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Pupils bury time capsule as primary school marks 75 years

A school uniform, a medal and a chess piece were some of the items buried for future generations to rediscover

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Antisocial behaviour blamed for declining bus usage in London

Bus ridership in the capital is down nearly 23% over the past decade despite below-inflation fare increases over that time

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Why development on Enfield’s Green Belt seems inevitable

Matt Burn from campaign group Better Homes Enfield picks through the political forces that make Green Belt development more likely than not

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Shaping the borough’s creative future

Young creatives share what the ‘Enfield of Dreams’ programme means to them and how it is helping them grow as artists, leaders and advocates for creativity in Enfield

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Mayor failed to hit reduced affordable housing target, new report reveals

City Hall began construction of just 14,335 affordable homes against a revised government target of 17,800 and an original target of 23,900

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Enfield football club launches new training programme for girls

It promises a "fun, safe and welcoming introduction to football" for girls aged between five and eleven years

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Londoners pushed to ‘outskirts’ of city by ultra wealthy, housing expert tells assembly

Luxury homes in central London are often left empty by foreign investors

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Council approves ‘retrospective’ application for Brimsdown HMO already being lived in

Two previous applications to convert the former Station Tavern pub were rejected over flooding concerns

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Plans for more than 300 homes at vacant hospital site recommended for approval

The scheme would see existing “vacant and redundant” hospital buildings on the site demolished and replaced with 306 'affordable' homes

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Detectives investigating Town Park attack appeal for help identifying man

A 62-year-old was violently assaulted while sat on a bench in the middle of a Friday afternoon

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Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet

VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.

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Ponders End residents demand improvements to rail services

A newly-nationalised rail operator says it has "no current plans" for changes at the station

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Local leisure centres hosting open weekend to celebrate launch of Commonwealth Games

Basketball, £1 children's swimming sessions, gym tasters and circuit training among activities being offered

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Minister criticises London councils over evictions prompted by house purchases

Enfield is one of those that has admitted knowing about families being evicted during the purchase process for new homes used as temporary accommodation

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London Assembly backs extra protections for bus drivers amid warning over ‘unbearable’ conditions

Bus drivers in North London are currently being balloted for strike action after trade union accused operator of "putting profits before people"

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A10 roadworks this summer as TfL replaces pedestrian crossing

Drivers are warned to expect delays during at least eight weeks of works to a northern section of the dual carriageway

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Enfield Business Awards celebrates people who make ‘real difference’ to borough

As well as businesses the event also highlighted people whose dedication "strengthens the local community every day"

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EastEnders star lands role in new drama following Cadbury's origin story - full cast

A new drama series which tells the story of the family behind iconic chocolate brand Cadbury will air in 2027.

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Thames Water fined more than £40k after successful prosecution by Enfield Council

The private utility firm admitted two separate offences relating to unauthorised road closures and misused permits

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Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record

Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10)  in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.