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Charity reveals plan to open new ‘community hub’ following library closure
Enfield Island Village Library was one of seven in the borough closed this year as part of council cuts but a new venue is now being launched to help replace it
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New centre for tackling substance misuse launches in Enfield
A former court building has been transformed into a new home for drug and alcohol addiction treatment service Enable Enfield, a partnership between the NHS and Enfield Council
‘Cohesive strategy’ needed in London to tackle violence against women on transport
Calls for a 'Vision Zero' approach to eradicate attacks and abuse of women and girls on the tube, rail and bus networks in the capital
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Southgate’s own Chinese dynasty
Neil Littman visits one of the borough’s oldest surviving restaurants
Representing Enfield’s business community
Zoe White on how a business support group in Enfield can help entrepreneurs thrive and grow
Young people encouraged to explore community connections with land ownership
New project 'Land/Lines' asks young people to draw up a “creative response” to themes including the housing crisis and climate change
Forever Sam Youngs
Andrew Warshaw speaks to Enfield Town FC’s new record appearance holder
Enfield nurseries tackling poor dental hygiene by helping kids brush their teeth
NHS-funded scheme provides free toothpaste and brushes while training nursery staff to help children look after their teeth
Concern over cancer risk for London firefighters
New research from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) suggests exposure to cancer-causing contaminants in buildings has raised health risks
New fault-reporting tech introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs
New fault-reporting technology has been introduced in Tube stations to help people with access needs.
The best north London schools according to The Sunday Times
North London schools have scored highly in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with QE Barnet winning multiple national awards and several others ranked among the UK’s best.
Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands
Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.
Sky axes major TV service and begins issuing huge refunds of up to £290
A major Sky TV service has been axed a couple after being launched in 2023, and customers are now being given refunds.
Man launched ‘frenzied and unexplained’ double stabbing in Tube station - and laughed
A man launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked knife attack on two older men at a Tube station as they returned home after a dance class.
The London schools named in the Sunday Times Top Schools List 2026
The Sunday Times School Guide 2026 has revealed the top schools in London in their Parent Power Guide.
Three dead in three days after huge fire, two stabbings and fatal crash in London
Three people have died in a shocking three days that saw a major fire, two stabbings and a fatal crash across London.
EastEnders star hosts 'moving and special' ceremony at North London Hospice
Michelle Collins hosted the North London Hospice’s Light Up A Life ceremony, where hundreds gathered to remember loved ones, raising nearly £30,000 for hospice care.
Cycling route proposed to link New Southgate and Palmers Green
Enfield Council is seeking public feedback on the scheme which is proposed to include a mix of traffic-calming measures and cycle lanes
Children under 16 can get in free at stadium tours and Dare Skywalk
Children can visit Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for free this Christmas, with complimentary entry on stadium tours and the Dare Skywalk from December 21 to January 4.
The London Designer Outlet treat for if your birthday is in December or January
LDO is offering free VIB party packs, exclusive restaurant deals and nostalgic party fun for locals celebrating December or January birthdays.