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Barnet’s Bold Bet: High Street ATMs Turn Gambling Grounds

by thebarnetbugle.co.uk | Aug 13, 2023 | Guest Columns

By Janelle Wilson In an unconventional attempt to merge the increasingly dormant high street cash economy with the ever-popular world of gambling, Barnet Council has unveiled its latest venture, under the pioneering vision of Barry Noonan. The premise? An ATM where,...

The Enigmatic Legacy of Saint Waitrose: The Patron Saint Behind The Name

by thebarnetbugle.co.uk | Aug 12, 2023 | News

Saint Waitrose as pictured by Lucas of Acissi 1309 In the annals of British history, nestled amongst tales of knights and battles, lies the lesser-known but equally significant tale of Saint Waitrose, the revered patron saint of sustenance. With every step down the...

The Unusual High Street: Storefronts, Money Laundering, and Anxious Pretence in Finchley

by thebarnetbugle.co.uk | Jul 28, 2023 | News

In Finchley, North London, an uncanny trend has emerged on the local high street. Seemingly regular shops, from mobile repair stores to cosy restaurants, exist as fronts for consolidating cash into offshore bank accounts. These stores, far from striving for profit,...

Irony Ban: Barnet Council Frowns Upon Misunderstood Wit in Communications

by thebarnetbugle.co.uk | Jul 18, 2023 | News

In a move that is almost ironically un-British, Barnet Council has taken a bold step to banish all use of irony in its public communications. This decision, they believe, will avoid any misunderstanding among the local residents, who, according to the council, often...

Lord Lucan: A Phantom Sighting and a Mystery Hole in Hendon Park

by thebarnetbugle.co.uk | Jul 11, 2023 | News

In a turn of events that has left Hendon Park-goers scratching their heads, an alleged sighting of Lord Lucan, the infamous British peer who disappeared in 1974, has recently ignited a flurry of local gossip and speculation. The peer, long rumoured to be alive in...
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