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"My son was refused swine flu drug because pharmacist wanted to go home" - mum
A MOTHER claims she was denied Tamiflu for her sick six-year-old son because the pharmacist wanted to go home early. Susan Pfitzmann, 33, of The Ridgeway, said she was told both by the national pandemic flu helpline and the out of hours GP
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Could there be a truce between Edmonton's knife gangs?
A TRUCE between two rival Edmonton gangs may be possible after 18 months of murder and mayhem on its streets. The Grey Gang from N9 and the Green Gang, from N18 have been bitter rivals since the murder of the Grey's Henry Bolombi in the early
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Computer hacker case attracting worldwide support
THE FATE of computer hacker Gary McKinnon, who looks set to face trial in the US, has led to a surge in support and sympathy from around the globe. Ivan Corea, from the UK Autism Foundation (UKAF), has this week taken further action to support
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Roadworks causing congestion on the North Circular
ROADWORKS are causing congestion on the North Circular Road with tailbacks reported on the westbound section at the clockhouse interchange near Green Lanes. Congestion is reported as far as the Great Cambridge Road interchange.
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"Real prospect" of bus strike ballot
BUS drivers unhappy about variable pay scales are being balloted today on whether they will accept an unpopular new contract. The drivers work for private bus provider Arriva, one of three which runs routes in Enfield, but their complaint is
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"Strong" gas record of housing body called into question
RESIDENTS are questioning Enfield Homes' "strong" gas safety record after one claimed blundering workmen left her with a broken cooker and another said she has a boiler which is so old it cannot be serviced. Tenant Wendy Moy has accused
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Stage set for success
The July weather hasn’t been up to much, but Enfield should be grateful to have its own Principal Theatre Company presenting Shakes-peare in the open air once again. We saw As You Like It at the Walker Ground on a wet and windy night, but their
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Please run for children
I would like to appeal to women of all ages to join The Children’s Trust team for The Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge, which takes place on Sunday, September 6 in Hyde Park, London. By joining the Trust’s team you will be helping to make a difference
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Top notch for now...
I feel I must respond to Victoria Pite’s letter (‘Chase Farm is top notch’, July 29. I am sure everyone appreciates all the staff at Chase Farm and the fact it is a clean hospital, because isn’t that what we have been campaigning for — to retain the
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Free butterfly and dragonfly walk in Palmers Green
FOLLOWING a bat and moth excursion into the dusk at Forty Hall on Wednesday, a free butterfly and dragonfly walk is being held next Friday. The walks have been organised by the Herts and Middlesex Butterfly Conservation Group. The latest
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Enfield householders losing £4.5 million in wasted energy
ENFIELD is the biggest energy-wasting borough in London, according to new research. The Energy Saving Trust has ranked all 33 boroughs in the capital and Enfield is the worst offender. Enfield's 110,368 households could collectively
