Community News
Church to raise cash for community hall
19th May 2012
A baptist church in Tottenham will hold an event next weekend to raise money to build a new community hall.
High achievers recognised with Jack Petchey awards
19th May 2012
High achieving students have been recognised with prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation awards.
Baptist church to raise cash for community hall
18th May 2012
A baptist church in Tottenham will hold an event next weekend to raise money to build a new community hall.
Baptist church holds event to raise money for new hall
18th May 2012
A baptist church in Tottenham will hold an event next weekend to raise money to build a new community hall.
Jail for man who raped former lover
18th May 2012
An ex boyfriend who raped and sexually assaulted his former lover has been jailed for seven years today.
Life in jail for park killer
18th May 2012
A man who murdered two pensioners and assaulted five men in a month of savage attacks in Haringey’s parks has been jailed for life.
Aunt runs six marathons in memory of baby neice
18th May 2012
An aunt who lost her baby niece to liver disease is running six marathons in six weeks in her memory.
Mayor presents independence awards to students with disabilities
18th May 2012
Students with disabilities were handed certificates from the Mayor of Haringey yesterday for completing courses in independence.
Man guilty of park killings due for sentencing
18th May 2012
The man guilty of murdering two pensioners and wounding five men in a month-long rampage in Haringey parks is due to be sentenced today.
Tottenham primary school in Ofsted special measures
17th May 2012
A primary school in Tottenham has been placed in special measures as a consequence of its latest Ofsted inspection.
Jail for noisy man who argued with mother
17th May 2012
A man has been jailed for 14 days following his breach of a court order banning his drunken brawls and arguments with his mother.
Time running out for Spurs fans to bid for rare club book
17th May 2012
Spurs fans have until the end of the month to bid for a rare book scoping the history of the clib.
Banksy in Turnpike Lane here to stay
17th May 2012
The street art believed to be a genuine Banksy will not be removed from Turnpike Lane.
Ambulance crashes with car and paramedic taken to hospital
17th May 2012
An ambulance crashed into another car in Tottenham this morning and a paramedic was taken to hospital.
Accident in Tottenham blackspot
17th May 2012
A collision in the same spot where a cyclist lost his life last month is disrupting travel in Tottenham this morning.
Ally Pally to host snooker Masters until 2015
16th May 2012
Alexandra Palace is “proud” to host the snooker Masters for the next three years following last year’s success.
Guilty: man who savagely attacked seven men in parks
16th May 2012
A man who killed two pensioners and savagely attacked five men in parks has been found guilty today.
Mecca bingo football tournament raises £4,000 for charity
16th May 2012
A Wood Green bingo hall helped to raise £4,000 for a cancer charity when its employees played a special football tournament.
Man sentenced to life for murdering schoolboy
16th May 2012
The man guilty of killing Tottenham schoolboy Kasey Gordon has been sentenced today to life imprisonment.
Apprentice star visits Tottenham school
16th May 2012
Television presenter and businesswoman Saira Khan paid a visit to a Tottenham primary school on Thursday as part of a country-wide initiative to encourage young entrepreneurs.
Carpetright to return to Tottenham after riots
16th May 2012
An iconic Tottenham building destroyed in the riots is set to return.
Spurs offer free heart screenings after Muamba's collapse
16th May 2012
Free heart screenings for 14 to 35 year olds will be on offer at White Hart Lane next Wednesday.
28. A Rich and Poignant Past: Wartime London
by Stickyboard
16th May 2012
Showing the Imperial War Museum to a newcomer to London recently, I was reminded of how little attention most of us pay to the heritage of wartime London all around us.With the richness of the 21st century city on offer and our ever-busy lives, it’s easy to understand why. Yet the spirit and the shape of this great city are so inseparable from its times at war, and there are so many opportunities
Cooking oil from care homes recycled to fuel cars and heating
15th May 2012
Used cooking oil from care homes will be recycled into heating and fuel in an effort by Haringey Council to cut carbon and reduce waste.
Spurs charity recognised by Government for work with children
15th May 2012
The Tottenham Hotspur Foundation has been officially recognised for its commitment to helping children in care.
Car flipped onto its roof
15th May 2012
A woman escaped with no serious injuries after her car was flipped onto its roof on Sunday.
Tickets to be released for Olympic Flame celebration this month
15th May 2012
Tickets for the evening celebration at Alexandra Palace to welcome the Olympic Flame to Haringey will be released this month.
Banksy image appears in Turnpike Lane
15th May 2012
A new Banksy image has popped up in Turnpike Lane.
Student charged with three offences following crash
15th May 2012
A 21-year-old student has been charged with three offences following a car crash in Tottenham yesterday.
Investigation launched into cause of flat fire
15th May 2012
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which resulted in a woman receiving severe burns to her face, chest and back.
Police involved in stand-off with knife-wielding man
15th May 2012
Police were involved in a stand-off with a knife-wielding man at a block of offices in Tottenham yesterday.
Couple used axes and sledgehammers to raid jewellers
14th May 2012
A Wood Green couple were jailed on Friday for working with an Eastern European gang which stole gems worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from a leading jeweller.
Media charity thriving despite funding cuts
14th May 2012
A charity that helps young people develop skills through working in the media has won a governmental award 12 months after its funding was cut by Haringey Council.
Woman in hospital after Tottenham flat fire
14th May 2012
A woman received severe burns after a fire broke out in a Tottenham flat on Sunday afternoon.
Four in hospital following Tottenham bus crash
14th May 2012
Four people are in hospital following a serious accident between a bus and two cars in Tottenham this morning.
Alopecia exhibition opens today
14th May 2012
A photographer from Crouch End will display his work in a week-long exhibition starting today.
Tottenham park one of best for tennis in country
12th May 2012
Bruce Castle Park in Tottenham has been officially recognised as one of the country’s best community facilities.
Outgoing children's chief 'proud' of job
12th May 2012
Outgoing children’s services chief Councillor Lorna Reith says she “is proud” of her three-year tenure.
Trains to terminate at Seven Sisters all weekend
12th May 2012
Train services to central London will terminate at Seven Sisters this weekend due to engineering works.
Council leader 'delighted' with new cabinet team
11th May 2012
The council leader says she is “delighted” with the new cabinet team selected at a meeting last night.
Teenager charged with riots burglaries and arsons
11th May 2012
An Edmonton teenager is due in court this afternoon charged with a multitude of burglaries and arsons in Wood Green during last August’s riots.
Student harnesses Jedi powers in pioneering photo project
11th May 2012
A Haringey student has worked alongside a pioneering media designer to produce a series of photographs created using light sabres and martial arts.
Man accused of murdering Kelvin Easton set for September trial
11th May 2012
A man will face trial in September charged with the murder of a Tottenham rapper in an east London club last year.
Friends of murdered teenager Kasey Gordon get lottery grant for knife crime film
11th May 2012
Traumatised pupils at a Tottenham school have received a lottery grant to run a film project about knife crime following the fatal stabbing of their friend.
New deputy leader chosen in cabinet reshuffle
11th May 2012
Haringey has a new deputy leader to replace outgoing Lorna Reith following Labour’s annual meeting last night.
Council denies Tottenham free school getting preferential treatment
10th May 2012
Haringey Council has denied it has given a Tottenham primary free school special treatment by agreeing to run its admissions process.
Children's fun run raises money for charity
10th May 2012
Today 700 pupils from Haringey took part in the UK’s biggest fun run, the Tesco Great School Run.
Court date for Hornsey man over cannabis farm
10th May 2012
An alleged cannabis farmer will appear in court today after a police raid found nearly 30 plants in a Hornsey house.
Councillors worried about impact of Tottenham free school
10th May 2012
Backbench Labour councillors are “extremely worried” about the impact of a new primary free school in Tottenham.
'Gunman' due in court over Tottenham fight
10th May 2012
A student will appear in court today after being arrested allegedly on the way to a Tottenham fight with a gun.
Developer submits new Wards Corner bid
10th May 2012
The developer behind a controversial redevelopment of a South Tottenham market and homes has submitted a new planning application.
27. Celebrating British: THE London Tour for Visitors to Blighty
by Stickyboard
10th May 2012
Last week London was named the world’s best destination by TripAdvisor, having already taken Lonely Planet’s ‘best city to visit’ title in October of last year. With the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics still to come, 2012 is likely to be a bumper year for foreign visitors to the city, if they can get out of Heathrow.It’s more than likely that someone you know will be visiting London from outside
Leaked letter reveals list of failures at Alexandra Palace election count
9th May 2012
The body in charge of running last week’s delayed election count has been accused of “evading responsibility” in a damning leaked letter which paints a farcical picture of the process.
Jobs at risk as Clinton goes into administration
9th May 2012
Two cards stores in the borough could close with jobs at risk after falling into administration.
Harringay men to face trial over Boxing Day Oxford Street murder
9th May 2012
Two Harringay men accused of stabbing a teenager to death in Oxford Street on Boxing Day last year will face trial in October.
US self-defence guru who planned Tottenham classes banned from UK
9th May 2012
A controversial American self-defence instructor who planned to give seminars in Tottenham has been banned from Britain by the Home Secretary.
Riots burglar jailed for role in police car blaze in Tottenham
9th May 2012
A Wood Green burglar has been jailed for three years for his role in rioting in Tottenham last August.
Fire at Tottenham tower block
8th May 2012
A fire damaged a flat in a Tottenham High Road tower block this morning.
Carer takes on Olympic-length triathlon for alcohol charity
8th May 2012
A carer from Haringey is undertaking an Olympic distance triathlon to raise money for a charity which supports people with alcohol dependency and their families.
