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Bins petition debated

Both recycle and general waste bins will be collected fortnightly from spring 2020 Council refuses to back down on fortnightly collections, reports Simon...

Features

What’s the natter?

‘Natter Mornings’ take place at Enfield Market every Thursday from 10am Toni Fielding from MHA Enfield on how a simple cuppa can go a long way On a...

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Joan Ryan to stand down as MP

Joan Ryan MP (credit parliament.uk) Enfield North MP says she won’t fight next election Joan Ryan has announced she will stand down from parliament at...

Sport

Magic of the cup

Muhammadu Faal celebrates his goal against Braintree in the FA Cup (credit Tom Scott) Enfield Town are eyeing up a run in the world’s best domestic cup...

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Bike hire scheme axed

Beryl has suspended its cycle hire scheme in Enfield just three months after its launch, reports James Cracknell A Beryl hire bike dumped in the Turkey Brook...

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Grave concern over cemetery clearance

Strayfield Road Cemetery, as it looked before Enfield Council began clearance work Report by James Cracknell Bereaved families have hit out at Enfield Council...

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Taking action on speeding

Mahmut Aksanoglu was elected in 2018 In our latest councillor’s column, Mahmut Aksanoglu stands up for Southbury residents I am very honoured and...

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Urgently seeking answers

The urgent care centre at Chase Farm Hospital can treat patients without needing to book an appointment Emma Friddin from Healthwatch Enfield on plans to...

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Pub demolitions probed by council

The Maze Inn as it looked shortly before its closure in 2016 – the whole building was demolished without permission this summer (credit Ewan Munro/Flickr)...

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Good advice

Newly-qualified advisors at Citizens Advice Enfield Citizens Advice Enfield has been helping local people for decades, writes Andrew Gurr Citizens Advice...

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Out of Ordnance

Enfield No2, a standard-issue revolver during the Second World War, was one of several weapons made at the Royal Small Arms Factory before it was transformed...

Events

Having a ball

Guests can expect a variety of entertainment at the Nightingale Charity Ball (credit Anne-Marie Sanderson) Louise Tully from Nightingale Cancer Support Centre...

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The Market Place to be

A regular market is held at Market Place in Enfield Town, as well as special events Susan Foss, deputy manager of The Old Enfield Charitable Trust, on its role...

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Council forced to debate bin changes

Collections of general and dry recycling waste will take place once per fortnight in Enfield, starting next year Second petition passes threshold for...

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Be the change you wish to see

Louis Velati on a climate change demo in London Student striker Louis Velati, 18, on why we must act now to stop climate change We are facing the end of the...

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Double boost for Meridian Water

Sketch drawing of some of the new homes planned as part of Phase Two of Meridian Water Huge cash windfall for Edmonton housing project comes after new plans...

Features

School of rock

Pupils from Churchfield Primary School were among more than 100 who rocked out on stage at Millfield Theatre (credit Roy Ikoroha) Schoolchildren perform...

Sport

Spirit of rugby

Enfield Ignatians, in blue and gold, compete in a scrum last season (credit Rob Bruce) Jonathan Landi introduces Enfield Ignatians, a local rugby club with a...

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Cash awards for local projects

Enfield Connections programme manager Angela Greaves (third from left) with ‘Community Chest’ recipients Enfield Connections has donated £15,000 to...

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Smoking blamed for high cancer rates

Smoking is the biggest cause of cancer in the UK (credit Raul Lieberwirth/Flickr) Enfield Council has launched a cancer awareness campaign, reports Zac Ntim...

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