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Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
New London Assembly members call for Parkrun to resume
Two new London Assembly members have stepped in to assist efforts to resume Parkrun events next month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:29:00 +0100
Royal Mail scam: 8 arrests made as part of police investigation
The suspects were allegedly involved in sending scam text messages, primarily posing as Royal Mail

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
23 Movie release dates you need to add to your cinema diary in 2021
From Marvel and James Bond, to reimagined classics, here are the top picks for cinema-goers in 2021.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:42:50 +0100
Gunmen guilty of mistaken identity murder in Haringey
Two gunmen have been found guilty of the mistaken identity murder of a “gentle giant”.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:16:16 +0100
Sadiq Khan calls for clarity over Indian variant advice
Sadiq Khan has called on the Government to provide “clarity” over its guidance to people living in areas affected by the “Indian variant” of Covid-19.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Enfield road closures include approach to Tottenham Hotspur training ground
Motorists in the Enfield area are facing disruption due to temporary road closures starting from next week, including an approach to Tottenham Hotspur's training ground.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:58:05 +0100
Enfield Council responds to meeting sound problems
Enfield Council said it is “committed to ensuring online access and audio is good and as clear as possible” after the webcast of a meeting was hit by sound problems.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:14:04 +0100
Crime: North London historic paedophile Paul Farrell jailed
A predatory paedophile who lodged at homes of trusting families only to sexually abuse their children under their noses has been jailed for life.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:33:41 +0100
Unemployment set to persist in London until 2023, report finds
Employment in London may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2023 despite strong economic growth this year, according to a new City Hall report.

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:47:04 +0100
Council pleased with 'remarkable' work of modern slavery team
The council says it is pleased with the 'remarkable' work undertaken by its modern slavery team this year.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:25:09 +0100
National Lottery could be scrapped from newsagents under new licence
The Gambling commission is set to announce whether Camelot will keep hold of the licence for a fourth term in the next six months.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:33:00 +0100
Concern over children catching new Covid strain from pet dogs
It is not yet clear if the virus poses a serious threat, but researchers are concerned animal to human infections will become more frequent.

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
When you can see May supermoon set to delight UK skygazers this week
The celestial event is expected to be visible at dawn on May 26, when the moon is at its closest point to Earth.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:48:46 +0100
Enfield man charged after Royal Mail text scam investigation
A man has been charged following a crackdown of scam text messages.

Mon, 24 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan opens Covid memorial garden in East London
A “living memorial” to Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 was today opened in east London by Sadiq Khan.

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:16:01 +0100
Londoners invited to vote on new Trafalgar Square sculpture
Londoners are being given the chance to vote for the next piece of art to occupy the iconic fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
20 dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their immediately
Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving

Sun, 23 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
M&S, Asda and Morrisons issue urgent warning over food items sold in store
Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final
The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.

Sat, 22 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100
You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend
Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend
We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

Fri, 21 May 2021 18:43:25 +0100
Tottenham man placed flammable liquid inside Iranian embassy vehicle
A man who placed a bottle of flammable liquid in the exhaust pipe of an Iranian diplomatic vehicle has been sentenced under the Mental Health Act.

Fri, 21 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Mayor visits new Tube station as Northern Line extension nears end
Sadiq Khan visited the new Nine Elms Tube station today as the Northern Line extension nears completion.

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:20:46 +0100
Enfield Council leader sees off Tories' no-confidence motion
Enfield Council leader Cllr Nesil Caliskan saw off a bid by opposition groups to bring down her administration – as yet another councillor quit Labour.

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:40:38 +0100
Eight men arrested after racial abuse to Tottenham player
Twelve men have been arrested or cautioned after racist abuse targeted an unnamed Tottenham player.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:32:00 +0100
6 areas of concern identified in England amid spread of Indian variant
The Indian Covid variant has now been found in a multitude of places across the country.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Friends reunion: When can you watch in the UK?
Friends was one of the biggest sitcoms on the planet in the 90s before it ended in 2004 and will return after more than two decades.

