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Crime patrol launched

The first Enfield Town crime patrol took place in March Parents take action following spate of thefts, reports James Cracknell Parents concerned for the safety...

Sport

One of our own

Mickey Parcell is only 23 but is already approaching 200 appearances for Enfield Town (credit Tom Scott) In his regular Enfield Town FC column, Andrew Warshaw...

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Youth services slashed since riots

Platinum Performing Arts in Edmonton is one of a number of local youth services provided independently from Enfield Council – its ‘Power to Make a...

Comment

Feeling burned

Sharlene Gandhi asks if incinerators are really the best way to dispose of waste The current incinerator in Edmonton, opened in 1969, is due to be rebuilt...

Events

Homegrown talent

Regan O’Mahony on why she wanted to provide a platform for young performers Young Talent Academy is open to anyone aged from three to 18 years (credit...

Features

Food for all

The Felix Project collects unsold food from supermarkets and distributes it to voluntary groups Enfield-based charity is supplying surplus food to groups...

Comment

Top of the Grange

In our regular councillor’s column, Grange ward member Chris Dey discusses rising crime Grange ward councillors (from left) Terry Neville, Andy Milne...

Features

Trust us for a great day out

Enfield National Trust Association organises trips to places such as Flatford Mill in Suffolk Discover the local group that organises day trips to some of the...

Events

In fine voice

Enfield Community Singers have been performing locally for eight years The director of Enfield Community Singers, Simon Gilbert, invites people to a series of...

Comment

Seeking justice over adoptions

Jean Robertson-Molloy co-founded the Movement for an Adoption Apology (MAA) Enfield resident Jean Robertson-Molloy is calling for a public apology over the...

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MP rules out by-election

Enfield North MP Joan Ryan joined The Independent Group after quitting Labour Party, reports James Cracknell Newly-independent MP Joan Ryan is refusing to call...

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Green groups slam council homes plan

New report shows how building on Green Belt is “unnecessary”, reports James Cracknell A national environmental group has joined with local...

Sport

Cup final beckons for Towners

Josh Davison celebrates scoring for Town in the 3-3 Velocity Trophy semi-final against Bishop’s Stortford, which Enfield eventually won on penalties...

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Hundreds of new homes planned

The new tower blocks would be built adjacent to Southgate Circus Conservation Area (credit Viewpoint Estates) Concerns from locals as 18-storey tower proposed...

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Teachers strike over academy plans

Galliard Primary School teachers walked out on strike over several days in February and vowed to continue their protest in March Council leader backs striking...

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Land sales help plug budget gaps

Report by James Cracknell, in collaboration with Bureau Local Land at Chase Farm Hospital – seen here following its recent redevelopment – was sold...

Events

Cinema in suburbia

A scene from Sophie Ansell’s ‘The Girl in the Shed’ showing as part of HERE Film Festival (credit Sarah Boezalt) Talkies founder David Williamson...

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Council cuts agreed despite protest

Enfield Civic Centre, where Wednesday evening’s budget meeting took place Banner unfurled in support of rebellious Labour councillor during budget...

Comment

Best of Lock

In our regular councillor’s column, Enfield Lock ward member Birsen Demirel highlights some big issues facing the borough I became a councillor because I...

Events

Singing with friends

Enfield Choral Society performing last year at St Stephen’s Church, in Bush Hill Park for their 80th anniversary concert (credit Waldek Godel) Enfield...

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Fighting to save the Green Belt

Enfield RoadWatch has been campaigning to protect Enfield’s Green Belt land since 2015 Keith Bilton from Enfield RoadWatch wants land protected against...

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