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  • Schoolgirl chosen to exhibit artwork at Natural History Museum

    A schoolgirl who won recognition from judges in a global art competition will see her work on show at the Natural History Museum. Kirsty Nzita, 12, entered the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s It’s Our World contest along with her fellow students

  • Islington artist sells art for charity

    Islington-based artist Kevin Samuel Murphy is exhibiting his neo-expressionist work at The Menier Gallery this week to raise money for charity. He will be showcasing 20 pieces and holding a sealed bid auction for his painting The Baptism with profits

  • Mother's death gave Sir Andrew Motion his poetic voice

    Watching his mother slowly fading away following a horse riding accident ‘cast a shadow’ over a teenage Andrew Motion. But then along came a brilliant teacher who “turned a light on“ in his head with Hardy, Wordsworth and Shakespeare. This

  • Call for action as frogs and invertebrates found dead

    Frogs and invertebrates have been found dead after debris from a nearby construction site was discovered in a waterway, campaigners have claimed. Kim Coleman, who fronts a campaign against the Cat Hill housing development, found bricks, dust and

  • Players fighting for their futures, says Sherwood

    Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood warned his players they are playing for their futures ahead of the tomorrow's Europa League tie against Benfica. Spurs play the Portugese giants in the first leg at White Hart Lane before taking on Arsenal in the North

  • Friends nominate schoolboy for special award

    A schoolboy who overcame his shyness to be a respected leader among his peers has received a special award. James Perkins, from the Enfield Unit of the Boys’ Brigade London District, was awarded the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards during

  • Borg thanks Towners' 'superb' supporters

    Enfield Town boss George Borg says he can’t thank the “superb” Towners supporters enough as his side prepare for back-to-back home matches in their battle against Ryman Premier relegation.  With 14 games of the season remaining, Borg’s men remain

  • Church celebrates International Women's Day

    A church celebrated International Women’s Day with singing, dancing and inspirational speeches. Women filled Trinity at Bowes Methodist Church in Palmerston Road for the celebrations yesterday. Dianne Taylor, nutritionist and motivational speaker

  • Councillors bring No Smoking Day campaign to Enfield

    Councillors will take to the streets of Enfield to encourage smokers to kick the habit as part of national No Smoking Day. Free advice will be offered to people in Enfield Market Place from 9.30am to 4pm in Enfield Market Place today, and from