Free school to open in Spurs stadium housing development
8th May 2012
A new primary free school will be based in a Tottenham housing development to be built by Spurs as part of its new stadium plan.
First person to be sentenced for inciting rioting given two years in prison
8th May 2012
The first person to be sentenced for inciting people to riot in London has been jailed for two years.
Labour clear winners in Haringey despite Johnson win
8th May 2012
Labour were the big winners in Haringey in Thursday’s elections, despite Conservative Boris Johnson being re-elected Mayor of London.
Market traders cut back on food to raise cash for charity
7th May 2012
A pair of market traders are spending just £1 a day on food to raise money for charity.
Nature lover sets off on cycle to Scotland
6th May 2012
An environmentalist will set off on a gruelling six-day cycle to Edinburgh today.
Victoria line closed today and tomorrow
6th May 2012
The entire Victoria Tube line is suspended today and tomorrow due to engineering work.
Applications for slice of £1.2m council fund soon to open
5th May 2012
Applications for a Haringey Council £1.2million cash pot are due to open at the end of the month.
Signed rock band to star in Crouch End festival
5th May 2012
A signed rock band from Crouch End will perform for the first tonight on their home turf.
Johnson pips Livingstone to Mayor of London
5th May 2012
Boris Johnson was re-elected as Mayor of London in a surprisingly narrow victory that saw him beat rival Ken Livingstone.
Boris Johnson re-elected Mayor of London
5th May 2012
Conservative Boris Johnson has been re-elected Mayor of London, beating Labour rival Ken Livingstone.
Labour 'delighted' to hold onto GLA seat
4th May 2012
Labour’s Joanne McCartney is “delighted” to have held the Enfield and Haringey seat in the London Assembly.
Labour holds GLA seat for Haringey and Enfield
4th May 2012
Labour's Joanne McCartney has held the Enfield and Haringey seat in the London Assembly.
Labour heading for win in Enfield and Haringey at halfway point
4th May 2012
Labour candidate Joanne McCartney looks to be heading to a clear victory in the battle for Enfield and Haringey’s London Assembly seat.
Man seriously injured in Wood Green
4th May 2012
A man suffered serious head injuries in an attack in Wood Green on Monday evening.
Bruce Grove Youth Centre reopens four evenings a week
4th May 2012
A youth centre forced to close last year has reopened four evenings a week.
First estimates show big win for Labour in Enfield and Haringey
4th May 2012
Counting of votes for the borough’s London Assembly member is well underway, with first estimates suggesting a big win for Labour.
Innocent plea from man charged with Muswell Hill robbery
4th May 2012
A teenager charged with robbery entered a not guilty plea at Wood Green Crown Court today.
Clamping bringing 'misery' to Bounds Green visitors
4th May 2012
Clamping outside Bounds Green Tube station is causing “misery” to unsuspecting visitors, according to a campaigner.
Ally Pally vote counting behind schedule
4th May 2012
Vote counting at Alexandra Palace is running behind schedule following an earlier power failure.
Vote counting delayed by power failure
4th May 2012
The counting of votes cast in yesterday’s election for the Mayor of London and London Assembly members has been delayed by a power failure.
Suspected robber due to enter plea
4th May 2012
A teenager charged with robbing a man in Muswell Hill is due to enter his plea at Wood Green Crown Court today.
Clamping victim charged nearly a week's wages
3rd May 2012
A self-employed joiner lost almost a week’s wages in one hit when he was clamped outside Bounds Green Tube station.
'Serious risk' of further riots without Duggan inquest, says council leader
3rd May 2012
Failing to carry out a full public inquest into the death of Mark Duggan poses a “serious risk” of further riots, according to the leader of Haringey Council.
Girl missing since February found safe and well
3rd May 2012
A girl has been found after she went missing for more than two months.
Man in hospital after moped crash
3rd May 2012
A 26-year-old man is in hospital after crashing his moped in Wood Green this morning.
Wood Green road reopens following accident
3rd May 2012
A Wood Green road has reopened following an earlier accident.
CBBC star takes assembly to inspire love for reading
3rd May 2012
Pupils were left in fits of giggles when a CBBC star took their assembly this morning.
Child neglect cases 'cast doubt' on council's ability to protect, say Lib Dems
3rd May 2012
Two disturbing cases of child neglect “cast doubt” on Haringey Council’s ability to protect our children, according to Liberal Democrat politicians.
Accident by Wood Green Tube station
3rd May 2012
An accident in Wood Green has led to a road closure.
Children's chief apologises 'unreservedly' for failures exposed in report
3rd May 2012
The chief of children’s services has apologised “unreservedly” for failures exposed in a child protection review.
Polls open for mayoral elections
3rd May 2012
Londoners have begun casting their votes for the city’s mayor and assembly members following weeks of campaigning.
Crouch End Festival kicks off tomorrow
3rd May 2012
The Crouch End Festival opens tomorrow with ten action-packed days of events.
Damning report exposes failure to protect children from 'chronic neglect'
2nd May 2012
Haringey’s children's services are under fire again with the release of a damning report into multiple failures of care.
Man charged for suspected theft from Paradise Gems
2nd May 2012
A man has been charged with stealing from a family-run Tottenham jewellers shop during the riots.
Muswell Hill teacher named primary science teacher of the year
2nd May 2012
A teacher from a Muswell Hill school has been named the primary science teacher of the year.
'Amazing' event gave childcarers a well-earned rest
2nd May 2012
A free event designed to give parents and carers a rest was a storming success yesterday.
Wood Green students plant piece of Olympic history
2nd May 2012
Students from a Wood Green secondary school planted their own piece of Olympic history on Thursday.
Long delays likely all day on Seven Sisters train line
2nd May 2012
Major disruption is affecting the borough’s trains due to a broken rail at Liverpool Street.
Muamba to attend Spurs vs Bolton match tonight
2nd May 2012
Fabrice Muamba will watch his team play tonight for the first time since his cardiac arrest more than six weeks ago.
26. The Best Seats in London: Eating on the Bar
by Stickyboard
2nd May 2012
They may be the only seats left in the restaurant when you try to call up for a last minute reservation, but I think counter top seats are the best in the house. Whether it is at Riding House Cafe, my personal favourite, Bocca di Lupo or Mishkins, counter-top seating offers the same menu but with that little bit of added atmosphere and entertainment. What’s more, you’re more likely to get the
Free birthday cakes for hard-up children thanks to volunteers
1st May 2012
Free birthday cakes for children in hard-up families are on offer thanks to a team of working mums.
Landlords forum next week
1st May 2012
A forum for landlords to share ideas about how to improve services for tenants will be held next Wednesday.
Missing Polish man reunited with his wife
1st May 2012
A Polish man missing for almost a week has been reunited with his wife.
Lib Dems 'irresponsible' to blame council failings on children's services chief
1st May 2012
Liberal Democrat politicians are “irresponsible” to blame historic council failings on the head of children’s services, according to the Labour group.
Departure of children's chief will end 'culture of secrecy'
1st May 2012
The departure of Haringey Council’s children’s services chief will end a “culture of secrecy,” according to Liberal Democrat politicians.
Spurs fans may have key to solving train attack
1st May 2012
Spurs fans may have the key to solving a racially motivated attack on a train last month.
Council children's chief steps down following damning report
1st May 2012
The chief of Haringey’s children services has stepped down after three years in the job.
Free community event at Wood Green Library
1st May 2012
A free event for young children and their carers will go ahead at Wood Green Library this morning.
Council fail to protect 'vulnerable' citizens after Baby P, say politicians
30th April 2012
Politicians have hit out at Haringey Council for failing to protect its most “vulnerable” citizens despite tough lessons learnt from Baby P’s death.
Emotional tributes paid to cyclist at funeral
30th April 2012
The body of the cyclist killed on the Great Cambridge Road last month will be buried in Uganda on Wednesday.
Children show love for Tottenham in art
30th April 2012
An art exhibition displaying children’s favourite parts of Tottenham is on display at a primary school.
Royal result for Tottenham jeweller
30th April 2012
Prince Charles’ efforts to help a jeweller who lost everything in the riots seem to have paid off.
Nominations open for carers of the year
30th April 2012
The hard work of unpaid carers in the borough will be recognised by awards launched by Haringey Council.
Autistic children treated to special cinema screening
30th April 2012
Autistic children from a Muswell Hill primary school were treated to an extra special cinema trip on Thursday.
Guilty plea from JD sports and PC World thief
30th April 2012
An unemployed man has pleaded guilty to stealing from JD sports and PC World during the riots.
Bike ride through north London today
29th April 2012
Cyclists will tour the sights of north London today in a free bike ride organised by television company Sky.
Engineering work affecting trains today
29th April 2012
Engineering works will affect the borough’s trains today, with some services not stopping at Harringay or Hornsey.
Derelict tennis courts transformed into hospital garden
28th April 2012
A derelict hospital tennis court has been transformed into a sensory garden thanks to a major fundraising effort from the community.
Soap star opens new Poundland store
28th April 2012
A Poundland store is celebrating its opening in the borough today with a guest appearance from a soap star.
Hairdressing student wins 'dream' Olympic job
27th April 2012
A hairdressing student has won her “dream job” to style the hair of Olympic athletes this summer.
Ally Pally official Dutch Olympic venue
27th April 2012
The borough’s skyline will look a little different this summer when Alexandra Palace is turned bright orange.
25-year-old who escaped from Ealing Hospital could be in Harrow
27th April 2012
A man who escaped from hospital could be in Harrow.
