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Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread

At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London

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Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises

The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"

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Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park

An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces

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TfL accused of ‘resting on its laurels’ over needs of disabled Londoners

The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population

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High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton

The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular

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Problems with shared ownership a ‘particular issue’ in London, admits housing minister

Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges

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Assembly member urges rethink on Met’s use of facial recognition technology

The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival

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Enfield’s new town could ‘show the way’ for other parts of London

London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen

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Why we remain dedicated to print

Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers

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Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield

Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion

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Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into ‘no-go zone’, council warned

Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time

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Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water

But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone

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The London borough where almost half of schools are in debt

New funding regulations have been approved after it was revealed that almost half of Haringey’s state schools are in debt.

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Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues

The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals

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Nationwide gives £175 free cash to 40,000 customers and offer is 'still running'

More than 40,000 customers have been paid Nationwide’s £175 switch bonus in the last three months, making it one of the best bank switch offers for 2026

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MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners

MPs have been urged to re-examine plans to double the personal tax allowance for pensioners after more than 104,000 signed an official petition

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£2 flights go on sale today - how to grab British Airways’ summer Avios-only deals

British Airways has launched £2 flights to Madrid and Toulon for summer 2026 today. Here’s how to book the Avios-only reward seats before they sell out.

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Amazon launches new Fire TV app with more than 4,000 games on selected devices

NVIDIA's GeForce NOW app launched on selected Amazon Fire TV devices on Thursday (February 12).

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LIVE updates as Elizabeth line hit by SEVERE delays in morning rush hour

The Elizabeth line is facing serious delays as commuters travel to work this morning. Live updates here.

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UK delivery company closes down after 14 years affecting Evri customers

Delivery company Parcel & Post ceased trading on January 26, which is now having an impact on Evri customers - see why.