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Help save Chickenshed

Chickenshed Theatre has been working with young people since its inception in 1974 Susan Jamson from Chickenshed Theatre on why help is needed to secure its...

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Fourth councillor quits Labour

Dino Lemonides tells James Cracknell about his reasons for joining new ‘Community First’ group of independent councillors Another Enfield...

Sport

Crowdfunding boost for Town

Andrew Warshaw on how things are looking up Enfield Town FC ahead of the new season In the space of just one month, Enfield Town FC – formed in 2001 as the...

News

Tube and rail upgrades shelved

The Piccadilly Line serves four stations in the west of Enfield borough Report by James Cracknell and Jessie Mathewson, Local Democracy Reporter Two major...

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Third councillor quits Labour

Former deputy leader is latest to leave party and join ‘Community First’ group, reports James Cracknell Daniel Anderson has become the third...

Features

Poems from the pandemic

Poet Cheryl Moskowitz has collaborated with schools in Enfield on her new poetry collection Alastair Gavin on how a new poetry book has been inspired by local...

News

Shopping mall revamp planned

A sketch showing how the revamp of Edmonton Green could look New homes included in proposal for Edmonton Green Shopping Centre, reports James Cracknell The...

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Future of local history in doubt

Enfield Council yet to confirm new location for museum’s archive, reports Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter The Dugdale Centre is home to both the...

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‘Why we quit Labour’

Community First councillors Derek Levy and Dinah Barry Two former Labour councillors have spoken out about their reasons for leaving the party, reports James...

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Help save Cockfosters

Cllr Georgiou has represented Cockfosters since 2018 In our latest councillor’s column, Cockfosters ward member Alessandro Georgiou speaks out against...

Features

Postboxes of Enfield

A rare postbox marked with the emblem of Edward VIII in Dennis Parade, Southgate (credit David Chandler) David Chandler explains the origins of the humble...

News

Climate action plan agreed

Report by Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter A tree planting event held last November at Weir Hall Park, Edmonton A £1.3million project to create a new...

Events

Orchestrating charity donations

Enfield Community Orchestra performing at Christ Church URC in Chase Side, before the pandemic Enfield Community Orchestra trustee Hayley Butchart on how a...

Sport

Uncertain future for grassroots sport

Councillor Saray Karakus, then the mayor of Enfield, on a visit to Supreme Kickboxing in 2018. The club has not yet been able to resume indoor training. Local...

News

Tributes to long-serving councillor

Chris Bond was a Labour councillor in Enfield for 34 years Report by Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter, and James Cracknell Politicians on both sides of...

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Estate expansion put on hold

Alma Estate in Ponders End is in the middle of being rebuilt Report by Simon Allin, Local Democracy Reporter A bid to increase the size of a major estate...

Features

Scrubbing up

Xenia, one of the volunteers for the ‘Southgate NHS Scrubs Bags’ community group Ros Lucas has been volunteering with a community sewing group in...

Interviews

No time to waste

Feryal Clark was elected the new Labour MP for Enfield North after winning more than 51% of the vote last December (credit parliament.uk) Enfield North MP...

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Opening up again

Nnenna Anyanwu, chief executive of Citizens Advice Enfield, on the re-opening of its charity shops Citizens Advice Enfield’s two charity shops in Palmers Green...

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