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Enfield North MP ‘extremely disappointed’ at council library closures

Feryal Clark has written to Enfield Council with a series of scathing criticisms of the plans to close eight libraries, including three in her constituency

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Appeal to help trace missing man last seen in Trent Park six weeks ago

Kabir Singh, aged 24, was last seen walking into the country park on 1st August and "may have come to harm"

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Khan defends policing deputy over Met’s ‘failings’

The mayor has resisted calls by London Assembly members to sack Sophie Linden

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Dementia day care centre in Edmonton among latest ‘assets’ on council disposal list

The list of nine land and properties assets are project to raise "many millions" and will help plug ongoing budget holes

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Finance chief admits council in ‘difficult situation’ as budget overspending continues

A higher than expected budget overspend of £39m from last year and fears of further overspending this year are causing concern

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Doctors’ trade union demands talks with London hospital trusts over pay

The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for unprecedented talks over "suppressed pay rates" for extra shifts

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Teenager arrested in connection with TfL cyber attack

Transport for London has been suffering from a cyber security incident since the start of September

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Concerns raised after audit reveals Enfield Council pension fund ‘misstatement’

After years of delays to the council's 2019/20 accounts, it's now emerged there was a £293m overestimation of the pension fund value

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Met hits back over ‘two tier policing’ claims

Assistant commissioner tells City Hall the phrase was a “useful soundbite for those seeking to criticise or undermine” the police

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Housing pressure pushing ‘several’ London boroughs towards ‘effective bankruptcy’

The body representing local authorities in the capital says the government must provide more funding ahead of 2025

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Ambulance charity walkers show London has heart

Fifteen new community defibrillators will be bought after more than 200 walkers helped raise almost £25,000 for London Ambulance Charity

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Major tennis courts refurbishment programme across Enfield’s parks completed

Nearly £650,000 has been spent on work including resurfacing, repainting, new fencing, nets, posts and new gate systems

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Black music charity leader highlights discrimination in licensing of London events

Black Lives in Music boss tells London Assembly the issue is holding back the capital’s night economy

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Building regulations ‘still not good enough’ says London Fire Brigade boss

The commissioner pointed to the recent fire in Dagenham as proof that regulations still need strengthening

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Enfield councillor appeals for help finding tortoise

Pat Gregory's beloved pet has been her companion for 38 years

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Scouts from Enfield welcome new UK chief

Dwayne Fields began his journey with the Scouts in Palmers Green at the age of seven

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Appeal for witnesses after teen stabbed in Palmers Green

The victim is now in a stable condition in hospital after the incident in Green Lanes on Monday afternoon

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US cheese store set to open in London with 'secret society' event for all

Cheese lovers are invited to a secret society event in the heart of London tomorrow.

Enfield Independent | News

Teenage boy taken to hospital after high street stabbing

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Green Lanes, Palmers Green.

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