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  • Eighth man arrested over death of Khiry Ford

    An eighth man has been arrested today following the stabbing of a 23-year-old man in Edmonton last Sunday. Khiry Ford, 23, of Tottenham, died after being stabbed in a Haselbury Road, Edmonton in the early hours of Sunday, November 30, following

  • Professor Robert Winston drops in for science masterclass

    Eminent scientist Lord Robert Winston dropped in at a special meeting to encourage pupils to take up science. The professor visited the City Learning Centre, in Parsonage Lane, Enfield, to tell 30 primary school children about planet Earth and

  • New boots do trick as Towners deliver big victory

    Enfield Town boss Bradley Quinton joked he would have to buy Tyler Campbell another new pair of boots after the striker attributed his goal and two assists to his new footwear on Saturday. Campbell, who had not struck since netting the only goal

  • Buglioni says Robinson win showcased improvements

    Enfield fighter Frank Buglioni says re-claiming his WBO European super-middleweight title against Andrew Robinson showcased the improvements he has made seven months after losing it. Buglioni, 25, beat Robinson (now 13-1 4 KOs) at the ExCel Arena

  • Pole wielding man caught with help of CCTV footage

      A man who wielded a metal pole in a fight in a shopping centre has been arrested. The man was filmed on CCTV at Edmonton Green Shopping Centre on Friday, November 28 as he hid the pole under a car before left the area. Enfield Borough Council

  • Don't miss St Nicholas Christmas Fair

    A rousing carol concert by local school children will open the annual St Nicholas Fair. It will be packed full of attractions such as an ice rink, Victorian carriage rides, local crafts and gifts, festive food, mulled wine, a hog roast and drinks

  • Hornsey Town Hall reopens as arts venue

    In 1971 it rocked to the sound of Queen, who played their first ever live gig there, but Hornsey Town Hall has been largely shut to the public for more than 30 years. However, this week the landmark building on The Broadway will throw open its

  • We chat to Courtney Barnett ahead of her gig at Ally Pally

    This singer from Down Under has been creating a buzz on this side of the globe with her live shows and has been lauded by Jamie T as a “big influence“ on his latest album. Now she has been chosen by Devonshire electro-pop band Metronomy to support

  • Businesses celebrate enterprise awards night

    Prizewinning companies celebrated at the tenth Enterprise Enfield Business Awards gala. The presentation ceremony, at Royal Chace Hotel last night, in Enfield saw four businesses emerge triumphant. Categories ranged from from business of the

  • Panto season is sorted with our handy guide....Oh yes it is!

    The Snowman The classic tale comes to life in this amazing Christmas show that will sweep you off your feet as you journey across the globe with the Snowman. The Peacock, Portugal Street, Holborn, from Wednesday, November 26 to January 4, various

  • Statistics do not paint true colours

    Are park gates more important than the sick and disabled? At Enfield Borough Council’s meeting on November 19, Tory opposition councillors voted against my motion that we discuss the Government’s mismanagement of Employment and Support Allowance

  • Near mortal damage

    I am writing in response to a letter written by Councillor Savva (‘We inherited a broken Britain’, Opinion, November 19), which was a reply to my letter the previous week (‘Council deserves a doctorate in hypocrisy’, Opinion, November 12). I would

  • How to make Enfield ‘business friendly’

    If Councillor Sitkin was sincere in claiming Enfield is a “business-friendly council” he would start by supporting Conservative demands for: 1. Introducing 20-minutes’ free parking across all of Enfield’s high streets and free parking on Sundays (rather

  • Give us the full picture of your plans

    Enfield Borough Council, please treat me as an adult. I have just received a questionnaire asking me if I feel safe crossing the road? My answer is yes, I do at the moment, unless you have plans to change this. The area concerned is Lakes Estate

  • A dozen residents cannot make decision

    A council meeting on November 20 at Scouts HQ, Wolves Lane, which invited residents to propose traffic arrangements for a Quieter Neighbourhood, was attended by just 12 residents from 3,500 properties in an area bordered by the A10, A406 and Green

  • Health watchdog urge pregnant women to take flu jab

    A health watchdog is calling on pregnant women and those with long-term illnesses to have flu jabs. Healthwatch Enfield has stated that only one third of pregnant women in Enfield have had their jab. Groups most at risk of serious illness or

  • Enfield gets ready for Small Business Saturday

     Some bizarre visitors will hit town for this weekend's Small Business Saturday. Smurf cash mobs will be encouraging more people use local businesses all day on Saturday. Enterprise Enfield will be also be holding an event in its new Business