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Please note precedence
I have just read the item about the retirement of the “first black head teacher in Enfield”, appointed in 1998. (‘Retiring head recalls challenges and success’, Enfield Independent, April 13.) She may have been the first black secondary head teacher
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Recognise MP’s effort
I was appalled to read recent accusations that Nick du Bois is against Chase Farm Hospital. He is the first MP to have made a real case about the closure of A&E and this should be recognised. He worked tirelessly to get Andrew Lansley to agree to a proposal
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Joint effort is needed
The battle for Chase Farm Hospital goes on and on. I have written to the Prime Minister David Cameron suggesting GP consortiums will simply kill the NHS in England. The Government needs to abolish all foundation NHS trusts in England and set up regional
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People need enjoyment
Such a short letter, so much misconception (‘Is festival necessary?’ Opinion, May 4). Essentially Mr Carlton’s point is that Enfield’s planned cultural festival is an extravagant waste of money, less important than social services and libraries. What
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Plant would add to neglect
The proposal to build a waste plant at Pinkham Way N11, near three borough boundaries, beggars belief. Thousands of homes and numerous schools would fall within its affected catchment area. Enfield Council’s plans for a major new development at New Southgate
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Good manners meant a lot
While walking through Church Lane in Enfield I reached the gate that leads into St Andrews churchyard. I was so pleased and impressed with what I saw — a group of boys from Enfield Grammar School patiently and politely standing by the gate generously
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Charity single hits national airwaves
A SOUTHGATE man has lent his vocals to a charity single that is gaining national radio airtime. Chris Kalli, a former hairdresser, has teamed up with charity campaigner Phil Knight to release the song 'The Sky is Always Mine' to raise money
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Unity march in Edmonton to stand against teen knife crime
AN Edmonton mother is planning a peace rally in a bid to tackle teen knife crime in the area. The founder of the Nelson-Williams Foundation, who lives in Ponders End, felt she had to do something to help after 15-year-old Negus McClean was
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Blog launched on Forty Hall renovation project
A NEW blog has been launched to keep residents up-to-date with restoration of an Enfield landmark. A year-long project to renovate Forty Hall has begun thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of more than £1.8 million. The Grade 1 listed
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Nick de Bois 'unconvinced' over ambulance job cuts
AN Enfield politician has said he remains “unconvinced” that job cuts to London's ambulance staff will not affect patients. Nick de Bois wrote to the chief executive of the London Ambulance Service, Peter Bradley, last month to raise concerns
