Tottenham Independent
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000POLL - Did social media make the ‘Red vs Blue’ London school wars trend worse?
After days of warnings, patrols and dispersal orders, the widely publicised “Red vs Blue” school wars trend appears to have passed without the large-scale clashes some had feared. Vote in our poll on whether social media made it worse.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:54:39 +0000RECAP after Elizabeth line disruption at major London station
A fault on a train at London Paddington has resulted in disruption across the line.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:25:25 +0000Man and boy arrested over ‘Red vs Blue’ school wars social media posts
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested in connection with the “London Red vs Blue school wars” social media trend.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:54:58 +0000Claudia Winkleman hosts celebrity quiz with David Tennant and Vogue Williams
Claudia Winkleman hosts Centrepoint’s Ultimate Quiz at The Underglobe, London, raising funds for youth homelessness and affordable housing.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:46:59 +0000Rescue flight set to run in 'coming days' for Brits stranded in Middle East nation
The Government will run a rescue flight to Muscat in Oman to help Britons stranded out in the Middle East
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0000Call the Midwife star makes ‘truthful’ confession about BBC show ahead of series end
Call the Midwife star Helen George (Trixie Aylward) has made a 'truthful' confession about the BBC show ahead of series 15 end this weekend
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:39:18 +0000More than 100,000 Brits may need evacuating from Middle East as flights cancelled
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper indicated that 102,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:38:12 +0000March Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:24:17 +0000Royal Mail warns of more delays across UK - full list of 20 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 20 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:45:00 +00004 UK travel companies close with all flights and trips cancelled - are you affected?
Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages - have you been affected?
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000UK Government 'advises against all travel' to 21 countries in latest travel update
The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:30:07 +0000EastEnders star reveals emotional ties to storyline after 18 years away from BBC soap
It's been 18 years since Gemma Bissix was on EastEnders as Clare Bates but now she's back for an emotional dementia storyline.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000Ex-Wetherspoon pub Sutton High Street up for grabs
The former Grapes Wetherspoons pub in Sutton is available to rent for £55,000 a year, despite having planning permission for 25 flats.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:16:14 +0000Fire by tracks near major London station disrupts trains - recap
There is major travel disruption to London trains today caused by a fire near the tracks close to Paddington Station.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000Celebrations as last families leave hotels after year in temporary homes
Haringey Council ends use of hotels for homeless families, moving 75 households to self-contained housing as part of efforts to tackle homelessness in London.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The lost north London Tube station that's helping to heat a school
Located between Old Street and Angel on the Northern line, City Road station is now part of a heating scheme recycling air from London Underground tunnels.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:49:56 +0000Sir Keir Starmer says British planes are in Middle East for 'defensive operations'
US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning (February 28) in a “pre-emptive” strike against the Tehran government.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:17:09 +0000Bridgerton fans shocked by 'startling' revelation of a new Lady Whistledown
Bridgerton Series 4 on Netflix revealed that an unknown person had taken up the mantle of Lady Whistledown, and fans are trying to guess their identity
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000Students set up for career success with hands-on workshops
Enfield Year 11 students explored post-16 options at a 'Next Steps' event, meeting colleges, training providers and employers for education and apprenticeships.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:52:06 +0000I’m a mortgage expert – this is what buyers should do to avoid overlooked headaches
A mortgage expert has advised budding buyers on what to do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:33:52 +0000Ryanair passenger avoids hefty baggage charge with this simple trick
A spokesman for Ryanair said the passenger had booked a basic fare ticket that entitled them to carry one small personal bag onboard.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:06:59 +0000Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:02:46 +0000'Late great' Spanish guitarist missed by many to be remembered with concert
Fellow musicians, friends and family will hold a fundraising tribute in Bermondsey to 'late great' Spanish guitarist and percussionist Pablo Domínguez, who lived in Tottenham.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:34:37 +0000Major housing scheme reaches milestone as 1,000 trees planted
Enfield Council and Taylor Woodrow have planted 1,000 trees at Meridian Water, Edmonton.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000All the closures and changes on the London Underground you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 27 to March 1) and don't be caught out.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:09:56 +0000Half of UK population would turn to AI for financial advice
Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice including ways to save, ideas for reducing bills and guidance on setting goals.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:54 +0000Jenson Button takes on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix'
F1 World Champion Jenson Button took on shop assistants in a high-octane ‘Scan Grand Prix’ – and was outmanoeuvred.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:54:08 +0000Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip
Use your heads! More than half of adults have turned to a coin flip to settle everyday disputes - from chores to takeaways.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:08:07 +0000Households warned over £1,000 fine if video doorbells break major UK privacy law
Households are being warned over a £1,000 fine if video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Blink break major UK privacy law known as GDPR
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:07:30 +0000UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?
Data from the DVLA has revealed what the top 10 stolen car models were in the UK during 2025, which included vehicles from Ford and Toyota
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:48:32 +0000Suranne Jones on returning as Doctor Foster as third and final series confirmed
It has been confirmed that Suranne Jones will reprise her role for the long-awaited third and final series of the BBC's Doctor Foster.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000Day care centre offering support for carers opens in Enfield
Enfield Carers Centre opens Connections, a new adult day care service in Ponders End, offering respite, support, and activities for unpaid carers.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000The firms tasked with making all of Haringey's housing 'decent homes'
Haringey Council has appointed four firms to drive the quality of all of its 20,000 council homes to 'decent homes' standard.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0000Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:24:40 +0000Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000Haringey estates launch out of hours patrols after drug and weapon concerns
Haringey Council launches out-of-hours patrols in Northumberland Park and St Ann’s to tackle drugs, violence and antisocial behaviour on London estates.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:45 +0000Baby P council praised for turnaround as children's services gets top rating
Haringey Council's children’s services have been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, marking a major turnaround after past child abuse scandals.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:45:58 +0000Enfield drug dealer jailed after cocaine spills in front of police in Stratford
A drug dealer who lashed out and claimed he was innocent has been jailed after a stash of cocaine spilt onto the floor in front of officers in Stratford.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:13:26 +0000Health experts issue vaccination plea as measles cases revealed
Measles cases rise in Enfield and Haringey, with UKHSA urging parents to vaccinate children.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:58:35 +0000North London Hospice to receive £500k funding boost to build new unit
North London Hospice secures £500,000 Peabody grant for new Barnet inpatient unit, supporting palliative care and community services.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:25:07 +0000The north London shopping centre with four new places to eat
Four new food outlets—Spud Stop, Spice Pop, Habibi Shawarma, and Mex-Man—open at The Mall Wood Green, offering diverse cuisine in north London.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:21:42 +0000The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on
The top 25 signs you’re getting older include sitting down to put your socks on, seeing your old clothes come back into fashion - and saying ‘who?’ when watching the BRIT Awards.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:52:08 +0000Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:29:22 +0000Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:13:19 +0000Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:14:30 +0000Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:47:00 +0000Coronation Street and Emmerdale set to 'evolve' as big changes coming for ITV soaps
ITV soap boss Iain MacLeod has said that a huge upgrade is on the way for the production and filming of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:37:22 +0000New KitKat flavour rolling out in UK supermarkets this month - but there's a twist
A brand new KitKat bar has finally been spotted on shelves.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000Sex Pistols announce new Anarchy in the UK and Ireland tour - God Save the...King?
The Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour for 2026.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0000Iconic band to tour UK to celebrate 50th anniversary of punk music
The Sex Pistols are going on tour around the UK and Ireland tour to mark 50 years of punk.