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Latest adult gaming centre ‘regrettably’ approved by councillors

Despite concerns over its impact on vulnerable people, councillors approved an application they wished they could have refused

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Oversight of AI use in policing must keep up with deployment, Met warned

Concerns remain over whether the oversight of the Met’s use of such technology is sufficient

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Enfield mayor picks three local charities to benefit from year of fundraising

A substance misuse recovery service, a learning disabilities charity, and local transport museum will all benefit from the mayor's acitivities and events

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Palmers Green groups and creatives invited to help celebrate park bandstand’s centenary

Community groups, youth organisations, event organisers and musicians are urged to submit ideas to deliver "landmark live performance programme" next year

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Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for Enfield

It comes after a month without rain across most of London as well as high demand for water during recent hot spells A temporary hosepipe ban has been announced by Thames Water for residents and businesses across its supply area, including Enfield. The heavily-indebted private utility company has i...

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TfL urged to do more to tackle tube noise ‘misery’ for passengers

Noise levels on some parts of the London Underground network can reach the equivalent of a helicopter take-off, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Transport for London (TfL) is facing calls to lay out a clear and public plan for dealing with noise levels from trains on the London Underg...

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Talented young athletes in Enfield receive financial support from charitable awards programme

GLL Sport Foundation supports athletes through financial bursaries and access to sporting facilities and other support

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Council defends decision to approve HMO which had twice previously been refused

The former Station Tavern had already been converted for housing prior to winning permission last month, reports Joe Ives, Local Democracy Reporter Enfield Council does not see “any errors requiring corrective action” after granting permission for a house in multiple occupation (HMO) that appear...

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Opening of new museum at Trent Park House hailed as ‘extraordinary achievement’

Trent Park House of Secrets tells two contrasting stories of pre-war socialising and wartime intelligence gathering

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Housing association set to convert new Enfield Town development into 100% social housing

All 78 newly-completed homes at the former Metaswitch site have been purchased by Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing using City Hall cash

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Wildfire at Forty Hall tackled by firefighters

Around two hectares of the park were damaged by the blaze which came after a month without rain in Enfield

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New Southgate art student’s sculpture picked for display at prestigious exhibition

Artwork celebrating the "complex beauty" of Afro hair chosen by the Royal Academy of Arts for its summer show

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Fighting for the future of Enfield

The Enfield Society is still going strong as it celebrates 90 years, writes trustee Helen Osman

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Breakfast and brunch venues bring international flavours

Neil Littman enjoys tasty dishes at three popular local cafes in Winchmore Hill and Southgate

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Emergency roadworks cause fresh traffic mayhem in Enfield

Thames Water is undertaking urgent repairs at Slades Hill with part of the road set to stayed closed until late on Wednesday

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Saw-wielding Southbury shoplifter who attacked retail staff handed ten-year jail term

Tedros Menges attacked a security guard with a saw, strangled the manager and threatened other staff

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New London Plan includes housing target lower than government’s own aim for the capital

City Hall's draft spatial development strategy also sets a lower affordable housing target of 20% for Enfield borough

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North London mental health trust staff walk out on strike

The staff are employed by outsourcing giant ISS in a variety of roles at North London NHS Foundation Trust including catering, cleaning, and security

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Major North Mid housing plans win unanimous approval from councillors

However the 16-storey height of the scheme and the loss of a locally-listed building were both cited as strong negative aspects to the development

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Planning system still preventing upwards expansion of low-rise housing in London, expert warns

London Assembly told that simple policy changes in London boroughs could help create 320,000 homes