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Can you dig it?
The site of the lost Tudor palace of Elsyng is beginning to give up some of its secrets. Last week, members of Enfield Archaeological Society unearthed several exciting finds at the site of Henry VIII's palace, which is hidden in the grounds of Enfield's
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Olympic star opens learning centre
Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew opened a learning centre in Southgate for dyslexic children. Teachers at the Brightstar centre in Ashfield Parade has proved effective in improving the reading skills of children with the condition by using light
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Phone mast is disconnected
A mobile phone giant has backed down on plans to install a controversial mast in Edmonton. T-Mobile intended to install six antennae on top of a shop in Westerham Avenue, a densely populated residential area. Campaigners, who feared the antennae could
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Just the ticket
The campaign to retain a popular bus service running through Bush Hill Park has won the backing of Enfield Greater London Assembly member Joanne McCartney. Residents are furious Transport for London (TfL) is considering re-routing the 377 service, cutting
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Court case sparks electric fan warning
A borough-wide safety alert has been issued after two businesses were prosecuted for supplying dangerous electric fans to shops in Enfield. Mark Klein, of MK Promotions, Nottingham, and Memon International Limited, of Dominion Business Park, Edmonton
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Take a walk on the Wilde side
Pop star turned gardener Kim Wilde will be opening her Jungle Gym garden at Capel Manor's ever-popular summer garden show this weekend. Kim, who shot to fame with the song Kids in America in the 1980s, turned her back on showbiz when she became Capel
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Coach firm comes to the rescue
An Enfield primary school launched a rescue operation to bring home more than 20 children on a day trip to Lords cricket ground after they got caught up in Thursday's attempted terror attacks on the capital. A group of 22 children aged ten and 11 from
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'Lessons must be learned' after shoot-to-kill death
A senior Metropolitan Police officer from Enfield has said that lessons must be learned after an innocent Brazilian electrician was killed this week under the shoot-to-kill' policy. Jean Charles de Menezes was shot seven times in the head and once in
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Brazilian community comes to terms with shooting of fellow countryman
Brazilians living in the borough have reacted with shock to the killing of innocent electrician Jean Charles de Menezes at Stockwell Tube station last week. More than 60,000 Brazilians live in the capital, and the news that one of their countrymen was
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Passengers ordered off bus in terror alert
Terrified commuters were hauled off an Edmonton bus after a terror alert. Nervous passengers raised the alarm after spotting an unattended large, black bag on the lower deck of a 259 bus at around 2.20pm on Thursday. Police officers arrived within minutes
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Police, stretched by events, make plea for normality
An Enfield police chief has urged residents to carry out their daily business as usual while officers step up the hunt for four would-be suicide bombers. Det Supt David Eyles also told people to remain vigilant in the wake of Thursday's second wave of
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Tough action taken against noisy parkers
Lorry drivers who park illegally at night in residential streets face fines of up to £100 after Enfield Council vowed to get tough with truckers who flout the law. The Independent reported last month how heavy goods vehicles were making residents' lives
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Gardeners beat the frost to win In Bloom awards
The nail-biting wait for green-fingered entrants of the 2005 Enfield in Bloom competition ended this week. Following months of hard work by residents, pupils and community groups, the judges of the annual floral competition have spoken. The coveted
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Death crash sparks road safety plan
Enfield Council has responded to residents' calls for urgent traffic calming measures in a Winchmore Hill street which was the scene of a double fatal accident last month. The council has already agreed to place two vehicle-activated speeding signs in
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Pub closure gets Goat of locals
A 75-year-old Enfield pub described as part of the fabric' of the community is to be converted into flats. The developer has been given the go-ahead to build eight new properties and 16 car parking spaces at the site of The Goat public house, in Forty
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Cheque mate!
A man suspected of cashing in £13,000 of stolen Giro cheques was arrested by police officers when he signed on for benefit at a Palmers Green Jobcentre yesterday. The man, in his late 20s, is believed to have intercepted cheques sent by post and paid
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Major housing developer stung for fly-posting
Enfield Magistrates have dished out a record-breaking £20,000 fine to housing giant Barratt Homes for flyposting illegally in Southgate. Barratt homes admitted attaching 20 unauthorised directional adverts to road signs and lampposts pin-pointing new
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Hospital stripped of all stars by hospital watchdog
Edmonton's North Mid has dramatically slumped to the bottom of the hospital league tables. Health watchdogs stripped the hospital in Sterling Way of its two star-rating after the hospital ended the year £4million in debt and failed to meet key targets
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Terror on our doorstep
A block of flats in New Southgate has become central to police investigations into the failed terror attacks on London. Officers evacuated 38 residents from Curtis House, in Ladderswood Way, during the early hours of Monday and have since removed a large
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Toy makers leaves lasting legacy
One of Britain's most respected toymakers, Leslie Smith, died last month. The Enfield-born manufacturer is best known for introducing the country's beloved treasures and prized collectables. Smith co-founded the company Lesney Products with his
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Be a busy bee in the garden
Plenty of natural foods are available now and the garden is full of activity. Ladybirds and hoverflies enjoy banqueting on the flush of greenfly and dragonflies will appear in large numbers, having just emerged from watery homes looking for midges.
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Benefits of hosting Olympic Games are simply priceless
I am writing to express my whole hearted support for London's Olympic success, which could release significant benefits for the people of Enfield. The Games will provide a massive boost to sport in the borough as it is inevitable there will be an improvement
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Putting profits before people
Do you think the people who run our public transport services in north London knew what joined-up thinking or joined-up planning is? I ask this question as a result of my travelling experience during the past week or so. Travelling to Palmers Green
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Ode to Enfield
Enfield Town, dear Enfield Town Please don't think we've let you down But you're not the place that we once knew With all the construction surrounding you Enfield Town, dear Enfield Town Once so bright, but now so brown You won't be the same as
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'Forgotten' rules of the road could save someone's life
What a Pandora's Box Mrs Cullingford has opened regarding the Highway Code and the apparent disregard that many of our drivers have towards obeying the rules (Letters, July 20). One of my favourite gripes concerns motorists parking on the wrong side
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Face up to the facts
I cannot let Jose O'Ware's accusation that Ken Livingstone is a hypocrite for being prepared to talk to those who appear to support terrorism (Letters, July 20, 2005) go unanswered. Winston Churchill is reputed to have said: "Jaw, jaw, jaw is better
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Independent Comment: terrorism will be beaten
The horrific attacks on London came terrifyingly close to home on Monday when police raided two flats in Curtis House, New Southgate. Residents peered anxiously through their windows as anti-terror police uncovered what may prove to be a haul of explosives