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NHS trust confirms removal of plaque at Chase Farm Hospital
The disgraced former prince Andrew, currently under arrest, officially opened the new hospital building at Chase Farm seven years ago
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The disgraced former prince Andrew, currently under arrest, officially opened the new hospital building at Chase Farm seven years ago
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NHS trust confirms removal of plaque at Chase Farm Hospital
The disgraced former prince Andrew, currently under arrest, officially opened the new hospital building at Chase Farm seven years ago
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February 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
NHS trust confirms removal of plaque at Chase Farm Hospital
The disgraced former prince Andrew, currently under arrest, officially opened the new hospital building at Chase Farm seven years ago
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The disgraced former prince Andrew, currently under arrest, officially opened the new hospital building at Chase Farm seven years ago
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More than 1,000 trees planted at Meridian Water
It means there are now at least three trees for every new home so far built at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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It means there are now at least three trees for every new home so far built at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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More than 1,000 trees planted at Meridian Water
It means there are now at least three trees for every new home so far built at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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February 19, 2026 at 11:19 AM
More than 1,000 trees planted at Meridian Water
It means there are now at least three trees for every new home so far built at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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It means there are now at least three trees for every new home so far built at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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BREAKING NEWS
The man who officially opened Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The man who officially opened Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
February 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
BREAKING NEWS
The man who officially opened Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The man who officially opened Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Edmonton fly-tipper ordered to pay more than £4,000 following council prosecution
Cornel Mui was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road last summer
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Cornel Mui was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road last summer
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Edmonton fly-tipper ordered to pay more than £4,000 following council prosecution
Cornel Mui was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road last summer
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February 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Edmonton fly-tipper ordered to pay more than £4,000 following council prosecution
Cornel Mui was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road last summer
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Cornel Mui was caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Kenninghall Road last summer
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Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread
At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread
At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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February 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread
At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises
The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises
The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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February 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises
The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park
An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park
An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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February 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park
An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners
The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners
The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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February 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM
TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners
The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton
The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton
The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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February 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton
The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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Problems with shared ownership a 'particular issue' in London, admits housing minister
Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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Problems with shared ownership a 'particular issue' in London, admits housing minister
Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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February 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Problems with shared ownership a 'particular issue' in London, admits housing minister
Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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Assembly member urges rethink on Met's use of facial recognition technology
The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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Assembly member urges rethink on Met's use of facial recognition technology
The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Assembly member urges rethink on Met's use of facial recognition technology
The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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Enfield's new town could 'show the way' for other parts of London
London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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Enfield's new town could 'show the way' for other parts of London
London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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February 16, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Enfield's new town could 'show the way' for other parts of London
London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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Why we remain dedicated to print
Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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Why we remain dedicated to print
Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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February 15, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Why we remain dedicated to print
Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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February 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨:
Delighted to be back covering all things local politics for the BBC's Local Democracy Reporting Service, this time serving the boroughs of Enfield, Barnet & Haringey with
@enfielddispatch.bsky.social
@barnetpost.bsky.social
@haringeycp.bsky.social
Got a story? Get in touch! 📝
Delighted to be back covering all things local politics for the BBC's Local Democracy Reporting Service, this time serving the boroughs of Enfield, Barnet & Haringey with
@enfielddispatch.bsky.social
@barnetpost.bsky.social
@haringeycp.bsky.social
Got a story? Get in touch! 📝
Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield
Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
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Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
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Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield
Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield
Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=24045
Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=24045
Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into 'no-go zone', council warned
Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into 'no-go zone', council warned
Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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February 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into 'no-go zone', council warned
Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water
But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water
But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water
But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues
The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
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The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
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Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues
The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues
The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
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The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
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Enfield man sentenced for profiting from sale of personal data
William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
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William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
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Enfield man sentenced for profiting from sale of personal data
William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Enfield man sentenced for profiting from sale of personal data
William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
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William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
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Permission granted for revised plans at Meridian Water's first phase
The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
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The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
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Permission granted for revised plans at Meridian Water's first phase
The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Permission granted for revised plans at Meridian Water's first phase
The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
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The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
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Dinosaur visiting shopping centre during February half-term
Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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Dinosaur visiting shopping centre during February half-term
Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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February 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Dinosaur visiting shopping centre during February half-term
Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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Concerns raised over young people's lack of trust in Met Police
Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
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Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
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Concerns raised over young people's lack of trust in Met Police
Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Concerns raised over young people's lack of trust in Met Police
Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
enfielddispatch.co.uk/concerns-rai...
Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
enfielddispatch.co.uk/concerns-rai...
Enfield youngsters offered coached basketball sessions for just £1
Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
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Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
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Enfield youngsters offered coached basketball sessions for just £1
Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Enfield youngsters offered coached basketball sessions for just £1
Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
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Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
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Tribute to retiring PCSO for Enfield Town after two decades of service
Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
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Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
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Tribute to retiring PCSO for Enfield Town after two decades of service
Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Tribute to retiring PCSO for Enfield Town after two decades of service
Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
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Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
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How this year's local election could be won
With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
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With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
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How this year's local election could be won
With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
enfielddispatch.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:22 PM
How this year's local election could be won
With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
enfielddispatch.co.uk/how-this-yea...
With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
enfielddispatch.co.uk/how-this-yea...