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Final three ‘family hubs’ launched in Enfield
The council-run and government-funded hubs offer vital services and support to families
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Borough leaders demand ‘seat at the table’ with mayor as part of devolution deal
London Councils claims joint decision-making arrangements between the mayor and the boroughs over powers and funding is "critical" to any devolution deal
‘Most gentrified’ areas of London revealed
Research by charity Trust for London reveals the neighbourhoods where average incomes have risen fastest
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Crackdown on pavement parking promised by council leader
After Dispatch readers helped highlight widespread illegal parking across Enfield, extra enforcement officers will arrive in May
Labour MP calls on government to scrap outer London ‘damping’ of council funding
Southgate and Wood Green MP Bambos Charalambous says it is "plain wrong" that government money is taken away from Enfield and Haringey
Second merger in as many years planned for North London mental health services
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust looks set to be "acquired" by newly-launched North London NHS Foundation Trust
Council crushes van linked to fly-tipping
Illegal fly-tippers are being warned that their vehicle could be next
Prolific shoplifter from Edmonton jailed
Lee Moise pleaded guilty to burglary and criminal damage and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment
Capel Manor College reveals new development plans
The Bullsmoor venue is hoping to construct a new entrance building and teaching facility
Awards handed out to volunteers who make ‘huge difference’ in Enfield
The Enfield Lifetime Achievement and Special Recognition Volunteer Awards are given to volunteers who go "above and beyond" their volunteering role
LIVE as police close major road in East London following crash
A major road running through much of east and north east London has been closed northbound by a crash - live updates here.
Man sexually assaulted stranger as she slept on flight landing at Gatwick Airport
Momade Jussab, 66, sexually assaulted a woman on a flight from Doha to London Gatwick Airport.
Three dead and three taken to hospital after crash near Heathrow Airport
Three people have died and three people have been taken to hospital after a crash near Heathrow Airport.
Sports clubs across Enfield face fight to survive
Rapidly rising charges for Better-run swimming pools have pushed the borough's biggest swimming club to the brink while others face council rent hikes
Louis Theroux issues alopecia health update as he 'prepares' for a big change
Documentarian Louis Theroux has issued an alopecia health update to his fans and has said he is preparing for a 'full head shave' in the next year.
Do you want Idris Elba to be London Mayor? Labour eyes Sadiq Khan replacement
Reports suggest that the Labour Party would like actor Idris Elba to replace Sadiq Khan as London Mayor.
EastEnders star confirms exit after 6 months saying 'I left a couple of weeks ago'
An EastEnders star has confirmed their exit from the BBC soap, following their six-month return for Martin Fowler's death storyline.
Enfield Golf Club slammed by locals for killing foxes
The club apologised on its social media after being branded "wicked" and "evil" for the culling
Spring heatwave in London this week with temperatures hotter than Marbella
London is set to enjoy a full week of warm, sunny weather, with temperatures expected to reach 20°C by Friday – making London hotter than Marbella.
Estate agents and ‘community champion’ marks 25 years in Palmers Green
Anthony Webb has been based at the same office in Green Lanes since 2000 and is famed for its support of local schools and other good causes