JD Sports 'looter' case postponed due to insufficient evidence
27th April 2012
A man accused of looting in the riots had his court hearing postponed yesterday due to insufficient evidence.
Train delays after person hit by a train
27th April 2012
Delays are affecting the borough’s trains this morning after a person was hit by a train in Hertfordshire.
IPCC unable to interview Duggan officers 'unacceptable' says MP
27th April 2012
Tottenham MP David Lammy says it is “unacceptable” that 31 officers are refusing to be interviewed by the IPCC after the shooting of Mark Duggan.
Ally Pally bike ride this weekend
27th April 2012
Cyclists can explore the iconic sights of north London in a bike ride on Sunday.
Plea to solve Tottenham bus attack
26th April 2012
Police have released CCTV images today of two men they would like to speak to about an attempted robbery on a Tottenham bus.
Market traders to spend £1 a day on food to raise cash for charity
26th April 2012
A couple who sell healthy meals for a living are bracing themselves to spend just £1 a day on food to raise cash for charity.
Invite accepted: bookie exec 'very happy' to tour Haringey high streets
26th April 2012
Against all odds, the head of a bookmakers association is “very happy” to tour Haringey’s high streets with a councillor openly critical of the shops.
JD Sports and PC World 'thief' due in court
26th April 2012
An unemployed man accused of stealing from JD Sports and PC World during the London riots is due to appear in court today.
Inquest into cyclist's death delayed six months for police investigation
26th April 2012
The inquest into the death of a cyclist has been delayed for six months while police launch a full investigation.
MP 'delighted' with anti-knife crime law
26th April 2012
An MP says he is “absolutely delighted” that a new law he campaigned for that hands mandatory prison sentences to teenagers wielding knives is set to come into force.
Tottenham Hale assault suspect remanded in custody
26th April 2012
A suspect accused of causing severe head injuries to a man in Tottenham Hale has been remanded in custody.
Darts star Bobby George to unveil pub's £200k new look
26th April 2012
Darts legend Bobby George will reopen an iconic pub in Wood Green today following a £200,000 refurbishment.
Little boy suffering from cancer meets Fireman Sam
25th April 2012
The wishes of a little boy suffering from cancer came true yesterday when he met Fireman Sam at Tottenham Fire Station.
Small fire extinguished following electrical explosion
25th April 2012
A small fire which started in Wood Green today following an electrical explosion has been extinguished.
Electrical explosion under Wood Green pavement
25th April 2012
An electrical explosion under the pavement in a Wood Green road has led to a major road closure.
Fortnightly bin collections to hit Tottenham in June
25th April 2012
Controversial fortnightly rubbish collections will be waived through to a huge section of the borough as early as June, it has emerged.
Bail for Spurs midfielder Steven Pienaar
25th April 2012
Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar has been bailed for sentencing next month.
Nature lover to cycle across country to help save bees
25th April 2012
A nature lover is gearing up to cycle from London to Edinburgh to raise money for bees.
Free thriller novels handed to people in care home
25th April 2012
Free thriller novels were handed out to people living in a Wood Green care home on Monday as part of World Book Night.
Voters to get chance to grill London Assembly candidates
25th April 2012
Candidates standing to represent Enfield and Haringey in the London Assembly will get a grilling from Palmers Green voters this evening.
Man due in court charged with Tottenham Hale attack
25th April 2012
A man is due to appear in court today for his suspected role in an assault in Tottenham Hale on Saturday.
25. The Man-Date: A Chap's London Day Out
by Stickyboard
25th April 2012
Conditions: If you haven’t read Chap magazine, you’re not welcome to ingest the below.
Wow! What a special occasion! You are actually going to be able to spend some real time, with a real person, who you have a real connection with. Don’t blow it! If you have any intention of seeing this chap again you must make sure you pull out ALL of the stops to impress him. No bloke wants a wet friend
Delays after person hit by a train in Barnet
24th April 2012
Train services through the borough are being delayed by up to an hour after a person was hit by a train in Barnet.
Man at large nine months after trying to 'rape' woman
24th April 2012
A man suspected of trying to rape a woman remains at large despite the crime taking place more than nine months ago.
Betting association helps pay for major boxing tournament
24th April 2012
A major boxing cup is likely to go ahead thanks to a donation from a betting shop association.
Transport director apologises for 'poor performance' of bus route
24th April 2012
A transport director has apologised today for the “poor performance” of a Haringey bus route.
Bail granted for men charged with gun and stabbing offences
24th April 2012
Two men charged for their suspected role in a shooting and stabbing in Tottenham have been released on bail.
Tube staff to start 72-hour strike
24th April 2012
A strike by London Underground workers who upgrade the Piccadilly line will start this afternoon in a row over pensions and benefits.
Help us save our school swimming pool, say PTA
24th April 2012
The future of a popular swimming pool at a Harringay school is under threat unless major investment can be sourced.
Brother of bus driver angry at failure to suspend officers
24th April 2012
The brother of a bus driver who burned to death in Palmers Green has condemned police for not suspending officers despite “a catalogue of errors” in their investigation.
Polish man in need of medication missing since Saturday
24th April 2012
A Polish man in need of regular medication has been missing for three days.
"Battle of the bins" hits Highgate, says lawyer
24th April 2012
Forget rubbish overflowing on the streets, it’s the extra bins a Highgate lawyer is concerned about.
Four men charged with Tottenham shooting and stabbing due in court
24th April 2012
Four men charged in relation to a shooting and stabbing in Tottenham are due to appear at Wood Green Crown Court today.
Man remanded in custody following Tottenham assault
23rd April 2012
A man has been remanded in custody following an assault in Tottenham Hale on Saturday.
Warrant issued for the arrest of Spurs midfielder Steven Pienaar
23rd April 2012
A warrant has been issued by a court in Essex for the arrest of Tottenham midfielder, Steven Pienaar, who is currently on loan to Everton.
Victoria line back in action following fire scare
23rd April 2012
The Victoria line has reopened and fire officers have left the scene following the earlier fire scare.
Fire alert at Seven Sisters station part closes Victoria line
23rd April 2012
A fire alert at Seven Sisters has shut a major section of the Victoria line.
Girl, 14, missing for more than two months
23rd April 2012
A girl who has been missing for more than two months is believed to be in Muswell Hill or Bounds Green.
Service on Victoria line restored
23rd April 2012
Passengers on the Victoria line will no longer be affected by delays.
Delays on Victoria line due to faulty train
23rd April 2012
The Victoria line is operating with minor delays due to an earlier faulty train at Seven Sisters.
Volunteers sought to help people back into work
23rd April 2012
Volunteers are sought to help people get back into work in Haringey.
Survey results from London's 'worst' bus out next month
23rd April 2012
Results of a survey on London’s "worst" bus route in London will be released next month.
Marathon runner fails to reach £5k target for disabled play equipment
23rd April 2012
Disabled children will do without specialist play equipment after a marathon runner failed to reach his £5,000 target.
Olympic travel hotspots announced
23rd April 2012
Details of the busiest transport routes during the Olympics have been released by transport provider Transport for London (TfL).
Man charged following Tottenham Hale assault
22nd April 2012
A 29-year-old man from Essex has been charged with GBH following an assault in Tottenham Hale yesterday.
Historical walk through Fortis Green today
22nd April 2012
A walk to share the history of Fortis Green will go ahead thanks to the Hornsey Historical Society today.
Man in critical condition following assault
21st April 2012
A man is in critical condition following an assault in Haringey this morning.
UKIP leader in Wood Green today
21st April 2012
The leader of the UK Independence Party will come to Wood Green today to meet people from the borough.
Nearly new sale at Tottenham school today
21st April 2012
Families can pick up some bargains at a nearly new sale in a Tottenham school today.
'Killer' bludgeoned seven strangers in Haringey parks, court hears
20th April 2012
A killer bludgeoned seven strangers over the head and left two pensioners dead in a month-long orgy of violence, a court heard yesterday.
Ten per cent rise in Haringey scouts is due to 'modern' activities on offer
20th April 2012
An almost ten per cent rise in Haringey scouts in just one year is due to an increased effort to modernise the group, according to a former leader.
'Scaremongering' about bin collections must stop, says politicians
20th April 2012
“Scaremongering” about Haringey bin collections is not constructive and must stop, according to Labour councillors.
Urgent review must investigate 'shambolic' fortnightly bin collections
20th April 2012
An urgent review into “shambolic” fortnightly bin collections is desperately needed, according to a group of Haringey politicians.
Jail for son who attacked mother's boyfriend with hammer
20th April 2012
An unemployed man who broke into his mother’s home to attack her boyfriend with a hammer has been sent to jail for three years.
Hear from Bernard Hogan-Howe in live webchat
20th April 2012
Police chief Bernard Hogan-Howe will answer questions and hear public concerns in a live webchat on Monday.
Romanian 'trafficking' family jailed for 40 years
19th April 2012
A family who forced a young girl and a man to act as slaves in their own home have been jailed today for a total of 40 years.
Time for Government to take 'decisive intervention' to tackle Tottenham's unemployment
19th April 2012
A trade union is calling for the Government to do more to bring employment back to Tottenham.
Campaigners make a stand against money lenders
19th April 2012
Credit union staff campaigned against high interest rates charged by Wood Green money lenders today.
Ghostbusters to catch ghouls in George Michael's pad
19th April 2012
George Michael’s pad could be full of strange goings-on and a team of ghostbusters would like to investigate.
Headteacher of murdered schoolboy is 'relieved' with guilty verdict
19th April 2012
The headteacher of murdered schoolboy Kasey Gordon is “relieved” his killer has been found guilty of his murder.
