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Enfield Dispatch is Enfield's free community newspaper. Launched in October 2018, we hold authority to account and offer a platform for local people. Published by not-for-profit Social Spider Community News. New stories daily. https://enfielddispatch.co.uk
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Christmas market this weekend in Enfield Town

Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
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Christmas market this weekend in Enfield Town
Festive stalls from local businesses selling a range of gift items will be on offer
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November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Why we remain a monthly publication

Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
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Why we remain a monthly publication
Dispatch editor James Cracknell on the difficulties of sustaining a print newspaper in London
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Council leader of accused of 'rank hypocrisy' over garden centres

While horticultural businesses at Crews Hill face compulsory purchase by Enfield Council, a Green Belt farm connected to the council leader seeks to build a garden centre
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November 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Supporting young folk musicians

Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
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Supporting young folk musicians
Richard McKeever from Bowes Park Folk Club on an initiative offering paid performance slots for musicians aged under 30
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November 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Terror attack was shocking but not surprising

Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
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Terror attack was shocking but not surprising
Joanne Bell on the fears of the Jewish community in Enfield following last month’s attack on a Manchester synagogue
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November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'

The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
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Council told by auditor to fix its finances amid 'high debt' and 'low reserves'
The intervention by Grant Thornton has seen the firm issue a number of recommendations that will be debated by councillors next week
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November 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery

An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
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Pensioner remains in 'life-threatening' condition after Ponders End robbery
An Enfield man has been charged with grievous bodily harm, robbery, assault, and threatening someone with a sharp object
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November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office

Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
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Disgraced ex-mayor 'yet to apologise' for abusing office
Mohammad Islam was ruled to have "brought his office into disrepute" earlier this year and was ordered to issue an apology
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week

Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
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Free health and wellbeing event in Ponders End next week
Wellbeing sessions, healthcare check-ups, signposting and advice will all be available at Ponders End Youth and Family Hub
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November 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Big boost for affordable housing Southgate

Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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Big boost for affordable housing Southgate
Council plans to buy more than 200 homes on a development site to provide as affordable homes
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November 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago

The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
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Council warned about water main at Meridian Water six years ago
The issue has created major doubts over whether the 10,000 homes target for the regeneration zone is achievable
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November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade

The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
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Busiest Bonfire Night in nearly a decade for London Fire Brigade
The brigade handled more than 800 calls last night, a 20% rise on last year
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November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport

Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
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Enfield has gone backwards on sustainable transport
Vicki Pite of Enfield Climate Action Forum’s land use working group examines the borough's recent record on transport
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November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Faith leaders in Enfield make appeals for unity

A 'Prayer for Peace' event was held at Enfield Civic Centre this week to bring together leaders from faiths including Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism
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Faith leaders in Enfield make appeals for unity
A 'Prayer for Peace' event was held at Enfield Civic Centre this week to bring together leaders from faiths including Islam, Judaism, Christianity and Hinduism
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Enfield pharmacists reminding local people of NHS services on offer

Only one-in-five people usually seek the advice of a pharmacist if they feel unwell during winter  
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Enfield pharmacists reminding local people of NHS services on offer
Only one-in-five people usually seek the advice of a pharmacist if they feel unwell during winter  
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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'Oat-standing achievement' as Southbury breakfast club picks up award

Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards recognises Southbury Primary School for "creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing space"
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'Oat-standing achievement' as Southbury breakfast club picks up award
Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards recognises Southbury Primary School for "creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing space"
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November 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town

The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan
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Council 'ignoring its own advice' on tall buildings in Enfield Town
The Enfield Society warns of risk of "substantial harm" to St Andrew's Church from building heights included in the Local Plan
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Response to emergency at Sainsbury's in Winchmore Hill criticised

Witness says staff did not move quickly enough to help customer who needed CPR
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Response to emergency at Sainsbury's in Winchmore Hill criticised
Witness says staff did not move quickly enough to help customer who needed CPR
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November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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More than £11m spent tackling wildfires and floods in London since 2018

Fresh calls made for increased investment in the capital’s climate resilience
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More than £11m spent tackling wildfires and floods in London since 2018
Fresh calls made for increased investment in the capital’s climate resilience
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Young creatives in Enfield to help 'shape borough's culture future'

Enfield Council launches new project which will involve several different local arts groups
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Young creatives in Enfield to help 'shape borough's culture future'
Enfield Council launches new project which will involve several different local arts groups
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November 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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House of Lords inquiry on 'new towns' seeking evidence from public

Committee says it wants to ensure new towns are "accessible and safe for all" as it invites people to have their say
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House of Lords inquiry on 'new towns' seeking evidence from public
Committee says it wants to ensure new towns are "accessible and safe for all" as it invites people to have their say
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November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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More than £150m needed to fully repair North London NHS sites

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust facing huge backlog of repairs across its 14 sites
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More than £150m needed to fully repair North London NHS sites
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust facing huge backlog of repairs across its 14 sites
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November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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City Hall 'must work faster' to install EV chargers

Mayor of London promised to install 40,000 EV chargers by 2030 but has only reached 26,000 so far
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City Hall 'must work faster' to install EV chargers
Mayor of London promised to install 40,000 EV chargers by 2030 but has only reached 26,000 so far
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November 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Council criticised after domestic abuse victim forced to move 'to other end of the country'

Family paid more than £1,000 in compensation after ombudsman investigation criticises Enfield Council over the homelessness case
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Council criticised after domestic abuse victim forced to move 'to other end of the country'
Family paid more than £1,000 in compensation after ombudsman investigation criticises Enfield Council over the homelessness case
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November 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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The November issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out!

Our top story is the council leader being accused of "rank hypocrisy" over garden centres following last month's new town announcement.

Pick up your copy at one of our news stands or download a free PDF here: enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM