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Enfield first London borough to bring in lane rental scheme for roadworks
The council has won approval from the government to start charging utility companies for disruption along key routes at peak times
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Stephen K Amos on why ‘laughter is the best medicine’
Simon Rothstein speaks to Stephen K Amos ahead of his return to Enfield later this month
City Hall report claims reforms could cut cost of new transport projects by half
Budget committee recommends planning and financing reforms and a clear timeline for future projects to help drive down costs
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Not enough being done to reduce road casualties in London, mayor warned
Sadiq Khan has pledged to eliminate all deaths and serious casualties by 2041 but last year's number was 3,707
Enfield college basketball team wins fourth London title in a row
Capital City Cobras have dominated the London college basketball scene for several years
New tourism tax powers welcomed by Khan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in last week's budget that metro mayors would be able to charge visitors for overnight stays in a move long demanded by the London mayor
Khan vows to protect free school meals funding despite £19m budget hole
The scheme for primary school pupils in London is set to cost City Hall £151m next year
Local MP calls for new ‘express’ bus route in eastern Enfield
Feryal Clark wants faster and cheaper public transport options for residents in Enfield Lock and Ponders End
Representing Carterhatch
In our latest councillor’s column, Labour councillor Nawshad Ali highlights his work in the ward
Is it time to lower the voting age?
Young mayor of Enfield Omari Green looks at whether 16-year-olds like him are ready for the responsibility of voting
Chance for residents to have say on Palace Gardens redevelopment
A new development partnership is working on a fresh proposal for redeveloping the Enfield Town shopping arcade
Enfield set to benefit from Sport England investment programme
The borough is one of three in London receiving a share of a £250m national scheme aimed at boosting physical activity
New Southgate school’s solar panels help slash bills
Bambos Charalambous MP joined pupils on Garfield Primary School's roof to celebrate the savings made
Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags
Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.
Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days
Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.
Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
Disneyland Paris has opened its doors for an exclusive look at World of Frozen
Once complete, Disney Adventure World will have almost doubled in size, offering new experiences that it says will push the boundaries of storytelling
'It smells like a rotten egg' - 7 funniest one star reviews of the River Thames
From calling it a giant sewer to smelling like a rotten egg, many have taken to Tripadvisor to share thoughts on the River Thames.