Politicians to survey passengers using London's 'worst' bus route
19th April 2012
Politicians will survey passengers using London’s “worst” bus route today.
Knifeman guilty of Tottenham schoolboy murder
18th April 2012
A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed a Tottenham schoolboy to death has been found guilty of murder.
Police forced to turn cyclists down after huge demand for bike marking
18th April 2012
Free bike marking over the weekend was so popular that police were forced to turn people down.
Haringey politicians back credit union against money shops
18th April 2012
Haringey politicians will join forces with a credit union tomorrow against “damaging” money shops.
Protest to 'embarrass' money shops to hit Wood Green
18th April 2012
A protest to “embarrass” money shops is expected to go ahead in Wood Green tomorrow.
Education commission meets for first time
18th April 2012
The education commission charged with exploring Haringey’s education system met for the first time this week.
Rock band determined to go 'all the way' to play at Crouch End Festival
18th April 2012
A signed rock band determined to go “all the way” will perform at the Crouch End Festival this summer.
Digital TV switchover completes in Haringey
18th April 2012
Television viewers will lose all their channels today unless they have switched their sets to digital.
24. London's 'Ripping' Yarn: Jack the Ripper Tour
by Stickyboard
18th April 2012
I know it sounds naff, touristy, and outright geeky, but the Jack the Ripper tour by London Walks deserves a place as one of the 100 Great Things About London. Please keep reading. I’ll explain; if you love London, which you do, and you don't mind a bit of history then it will interest you. Parts of London which you walk past every day suddenly come alive with meaning and significance; if that
Husband organises golf tournament in memory of late wife
17th April 2012
A husband who lost his wife to bowel cancer is organising a golf tournament in the memory of his late wife.
Family woken by officers raiding home for drugs
17th April 2012
A baby girl, a man and a woman were woken by a troop of police officers raiding their Tottenham flat for drugs this morning.
Police call for information following archery clubhouse fire
17th April 2012
This was the scene when a fire ripped through an archery clubhouse in East Finchley last week.
Muswell Hill road reopens three hours after crash
17th April 2012
A road in Muswell Hill has reopened following an earlier accident between a car and a bus.
The Feeling star to perform charity gig against Pinkham Way plant
17th April 2012
Front man from pop band The Feeling will perform at a charity gig on Sunday to raise money for an anti-Pinkham Way campaign.
Elderly man suffers cardiac arrest following Muswell Hill crash
17th April 2012
An elderly man suffered a cardiac arrest following a crash in Muswell Hill this morning.
Severe delays in Muswell Hill due to accident
17th April 2012
Severe delays are affecting travel in Muswell Hill this morning due to an earlier accident.
Spurs and Bolton Get Well Soon Fabrice shirts make £22k in auction
17th April 2012
Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton Wanderers shirts covered in get well messages for Fabrice Muamba raised £22,000 in a charity auction.
Tube workers set for three-day strike
17th April 2012
Workers who maintain and upgrade the Piccadilly Tube line are to strike for 72 hours next week in a dispute over pensions and benefits.
Bolton Wanderers manager Coyle says club is 'delighted' for Muamba
16th April 2012
Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle says everyone at the club is “delighted” to hear Fabrice Muamba has been discharged from hospital.
Fabrice Muamba returns home after 30 days in intensive care
16th April 2012
Fabrice Muamba will return home today to spend “precious” time with family after being in intensive care for 30 days.
George Michael spooked by ghost busters outside Highgate pad
16th April 2012
George Michael appears to have been without faith when he was confronted by a team of paranormal investigators outside his Highgate mansion on Saturday.
Piccadilly line upgrade staff back strike action
16th April 2012
Workers maintaining and upgrading the Piccadilly Tube line have voted to go on strike in a dispute over pensions and benefits.
Two men in hospital following crash
16th April 2012
Two men are in hospital following a crash in Tottenham this afternoon.
Accident closes Tottenham road
16th April 2012
An accident in Tottenham has forced Watermead Way to close northbound.
Cyber bully attacks funeral firm with 'fake' reviews
16th April 2012
A cyber bully is playing with the future of a Tottenham funeral firm by leaving ‘fake’ feedback on a major review website.
MP rallies support for Livingstone in Tottenham
16th April 2012
Shadow secretary of state Chuka Umanna rallied in Tottenham on Friday to gather votes for Ken Livingstone in his fight to become the next Mayor of London.
Free bike marking on offer in Tottenham today
15th April 2012
Cyclists can have their bicycles security marked by police for free in Tottenham today.
The Tottenham Green Safer Neighbourhoods Team will be at Tottenham Hale Retail Park between 11am and 4pm.
Each bike will be given a serial number as well being registered on a database to help the police identify the bike in case of theft.
Haringey turning into a 'wasteland' following bin collection cut
14th April 2012
The cut to bin collections has left parts of Haringey looking like a “wasteland”, according to a councillor.
Routine car insurance check uncovers 'drug stash'
13th April 2012
A routine insurance check on a car in Tottenham may have uncovered two kilograms of Class A drugs.
Man's face slashed in Tottenham park
13th April 2012
A man suspected of slashing a man’s face in a Tottenham park in daylight is sought by the police.
Football fans can now use any station this weekend
13th April 2012
Fans attending this weekend’s football matches in Wembley have now been advised they can use any tube station, but will still be directed to different pubs.
Free bike marking in Tottenham this weekend
13th April 2012
Free bike marking is on offer for cyclists in Tottenham this weekend to help police return bikes if they are stolen.
Heavy bail terms for teens accused of wounding toddler
13th April 2012
Two teenage boys accused of fracturing a toddler’s leg are out on bail with extensive restrictions to their freedom.
Fabrice Muamba expected to leave hospital today
13th April 2012
Fabrice Muamba is expected to leave the London Chest Hospital today after spending almost a month in intensive care.
23. Lights, Stars, Music: A Date at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stickyboard
13th April 2012
For an atmospheric night of theatre, entertainment and romance you cannot beat the Open Air Theatre at Regent’s Park. Because of the glorious British weather, the Open Air Theatre only runs during the “summer” months (May to September) but it is a must for anyone who hasn’t been. Last year’s Crazy for You was an all-singing-all-dancing extravaganza and I loved every minute of it. The show wasn't
Councillor invites bookie exec for stroll down Haringey high streets
12th April 2012
The chief executive of a betting shop association should stroll through Haringey to see how bookmakers target deprived areas, according to a councillor.
Taxpayers foot bill for £17,500 council microphone
12th April 2012
Thousands of pounds of taxpayers money has been spent on a new microphone system for the Haringey Civic Centre.
Boris Johnson unveils plans to support just 58 new houses in Haringey with £108m cash pot
12th April 2012
London Mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to support just 58 new houses in Haringey despite sitting on £108million designated to helping building projects.
'Multiple injuries' caused death of cyclist
12th April 2012
Multiple injuries are believed to have caused the death of the “popular” cyclist hit in Great Cambridge Road.
New investigation into bus driver death would be quicker if he was white, says brother
12th April 2012
The brother of a bus driver whose charred remains were found in Palmers Green two years ago has welcomed a fresh police investigation but said it would have happened quicker if he was white.
Downhills teachers set to strike over forced academy conversion
12th April 2012
Teachers at a Tottenham primary school are set to strike over the Government’s bid to force it to become an academy.
Can you help the police identify 37 riot suspects?
12th April 2012
A further 37 pictures of riot suspects have been released by the police.
Teens accused of hurting toddler and robbing mum due in court
12th April 2012
Two teenagers accused of wounding a toddler and trying to rob his mother are due to appear at Haringey Magistrates Court today.
Stop Wards Corner looking 'like everywhere else' says campaigner
11th April 2012
Wards Corner will look “just like everywhere else” if controversial development plans are waived through, says a campaigner.
Russian circus at Ally Pally until Sunday
11th April 2012
A Russian circus crammed full of jaw-dropping stunts is at Alexandra Palace until Sunday.
Inspection of Pinkham Way waste plan set to begin
11th April 2012
The first stage of an independent inspection of a major waste plan that would involve building a huge new plant in Muswell Hill begins tomorrow.
Wards Corner deadline extended due to IT blip
11th April 2012
The deadline to speak out about the proposed development to Wards Corner in south Tottenham has been extended by a week due to an IT blip.
Water main work partially blocks Seven Sisters Road
11th April 2012
Water main work has led to the closure of one lane of Seven Sisters Road.
Tottenham road reopens following double van crash
11th April 2012
A Tottenham road has reopened following an earlier crash between two vans.
Family accuse police of failing to investigate death of black bus driver in racism row
11th April 2012
The family of a bus driver whose charred remains were found under a Palmers Green railway arch two years ago are suing police over their investigation.
Crash opposite Tottenham primary school
11th April 2012
A crash opposite a Tottenham primary school has led to a road closure.
Crackdown on crime on Haringey bus route
11th April 2012
The latest overnight crackdown against crime on a Haringey bus route has led to 12 arrests.
Adopt a granny in Haringey
11th April 2012
Elderly people seeking love and friendship can put themselves up for adoption as part of a unique community project.
Broken down lorry causing delays on Great Cambridge Road
11th April 2012
A broken down lorry is causing major queues on Great Cambridge Road in Wood Green this morning.
Lib Dem councillor says Government 'wrong' to ignore Mary Portas on betting shops
10th April 2012
Liberal Democrat councillor David Schmitz is the latest politician to join the fight against vast numbers of betting shops building up in the borough.
