More than 60 homes have been repossessed by Enfield Borough Council and Enfield Homes in the past year after cases of tenancy fraud. And the council and housing group expect to seize 75 properties between 2014 and 2015 as they crack down on illegal
His latest and third album, Caustic Love, has a more weighty feel to it and while he still possesses puppyish good looks, Paolo Nutini proved at Roundhouse that he has become a perform who commands an audience's attention. His simple stage set-up
As we mark Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7), I wanted to highlight the many benefits that come with being a volunteer, and maybe inspire readers who were thinking about becoming one, to take the plunge and go for it. Volunteering plays a wonderful role
So the Labour Party won a seat from the Conservatives in Chase Ward. In the run up to polling day, a number of letters were printed on the letters page of another news publication on consecutive weeks making personal attacks against the three Conservative
I am writing to thank the residents of Bush Hill Park ward for their faith in re-electing me along with my new colleague, Councillor Erin Celebi. I know I speak for both of us in saying that we will both work hard to justify the faith placed in
Following on from the Enfield Borough Council elections, we would like to thank all those who voted for us in Chase ward, particularly those who helped directly with the campaign. We will do everything we can as your local councillors to stand
I was waiting for my wife to complete a transaction in Barclays Bank, in Enfield Town, and whilst seated began to read what they had so carefuly printed on a display unit: “These are examples of some of our stationary aids.” I don’t receive the
Enfield in Bloom is pleased to announce the start of its 2014 Garden Competition. The categories include front gardens, environmental gardens, school grounds, business premises, public houses, and many more. We have a new category for this year
Regarding Rick Jewell’s letter regarding dumped mattresses (‘Old mattresses belong at the dump’, Opinion, May 21, 2014), it should be remembered that Enfield Borough Council in its wisdom closed Carterhatch Road recycling centre and Enfield now has
My husband had a stroke at around 5am and I phoned for an ambulance, which arrived very quickly. The two young female crew members were wonderful, but said we needed to go to UCHL in London, which is the nearest dedicated stroke unit. How can that
Enfield Green Party stood at least one candidate in every ward at last month’s local council elections, giving every voter the opportunity to vote Green. We want to thank all those who voted for us. We are very pleased to have come third with six per
Despite suffering the worst election result in the history of the borough, Conservative leader Councillor Michael Lavender has delivered on one of his manifesto commitments: the reduction of councillors. Reduction of Tory councillors, that is.
Discover London's 'creative village' this month. The third annual Crouch End Festival starts today (June 6) and runs until June 15. It is expected to attract 25,000 people to 120 venues, with 180 events to chose from, including poetry, art,
A devastating fire wiped out almost all of Andrea Tyrimos' paintings last year. But the artist born and still living in Winchmore Hill in Enfield has risen from the flames and this week opens her début solo exhibition Roadz, a glowing tale of London
The jury in the trial of a teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old in Palmers Green have retired to consider their verdict. Joshua Folkes, 17, of New Southgate, was killed in the early hours of December 3, 2013, in Bowes Road, Palmers Green.
Enfield Borough Council has moved to allay fears that parkland was up for sale after fears arose that housing could be built on the land. Grovelands Residents Association and Friends of Bourneside Sports Ground released a statement, voicing their
Two men snatched a 66-year-old pensioner's wedding ring in Upper Edmonton. The thieves snatched the elderly man’s ring and watch after pulling his hood over his head while he was shopping in Gloucester Road and Lancaster Road, in Upper Edmonton
A man is wanted by police after he crashed a car into a post box and damaged a shop in Enfield. The man had failed to pull over after police attempted to stop the motorist's silver Vauxhall Insignia. Officers pursued the car before it crashed
