Enfield Dispatch

Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London

Families urged to get vaccinated as measles outbreak continues to spread

At least 34 cases have been reported in Enfield and more than 60 in total across North London
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Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"

Battle over bin collections as parties make big election promises

The Tories want to bring back weekly bin rounds but Labour claims the move will cost £7m and is "unaffordable"
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Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces

Council criticised over maps which omit Whitewebbs Park

An empty white space in the area of Whitewebbs Park is shown on the council-produced map supposed to be highlighting public green spaces
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TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population

TfL accused of 'resting on its laurels' over needs of disabled Londoners

The London Assembly's transport committee spent months investigating the barriers faced by London’s 1.2 million-strong disabled population
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High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular

High-rise hotel set for approval in Edmonton

The Meridian Grand wedding and banqueting venue is seeking to build a 144-bedroom hotel next to the North Circular
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Problems with shared ownership a 'particular issue' in London, admits housing minister Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges

Problems with shared ownership a 'particular issue' in London, admits housing minister

Assembly members have warned such 'affordable' homes often face high interest rate mortgage payments and unregulated service charges
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Assembly member urges rethink on Met's use of facial recognition technology The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival

Assembly member urges rethink on Met's use of facial recognition technology

The Metropolitan Police has recently stepped up its use of the technology at large public events in London, including at last year’s Notting Hill Carnival
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Enfield's new town could 'show the way' for other parts of London London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen

Enfield's new town could 'show the way' for other parts of London

London Assembly told six sites across the capital were considered for the government's new towns programme but only two were chosen
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Why we remain dedicated to print Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers

Why we remain dedicated to print

Dispatch editor James Cracknell what the future might hold for print newspapers
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Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion

Breaking down digital barriers in Enfield

Khilna Gudhka, Rose Bramble and Annie Smol from Empowering Disability In Enfield on the group’s local efforts to combat digital exclusion
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Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into 'no-go zone', council warned Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time

Roadworks to turn parts of Enfield into 'no-go zone', council warned

Enfield Council has granted permission for both UK Power Networks and Thames Water to dig up two key routes at the same time
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Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone

Deputy council leader defends slow progress at Meridian Water

But Tim Leaver was unable to offer any reassurances over how quickly the 10,000-homes target will be met at the Edmonton redevelopment zone
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Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals

Cockfosters FC just two wins from Wembley as remarkable cup run continues

The Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division minnows beat the FA Vase trophy holders to reach the quarter-finals
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Enfield man sentenced for profiting from sale of personal data William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed

Enfield man sentenced for profiting from sale of personal data

William Chipoma admitted receiving £70,500 for selling data he had illegally accessed
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Permission granted for revised plans at Meridian Water's first phase The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up

Permission granted for revised plans at Meridian Water's first phase

The plans include second staircases in tower blocks that had previously been approved without them despite new fire safety legislation being drawn up
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Dinosaur visiting shopping centre during February half-term Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week

Dinosaur visiting shopping centre during February half-term

Families can met Rex the friendly Tyrannosaurus at Palace Gardens in Enfield Town next week
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Concerns raised over young people's lack of trust in Met Police Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust

Concerns raised over young people's lack of trust in Met Police

Removal of safer schools officers and youth engagement and diversion officers blamed by London Assembly members for rising distrust
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Enfield youngsters offered coached basketball sessions for just £1 Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport

Enfield youngsters offered coached basketball sessions for just £1

Southbury Leisure Centre is taking part in an NBA-funded scheme to encourage children aged from five to 15 to take up the sport
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Tribute to retiring PCSO for Enfield Town after two decades of service Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"

Tribute to retiring PCSO for Enfield Town after two decades of service

Trish Holmes first joined the Met in 2003 and has been described by a colleague as representing "the very best of neighbourhood policing"
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How this year's local election could be won With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun

How this year's local election could be won

With three months until polling day, the race for control of Enfield Civic Centre has firmly begun
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Correction: Enfield masseur struck off register after sex assault convictions Dimov Yuliyan (credit Met Police) In an article published on 13th January 2026 (Enfield masseur struck off register after sex assault convictions) we reporte

Correction: Enfield masseur struck off register after sex assault convictions

In an article published on 13th January 2026 (Enfield
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Bullsmoor Metropolitan Police officers are appealing for information about the fatal collision early on Friday morning

Pedestrian dies after being hit by van in Bullsmoor

Metropolitan Police officers are appealing for information about the fatal collision early on Friday morning
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Measels outbreak in Enfield confirmed Families are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated against the highly infectious virus which can cause serious health issues

Measels outbreak in Enfield confirmed

Families are being urged to ensure they are vaccinated against the highly infectious virus which can cause serious health issues
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Two Enfield men fined for misusing Blue Badges The drivers had used Blue Badges that did not belong to them to park in disabled parking spaces

Two Enfield men fined for misusing Blue Badges

The drivers had used Blue Badges that did not belong to them to park in disabled parking spaces
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Plans submitted for residential flats at Enfield Post Office The current shop floor at the rear would be converted for housing while a vacant unit at the front of the building would become the new post office

Plans submitted for residential flats at Enfield Post Office

The current shop floor at the rear would be converted for housing while a vacant unit at the front of the building would become the new post office
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Variety and value for money at Asian hotspot Neil Littman visits HK Noodles in Enfield Town to sample its eclectic and reasonably priced menu

Variety and value for money at Asian hotspot

Neil Littman visits HK Noodles in Enfield Town to sample its eclectic and reasonably priced menu
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Enfield director's new film exposes 'grooming tactics' used by drugs gangs The Orphan is directed by a former teacher of St Ignatius College and stars several pupils of Chace Community School as extras

Enfield director's new film exposes 'grooming tactics' used by drugs gangs

The Orphan is directed by a former teacher of St Ignatius College and stars several pupils of Chace Community School as extras
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Major change in approach to Meridian Water signalled by Enfield Council The flagship housing scheme in Edmonton has faced a number of challenges in recent years as the council has struggled in its role as master developer

Major change in approach to Meridian Water signalled by Enfield Council

The flagship housing scheme in Edmonton has faced a number of challenges in recent years as the council has struggled in its role as master developer
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Enfield woman stars on BBC reality show Fashion entrepreneur Vanessa Tetteh-Squire is appearing as a contestant on the 20th series of The Apprentice

Enfield woman stars on BBC reality show

Fashion entrepreneur Vanessa Tetteh-Squire is appearing as a contestant on the 20th series of The Apprentice
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