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Enfield Dispatch is Enfield's free community newspaper. Launched in October 2018, we hold authority to account and offer a platform for local people. Published by not-for-profit Social Spider Community News. New stories daily. https://enfielddispatch.co.uk
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Young athletes with special needs celebrated

Twenty children with special needs experienced a day of confidence-building, celebration and inclusive sport at Lee Valley Athletics Centre
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Young athletes with special needs celebrated
Twenty children with special needs experienced a day of confidence-building, celebration and inclusive sport at Lee Valley Athletics Centre
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November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Disgraced ex-mayor finally apologises over misconduct in office

Mohammad Islam took 101 days to write a 138-word letter to council colleagues admitting his behaviour "did not meet the standards expected"
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Disgraced ex-mayor finally apologises over misconduct in office
Mohammad Islam took 101 days to write a 138-word letter to council colleagues admitting his behaviour "did not meet the standards expected"
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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New children's book published by Forty Hall Estate

A launch event for I'm Not Scared is taking place this Saturday with a chance to meet the author
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New children's book published by Forty Hall Estate
A launch event for I'm Not Scared is taking place this Saturday with a chance to meet the author
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November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Nearly £5,000-worth of new stationery donated to Enfield schools

Enfield Town Schools Partnership (ETSP) launched a stationery appeal earlier this year to raise funds to supply 19 local schools
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Nearly £5,000-worth of new stationery donated to Enfield schools
Enfield Town Schools Partnership (ETSP) launched a stationery appeal earlier this year to raise funds to supply 19 local schools
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights

Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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Mayor urged to ban ads promoting cars and flights
Green assembly member claims good work on reducing air pollution undermined by allowing ads promoting fossil fuel consumption
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November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Appeal to help fund gardening sessions for Enfield schools

A social enterprise hopes to raise £11,000 to be able to teach schoolchildren about growing their own food
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Appeal to help fund gardening sessions for Enfield schools
A social enterprise hopes to raise £11,000 to be able to teach schoolchildren about growing their own food
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Ex-councillor's new political thriller

Former Conservative councillor Lionel Zetter on how his debut novel draws on his experiences as a lobbyist and politician
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Ex-councillor's new political thriller
Former Conservative councillor Lionel Zetter on how his debut novel draws on his experiences as a lobbyist and politician
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November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Helping residents stay warm this winter

Alex Hodson on how The Heet Project can help Enfield residents cope with cold weather
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Helping residents stay warm this winter
Alex Hodson on how The Heet Project can help Enfield residents cope with cold weather
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November 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Outrage over 'blinding' new Spurs floodlights erected without permission

Football club says the 15-metre light columns are necessary for Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre to host European youth fixtures this season
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Outrage over 'blinding' new Spurs floodlights erected without permission
Football club says the 15-metre light columns are necessary for Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre to host European youth fixtures this season
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November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Council and MPs urge government to devolve control of Hertford Loop Line

Local leaders claim devolved control of the line is "essential to unlocking Enfield’s full potential"
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Council and MPs urge government to devolve control of Hertford Loop Line
Local leaders claim devolved control of the line is "essential to unlocking Enfield’s full potential"
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November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Facial recognition technology deployed by police in Edmonton Green

The Met has started to use the controversial tool in "crime hotspots"
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Facial recognition technology deployed by police in Edmonton Green
The Met has started to use the controversial tool in "crime hotspots"
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November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Offer of £20k reward for information over murder of Enfield man

Camilo Palacio was shot dead in July 2022 in Wood Green but no-one has yet been convicted of his murder
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Offer of £20k reward for information over murder of Enfield man
Camilo Palacio was shot dead in July 2022 in Wood Green but no-one has yet been convicted of his murder
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November 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Claims that City Hall 'embellished' affordable housing figures

Sir Sadiq Khan accused of “misleading” voters in last year’s election campaign
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Claims that City Hall 'embellished' affordable housing figures
Sir Sadiq Khan accused of “misleading” voters in last year’s election campaign
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November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Latest plans for New Southgate church hall site win approval

A previous scheme was ditched after the developer claimed it could no longer provide affordable housing on the site
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Latest plans for New Southgate church hall site win approval
A previous scheme was ditched after the developer claimed it could no longer provide affordable housing on the site
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November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Pensioner dies in hospital three weeks after being attacked in Ponders End

Victim Jalal Khan was attacked while withdrawing cash outside Ponders End Post Office during daylight hours
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Pensioner dies in hospital three weeks after being attacked in Ponders End
Victim Jalal Khan was attacked while withdrawing cash outside Ponders End Post Office during daylight hours
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Veg bag scheme back on the road thanks to van donation

Enfield Council donated a van to Capel Manor College’s community veg bag scheme after their previous vehicle was damaged beyond repair
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Veg bag scheme back on the road thanks to van donation
Enfield Council donated a van to Capel Manor College’s community veg bag scheme after their previous vehicle was damaged beyond repair
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November 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation

United's poor Premier League form could end up costing City Hall another £2.2m thanks to Boris Johnson "own goal"
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GLA struggling to plug £19m budget gap amid warning over West Ham relegation
United's poor Premier League form could end up costing City Hall another £2.2m thanks to Boris Johnson "own goal"
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November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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'Not much we can do' to get ex-mayor to apologise, says council legal chief

Mohammad Islam has refused requests to apologise since it was ruled he had "brought office into disrepute"
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'Not much we can do' to get ex-mayor to apologise, says council legal chief
Mohammad Islam has refused requests to apologise since it was ruled he had "brought office into disrepute"
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November 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Hundreds of new homes win approval for ex-hospital site

The long-awaited development of 369 homes with half designated affordable has been approved by councillors
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Hundreds of new homes win approval for ex-hospital site
The long-awaited development of 369 homes with half designated affordable has been approved by councillors
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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Controversial library mural given permission to stay

Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
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Controversial library mural given permission to stay
Councillors approved the retrospective application after the council admitted to making an "error" in not seeking prior permission before it was painted
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November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Firms fined thousands over illegal water connections in Southgate and Oakwood

McFadden Utilities and Amara Land Ltd have been prosecuted by Thames Water and ordered to pay almost £32,000 in fines and costs
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Firms fined thousands over illegal water connections in Southgate and Oakwood
McFadden Utilities and Amara Land Ltd have been prosecuted by Thames Water and ordered to pay almost £32,000 in fines and costs
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November 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Sixteen 'days of action' in Enfield to mark White Ribbon Day

The annual campaign aims to eliminate violence against women and girls
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Sixteen 'days of action' in Enfield to mark White Ribbon Day
The annual campaign aims to eliminate violence against women and girls
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November 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Enfield Local Plan hearings conclude with pledge of final consultation for residents

Evidence from developers, local groups, legal experts and council officials has been heard over 27 hearing dates throughout this year
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Enfield Local Plan hearings conclude with pledge of final consultation for residents
Evidence from developers, local groups, legal experts and council officials has been heard over 27 hearing dates throughout this year
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November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Nature and housing can work together, insists City Hall boss

Concerns around increased urban density displacing nature have been raised as London aims to build 88,000 homes per year
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Nature and housing can work together, insists City Hall boss
Concerns around increased urban density displacing nature have been raised as London aims to build 88,000 homes per year
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November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Three Enfield shops fined after being caught selling out-of-date food

The businesses in Cockfosters, Bush Hill Park and Forty Hill were selling food past the product's 'use by' date in breach of food safety regulations
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Three Enfield shops fined after being caught selling out-of-date food
The businesses in Cockfosters, Bush Hill Park and Forty Hill were selling food past the product's 'use by' date in breach of food safety regulations
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November 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM