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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Bridge at Harringay train station to be 'strengthened'
Network Rail is starting improvement work at a station this month, as part of a wider project which will see a footbridge strengthened.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan announces £30 million funding for Met Police
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today announced an extra £30 million a year to protect Metropolitan Police officer numbers until at least 2025.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:05:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Shaun Bailey pledges new Met officers
Shaun Bailey has today unveiled his “Fresh Start Plan” for London and has pledged to put 8,000 new police officers on the streets if he becomes mayor.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0000
Nearly two million people to be added to coronavirus shielding list
Almost two million more people are to be told to shield to protect themselves from serious side-effects from Covid-19, officials have said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Could rapid Covid testing help nightclubs reopen?
The Prime Minister has said rapid Covid-19 testing could help entertainment venues, such as theatres and nightclubs, start to welcome back customers once lockdown restrictions are eased.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:57:37 +0000
How Covid marshals in Enfield are doing
Covid marshals have broken up hundreds of groups and visited thousands of businesses to ensure lockdown rules are being followed.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:52:24 +0000
Pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
It's Pancake Day, you haven't made them for a year and you can't remember the recipe!

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Enfield and Haringey Covid infection rates below UK average
Sharp falls in the seven-day coronavirus infection rates in Enfield and Haringey have taken them below the UK average.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:17:44 +0000
UK risks ‘substantial wave’ of Covid-19 if lockdown is lifted too early
Professor Steven Riley, a member of the Spi-M modelling group, said scientists are "genuinely worried" about another wave in the UK.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:30:00 +0000
10 of the best pancake topping ideas for you to try on Pancake Day
The thin cake, made with batter and fried in a frying pan is perfect for a range of toppings with lemon juice and sugar the most traditional.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0000
Latest vaccination stats for London as target almost hit
Almost 1.5 million people in London have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, with the capital just shy of hitting its target.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000
London Mayor Election: Londoners would prefer postal vote
Around two-thirds of Londoners would prefer a postal vote in the May 6 London Mayor and London Assembly elections, a survey has found.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:29:29 +0000
No traces of Covid-19 found on tubes and buses, study finds
No traces of Covid have been found on London’s underground stations, Tubes and buses by scientists investigating the virus.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:46 +0000
When will lockdown end? - what Boris Johnson's lockdown 'road map' could look like
From getting children back to school to reopening pubs, speculation is rife as to when and how lockdown restrictions might be eased.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:01:55 +0000
'Double masking' could improve protection from Covid-19 by up to 90 per cent
The US’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has recommended the practise of double masking in the past.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:45:53 +0000
Boris Johnson press conference - 8 things he could say
Boris Johnson will address the nation as the country reached 15 million vaccinations and ministers start to discuss the easing of lockdown.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:33:38 +0000
More than 15 million people in UK have had first Covid-19 vaccine dose
More than 15 million people in the UK have now had a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine – the equivalent of everyone in the Government’s top four priority groups.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 00:01:00 +0000
NHS Covid-19 vaccination jabs for 65 – 69 year olds
From Monday, people aged 65 – 69 will be eligible to receive an NHS Covid-19 vaccination jab.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:51:49 +0000
Met Police shut down illegal Covid party on River Lea
A man was arrested and 26 people were fined for breaching Covid-19 regulations after they gathered at an illegal boat party.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:45:26 +0000
When will lockdown end? Boris Johnson to set out road map
More than five weeks into the third national the national R rate has fallen below one for the first time since July, but when will lockdown end?

