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‘Traumatic’ school closure procedures need to be reformed, says new report
Lengthy closure consultations can leave families in limbo for months, London Councils warns
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Leasehold reform needs to happen faster, warns London Assembly member
Labour's City Hall housing spokesperson said leaseholders are unable to plan their lives due to the slow progress with implementing new laws
Three schools face closure threat as pupil numbers fall
A secondary and two primaries are being considered for closure by Enfield Council but concerns have been raised over the way the move is being handled
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Enfield student launches petition to restore axed bus service
The 349 used to run between Ponders End and Stamford Hill but was axed by Transport for London this summer
Fears over Brimsdown job losses as Greggs announces factory closure
As many as 200 jobs could be at risk from the factory's shutdown
River reconfiguration plans for Arnos Park axed by council
The previous Labour administration had wanted to restore a more "natural" course for Pymmes Brook but hundreds of local residents objected to the scheme
Man from Hadley Wood charged with stabbing police officer
It follows a series of dawn raids on Tuesday targeting organised crime suspects
Burnham speech welcomed at City Hall but question over over ‘trust’ with Whitehall remains
Deputy mayor hails Burnham’s devolution agenda but says some Whitehall departments still have reservations around giving away powers
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Beavers discover beavers – as colony continues to grow
Local beaver scouts enjoyed a dusk visit to the Forty Hall enclosure to celebrate the success of the species reintroduction project
Police officer stabbed in Cockfosters during dawn raid
The officer was one of 800 involved in making arrests as part of a probe into organised crime across London and four other counties
Khan lays out his three Burnham budget demands
The prime minister is giving a speech at Labour Party Conference today while the chancellor is due to present the budget to MPs next month
Moves by Spurs to buy two historic buildings in Enfield revealed
Tottenham Hotspur entered into discussions with Enfield Council and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority over purchasing Whitewebbs House and Myddelton House respectively
Developers moving away from leasehold flats as market has ‘collapsed’
High service charges and fears over being held liable for cladding and maintenance issues have dampened demand across London
Income from parking fines in Enfield rises by £2.75m amid ongoing crackdown
The council issued tens of thousands of extra fines to drivers breaking the borough's parking rules last year
Most Met Police officers yet to complete ‘mandatory’ training on data protection, boss admits
It comes after the Information Commissioner’s Office found “serious and ongoing shortcomings” in the Met’s data protection training
Appeal for witnesses after car passenger killed in Southgate crash
A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving with a controlled drug above the prescribed limit
Learning beyond the school week
How a local education charity is creating a community space where children can learn, grow and build confidence beyond the school week
Edmonton cake business fined £10k over hygiene breaches
Mouse droppings were found throughout the premises including the food production area, food storage area, and staff kitchen
Tommy’s the talk of the Town
Tommy Avgoustidis picked up the latest 'player of the month' award after scoring two goals at Billericay in the FA Cup