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  • Developer chosen for £160million regeneration plans

      A property developer has been chosen to work on a £160 million regeneration plan. Enfield Borough Council appointed Countryside as its partner for the multi-million scheme in New Avenue, in Southgate. More than 450 new homes will be built

  • Businesses scoop prizes at British Kebab Awards

    Two businesses have scooped prizes at the British Kebab Awards. Baran Meat suppliers, on Eley Road, in Edmonton, landed the best related business at the awards ceremony in London last night. And The Edmonton Meat Centre, in Stacey Avenue, Edmonton

  • Rise in crime would materialise if gates left open

    Further to Councillor Lee Chamberlain’s letter (‘Unlocked parks at night is a false saving’, Opinion, December 24), I entirely agree with him. Unlocking parks at night is a daft idea because it gives free access to anti-social behaviour and other

  • What is MP David Burrowes up to?

    His recent newsletter claims: “Road safety has been a massive concern of mine. Following the tragic death of a child on our streets as a result of a dangerous driver, I led a successful campaign to increase the sentence for killing someone ... through

  • What a surprise on Christmas Day

    Driving to visit my friend on Christmas Day, I had a big surprise – Father Christmas and a real reindeer walking down Carterhatch Lane. I thought he looked tired after his previous night’s activities! Unfortunately, I could not stop to take a photo

  • We will all pay dearly if parks are left open

    It is telling that the letter from Labour Parliamentary candidate Councillor Bambos Charalambous was so underwhelming (‘Only deterrent is fear of getting caught’, Opinion, December 24). Tired old rhetoric that has been aired before and refuted

  • No confidence in the Conservatives

    I note that local Tory MPs wish for opening hours at the urgent care centre at Chase Farm Hospital to be extended. I doubt it is a coincidence that these calls are being made so close to next year’s general election, given health service provision

  • Make your new year’s resolution a good one

    Can we take this opportunity to ask your readers to consider, as one of their new year’s resolutions, becoming a Healthwatch Enfield volunteer. We are the health and social care watchdog organisation for Enfield and our team of volunteers help

  • Fire damages Upper Edmonton home

    More than 20 firefighters were needed to put out a house fire in Upper Edmonton. Four fire engines were sent to a house in Edinburgh Road, in Edmonton yesterday, where there was a fire on the ground floor. There are no reports of any injuries

  • Enfield singer makes it to the Open Mic National Grand Final

    Every year more than 10,000 people apply to be part of the Open Mic UK competition, the biggest search for unsigned acts in the UK, but just 25 make it to the National Grand Final. This year talented young Enfield singer Havva Rebke is one of those

  • Hunt begins for brightest Enfield talent

    The hunt has begun for the super-stars of the future as Enfield launches its very own talent competition. Auditions for Enfield Borough Council's X-Factor style competition The Power of Dreams will start on Tuesday February 17 at Millfield House

  • Seven members of the public free trapped cyclist

    Seven members of the public rolled a car onto its side to free a trapped cyclist after a crash. The incident happened at the Ridge Crest junction outside Chase Farm Hospital, in The Ridgeway, Enfield, yesterday. London Ambulance Service was

  • Photographer wins award for autumnal Enfield photo

    A woman has won a national competition for an autumnal photo taken in Enfield Town. Elizabeth Whycer, a freelance photographer from Enfield Town, won the BBC Countryfile magazine autumn scene competition. Ms Whycer's picture was taken at the