Wards Corner campaigners one day left to speak out
10th April 2012
Campaigners opposing development to a treasured landmark in south Tottenham have one day left to submit their concerns to a national planning body.
Untold stories sought for children's riot-based play
10th April 2012
Untold stories from children in the borough are sought to provide the backbone for a new play about the London riots.
Fire opposite White Hart Lane a false alarm
10th April 2012
Fans watching the match at White Hart Lane yesterday reported seeing three fire engines outside the stadium.
Prince Charles pulls out all the stops for Tottenham jeweller
10th April 2012
Prince Charles has made a huge “difference” to the life of a Tottenham jeweller who lost everything in the London riots.
Family of cyclist killed to raise money to send body back home
10th April 2012
The friends and family of the father killed while riding his bike in Tottenham are trying to raise money to send his body back to Uganda.
Post mortem of 'popular' cyclist due today
10th April 2012
A post mortem of the cyclist killed following a crash in Tottenham is due to take place at Haringey Mortuary today.
Cyclist on a mission to travel the world is hit by truck
9th April 2012
The cyclist on a mission to travel the span of the globe is riding with a neck brace after being hit by a truck.
Church services to mark Easter Sunday
8th April 2012
Churches throughout the borough will mark Easter Sunday today with special church services.
Council to probe Thames Water on hosepipe ban
7th April 2012
Haringey Council will meet with Thames Water on Wednesday to discuss the hosepipe ban in place in the borough.
Park View Lions visit Italy in sports tour
6th April 2012
More than 100 students and teachers from a Tottenham school are visiting Italy in a week-long sports tour.
Nature lovers donate plants to roadside garden
6th April 2012
A residents association donated trees and garden plants to a community garden in Crouch End Hill on Thursday.
Arsenal Underground station closed due to power failure
5th April 2012
Arsenal Underground station on the Piccadilly Line is closed due to a power failure.
Muswell-a-thon
by Kith & Kids
5th April 2012
We are running our very own charity fun run at Ally Pally! We are very excited as we hope to bring together lots of people from Haringey (and beyond!) for this fabulous day!
It's going to 5K and you can go at your pace - everyone's invited - all ages and abilities. It's all happening on 16th June 2012 at 11am.
See www.kithandkids.org.uk for more info or get in touch with Maithi on 0208 885 1517, maithi@kithandkids.org.uk
Seven Sisters Road reopens with delays
5th April 2012
Seven Sisters Road has reopened following an earlier accident between St Ann’s Road and Amhurst Park in Stamford Hill.
Cyclist dies following Great Cambridge Road accident
5th April 2012
Tributes have been paid to a “popular man” who passed away on Monday following an accident on the Great Cambridge Road last week.
Mystery £4,000 reunited with owner
5th April 2012
The mystery £4,000 found lying in a Haringey street has been reunited with its owner.
Ten-year-old girl hit by van at pedestrian crossing
5th April 2012
A ten-year-old girl is in hospital after she was hit by a van at a pedestrian crossing in Stamford Hill this morning.
Serious accident closes Seven Sisters Road
5th April 2012
A serious accident is disrupting travel after Seven Sisters Road is closed both ways.
Baby girl lucky to be alive after slate from roof hits pram
5th April 2012
A baby girl is lucky to be alive after a slab of slate fell from a roof and smashed into the hood of her buggy.
Hosepipe ban hits Haringey
5th April 2012
A hosepipe ban is in force in the borough from today.
'No evidence whatsoever' that gambling industry targets most deprived areas
4th April 2012
There is “no evidence whatsoever” that the gambling industry targets poorer communities, according to the Association of British Bookmakers chief executive.
Homeless musician denies stealing copper piping
4th April 2012
A homeless musician has denied stealing copper piping worth thousands of pounds from a house in Wood Green.
Last chance for voluntary groups to bid for slice of £820k
4th April 2012
Time is running out to bid for a slice of £820,000 from Haringey Council to help voluntary groups and organisations.
William Hill invites Haringey politicians for a Grand National flutter
4th April 2012
A betting shop in Tottenham has invited David Lammy for a flutter on Grand National day in a bid to make him see the stores in a more positive light.
'Prolific' female pickpocket is behind bars
4th April 2012
A “prolific” female pickpocket who targeted the elderly is spending 16 months behind bars.
First stage of TV switch over is complete
4th April 2012
Television viewers in the borough will lose BBC2 today unless they switch their television sets to digital.
22. No Timid Thames: An Amazing Slice of London's River
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
That big blue (sometimes dank) streak of water which runs through London: where the boats float by, modern high rise apartments fill the banks, and tourists climb on top of one another to get the best photo of Big Ben! Yes, we all 'know' the Thames. But do the majority of people know what lies beyond East of Tower Bridge and West of Vauxhall Bridge?
Having spoken to many...it seems not. And
21. The Magnificent Seven: London's Beautiful Crypts
by Stickyboard
4th April 2012
“You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.”
No, not spaghetti westerns: London historian Hugh Meller used the phrase ‘the magnificent seven’ for the first time in 1981 to refer to the group of large Victorian cemeteries established between 1832 and 1841 to deal with the problem of overflowing graveyards in inner London.
Homeless musician charged with metal theft
3rd April 2012
A homeless musician has been charged with stealing copper piping worth thousands of pounds from a house in Wood Green.
Wood Green mosaic created in three days by Year 8 art students
3rd April 2012
A three-metre-tall mosaic finished in three days by art students will soon be be hoisted onto the wall of the Wood Green shopping centre.
Hard work pays off for young musicians in popular show
3rd April 2012
Six months of hard work paid off for young musicians who performed at a concert in Tottenham on Saturday night.
David Lammy hits out at Government for leaving council powerless against betting shops
3rd April 2012
MP David Lammy has hit out at the Government for failing to give the council greater powers to stop betting shops from springing up in the borough.
Latest riot figures released today
3rd April 2012
Latest police figures reveal that 245 arrests have been made in Haringey in relation to last summer’s riots.
Travel chaos for second day in a row
3rd April 2012
Travel on the London Underground is disrupted for commuters for the second day in a row.
Bike ride through Tottenham to banish postcode rivalry
2nd April 2012
A bike club dedicated to helping young people banish postcode rivalries rode through Tottenham on Saturday.
Man stabbed outside Hornsey nightclub
2nd April 2012
A man was stabbed outside a Hornsey nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Employment minister comes to Tottenham to re-open job centre lost in riots
2nd April 2012
Employment minister Chris Grayling says the re-opening of a job centre today shows a “renewed determination” to tackle problems in Tottenham.
Carpetright public meeting tomorrow
2nd April 2012
The future of the Carpetright store destroyed during the London riots will be discussed at public meeting tomorrow night.
Victoria line back in action
2nd April 2012
A good service has resumed on the Victoria line this morning.
Commuters hit by transport problems
2nd April 2012
Delays on First Capital Connect trains and on the London Underground may have posed issues for Haringey commuters this morning.
Children march through the street to celebrate Palm Sunday
2nd April 2012
Schoolchildren marched through Hornsey High Street in a singing procession to celebrate Palm Sunday.
Free concert in Tottenham tonight
2nd April 2012
Budding young musicians will perform in a free concert in Tottenham tonight.
Victoria line closed today and tomorrow
2nd April 2012
The entire Victoria line will be shut this weekend in what should be the penultimate closure for upgrade work.
Academy executive greeted by protesting Downhills parents
2nd April 2012
Parents opposed to the conversion of a Tottenham primary school into an academy held a protest this morning.
Motorcyclist in hospital with leg injuries following Crouch Hill crash
2nd April 2012
A motorcyclist is in hospital with leg injuries after a crash in Crouch Hill this morning.
Muamba releases picture from hospital bed to thank fans for support
2nd April 2012
Fabrice Muamba fans can see a picture of the star for the first time since his cardiac arrest almost two weeks ago.
Art by recovering addicts on display at Wood Green Library
2nd April 2012
Art work by recovering drug and alcohol addicts is on display at Wood Green Library.
Hornsey Road re-opens following crash
2nd April 2012
Hornsey Road has re-opened following an earlier crash.
20. A Great Saturday AM Ritual: Pottering about Borough Market
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Here's my $.02 (£.01?...) on one of most obvious-but oft overlooked places in London that makes London such an incredible place: Borough Market....
I have a confession: I get up earlier on Saturday morning than I ever do during the week for work. Crazy, I know-but this is what you do when want to be at Borough Market before 8.30am on a Saturday! This is what you do to get the best pick of
19. Oasis of Calm in London’s heart: Picnic in Phoenix Gardens
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
When you are stuck in town on a sunny day with hot pavement beneath your feet and air full of exhaust fumes, it all can get a bit too much. Luckily tucked behind the Odeon on Shaftesbury Avenue, close to the hustle and bustle of Soho and the exhausting entertainments of Covent Garden is a little oasis of calm. Phoenix Gardens are the ideal place to take a picnic (or just a coffee or book) and
18. Swimming with ducks in Hampstead Heath.
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
We Londoners easily loose touch with nature (my interaction with nature is nowadays limited to the disease-ridden basil plant in my kitchen – or an occasional dog poo on foot incident). That’s why I have found taking a dip in mossy water amongst semi-naked Londoners and other equally obscure forms of wildlife so…restorative.
A century old tradition, bathing in the wooded Hampstead ponds was once
17. Putting the 'Art' into clogged arteries: London's Fast Food Greats!
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
So the economic downturn seems to have created a capital craving for good ol' fast food. Here's some of the finest:
Lucky Chip at The Sebright Arms:
A street food take on pub grub. If you like your burgers sloppy, greasy, and named after film stars, Nettil Market's burger van based Lucky Chip have taken residency at the transformed old man's pub The Sebright Arms.
