James Cracknell
@jollyjourno.bsky.social
The only full-time local journalist dedicated to covering Enfield, North London. Editor of Enfield Dispatch and editor-in-chief for publisher Social Spider CIC. Supporter of Ipswich Town. Also a big fan of democracy.
I witnessed scores of parents - many in SUVs - parking illegally on pavements and double-yellow lines directly outside two Enfield schools. Why are they allowed to get away with it? My story 👇
Enfield Dispatch@enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 2d ago'Dangerous' illegal parking by parents picking up pupils prompts CCTV pledge The Dispatch recently witnessed scores of cars parked illegally by parents on pavements outside two schools https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/dangerous-illegal-parking-by-parents-picking-up-pupils-prompts-cctv-pledge/
"There are several reasons for the UK to adopt a more proportional voting system of which the most important is the moral one: it’s fairer." A letter by our Chair Susanna Dammann has been published in the Guardian:
Why a PR voting system is the best bet for Britain | Letters
Letters: Tom Walker responds to a letter that said first past the post is the lesser of two evils for voters. Plus letters from Susanna Dammann and Steve Smart
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"According to the website Houses for Sale and to Rent, across Enfield borough as a whole the average price of a one-bed flat is £271,000 – meaning the new-build flats at Meridian Two are being marketed at nearly £100,000 above the average local value for similar-size homes."
Enfield Dispatch@enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 4d agoLatest Meridian Water homes go on sale It comes despite some new homes at the Edmonton housing scheme's first phase remaining unsold over four years after they first went on the market https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/latest-meridian-water-homes-go-on-sale/
More homes at Meridian Water have gone on sale – even as homes first marketed *four* years ago remain unsold. The new flats are being listed at prices almost £100k above the borough's average. For this premium buyers get a lovely view of Edmonton incinerator. enfielddispatch.co.uk/latest-merid...
Latest Meridian Water homes go on sale
It comes despite some new homes at the Edmonton housing scheme's first phase remaining unsold over four years after they first went on the market
enfielddispatch.co.uk
The October issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out! Our top story is the news that three local schools are facing closure as pupil numbers fall. Plus, we reveal the full extent of Thames Water's leaking Enfield pipe network. Download your free digital copy: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
The perfect punishment for Man City would be a 60-point deduction this season (guaranteeing relegation) plus 30 points next year (guaranteeing no promotion), 16 in the third season (playoffs at best) and eight in the fourth. TOTAL = 114. (Plus a fine of £830.7m, obvs)
Guardian Sport@sport.theguardian.com · last wk.Rival clubs feel relegating Manchester City to Championship would not be enough
Ben Stiller's 'Am I Crying?' in Starsky & Hutch
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Make Votes Matter@makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 2w agoToday's announcement marks the beginning of the end of First Past the Post. To everyone who has contributed to our movement over the years: we can't thank you enough. Now let's push PR over the finish line 💪💯 A message from our CEO @emmacampaigner.bsky.social:
Tottenham Hotspur spent over £300m in the summer on eight players who have helped them slump to the bottom of the Premier League. But the ill-advised spending spree may not end there. Today I can reveal Spurs want to buy two historic buildings in Enfield 👇 enfielddispatch.co.uk/moves-by-spu...
Moves by Spurs to buy two historic buildings in Enfield revealed
Tottenham Hotspur entered into discussions with Enfield Council and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority over purchasing Whitewebbs House and Myddelton House respectively
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Moves by Spurs to buy two historic buildings in Enfield revealed Tottenham Hotspur entered into discussions with Enfield Council and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority over purchasing Whitewebbs House an https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/moves-by-spurs-to-buy-two-historic-buildings-in-enfield-revealed/
Moves by Spurs to buy two historic buildings in Enfield revealed
Tottenham Hotspur entered into discussions with Enfield Council and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority over purchasing Whitewebbs House and Myddelton House respectively
enfielddispatch.co.uk
Although at obviously a very different scale this is why I pay for local journalism like @enfielddispatch.bsky.social .
Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social · 2w agoIt’s up! Our new film “Kill.Bury.Print” is streaming now on Peacock #KillBuryPrint trailer here: youtu.be/ZLfo4At-stg?... and here’s a clip:
It's great to see 'Pride in Place' neighbourhood boards popping up now and already investing in communities. This one in Enfield Wash includes a retired teacher, an IT manager, an arts group founder, a church leader, an Age UK volunteer and a youth worker. enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-enfield-...
New Enfield Wash neighbourhood board meets for first time
The diverse group of local residents and politicians have already agreed to invest in new Christmas lights for the area
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Trump: "I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Also Trump:
The Independent@the-independent.com · 2w agoWhite House denies access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico despite judge ruling against Trump’s media ban
LET THEM GO BUST Tell Ofwat that water companies shouldn’t get any more of our money. No more bill hikes. Let them go bust and bring them into public ownership. ✍️ Take 2 mins to complete the consultation Deadline⏱️: midnight on Thursday 24th September vist.ly/5jey7
my brilliant colleague @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on the threat from Elon Musk’s X platform www.ft.com/content/f270...
"One councillor, Bektas Ozer, was even accused of using the word “fascist” to describe Cllr Georgiou in response to his “commie” jibe, which Cllr Supple said was “uncalled for”" In fairness, both sides seem quite consistent in their open contempt for one another 👇
Enfield Dispatch@enfielddispatch.bsky.social · 3w agoNew four-year council plan approved after heated civic centre debate Insults were hurled across the council chamber towards the end of a lengthy debate over the council's priorities between now and 2 https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-four-year-council-plan-approved-after-heated-civic-centre-debate/
My optimistic take on the AI extinction debate is that it could just go the same way as space travel. After the space race and the moon landings, we realised it was all a bit too expensive and risky to go any further. Instead we built a lovely little space station through international co-operation.
🟡 From This Month’s Magazine Playing With Fire From wildfires in the UK to Middle East wars – the fossil fuel age is burning itself alive. We know exactly where this is headed, writes @nafeez.bsky.social
Playing With Fire
From wildfires in the UK to Middle East wars – the fossil fuel age is burning itself alive. We know exactly where this is headed, writes @nafeez.bsky.social
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They've made a snap decision. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympi...
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
bbc.co.uk
'Who is our water industry being run for?' asks Enfield MP in parliament Following recent chaos from leaking pipes in the borough, Enfield North MP Feryal Clark spoke at a debate on water industry n https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/who-is-our-water-industry-being-run-for-asks-enfield-mp-in-parliament/
'Who is our water industry being run for?' asks Enfield MP in parliament
Following recent chaos from leaking pipes in the borough, Enfield North MP Feryal Clark spoke at a debate on water industry nationalisation this week
enfielddispatch.co.uk
Enfield Dispatch is mentioned in this piece about local media – as an example of "encouraging signs" for the industry! Thanks to David Taylor-Gooby for the kind words.
North East Bylines@northeastbylines.co.uk · 4w agoSome local papers have gone online. Does it matter that the printed sheets I can remember are rapidly going out of business? | David Taylor-Gooby
Fair play to the wife of a Caribbean man and mother of mixed race children being informed by the BBC reporter that she’s in the minority in her community regarding immigration and responding with, “Yes, I’m surrounded by bigots.”
100% this, a rubicon has been crossed The Israeli govt has killed tens of thousands of people, including 20,000 children, over the course of just a few years - and have showed no accountability, no genuine remorse, and came under little meaningful intl pressure to end the killing
Sam Freedman@samfr.bsky.social · 4w agoI think people like Kraft (and some responding to Ed Miliband's statement here last week) just haven't grasped how much sentiment has shifted in the last few years.
If I was Burnham, I would grant Piddlington independence, put a fence around it, switch all their services off and let them see how they feel about it in the morning.
I think Hunter S. Thompson's column in the immediate aftermath pretty much nailed it www.espn.com/espn/page2/s...
Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold | September 11 2001 | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
The world’s most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at home
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