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Poetry arrives on the New River thanks to Enfield’s ‘fourth plinth’

An abandoned notice board has been converted for use as a rotating poetry display

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Network Rail ‘sorry’ after trapping nesting pigeons under New Southgate bridge

Scores of pigeon chicks are feared dead after the blunder on the bridge over the North Circular Road

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New CPZ proposed in Edmonton Green

The controlled parking zone has been designed to restrict parking by commuters using Edmonton Green Station

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Improvements made at North Mid’s maternity unit – but more needed

The service is now rated 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission, rather than 'inadequate'

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Enfield Council wins £240k lottery cash ‘to reconnect young people with rich local heritage’

ENLab Project is described by the council as "an ambitious heritage education initiative" involving schoolchildren and local groups

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London Fire Brigade issues grass fire warning ahead of summer

Even with recent rainfall this spring is still on track to be one of the driest on record in London

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Abuse of London Ambulance Service staff continues to rise

Physical assault and non-physical abuse is up 12% between January and the end of April this year compared with 2024

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Pride Month workshops and shows held at Dugdale Centre

Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield hosts free Pride Month events from June 14 to July 4, featuring drag workshops, comedy writing, open-mic nights and queer storytelling.

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Pub reopens after six-figure renovation with new menu and events

Enfield’s Crown & Horseshoes reopened June 3 after a six-figure refurb: rebuilt conservatory, revamped outdoor seating, classic pub menu, quiz nights, live jazz and Fizz Friday deal.

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New Bakerloo line trains would have air-conditioning and come more often

A planned new Bakerloo line fleet would allow Transport for London to increase services to one train every two-and-a-half minutes.

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The highest rated Indian restaurant in London with 'superb' and 'delicious' food

Amrutha is the highest-rated Indian restaurant in London, with a nearly perfect score and has been praised for its 'delicious' food on TripAdvisor.

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Ex-Arsenal football ‘prodigy’ jailed for plot to smuggle in £600,000 of cannabis

An ex-Arsenal academy footballer has been imprisoned for four years for his role in a £600,000 drug smuggling plot.

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Met officer fired after touching female colleague inappropriately

A Met officer has been fired for touching a female student officer inappropriately without her permission.

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Commuter chaos as Waterloo evacuated due to fire alert

Waterloo station has been evacuated for a fire alert. Live updates here.

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Freezywater flats plan approved despite local objections

None of the twelve new homes will be classed as affordable housing and neighbours fear their own house prices will be affected

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Illegal hot dog seller on Westminster Bridge fined £6k with sausage stand seized

An East Ham man who was a “prolific” illegal seller of hot dogs on Westminster Bridge has been fined thousands.

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Tributes to ‘beautiful’ couple found dead after ‘taking mystery pills’ in Southall

Tributes have been paid to the “beautiful” couple who were found dead after allegedly taking mystery green pills in Southall.

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Busy south London station would get even bigger under revamp

A major revamp of Waterloo station including plans for a new concourse has gained momentum, Lambeth Council has said.

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Update on condition of man, 24, stabbed in broad daylight in central London

Police have given an update on the condition of a man stabbed in broad daylight in central London.

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Have kids aged 15 - 46? HMRC could owe you thousands - here's how to check

HMRC is urging parents to check if they are missing National Insurance credits that could add £100,000 to their state pension pots