TOP FACT Michael
16. Become a Culture Vulture: London's Galleries in one Swoop
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Right now in London there has never been so much art. I mean it is literally pouring out every single corner of central London. And, not only is it everywhere, the quality is truly outstanding. What is also wonderful about this, is that everyone I know (OK this could be an age thing) is getting involved and wants to go see these exhibitions.
Whilst the selection is quite literally intoxicating,
15. Just Hanging Around: Rock Climbing at Westway
by Stickyboard
2nd April 2012
Ah the mid-week hump! A gritty morning coffee has relieved the lurking hangover, and come 5:30 I’m ready for some alternative evening’s entertainment to celebrate a successful Wednesday.
Londoners are spoilt for choice when it comes to alternatives, but here’s my insider’s tip: try indoor rock climbing.
It’s natural to question the fun of clambering artificial rocks, as well as the sanity of
Man denies murder of Tottenham rapper
28th February 2012
A man has denied the murder of a Tottenham rapper in an east London club last March in a court appearance.
Baby P father suing over libel
27th February 2012
The natural father of Baby P is suing the publishers of a Sunday newspaper for £130,000 damages for printing "one of the gravest libels imaginable".
Five-year ban for Spurs fan who left Villa supporter bleeding after bite attack
27th February 2012
A Spurs fan who drunkenly bit the cheek of an Aston Villa supporter after a game at White Hart Lane in November has been banned from football matches for five years.
Pledge to modernise 'dangerous' pedestrian crossings for blind people
27th February 2012
Transport bosses have pledged to “modernise” pedestrian crossings after the chairman of a Haringey blind charity called warned 15 in the borough were dangerous.
Haringey Rhinos RFC step on show at Twickenham
27th February 2012
A step dedicated to Haringey Rhinos RFC was on show at the Six Nations in Twickenham on Saturday.
Ex-Nightingale governors criticise Department for Education over removal
27th February 2012
The former governing body of a primary school being forced into becoming an academy has hit out at the Department for Education after being removed last week.
Buses replace Overground between South Tottenham and Barking
27th February 2012
Buses will replace trains on the London Overground between South Tottenham and Barking today.
Severe delays on South Tottenham Overground
26th February 2012
Severe delays on the London Overground are affecting travellers in South Tottenham this morning.
Derby kicks off today
26th February 2012
The north London derby will kick off at the Emirates Stadium at 1.30pm.
On this week's N10 - The Crouch End Festival, mapping N10 and charity gig for Medical Aid for ...
by The N10 Show
25th February 2012
We talk to James Bridgman about the launch of an arts festival in Crouch End; we talk to artist Anya Beaumont about her project to map N10 with discarded paper; and, we hear about a gig planned for March 4 in support of charity Medical Aid for Palestinians
Cyclist travelling around the world has lost his bike
25th February 2012
The cyclist on route to travel around the world to smash a world record and raise £100,000 for charity has lost his bike.
Stop and search is a 'concern' says head of Haringey police
25th February 2012
The head of Haringey police has responded to recommendations made by the riot panel at White Hart Lane yesterday afternoon.
Riot report addressing Tottenham's future announced
24th February 2012
The committee in charge of taking Tottenham forward after the riots announced their recommendations this afternoon.
Scouts to raise cash in memory of former treasurer
24th February 2012
Scouts in Muswell Hill will be raising money in memory of their former treasurer at an early Spring fair tomorrow (Saturday).
Tesco launches £30million 'virtual store'
24th February 2012
Tesco has opened up a huge £30million online shopping facility in Enfield as it looks to take command of the lucrative web-based market.
Nominate your favourite charity for awards
24th February 2012
People in Haringey are being asked to nominate their favourite good causes for a national awards competition.
Burst water main causing delays
24th February 2012
A burst water man on B106 Durnsford Road at Woodfield Way is causing delays between Bounds Green Station and Muswell Hill this morning.
Labour councillor criticises Lib Dem youth fund
23rd February 2012
The Liberal Democrats' proposed £1m investment in Haringey’s young people has met stark criticism from a Labour councillor.
Lib Dems propose £1million for youth services in Haringey
23rd February 2012
Lib Dem councillors will fight for £1m of funding for youth services in the borough at the budget meeting next week.
Spurs and Arsenal clubs warn fans to behave at north London derby
23rd February 2012
Football clubs Spurs and Arsenal have warned fans that anti-social behaviour at the north London derby on Saturday will not be tolerated.
Goalkeepers lend a helping hand to digital switchover campaign
23rd February 2012
Tottenham goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Carlo Cudicini were on hand to help publicise the UK’s digital television switchover taking place in just a few weeks time.
Pensioner found unconscious on street
23rd February 2012
An elderly man was found unconscious on a street in Wood Green last night.
Cakes for a good cause
23rd February 2012
Staff at an opticians in Wood Green will sell cakes on Saturday to help raise money for children who struggle with reading.
Call for action from blind group on 'dangerous' pedestrian crossings
23rd February 2012
The chairman of a Haringey blind charity has called for improvements to “dangerous” pedestrian crossings after research found 15 were unfit for the partially sighted.
Firefighters teach fire skills to cut youth unemployment
22nd February 2012
Firefighters are teaching fire skills to unemployed young people in Tottenham in a bid to get them onto the employment ladder.
Tottenham fire leaves flat severely damaged
22nd February 2012
A fire which broke out in a Tottenham estate this afternoon has left the building severely damaged.
David Lammy cuts ties with far-tight Christian group that opposes gay marriage
22nd February 2012
A Tottenham MP has pledged to cut ties with a far-right Christian charity which paid for an intern in his office after learning of their opposition to gay marriage.
Missing elderly man found safe and well
22nd February 2012
An elderly man from Tottenham who has been missing since Sunday was found safe and well this morning.
Police seek good samaritan who protected woman in attack
22nd February 2012
A good samaritan who protected a woman during an attack in Tottenham on Monday is being sought by the police for information.
Fire at Tottenham estate
22nd February 2012
A fire broke out at a housing estate in Tottenham this afternoon.
Fundraising concert for Pinkham Way campaign
22nd February 2012
A classical quartet will hope to give the campaign against a huge new waste plant a boost in a Muswell Hill fundraising concert this weekend.
Travel disrupted on North Circular Road
22nd February 2012
Travel on the A406 North Circular Road Westbound is disrupted due to roadworks in Bounds Green.
14. A Shortcut to happiness: Swing Dancing in London
by Stickyboard
22nd February 2012
Want to get fit without trying? Meet fun friends, pretty girls and fine young men? Laugh out loud? Well these are all common side-effects of swing dancing!
When I first came to London seven years ago, knowing no-one and keen on anything that didn’t cost much, I turned up shyly to a free Christmas concert in the Royal Festival Hall ballroom. With a whirl of live big band music and a roomful of
Governors at anti-academy school removed by ministers
21st February 2012
The board of governors at a Wood Green primary school resisting being forced into an academy has been removed.
Baby P social services boss backs social workers' appeal against dismissal
21st February 2012
Former Haringey children’s services director Sharon Shoesmith has backed two social workers who believe they were unfairly sacked for their involvement in Baby Peter’s death.
Man charged with Tottenham stabbing
21st February 2012
A man has been charged in relation to a stabbing and a shooting in Tottenham which left four men injured earlier this month.
Swimming club for nervous swimmers looking for members
21st February 2012
A teacher running a new swimming club which specialises in nervous swimmers is looking for more members.
Mayor pledges to lower free transport age
21st February 2012
London Mayor Boris Johnson has pledged to lower the age of free public transport to 60 if he is re-elected in May.
Downhills campaigners write letter to education secretary outlining concerns
21st February 2012
Parents protesting the conversion of a Tottenham primary school into an academy have written a letter to the education secretary outlining their concerns.
Elderly dementia and epilepsy sufferer missing since Sunday
21st February 2012
An elderly man suffering from dementia and epilepsy has been missing from Tottenham since Sunday.
School toasts fair trade status with hot chocolate for all
21st February 2012
A primary school will toast its fair trade status by serving hot chocolate to its children and their parents next week.
Wood Green High Road re-opens after accident
21st February 2012
The A105 Wood Green High Road has re-opened following an accident this morning.
Artists and musicians wanted for Haringey art trail
20th February 2012
Artists and musicians from Haringey are wanted to display their work in a creative art trail this summer.
New motorbike bollards to open this week
20th February 2012
New safety barriers to protect motorbikes in Muswell Hill are nearly complete.
Tottenham self-taught artist hopes to win £25,000 in portrait competition
20th February 2012
A self-taught artist from Tottenham is hoping to win £25,000 in an international portrait competition.
Disaster response exercise at Ally Pally today
20th February 2012
Emergency services and council workers are holding a mock emergency exercise at Alexandra Palace today.
Protest planned for council budget meeting
20th February 2012
Anti-cuts campaigners will hold a protest outside a council meeting next week where £21million budget cuts are likely to be approved.
Riot-damaged council office to be sold to Mayor
19th February 2012
A historic council building which was torched during the Tottenham riots will be handed to Boris Johnson to turn into an employment centre.
Engineering work affects trains today
19th February 2012
A revised timetable will be in effect on trains through Enfield and Haringey today due to engineering work.
Blind youngster gets tips from England cricketers
18th February 2012
A blind youngster from Muswell Hill picked up tips from England cricket stars at Lords earlier this week.
