One in five on DNA database are children

GENETIC profiles of children and young people account for nearly 20 per cent of Enfield residents stored on the national criminal database.

The figures, obtained by the Advertiser under the Freedom of Information Act, show that of the 19,847... read full story

NHS aims to ‘cleanse’ GP lists by identifying their missing patients

HEALTH chiefs have embarked on a wide-reaching GP list cleansing programme to make sure doctors are not being overpaid for the number of patients on their books.

Last month, NHS Enfield start... read full story

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Cadets and veterans turn out for Armed Forces Day

THREE generations of ex-servicemen and women paraded through Enfield Town on Sunday to mark National Armed Forces Day.

The event, which was organised by the Enfield British Legion and Enfield... read full story

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New top cop plans to take to the streets

THE borough’s new police chief plans to stay in touch with officers by joining them on routine patrols and avoiding bureaucratic meetings.

Chief Superintendent David Tucker has been familiari... read full story

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Opposition rubbishes wheelie bin pilot scheme

THE decision to launch a pilot scheme for wheelie bins has been challenged by councillors who have asked for greater clarification over what the controversial project entails for residents.

F... read full story

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Bastian sets his sights on making Town return

FORMER Enfield Town hero David Bastian has revealed he is looking to return to Goldsdown Road to settle some “unfinished business” at the club.
The tough-tackling left-back left Town under a cloud... read full story

Baltacha rues her missed opportunity

ELENA BALTACHA admitted that she had missed a golden opportunity to reach the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in seven years last week as she crashed to a disappointing 7-5, 6-1 defeat at ... read full story

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Town in line to face old rivals in FA Cup

ENFIELD TOWN could face old rivals Waltham Abbey in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup next season.
Abbey, who gained promotion through the Ryman Division One North play-offs at the end of l... read full story

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Cockfosters boosted by stand decision

THE stage is set for Cockfosters to make an instant return to the Spartan Premier Division after the club was given the green light to carry out improvement work at Chalk Lane.
After a depressing ... read full story

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Winchmore Hill left dejected by cup loss

CAPTAIN Neil Hurst was unable to hide his disappointment after Winchmore Hill’s hopes of reaching the last 16 of the National Club Championship were crushed by Cambridge Granta on Sunday.
Hosts Hi... read full story

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