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:22:13 +0100
Arrests over attempted child abduction in Enfield Lock area
A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of attempted child abduction following a “suspicious incident” involving a white van in Enfield.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:25:45 +0100
City Hall Labour calls for TfL rail devolution
The London Assembly’s Labour group has called on the Government to “urgently reconsider” its plans for overhauling Britain’s rail network.

Thu, 20 May 2021 16:15:32 +0100
Plan to make Enfield 'greenest London borough' approved
A plan to make Enfield “the greenest borough in London” has been approved – despite concerns it does little to protect the green belt.

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:33:39 +0100
Mayor of Enfield to serve second term in office
The mayor of Enfield will serve a second term in a row after being re-elected by members of the Labour group.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
World's first clinical trial on Covid booster jab launched in the UK
Some 2,886 people aged 30 and older are being recruited at 18 NHS sites from London to Glasgow.

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Aldi announce new 'McDonald's' menu including 'Big Mac'
Everyone knows a McDonald’s order isn’t complete without a serving of classic chicken nuggets, and Aldi’s version will be no different.

Wed, 19 May 2021 18:31:59 +0100
London has lowest vaccine uptake in England, data reveals
London has the lowest rate of vaccine uptake in England according to data published by Public Health England.

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:55:00 +0100
Haringey man behind Covid vaccine scam texts jailed
A scammer has been jailed after he sent out text messages purporting to be from the NHS, banks and mobile phone providers.

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan visits Yorkshire to show London's role in recovery
Sadiq Khan today visited Yorkshire as he doubled down on his pledge to “build bridges” between London and the rest of the country.

Wed, 19 May 2021 14:04:45 +0100
Peter Murray eyes 1,000-mile walk around Barnet and Enfield
An 86-year-old man has said he has “plenty of years left on the clock” as he eyes a 1,000-mile walking challenge covering Barnet, Enfield and Haringey.

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:50:22 +0100
Bid to topple Enfield administration set for this week
A bid to bring down Enfield’s Labour administration could go ahead this week after being postponed following a row over scheduling.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:28:00 +0100
Gas boilers could be banned from 2025
The plan to cut emissions also includes an end to sales of new petrol and diesel passenger cars by 2035.

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Nick Knowles faces sack from BBC show DIY SOS for his role in Nestle advert
Nick Knowles has hosted DIY SOS for over two decades, since it debuted in 1999. 

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:17:23 +0100
TfL announces June start date for rental e-scooter trial
A 12-month trial of e-scooter rentals in London will begin in June, TfL has today confirmed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:24:00 +0100
Man jailed after indecent exposure in Haringey and east London
A moped rider who indecently exposed himself to lone women in Haringey and east London has been jailed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Enfield graduate lands job with oil and gas giants BP
A former business student who impressed on a work experience placement with BP while at college has landed a job with the oil and gas giant.

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:29:00 +0100
Enfield mums launch new business Organised Chaos
Two working mums from Enfield have revealed it is “nerve-racking and exciting” to have launched their new business in sustainable products.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
One-way street outside Cockfosters shops to change direction
The direction of a one-way street outside a parade of shops in Cockfosters is to be reversed.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Maths whizz Yaseen stars in World Maths Day challenge
An eight-year-old maths whizz from Enfield has been crowned ‘top mathlete’ as part of a global competition.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Government extends TfL funding deal by 10 days
Transport for London’s emergency funding deal from the Government has been extended until May 28, the Department for Transport has announced.

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:23:00 +0100
Councillor quits Enfield Labour to join Green Party
An Enfield councillor has quit Labour to join the Green Party, saying he had recently felt “restrained from championing the core needs of local residents”.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Warning over ‘highly convincing’ Royal Mail scam targeting your details
Customers have taken to social media to share examples of scammers using highly “sophisticated tactics” to defraud the public.

Tue, 18 May 2021 13:00:00 +0100
Sadiq Khan launches 'London Eats' as indoor dining returns
Sadiq Khan yesterday (May 17) launched the ‘London Eats’ campaign as indoor hospitality venues welcomed back customers for the first time since January.



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