploy Green Doctors to offer personalised advice and install energy-saving measures, aiming to benefit up to 9,400 people.
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Local News · North FinchleyNorth Finchley brewery wins national beer award
London Brewing Company, based at the Bohemia pub in North Finchley, has won the Campaign for Real Ale's Champion Winter Beer of Britain award for its ale, 'Beer Street'. The brewery, founded in 2011, will now compete for the Supreme Champion title.
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Crime & Safety · North FinchleyNorth Finchley Parents Charged with Baby's Murder
A mother and father from North Finchley have been charged with murder following the death of their three-month-old son. The baby was found with serious injuries on January 30 and later died in hospital on February 17.
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Local News · EdgwareEdgware Cyclist's Death Prompts Police Appeal
A community fundraiser has gathered nearly £5,000 for the family of Jose Marques, who died on January 16. Police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage from an incident on January 13 in Rowley Lane.
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Local News · BarnetTeenager Shares Cancer Journey at Hospital Gala
Seventeen-year-old Abigail Jacobs, who battled acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, has shared her experience at a hospital charity gala. Diagnosed in January 2021, she completed two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy and is now in remission.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Family Loses Home in Borehamwood Blaze
A family of five escaped a devastating house fire in Borehamwood on January 4, losing their home and their cat. The cause was accidental, and the family's home insurance had reportedly lapsed.
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