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
People's Question Time: Conservative accused of 'electioneering'
A Conservative London Assembly member was accused of “blatant electioneering” at last night’s People’s Question Time, with the Chair of the meeting calling it a “disgrace”.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:30:00 +0000
Cladding Crisis: Londoners paying more for waking watches
Waking watches in buildings seen as fire risks in the wake of the Grenfell disaster are costing Londoners an average of £12 million a month, – more than the rest of England.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:41:02 +0000
London schools set for Covid-19 anti-vaccine lessons
Lessons aimed at tackling the Covid-19 anti-vaccine movement will be given in London schools amid concerns young people have become more sceptical about the jab.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:00:36 +0000
Crime: Met Police appeal following Enfield stabbing
An attempted murder probe has been launched as a young man man fights for his life following a 'brazen' stabbing.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:08:12 +0000
London bus drivers to go on strike over wage cuts
London bus drivers fear their pay will be cut by over £2,000 a year, and plan to strike in a matter of days.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
London A&E patients faced waits of over four hours in January
Nearly a third of patients at London A&Es faced wait times of more than four hours last month according to new NHS figures, with staff “pushed beyond breaking point” due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000
TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis?
Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:46:19 +0000
Enfield Council fails to meet housing target
Developers could find it easier to have housing schemes approved in Enfield after the council failed to meet a key homes target.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:12:38 +0000
Crime: Met Police appeal following Enfield stabbing
A man is in critical condition after being stabbed yesterday afternoon.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan hits out at Government over new cladding funding
The Mayor of London has said it is “shameful” that some people will still have to pay to have unsafe cladding removed from their buildings despite new funding.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan and London Assembly call for road tax devolution
The Mayor of London and a cross-party group of London Assembly members have written to the Transport Secretary to request that London keep its share of money raised through road tax.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:05:40 +0000
Sian Berry wants London to be 'most trans inclusive city'
The Green Party’s Sian Berry has outlined plans to make London “the most trans inclusive city in the world” as part of her bid to become the capital’s next mayor.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Haringey recreation ground renamed after O.R. Tambo
A recreation ground has been renamed after a “world-renowned Haringey resident” – anti-apartheid activist Oliver Reginald Tambo.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:56:14 +0000
Inquest finds baby from Haringey who died was unlawfully killed
A baby girl who died from a serious head injury after being found unresponsive at her home was unlawfully killed, a coroner has ruled.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Racist hate crimes in London rose sharply following lockdown
The number of racist hate crimes reported to police across London rose dramatically following the first lockdown, a Freedom of Information request has found.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Broadwater Farm compulsory purchase order confirmation is sought
The demolition of two structurally unsafe tower blocks and the building of new housing on the Broadwater Farm Estate in Tottenham is set to move a step closer.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:23:54 +0000
Uber offering cheaper travel to London and Harlow vaccination centres
Uber is offering a huge discount for people who need to head to local Covid-19 vaccination centres.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Haringey launches low-traffic neighbourhood consultation
Three schemes designed to cut pollution and rat-running could be rolled out in Haringey – with one bordering a similar scheme in Enfield.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:01:15 +0000
Latest Covid-19 infection rates for Enfield and Haringey
Coronavirus infection rates in Enfield and Haringey are now close to the UK average following further steep falls.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000
How to appeal a parking ticket you don't think you deserve
With tickets costing an average of £37, it's a bill most motorists could do without.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000
Police could be exempt from '£800 a year' boundary charge
Key workers including police officers may be exempt from paying the proposed £3.50 Greater London boundary charge, according to the Mayor’s office.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:00:00 +0000
Senior Enfield councillors defend £1bn debt pile
Senior councillors have defended spending money on paying down around £1 billion in debt, which they branded an investment in the borough.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:32:31 +0000
Enfield Civic Centre still closed after car park fire
A Civic Centre will remain closed today after a fire broke out in the ground floor car park.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:27:08 +0000
2450 jobs axed as Dorothy Perkins, Burton and Wallis stores close
Nearly 2,500 staff will be told that their jobs have been axed today after fashion website Boohoo bought Dorothy Perkins, Wand two other Arcadia brands.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:44:00 +0000
Car crash on the M25 near Enfield this morning
All lanes have reopened on the M25 following an earlier crash.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:08:06 +0000
South Africa variant - Do you need a third jab and does it affect lockdown plans?
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi urged the public to keep faith after South Africa suspended its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:07:57 +0000
Met Office extends snow weather warning in Herts, Essex and London
Snow may fall in Hertfordshire, Essex and London for several days over the coming week as the Met Office extended its weather warning.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:10:00 +0000
London stabbings: Two dead and 11 injured within 24 hours
Two men in their 20s have died and 11 others have been injured in a series of stabbings across London within 24 hours.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:18:34 +0000
Investigation underway after fire breaks out at car park in Enfield
An investigation is underway following a fire which damaged part of an undercover car park and several vehicles.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Covid-19: More than one million people vaccinated in London
London has this week passed the milestone of vaccinating more than one million people against Covid-19.



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