Show us the money

8:40am Sunday 3rd August 2008

Is Barnet Council at war with the borough’s young people? (‘Community projects cash remains unused’, Times Series, July 24.) This paper reported on the pot of money earmarked for community and youth projects which Barnet is refusing to give out to the groups clamouring for funding — £20,000 for recreational projects sitting in the coffers; £16,000 for green spaces sitting in the coffers.

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Second home view is flawed

8:30am Saturday 2nd August 2008

In your edition of July 24, Theresa Villiers justifies having a second home because “I'm able to do a better job for my constituents” (‘MP claims second home helps her ‘do a better job’).

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It is time for Boland to go

8:30am Friday 1st August 2008

It is a sad reflection of voter apathy that the serious irregularities at the May 1 polling day seem to have barely raised an eyebrow.

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Misleading school report

8:00am Friday 1st August 2008

In response to Dr Gutmann’s letter (‘Schools are doing well’, Times Opinion, July 24), I believe it is important to note that the national press reports of government statements about schools leaves much to be desired, as schools minister Jim Knight MP told Hendon secondary heads at the meeting I organised for them to meet him a couple of weeks ago.

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Bicycle time for Coleman

8:30am Thursday 31st July 2008

Brian Coleman’s taxi bill of more than £18,500 for the past two years is barely believable (‘Calls for review after taxi outrage’, Times Series, July 24).

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Taking us all for a ride

8:00am Thursday 31st July 2008

Forget knife-toting youths or militant Tube unions, the toughest fight Boris Johnson has on his hands is grab-a-cab Coleman.

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Attacked dog recovers

2:10pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

Following the tragic heart attack and death of Michael Harrington after the ferocious attack on Danny, his muzzled greyhound, by three bull terriers in Gobions Wood, Brookmans Park, we would like well-wishers to know that Danny is now recovering slowly.

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Leader: no nitty gritty

2:08pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

Councillor Lynne Hillan defends councillors’ pay by saying they work long hours (‘Taking the rise’, Times Series, July 10).

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Resign and increase pay

2:07pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

Lynne Hillan received more than £30,000 last year from Barnet taxpayers for her part time job as a councillor (‘Taking the rise’, Times Series, July 10).

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Appointments system is a mess

2:06pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

I cannot let your article regarding patients who fail to turn up for medical appointments (‘Time wasters’, Times Series, July 3) pass without comment.

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