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MPs narrowly vote to accept the assisted dying bill. How did yours vote?

5 days ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

The House of Commons debated the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, private member's bill introduced by Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater on Friday (June 20). The proposed legislation would allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales, with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death. This would be subject to approval by two doctors and a panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist.
Sprinter clocks fastest time ever recorded by a Brit at a grassroots UK meet

1 week ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | holly brencher

Eugene Amo-Dadzie ran 9.99 seconds in the men's 100m at the Be Fit Today Track Academy (BFTTA) Series at Lee Valley. This time, achieved with a legal +1.1 m/s tailwind, has set a new standard for UK sprinting. The performance has placed Amo-Dadzie, who is coached by Steve Fudge, in the record books and highlights the influence of BFTTA in producing world-class talent. TJ Ossai, founder of BFTTA, commented: "This isn't just about one athlete.
Boys left 'traumatised' after horror trailers played before children's film

1 week ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Nathalie Raffray

Robert Ellice and Jenny Ellicee with their boys Max and Robert. who were left 'traumatised' after being shown two horror film trailers before a showing of Lilo & Stitch. (Image: Jenny Ellice / SWNS) A mum says her two young children were left "traumatised" after a cinema showed two horror film trailers before a screening of Lilo & Stitch.
'I am marching across the desert from Egypt to Gaza - here's why'

1 week ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Grace Howarth

Independent Socialist group councillor Mary Mason is joining around 3,000 pro-Palestine activists taking part in the walk, organised by independent movement Global March To Gaza. Cllr Mason said Israel’s interception of Gaza activists’ aid boat earlier this week was a key reason she joined the march.
'We must make sure Finsbury Park is not unlawfully dominated by private festivals'

1 week ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Grace Howarth

The Friends of Finsbury Park group has asked Haringey Council to reassure local people that the park is not being “unlawfully dominated” by private festivals. The friends group’s intervention comes after Lambeth Council in South London was found in a High Court ruling last month to be acting unlawfully by allowing events to exceed a 28-day ‘temporary use of land’ limit which allows for events to take place without full planning permission.
Sports hall plans get green light - but there is no money to build them

2 weeks ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Grace Howarth

The fully accessible indoor facility on Bull Lane Playing Fields in Edmonton will include a multi-purpose sports court, changing rooms, lockers, reception and staffing areas. However, the application submitted by The Selby Trust is ‘outline only’ as no funding has been secured and funding bids cannot be submitted until the proposal had been approved. It forms the final part of the plan to create a new ‘Selby Urban Village’ site in Edmonton.
Enfield Council plans controlled parking zone in Edmonton

2 weeks ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Grace Howarth

Enfield Council is consulting on a new CPZ which, if introduced, would see Sunnyside Road (north, east and south) as well as Leonard Road become areas where only residents with a permit will be allowed to park. A consultation on the scheme was launched in May and residents are now being asked to share any comments via a survey by a deadline of Sunday, June 22. The scheme, if it goes ahead, will operate from 9am to 6.30pm, from Monday to Sunday.
Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

3 weeks ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Plans for surfing lake with waves and beach front area in Lee Valley

3 weeks ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Grace Howarth

The new artificial lake, set to be created on Green Belt land currently comprising part of Lee Valley Golf Course and Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park near Pickett’s Lock, will generate a variety of waves for surfers to enjoy. An adjacent complex will also include a two-storey clubhouse, “beach front area” and maintenance facility. The existing golf course will be reduced in size but also “reimagined” and incorporated into the wider leisure complex.
Get yourself in pole position and save £100pp on British Grand Prix tickets

3 weeks ago | enfieldindependent.co.uk | Lindsey Furby

The British Grand Prix 2025 will be a must for Britain’s F1 fans, see Lewis Hamilton in the red Ferrari for the first time in the UK, will Lando Norris maintain his winning streak in the McLaren or will George Russell push it to the limit? Saturday starts with qualifying as the drivers reach tremendous speeds when they battle it out for that ever-important pole position. Sunday brings more buzz and excitement, watching in anticipation as the lights go out and the ultimate race begins.