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An online news publication covering news in the London borough of Haringey. Published by Social Spider Community News. Nine years in print, now online only. Follow for daily Haringey news. Haringeycommunitypress.co.uk
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Council criticised over rising use of bailiffs

Campaign group Acorn accuses council of "profiting from hardship" but local authority says it doesn't send bailiffs to people deemed vulnerable
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Council criticised over rising use of bailiffs
Campaign group Acorn accuses council of "profiting from hardship" but local authority says it doesn't send bailiffs to people deemed vulnerable
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November 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs

The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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Royal Free London among worst for cancer treatment backlogs
The NHS trust which manages several North London hospitals continues to miss the NHS target for starting cancer treatment within two months of an urgent referral
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November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Man guilty of murdering 'perfect uncle' for a bag of shopping in Manor House

Peter Augustine killed 87-year-old John Mackey while robbing him of shopping that included a cottage pie and a newspaper
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Man guilty of murdering 'perfect uncle' for a bag of shopping in Manor House
Peter Augustine killed 87-year-old John Mackey while robbing him of shopping that included a cottage pie and a newspaper
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November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Wood Green man convicted of murder after bathtub body discovery

Distraught family of victim Marvin Dickson say "no verdict can ever bring him back"
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Wood Green man convicted of murder after bathtub body discovery
Distraught family of victim Marvin Dickson say "no verdict can ever bring him back"
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November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Council claims 'substantial improvements' made over social care

Apology and change of management team at Haringey Council comes after ombudsman revealed over 1,000 emails had been left unread in social work inbox
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Council claims 'substantial improvements' made over social care
Apology and change of management team at Haringey Council comes after ombudsman revealed over 1,000 emails had been left unread in social work inbox
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November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests

Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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Half of Londoners would ditch cars if public transport was cheaper, survey suggests
Survey also finds one third of Londoners would choose public transport if it was less crowded, safer and more reliable
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November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Just two affordable homes start construction in Haringey since April

Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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Just two affordable homes start construction in Haringey since April
Some London boroughs have even recorded no affordable starts at all as Sadiq Khan is warned to "get a handle" on the situation
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November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Classical music festival returns to Highgate

Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together leading musicians from around the world to perform in unique combinations
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Classical music festival returns to Highgate
Highgate International Chamber Music Festival brings together leading musicians from around the world to perform in unique combinations
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event

Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event

Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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Reform's assembly members criticised for missing City Hall remembrance event
Neither Alex Wilson nor Keith Prince, who recently defected from the Conservative Party, were present at the event
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November 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Plans to provide 44 new homes at Bruce Grove almshouses approved

Existing properties will also be revamped as the almshouses are described as “no longer fit for purpose”
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Plans to provide 44 new homes at Bruce Grove almshouses approved
Existing properties will also be revamped as the almshouses are described as “no longer fit for purpose”
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November 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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New council homes approved for Highgate car wash site despite flooding concerns

Ward councillor claims there are “many issues” with the "complex location” but committee votes unanimously to approve the scheme
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New council homes approved for Highgate car wash site despite flooding concerns
Ward councillor claims there are “many issues” with the "complex location” but committee votes unanimously to approve the scheme
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November 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Spurs star helps out at Tottenham Foodbank

Defender Kevin Danso helped volunteers prepare for an evening shift
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Spurs star helps out at Tottenham Foodbank
Defender Kevin Danso helped volunteers prepare for an evening shift
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November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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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 3:00 PM
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Muswell Hill chess prodigy wins national youth tournament

Sixty of the UK’s brightest young players recently gathered at Blenheim Palace for the Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal
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Muswell Hill chess prodigy wins national youth tournament
Sixty of the UK’s brightest young players recently gathered at Blenheim Palace for the Delancey UK Chess Challenge Terafinal
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November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Police object to Tottenham shisha lounge's bid to sell alcohol until 2am

Officer tells Haringey Council licensing meeting of fears over possible "increase in public nuisance and crime and disorder to the local area"
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Police object to Tottenham shisha lounge's bid to sell alcohol until 2am
Officer tells Haringey Council licensing meeting of fears over possible "increase in public nuisance and crime and disorder to the local area"
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November 5, 2025 at 4:33 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 11:32 AM
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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 11:32 AM
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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 2:27 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 10:51 AM
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Tottenham woman among three convicted over 'vicious' killing

The teenagers attacked 51-year-old Anthony Marks in a dispute over drugs
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Tottenham woman among three convicted over 'vicious' killing
The teenagers attacked 51-year-old Anthony Marks in a dispute over drugs
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October 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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'Once-in-a-generation' broadband upgrades coming to North London

Wholesale broadband connection company Openreach is starting work on installing new full fibre connections in Enfield, Barnet and Haringey boroughs
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'Once-in-a-generation' broadband upgrades coming to North London
Wholesale broadband connection company Openreach is starting work on installing new full fibre connections in Enfield, Barnet and Haringey boroughs
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October 31, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Fresh consultation on Haringey Local Plan launched

The plan identifies sites where the council wants to see nearly 16,000 homes built over 15 years
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Fresh consultation on Haringey Local Plan launched
The plan identifies sites where the council wants to see nearly 16,000 homes built over 15 years
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October 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog dumped in bag

The young male terrier is being nursed back to health after being dumped outside Finsbury Park Animal Hospital in the middle of the night
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog dumped in bag
The young male terrier is being nursed back to health after being dumped outside Finsbury Park Animal Hospital in the middle of the night
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October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Tottenham community hub praised for 'outstanding service'

Tottenham Lighthouse Community Hub provides food, hope, warm spaces, and mental health support
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Tottenham community hub praised for 'outstanding service'
Tottenham Lighthouse Community Hub provides food, hope, warm spaces, and mental health support
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October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM