Newsquest, owner of the Times Series, has teamed up with McDonald’s, official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games sponsor, to offer one lucky youngster and an adult the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience.
James Cracknell, double Olympic gold medallist, is leading the search for a Champion Kid — a budding young sports reporter to head to Beijing this August.
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Man charged with woman's murder 8:46am today A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body in Finchley yesterday.
Go back to the future in Bothy garden 9:00am today Squabbles and disagreements over the future of the Bothy building at Avenue House have dominated headlines in recent years. But once upon a time it was not a pawn in a political struggle, but simply a beautiful Victorian labourers' dwelling house - a integral part of Finchley's rich cultural heritage.
Northern line services face disruption 8:18am today Passengers on the Tube this weekend should allow extra time for their journeys, as part of the network through the borough is closed due to the multi million pound investment programme.
Liberal Democrats announce new leader 8:07am today The Barnet Liberal Democrat group have announced a new leader following councillor Monroe Palmer's decision to step down.
Barnet season tickets at reduced prices 9:38am Friday 9th May Fans of Barnet have until the end of this month to take advantage of reduced season ticket prices for next season.
Stars to turn out for Del 3:40pm Thursday 8th May The White Lion ground, home of Edgware Town FC, plays host to a pro-am celebrity football match in aid of joint boss Del Deanus on Saturday.
Hospital staff were angels 8:00am today Despite the many negative reports and comments in regard to Barnet General Hospital, I would like to put in writing how well I was treated from the moment the ambulance arrived at my home, within ten minutes or less, to the time I was admitted to Juniper
ward with breathing
difficulties owing to Emphysema.
Behind the silver screen 8:00am Fri 9 May 08 Meet the Phoenix, Phoenix Cinema, High Road, East Finchley, Sunday, 2pm
If you would like to know how the Phoenix Cinema is run, why it plays the films it does or even the thinking behind the choice of snacks on sale, this event is your chance.
Join war on rubbish 8:00am today I live in The Walk, Potters Bar, and am very concerned by the amount of rubbish littering our streets.
A walk of art 8:00am Fri 9 May 08 Crouch End Open Studios, Various venues in Crouch End, Thursday to May 18, various times
Now in its fourth year, the Crouch End Open Studios event was set up by sculptor Kim Valdez and abstract painter Helen Lindon.
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