New crossing offers 'major improvement' for pedestrians in Edmonton

Local politicians and campaigners spent years calling for a safe route across Sterling Way near Silver Street Station

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How a new health and wellbeing programme helps keep Enfield residents fit

Age UK Enfield's head of prevention services, Alison Carter-Albert, on the difference a new health and wellbeing programme is making in the borough

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New Towners boss calls for 'patience' on eve of new season

Andrew Warshaw on how preparations are going for Enfield Town FC ahead of the start of the new season this weekend

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Live music showcase coming to Capel Manor this month

Sunday Summer Sets is described as "a perfect blend of live music, nature and family fun"

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Hundreds sign petition to save Edmonton bus service

Transport for London is proposing to terminate the 149 at Wood Green instead of Edmonton Green

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Phone theft warning in Enfield Town after spate of incidents

Many of the incidents are occurring at bus stops, outside stations and at pavement junctions

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Council's counter fraud team catches tenant illegally sub-letting property

Cabinet member says case "demonstrates our commitment to ensuring council homes are occupied by the people who are entitled to them"

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Social media ban will help young people become 'good active citizens' says Khan

But the move on its own "won't be enough" and needs to be part of a range of measures to help youngsters gain skills

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Enfield Council tenants warned against owning banned XL bully dogs

The civic centre has officially updated its pet policy for tenants to bring it into line with the government’s ban on the dangerous animals

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Charitable news service for blind Enfield residents hosting anniversary celebration

The Enfield Talking Newspaper, believed to be the longest-running talking newspaper in the UK, is celebrating its 65th anniversary next month

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Council signs £25m contract to replace fire doors in high-rise blocks

The new and improved fire doors “will improve assurance, reduce reliance on reactive works and support resident safety” according to council bosses

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Almost £14,000 raised for local cancer charity at golf fundraiser

The Nightingale Cancer Support Charity held its annual golf day at Crews Hill Golf Course and even welcomed some Spurs legends

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'Sea of entertainment' at Palace Gardens this week

The free family-friendly event promises plenty of activities for children

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Local MP slams former Labour-run council's 'lack of transparency' over Whitewebbs

A High Court judge this week quashed the planning permission for a Spurs academy on the park after ruling the council "concealed" key evidence

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New 24/7 mental health unit opens in Enfield for people needing urgent care

The new service at Chase Farm provides a dedicated alternative to accident and emergency for people experiencing a mental health crisis

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Cleaning up London's air pollution could prevent 44,000 premature deaths by 2050

While City Hall has made progress on air quality in recent year the capital still lags behind other UK cities

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Residents help recover stolen book swap library

Neighbours turned detectives via WhatsApp to help track down the missing DIY library in Palmers Green

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Give TfL full control over driverless taxi trials, ministers urged

Firms including Uber, Wayve and Waymo are seeking approval to transport passengers in automated vehicles in London as soon as this year

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Waste experts warn London Assembly of difficulties faced by councils in tackling fly-tipping

Consumerist culture, inadequate buildings, confusing differences between boroughs and disposal costs all blamed for the problem

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Spurs plans for Whitewebbs Park in tatters after judge quashes planning permission

The judicial review verdict comes after a change of leadership at Enfield Council, which now opposes the Spurs plans a training centre on the park, reports James Cracknell

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How survivors are being failed by the system

Jim Wasswa and Paul Everitt speak to Karen Heley and Ashley Phoenix about the lifelong impact of trauma, the pain of not being believed

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New council leadership urged to do more to tackle fly-tipping

The council recently installed a large new communal bin at one fly-tipping hotspot in Enfield Town

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London Stadium costing taxpayers £19m each year – even before West Ham's relegation

Stadium boss would “absolutely not” sign current deal with West Ham if it was on the table again but admits City Hall is now tied to for decades to come

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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 Hosepipes are now banned (credit Steve Di

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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 Hosepipes are now banned (credit Steve Di

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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

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