Cyclist sets off on round the world journey today
20th February 2012
A thrill-seeker from Muswell Hill will set off on his cycle trip around the world this morning.
Lobby group fail to sway MP on health bill
17th February 2012
Health campaigners failed to convince MP Lynne Featherstone to oppose the controversial Health and Social Care Bill.
Call for more police after steep rise in muggings on Haringey buses
17th February 2012
A politician has called for police to fill vacancies in specialist transport teams after figures showed a surge in robberies on buses.
Ally Pally world heritage site bid moves step closer
17th February 2012
A bid by a conservationist to turn Alexandra Palace into a world heritage site as the birthplace of television has moved a step closer after the venue’s board backed the plan.
Zombie film shot in student's school canteen
17th February 2012
A zombie fan from a Haringey school shot his own horror film in his school canteen.
Downhills campaigners write to council in plea for support
17th February 2012
Parents fighting the forced conversion of a Tottenham primary school into an academy have made a plea to the council in a final bid to stop the plan.
Recruiter calls for Spurs stadium jobs to go to Tottenham unemployed
16th February 2012
A Tottenham recruitment firm burned down during last year’s riots has called for jobs created by the Spurs stadium plan to go to local people.
Rush hour trains cancelled on Greater Anglia line
16th February 2012
Commuters face travel chaos as rush hour train services from between Enfield Town and Liverpool Street have been cancelled after a line problem in Hackney.
Teenage girl missing for over a week
16th February 2012
A teenage girl went missing from her home in Luton more than a week ago.
Tottenham businesses 'desperate' to see Spurs stadium work begin
16th February 2012
Traders in Tottenham are “desperate” to see construction work on the Spurs stadium project begin after planning approval was granted this week.
Spurs goalkeepers treat pensioners to aerobics session
16th February 2012
Spurs goalkeepers Brad Friedel and Carlo Cuducini treated pensioners to a star-studded aerobics session at White Hart Lane yesterday afternoon.
Police promises to help cut crime in Haringey
16th February 2012
A string of promises have been pledged by the borough commander of the Haringey police this week to help cut crime in the borough.
Cheryl Tariah murder accused appears in court
15th February 2012
A man has appeared in court accused of the murder of a Tottenham teenager in Barkingside last Tuesday.
Lammy calls for government agency to move to Tottenham to create jobs
15th February 2012
A Tottenham politician has called for the Government to move one of its agencies to the area to tackle unemployment.
Two teenagers sentenced after violent robbery in East Finchley
15th February 2012
Two teenagers from Muswell Hill have been sentenced after viciously robbing a man in East Finchley.
Girl, 9, wins tour of Olympic Park for classmates
15th February 2012
A 9-year-old girl from Rhodes Avenue primary school in Wood Green won her class a trip around the Olympic Park on Friday as part of a drawing competition.
Tottenham unemployment still highest in London
15th February 2012
The number of people seeking work in Tottenham has fallen slightly but remains the highest in London.
Eric Pickles to visit Tottenham riots traders this morning
15th February 2012
A Cabinet minister will spend this morning visiting traders in Tottenham recovering from last August’s riots.
13. Weekly wine tasting for a Fiver...in Kensington!?!
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
For about 3 years now, every Thursday evening I go to the whole food’s supermarket for an event they call “Thirst Thursday”. I believe it started as a marketing ploy but has slowly turned into an un-missable London Social Event.
The premise is simple. For £5, you get to try 5 small glasses of wine and 5 small plates of food. The evenings are usually themed and generally try to promote different
12. A True Diamond in the Rough: Mudchute City Farm
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Beneath heady towers of London’s financial district, on the isle of dogs, sits 32 acres of green and pleasant land. This 32 acres of land that was once used to defend London from Nazi bombers and had the Eastend community of dockers at its heart, is now home to something special.
It is home to Mudchute Farm, the UK’s largest city farm.
Since 1977 the farm has been growing and it now has over
11. King of the Swinger ohh: Flying Trapeze London Style
by Stickyboard
15th February 2012
Ever climbed something reeeally high and had the urge to jump, do a couple of stylish spins in the air and land flawlessly on the ground with everyone watching and wooping? I haven’t.
But in some fantastic moment of madness last summer I signed up for a flying trapeze lesson on Acton Common with a company called Gorilla Circus, and it was amAZing!
Basically you climb this big ladder, which feels
Spurs £400m stadium agreement signed but schools and homes commitments dropped
14th February 2012
Spurs have abandoned commitments to build 100 affordable homes and spend £1.2million on school improvements as they signed a new planning agreement for their new stadium.
Witnesses sought following Tottenham shooting and stabbing
14th February 2012
Witnesses are sought following a shooting and stabbing at a party in Tottenham on Sunday morning, which left four men injured.
Mayor 'absolutely confident' on fare cuts if Government hand him control of rail services
14th February 2012
Boris Johnson has joined his main rival in May’s mayoral election in pledging to cut rail fares if Transport for London is given control of suburban train services.
Government welcomes Coleraine Park academy agreement
14th February 2012
The decision by a Tottenham primary school who said it had been “bullied” into agreeing to become an academy has been welcomed by the Government.
Redundancy warning over college funding cuts
14th February 2012
A teaching union has warned of redundancies after a college’s funding for the next year was cut by £3.7million – almost a tenth of its Government grant.
Man charged under the dangerous dogs act
14th February 2012
An unemployed man from Haringey was charged under the dangerous dogs act on Friday for owning two pitbull terriers.
Coleraine Park 'bullied' into agreeing academy plan
14th February 2012
A Tottenham primary school has become the second in the borough to agree to become an academy, but claims it has been “bullied” into the decision.
Lib Dem criticism of £1.2m fund 'galling', says Labour finance chief
13th February 2012
The borough’s finance chief has angrily rejected claims that a £1.2million fund set out in the council’s budget is for party political projects.
Tottenham teen given ASBO to tackle gang crime
13th February 2012
A 17-year-old boy from Tottenham was given an anti social behaviour order on Thursday in a bid to tackle gang crime.
Police guard chapel following shooting and road re-opens
13th February 2012
Police officers are guarding a chapel in Lawrence Road, although they could not confirm whether or not the shooting on Sunday morning took place at that address.
Tributes paid to killed 'abundantly' talented Tottenham art student
13th February 2012
A Tottenham teenager who was strangled to death in a Barkingside flat last Tuesday has been described as “a lovely bubbly girl”.
Downhills campaigners vow to fight on despite damning Ofsted report
13th February 2012
Campaigners fighting the attempt to force a Tottenham school into becoming an academy have pledged to continue despite the resignation of the headteacher.
Health campaigners call for MP to show some 'courage'
13th February 2012
Haringey health campaigners will encourage MP Lynne Featherstone on Thursday to show some ‘courage’ by opposing the proposed Health and Social Care Bill.
Roads closed as police investigate Tottenham shooting
13th February 2012
A major road in Tottenham remains closed this morning as police investigate a shooting and stabbings that left four men in hospital yesterday morning.
Grant provides free cycling lessons for children
13th February 2012
Pupils in Haringey have the opportunity to take up free cycling lessons as part of the Mayor of London’s Cycle Grants for Schools scheme.
8. The One and Only... National Theatre
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
A theatre? What is so good about a theatre? I hear you say, apart from the obvious enjoyment of the evening and perhaps matinee performances. Well the National Theatre, I believe, is unlike any other theatre for the enormous variety not only in the productions being shown but all the other things that this building has to offer!
Situated on the Southbank which is considered to be one of the
Witness appeal following Tottenham shooting
12th February 2012
Witnesses are sought following an incident in South Tottenham this morning, which left three men in hospital.
Man charged over murder of Tottenham teen
12th February 2012
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a Tottenham teenager found dead last Tuesday.
Four injured following shooting
12th February 2012
Four people have been injured following a reported shooting in South Tottenham early this morning.
Two Haringey estates to receive 32 sports sessions each week
11th February 2012
Young people from two Haringey estates will have 32 sports sessions on their doorstep each week thanks to funding from the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, granted on Thursday.
Vote for favourite Lottery-funded scheme
11th February 2012
People are being asked to vote for the best Lottery-funded scheme in Haringey.
Government will wait on Ofsted report before decision on Downhills
10th February 2012
The Department for Education says it will wait until the full results of an Ofsted report before pressing ahead with plans to force a Tottenham school into becoming an academy.
Tears as pupils say goodbye to Downhills headteacher
10th February 2012
Pupils have said a tearful goodbye to a resigning headteacher at a Tottenham school at the centre of anti-academy protests which failed its Ofsted inspection.
Severe delays on the Piccadilly Line
10th February 2012
There are severe delays on the Piccadilly Line between Kings Cross and Cockfosters due to a signal failure at Finsbury Park.
Downhills headteacher resigns as school fails Ofsted inspection
10th February 2012
A Tottenham school at the centre of anti-academy protests has failed an Ofsted inspection and its headteacher has resigned.
Row over £1.2million council fund as Haringey budget approved
10th February 2012
A political spat has erupted over a £1.2million investment fund after Haringey Council revealed its budget proposals for the next year.
Tax bosses defend £1.3m cost of Redknapp tax trials
10th February 2012
Officials have “no regrets” about pursuing charges of tax dodging despite the £1.3million investigation bringing no convictions.
Train delays after overhead line fault
10th February 2012
Trains are being delayed from Enfield Town and Seven Sisters this morning after an overhead line problem.
Norovirus outbreak in Haringey school
9th February 2012
The highly infectious winter vomiting bug, norovirus, broke out at a school in Haringey in the last week of January.
