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We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Theodora Zacharia has passed away

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Theodora Zacharia
(From London, England)

We announce the death of Theodora Zacharia who passed away in hospital at the age of 64.

The funeral will take place at St Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church, Friern Barnet …

A body recovered from the River Thames on Monday, 19 February has been formally identified as Abdul Ezedi.

A post-mortem examination carried out at Poplar Mortuary on Wednesday, 21 February confirmed his cause of death was drowning.

He was formally identified on Thursday, 22 February.

His family has been informed of this development.

A file will now be …

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Michalakis Naziris has passed away

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Michalakis Naziris

(From Kalopanayiotis, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Michalakis Naziris, a dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, who fell asleep in the Lord on …

Barnet becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs

Barnet’s latest Climate Scorecard rating shows what can be achieved in 18 months, writes Yogita Popat, Assistant Director for Sustainability for Barnet Council

The Barnet Citizens assembly on Climate Change

Our journey to becoming one of London’s most sustainable boroughs

We sadly announce that UK Cypriot Katina Symeou has passed away

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Katina Symeou

(from Yialousa, Cyprus)

It is with great sadness we announce that Katina Symeou passed away on Wednesday 7th February 2024, at the age of 83.

She leaves behind her children Anastasia and Gregory, …

Witness appeal after two incidents in Potters Bar

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following two incidents in Potters Bar.

The first incident occurred at around midday on Monday (19 February). It is reported that a woman was verbally abused while walking her dog off Darkes Lane, …

Love yourself

With the highlighted event of Valentine’s Day, I thought whether attached or single, the most important thing is to love ourselves, not in a selfish conceited way, but in a kind, caring way, where we take time out of our …

The Body Shop goes into administration

Thousands of jobs are at risk as cosmetics chain The Body Shop, which runs 199 shops across the UK, has gone into administration
Insolvency experts at FRP Advisory have been brought in to oversee the administration process after poor sales …

An evening with Sophia Hadjipanteli

An evening with Sophia Hadjipanteli

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood has organised an evening with TV personality, model and activist Sophia Hadjipanteli who has worked for fashion brands such as Chanel and Jean Paul Gautier, …

What is Flood Re?

Flood Re is a scheme created in 2016 to allow homeowners in high-risk flood areas to access affordable home buildings and contents insurance. An estimated 350,000 UK households could benefit from the scheme.

How does Flood Re work?
How Flood …