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Serving Southgate

Conservative councillor Stephanos Ioannou was elected in 2018 In our latest councillor’s column, Southgate ward member Stephanos Ioannou discusses the...

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Wartime memories from my father

The VE Day street party held in Aylands Road, Freezywater, in May 1945 David Chandler shares the fascinating stories from his father Tony’s childhood...

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Donate to save wildlife

Two tawny owl chicks rescued by Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service in Enfield Ruth Robinson on why Trent Park animal charity Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance...

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Concern over school re-openings

Report by Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Councillors have agreed a cautious approach to school re-openings after hearing concerns over the potential...

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Tube car park plans submitted

How the Arnos Grove car park development would look if built Report by Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build blocks of flats up to seven storeys...

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Supporting Enfield’s elderly

Staff and volunteers (including chief executive Ben Ingber, left) at Wilbury Primary School, where Age UK Enfield works with Enfield Council’s catering...

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Warning over council finances

Government accused of breaking promises over Covid-19 financial reimbursement, reports James Cracknell The leader of Enfield Council is calling on the...

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Cash boost for museum plans

Report by James Cracknell The National Lottery Heritage Fund has made a £91,600 grant to support the creation of a museum at Trent Park House – which will tell...

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When trams led the way

The 49A ‘shuttle’ tram service between Ponders End and Enfield Town began service in 1911 Enfield Society chair Dave Cockle recounts the history of...

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Helping the community

Cllr Saray Karakus was elected in 2018 In our latest councillor’s column, Haselbury ward member Saray Karakus explains how she’s helped vulnerable...

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Grants for community projects

Angela Greaves from Enfield Connections with Israfil Erbil, chief executive of the British Alevi Federation Laura Spencer from Enfield Connections meets the...

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We need a Chase Farm bus review

Enfield Over 50s Forum president Monty Meth on why a direct bus to the hospital from Oakwood Station is now essential I know that the coronavirus crisis is...

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Need to sew basis

Suzanne Kelly from Stitch! Crafts and Classes on how people can still get involved from home May marks the first anniversary of Stitch! Crafts and Classes in...

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Stories from Southgate

Former Southgate resident, Sir Thomas Lipton A local history book prompts James Cracknell to discover more about his neighbourhood Shortly before the world...

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Crisis in borough care homes

Elizabeth Lodge Care Home in Highlands is one of the worst affected by coronavirus in the borough – victims include staff member Sonya Kaygan Meeting...

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The show goes online

Chickenshed’s spring production of Waiting for The Ship to Sail was curtailed in March, but has now relaunched via YouTube Susan Jamson on how a new...

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Community’s pandemic response

British Alevi Federation volunteers make a delivery to North Middlesex University Hospital Huge effort by local people has helped borough respond to the...

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