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Capel Manor bloomed for 2,000 visitors
ENTRANCE to Capel Manor Gardens was free to Enfield residents at the weekend and more than 2,000 took up the offer. The specialist horticultural college showcased its courses and the Enfield Brass Band gave an impressive musical accompaniment
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Baby nearly drowns after reported pool fall
A BABY girl was taken to hospital this afternoon after reportedly falling into a swimming pool. Police and ambulance services were called to a property in Minchenden Crescent at around 4.20pm. It is believed the youngster, aged 19 months, fell into
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£5,000 raised for Nightingale Hospice in sunny bike ride
CYCLISTS from all over Enfield took to the streets on Sunday in aid of the Nightingale Community Hospice Trust. The ten mile ride through Enfield Town, which involved 150 people, is estimated to have raised around £5,000 in aid of the Hospice. At the
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Solution found to empty Woolies store
A NEW lease of life is being breathed into the former Woolworths building in Enfield Town after a new business moved in. The building in London Road has been taken over by Home Solutions, a small business based in Chingford. Shop fitters
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Flytipping victim told he could be prosecuted for trying to help
A FATHER in recovery from being stabbed claims he was told it was his responsibility to dispose of a pile of stinky rubbish fly tipped near his home. Noel Gill, 47, reported the rat-infested pile to the council in April but says he was told
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Motorcycle accidents drop by nearly a third
THE number of people injured in motorcycle accidents in Enfield has fallen by 31 per cent, new figures have revealed. There were 68 accidents reported by those riding motorbikes and scooters in 2008. Motorcycle accidents accounted for
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Come and speak to your community reporter today
ENFIELD Independent's first ever reporter's surgery will take place in just two hours. The surgery will be held between 10am and 11.30am at Brett's Quality Sandwich Bar, in London Road, Enfield Town. Come along and speak to reporter
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Thousands of women will race to save lives this weekend
AN AMAZING 4,500 women are taking part in this year's Race for Life charity run in Trent Park on Sunday. The 5km run is a female-only event and raises money for all kinds of cancer and the Cancer Research UK charity. Area event manager
