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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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The small local charity making a global impact Ayse Adil from Family Based Solutions on the charity's recent Texas training mission enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19162

Shere perfection Neil Littman visits a large new Asian restaurant opened on the site of a former Ponders End pub enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19157

The art of sitting down Leah Renz speaks to a Palmers Green photographer whose new exhibition captures portraits of visitors to Broomfield Park enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19153

Revealed: Enfield's pavement parking epidemic Last month the Dispatch invited readers to send in photos of illegal parking from across the borough – here is just some of the evidence received enfielddispatch.co.uk/revealed-enf...

Ulez declared success as new data shows 'substantial improvement' in air quality Big falls in air pollution recorded in both outer and inner London since expansion of low-emissions zone to cover whole of the capital enfielddispatch.co.uk/ulez-declare...

Khan likens Ramadan to 'pre-season training' for year ahead Along with London's other 1.3 million Muslims the mayor is fasting between dawn and sunset each day during March enfielddispatch.co.uk/khan-likens-...

Experience 'magic of Bulgarian music and dance' in Edmonton Bulgarian folk club performance at Millfield Theatre aims to introduce people to the country's cultural heritage enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19132

It's time Enfield Council stopped wasting money on Energetik Vicki Pite from Enfield Climate Action Forum argues the borough's heat network is a drain on council finances while delivering limited benefits enfielddispatch.co.uk/its-time-enf...

London's exclusion from government regeneration fund angers borough bosses London Councils argues capital is home to "some of the most deprived communities in the country" and should have been handed cash enfielddispatch.co.uk/londons-excl...

Spurs star visits Edmonton primary school Midfielder Lucas Bergvall visited Galliard Primary School as part of Tottenham Hotspur's NextGen programme enfielddispatch.co.uk/spurs-star-v...

Khan accused of 'complacency' over net zero A Green member of the London Assembly is calling for interim targets to be set before 2030 enfielddispatch.co.uk/khan-accused...

Local author celebrates launch of new book about climate change Sangeeta Waldron's book features conversations with dozens of leaders from around the world offering "invaluable insights" on tackling climate change enfielddispatch.co.uk/local-author...

Beloved cat immortalised as 'Barney's Bridge' unveiled in Enfield Town A bridge over the New River has been renamed in honour of Barney the cat following a campaign by local residents enfielddispatch.co.uk/beloved-cat-...

The March issue of Enfield Dispatch is now out! Our top story is the council leader's assurance there is "no danger" of the authority going bust, while we also reveal Enfield's pavement parking epidemic - with help from Dispatch readers! enfielddispatch.co.uk/download/

Fire investigation dog retires after 'distinguished career' Loyal London Fire Brigade probe pooch Sherlock begins "new chapter in his life" enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19082

Towners make progress off the pitch amid relegation battle Andrew Warshaw on the host of changes happening at Enfield Town FC as the fight to avoid the drop continues enfielddispatch.co.uk/towners-make...

Conservatives lodge complaint over planning chair's Spurs tickets admission The Labour committee chair admitted she'd received free Tottenham Hotspur tickets before later voting in support of the club's Whitewebbs planning application earlier this month enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19067

Closure of seven Enfield libraries voted through by councillors Labour administration blame previous Conservative government's funding cuts for the move but Tory councillors claim the closures were avoidable enfielddispatch.co.uk/closure-of-s...

Enfield councillors approve budget amid 'bankruptcy' fears Opposition Tories say years of high borrowing have left the council in "desperate" state but Labour leader claims they are "out of touch" enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-coun...

Hundreds of new trees planted as Enfield's beaver enclosure expands Capel Manor College is currently working on the expansion project at Forty Hall Farm enfielddispatch.co.uk/hundreds-of-...

Police officer avoids prison after causing moped rider's death in Southbury Cristopher de Carvalho Guedes, aged 26, was killed after being hit by a police van in October 2023 enfielddispatch.co.uk/police-offic...

Council debt set to hit £1.5billion by next year, budget report reveals Debt and interest payments are now costing Enfield taxpayers more than £31m each year enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-debt...

Residents and councillors call for 'health hazard' railway bridge to be cleaned up The bridge over the North Circular near New Southgate Station is blighted by pigeon poo and a mysterious substance containing E-coli enfielddispatch.co.uk/residents-an...

Two Enfield schools taking part in national 'breakfast clubs' pilot scheme The breakfast clubs will ensure that all children can have a "healthy, positive start to the school day" enfielddispatch.co.uk/two-enfield-...

One of Enfield's oldest residents celebrates 106th birthday in style Joan was born just a few weeks after the end of the First World War enfielddispatch.co.uk/one-of-enfie...

Khan unveils growth plan to boost London economy by £107bn in ten years The plan include calls for the city’s suburban rail services to be devolved to Transport for London enfielddispatch.co.uk/khan-unveils...

Decision on Bowes Park housing scheme deferred Concerns have been raised over parking, wildlife, and a lack of affordable homes enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=19017

Huge boost for road safety as TfL agrees to install new A10 speed cameras The move comes just over a year after a young woman was killed on a pedestrian crossing in Edmonton enfielddispatch.co.uk/huge-boost-f...

Huge boost for road safety as TfL agrees to install new A10 speed cameras The move comes just over a year after a young woman was killed on a pedestrian crossing in Edmonton enfielddispatch.co.uk/huge-boost-f...

London Assembly rejects calls for 'grooming gangs' inquiry City Hall Conservatives wanted Sir Sadiq Khan to spend £4.5m on an “independent inquiry into the exploitation of children in London” enfielddispatch.co.uk/london-assem...

'Violence prevention summit' taking place in Edmonton Community organiser Colin Lee-Own is hosting an event at Edmonton Green Library to bring together experts on youth violence and mental health enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=18994

Enfield's talented youngsters enjoy special night Enfield Youth's Got Talent has become an annual event with a glitzy showcase taking place at Millfield Theatre earlier this month enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfields-tal...

Plans for £50m 'inland surfing experience' in Enfield revealed The Wave is proposing to construct the watersports facility on Green Belt land currently used as a golf course enfielddispatch.co.uk/plans-for-50...

Row over impact of 20mph zones on bus journeys in London Tories on the London Assembly argue new 20mph zones have caused unnecessary delays on buses but Sadiq Khan denies this enfielddispatch.co.uk/row-over-imp...

Stadium concerts tax 'crucial' to help struggling music venues London Assembly committee finds grassroots music venues “still facing considerable financial pressures” enfielddispatch.co.uk/stadium-conc...

Three years on, Enfield's Ukrainian Hub is still going strong The hub at Trinity Church remains a vital source of support for the many Ukrainians living in North London and beyond as the war continues enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=18940

Fighting back against online disinformation How local newspapers like Enfield Dispatch are becoming even more important as social media platforms plummet to new depths enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=18931

Celebrating women in football Andrew Warshaw on how Enfield Town FC is marking International Women's Day next month enfielddispatch.co.uk/?p=18811

Council tenant with cancer slams months of disruptive works Enfield Council claims it always remained “sensitive” to the family's needs enfielddispatch.co.uk/council-tena...

'London art trail' idea ditched over funding concerns The idea for an artwork to be commissioned in each of the capital’s 32 boroughs was put forward by Lord Bailey enfielddispatch.co.uk/london-art-t...

Enfield Council welcomes 'exceptional' £30m government support The civic centre has been bailed out of a financial hole ahead of agreeing its 2025/26 budget next week enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-coun...

Enfield Council welcomes 'exceptional' £30m government support The civic centre has been bailed out of a financial hole ahead of agreeing its 2025/26 budget next week enfielddispatch.co.uk/enfield-coun...

Row over impact of NI rise at City Hall amid government 'shortfall' Transport for London reveals £23m funding gap caused by lack of support to cover the increase to employers' National Insurance enfielddispatch.co.uk/row-over-imp...

Susan Hall proposes cosmic comeuppance for Khan The former Conservative mayoral candidate said she wanted to throw the Labour mayor into a black hole enfielddispatch.co.uk/susan-hall-p...

New 'interim' chief executive appointed by Enfield Council Perry Scott has been named as the new boss taking over from Ian Davis at Enfield Civic Centre next month enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-interim-...

New 'interim' chief executive appointed by Enfield Council Perry Scott has been named as the new boss taking over from Ian Davis at Enfield Civic Centre next month enfielddispatch.co.uk/new-interim-...

Concern over air pollution along London's canals Sadiq Khan admits he's concerned about health impacts for Londoners who use the capital’s waterways enfielddispatch.co.uk/concern-over...

Concern over air pollution along London's canals Sadiq Khan admits he's concerned about health impacts for Londoners who use the capital’s waterways enfielddispatch.co.uk/concern-over...

Revealing the journey of Myddelton's restoration Paul Roper, head of project and funding delivery at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, invites Enfield residents to Myddelton House Gardens for a special exhibition enfielddispatch.co.uk/revealing-th...

Revealing the journey of Myddelton's restoration Paul Roper, head of project and funding delivery at Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, invites Enfield residents to Myddelton House Gardens for a special exhibition enfielddispatch.co.uk/revealing-th...