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MP reassured about home improvements
EDMONTON'S MP said he has been reassured his constituents' worst housing problems would be sorted out, after a meeting with Enfield Homes' chief executive. Andy Love and Enfield Southgate MP David Burrowes have both expressed concerns that
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Correct number for Scratching Post helpline
IN LAST week's Enfield Independent we published an incorrect phone number for a stray cats charity. In the article 'Horrendous year for strays' on July 29, the correct number for the Scratching Post helpline should have been 01992 626110.
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Hacker Gary McKinnon loses latest High Court fight against extradition
COMPUTER hacker Gary McKinnon has lost his latest attempt to avoid extradition to the United States to stand trial. Mr McKinnon who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome could face a sentence of up to 60 years in a high-security prison if he is
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E&H athletics round-up
ENFIELD & Haringey AC’s U20 team faces a daunting task as it tries to qualify for the National Junior League finals in September. On Sunday at Norman Park, Bromley, EHAC finished third of the eight Southern Premier division clubs where the leading club
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Scrutiny is the key
I refer to “No vote for more scrutiny — Tories reject plans to improve council transparency” (Enfield Independent, July 8). How can trust and joined-up thinking be restored to Enfield Council without proper public scrutiny and transparency? At present
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Where is the change?
I am a rare breed. I am young, not disengaged, not disaffected or disenchanted and interested in politics. I am studying political science at university. I went along to a Labour Party general committee meeting on July 16. The meeting was open to all
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Chase Farm is top notch
A close relative, aged 27, experienced some worrying health symptoms. A Saturday morning GP appointment, rapid referral to outpatients for medical tests and a quick diagnosis a week later, just 17 days from start to finish, ending with an all clear
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I bagged a Samaritan
I would like to say thank-you to the young couple who found my handbag on a Piccadilly Line train at Arnos Grove on the evening of Wednesday, July 22. All I know is that the young lady’s name was Gemma. She used my mobile to phone my daughter and
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New chapter for library
Can I just say what a joy it is to have our Ridge Avenue Library back after its closure for refurbishment? I popped in on the first day it re-opened, and it was lovely to see it looking so good and to have the warm, friendly and knowledgeable staff
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Enfield Town 3 AFC Hornchurch 2
Enfield Town saw off AFC Hornchurch in a pre-season friendly at Goldsdown Road last night. Town welcome League Two outfit Dagenham & Redbridge for another warm-up clash on Monday evening. Kick off is 7.45pm.
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Two star housing £137 million only 'sticking plaster'
MPs have warned that the £237 million available for housing improvements will fall far short of what is needed to bring Enfield's council housing stock up to a decent standard. The funding, in the form of £137 million loans from the Government
