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New £2.2m programme to help low-income families in London access entitlements

Enfield and Haringey are two of the twelve boroughs that will benefit from the new City Hall support programme

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Khan and Met Police chief hail lowest murder rate in London ‘since records began’

Last year the capital recorded fewer murders per 100,000 people than New York, Berlin, Milan and Toronto

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Minister claims Crews Hill ‘very promising’ as a new town location

A consultation is due this spring but the Labour minister who will make the final decision this week expressed his enthusiasm for building on Enfield's Green Belt

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‘Avoidable mistake’ on Meridian Water bridge design set to cost Enfield Council up to £11m

The council has been forced to submit revised plans for the bridge after the Environment Agency raised concerns around its impact on flood risk

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Help prep London prisoners for work after release, say assembly members

Fewer than one-in-three Londoners leaving prison are in employment six months after release

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Council suspends controversial Enfield Town bus lane while changes are made

An opposition councillor has described the impact of the new bus lane in Church Street as "utter carnage"

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Enfield masseur struck off register after sex assault convictions

A tribunal panel concluded the “nature and gravity” of the convictions were such that only issuing a striking-off order would be sufficient

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New ‘urgent care’ facility planned at North Mid to help ease pressure on A&E

Enfield Council has already granted approval for the scheme which will create additional facilities for treating patients with urgent but non life-threatening injuries or illnesses

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London tourist tax could raise £352m every year

Inner London boroughs will generate the bulk of the revenue under a 3% levy on nightly room charges and are keen to keep the cash raised in their area

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Enfield Chase Station praised as ‘wonderful example’ following revamp

The recent repainting and remodelling of the station will now be used as an example for others to follow on the Great Northern network

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Man 'sexually assaults member of staff' in Liverpool Street station

A man reportedly sexually assaulted a member of staff in Liverpool Street station near the ticket barrier.

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Sky issues new 'dodgy' Fire Stick warning as it works on 'significant' crackdown

But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.

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Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary

The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight

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Woman 'sexually assaulted' while walking up stairs in Euston station

A woman has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Euston as she was walking up stairs in the station.

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LIVE updates as 'all lanes STOPPED' in crash on M25

A crash has brought all lanes to a stop on the M25 this morning.

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Making AI-generated sexual images without consent now illegal in UK amid Grok AI row

The Government will make the making of AI-generated sexual images without consent a criminal offence. Ofcom is probing X and Grok AI amid new abuse laws.

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The 'model' station upgrade showing the way for future rail improvements

The first example of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) new Model Stations concept has seen customer satisfaction surge to 93 per cent at Enfield Chase station.

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'Creative' and 'pedigree' spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026

The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.

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Royal Mail announces major change across UK to 'make life easier' for customers

Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.

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'I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres'

It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.