Charles and Camilla visit Tottenham to hear riot victims' stories
9th February 2012
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have made a return visit to Tottenham to meet victims of August’s riots six months on from the violence.
Police return to Turnpike Lane Tube station to appeal for witnesses
9th February 2012
Detectives returned to Turnpike Lane Tube station a week after the fatal shooting to appeal for witnesses.
Alarm service for vulnerable people receives £200,000 council funding
9th February 2012
An alarm service for vulnerable people in Haringey will receive a £200,000 investment from Haringey Council.
Charles and Camilla visit Tottenham traders recovering from riots
9th February 2012
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are in Tottenham this afternoon to meet traders recovering from last August’s riots.
Apprentice wins TV competition to become best young tailor in the UK
9th February 2012
An apprentice from Tottenham won a TV competition to become the best young tailor in the UK.
Restoration grant for Ally Pally helps cover £500k council funding cut
9th February 2012
Historic landmark Alexandra Palace has secured a £320,000 grant for urgent repairs to parts of the 140-year-old building.
2. Night at the Museum... without Stiller
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you think you’ve been to the Science Museum? Not like this you haven’t. Keen to get more young adults into science, the museum, alongside others in London, has been throwing their doors open after hours for special Lates events.
Open access, exclusive demonstrations and yes, “refreshments”, combine to make one of the most educational and fun nights you’ll have out in town this year. To get
10. An experimental Sunday @ Brixton Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
For those of you who sing the praises of Borough Market but are hankering after something new, I can not recommend Brixton Indoor Market and the Brixton Electric Avenue Street Market enough. If you are a lover of food, or just enjoy a potter and a nibble, both of these will appeal! Ideal for a lazy late Sunday morning: you can peruse the delights of the markets and then settle down for a spot of
Noel Park academy sponsor 'pleased' to work with school
8th February 2012
The sponsor set to run a Wood Green school after governors agreed to convert it into an academy has said it is “extremely pleased” with the agreement.
Tottenham woman found guilty over squatting fraud
8th February 2012
A 20-year-old unemployed woman has been found guilty of fraud after squatting in a house in Tottenham.
Emotional Redknapp pays tribute to Spurs fans after acquittal
8th February 2012
A tearful Harry Redknapp has paid tribute to Spurs fans as he left court after being cleared of tax evasion charges.
Eight person arrested following police raids on suspected gang members
8th February 2012
An eight person has been arrested following last night’s crack down on gang crime by Haringey police officers.
Spurs 'delighted' after Redknapp cleared
8th February 2012
Spurs have said they are “delighted” after manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of avoiding tax.
Man ready to cycle around the world in 100 days and raise £100,000 for charity
8th February 2012
A man from Muswell Hill will start cycling solo around the world next week in a bid to break a world record and raise £100,000 for charity.
Spurs manager Redknapp cleared of tax dodge
8th February 2012
Football boss Harry Redknapp has been cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge.
Seven suspected gang members arrested in new police strategy
8th February 2012
Seven people have been arrested in Haringey today as part of a major new police strategy to crack down on gang crime in London.
Drink driver who asked friend to take the blame jailed
8th February 2012
A drunk driver involved in an accident in New Southgate last year who tried to get his friend to take the blame has been jailed.
Fire causing hour-long train delays for commuters
8th February 2012
Train services from Enfield Town are being delayed because of a fire near the tracks in Hackney.
Five arrested in police raids on suspected gang members
8th February 2012
Five men were arrested during police raids in Haringey this morning, as part of an operation to target suspected gang members.
Jury goes out in Redknapp trial
7th February 2012
Jurors at the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial have retired to consider their verdicts.
Haringey pupils to get more than 2,500 Olympic tickets
7th February 2012
More than 2,500 schoolchildren in Haringey will see an event at the Olympic or Paralympic Games under a free ticket scheme.
Man shot dead in Turnpike Lane shooting is named
7th February 2012
The man shot dead behind Turnpike Lane Tube station on Wednesday has been named.
Police seize cars without insurance in Haringey operation
7th February 2012
Police seized 23 cars and made two arrests as part of a 30-hour operation in Haringey last week.
Environmental campaigner backs council's snub of weekly bin collections cash
6th February 2012
An environmental campaigner has backed Haringey Council’s decision to turn down Government funding and press ahead with fortnightly rubbish collections.
Almost 200 arrests made over riots
6th February 2012
Nearly 200 people in Haringey have been arrested for their part in the August riots six months ago.
Noel Park agrees to Gove's academy plan
6th February 2012
A primary school has reluctantly agreed to become an academy and has found a sponsor after the Government warned governors would be removed if it resisted.
Spurs in talks to open free school in new stadium
6th February 2012
Spurs are in talks with groups who want to open a free school at the club’s new 59,000-seater stadium.
Redknapp and Mandaric 'are odd couple'
6th February 2012
Tottenham FC boss Harry Redknapp and the chairman accused of sending him bungs were an "odd couple" like the old Hollywood film, a court has heard.
Council turns down Government weekly bin collections cash
6th February 2012
Haringey Council is to turn down one-off funding from the Government to reinstate weekly bin collections as it continues to roll out a fortnightly service.
New Women's Institute looking for members
6th February 2012
The WI, which opened in December, will teach its members how to make free chocolates in its first skill-based session on Tuesday.
Primary care strategy greeted with disappointment and funding questions
6th February 2012
Health campaigners have questioned where funding will come from to implement a strategy meant to set out how to improve the standard of healthcare in the borough before closures at Chase Farm.
Snow brings train cancellations and delays for commuters
6th February 2012
Train services through Enfield and Haringey are being delayed or cancelled this morning due to snow.
9. Exercise and Indulgence: Richmond Park
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
This is the ultimate day trip if you have time, energy and feel like you just need to just get out of the city but you don't have a car. All you have to do is hop on the underground and go to Richmond Station and head to Richmond Park
Out the station turn left and weave your way through yummy mummies, city-boy-dads, prams and posh poodles. Stop off at Paul's on the way and grab yourself a coffee
Victoria line suspended today
5th February 2012
The Victoria line is suspended this weekend for engineering works.
Snow brings Britain to a standstill
5th February 2012
The first widespread big freeze of the winter has brought snow up to 16cm deep, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
Public meeting over controversial North Circular plan
4th February 2012
A public meeting and exhibition into the future of the area around the North Circular Road will be held in Palmers Green today.
Six charged over Wood Green barbers stabbing
3rd February 2012
Six teenagers have been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Wood Green on Tuesday.
Redknapp has 'back to the wall'
3rd February 2012
Jurors hearing Harry Redknapp's tax evasion trial have been warned to "keep their eyes on the ball" when they consider their verdicts.
Former police officer turns pet detective to find missing cat
3rd February 2012
Pet detectives were called to Enfield on Wednesday to search for a missing cat.
Life sentence for man who killed ex-wife in Tottenham street
3rd February 2012
A man who fatally stabbed his ex-wife in front of their two young children in Tottenham has been told he will serve at least 21 years in prison.
Man due in court accused of robbery spree in Finsbury Park
3rd February 2012
A man accused of going on a robbery spree near Finsbury Park armed with a crowbar in November will appear in court today.
Appeal for missing Tottenham man
3rd February 2012
A 68-year-old Tottenham man with early signs of dementia is missing.
Poet kicks off sponsored reading at Muswell Hill school
3rd February 2012
Children at a Muswell Hill school got a visit from a famous author as they started a read-a-thon to raise money for books.
Shouting Redknapp denies lying
2nd February 2012
Harry Redknapp has fought back tears in court as he fiercely denied telling his tax evasion trial "a pack of lies".
CCTV pictures released after 'brutal' attack at Ally Pally
2nd February 2012
Detectives hunting attackers who left a darts fan with a fractured eye socket at Alexandra Palace have released CCTV images of three men they want to speak to.
Man guilty of stabbing ex-wife to death in front of children
2nd February 2012
A man has been found guilty of stabbing his ex-wife to death in front of their two young children in Tottenham.
Opticians hold birthday raffle for hospice
2nd February 2012
An opticians in Wood Green raised £347 on Saturday for a children’s hospice.
I lied to reporter, Redknapp admits
2nd February 2012
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has admitted lying to a News of the World reporter.
Anger after Gove labels Downhills campaigners 'Trots'
2nd February 2012
Education Secretary Michael Gove has labelled parents campaigning to stop their Tottenham school being forced into becoming an academy “Trots”.
Murder inquiry launched after shooting
2nd February 2012
A murder investigation is underway following the shooting of a man by Turnpike Lane Tube station yesterday.
First 'rioting' charge made over August disorder
2nd February 2012
Detectives investigating the violence in Tottenham last August have made their first official ‘rioting’ charge.
Council tax to be frozen for third year
2nd February 2012
Council tax will be frozen for the third year in a row after Haringey councillors took advantage of a Government handout.
Redknapp loses cool at bungs trial
2nd February 2012
Harry Redknapp lost his cool at his football bungs trial as he shouted at a detective for "staring".
Turnpike Lane: witness heard machine gun fire
1st February 2012
The man killed behind Turnpike Lane Tube station this afternoon may have been shot with a machine gun, according to a witness.
Man shot dead near Turnpike Lane Tube station
1st February 2012
A man has been shot dead near Turnpike Road Tube station.
Spurs staying in Tottenham is "excellent news"
1st February 2012
Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to help regenerate Haringey is “excellent news” for Tottenham, according to MP David Lammy.
Gang members given a chance to change
1st February 2012
Ten members of an Enfield gang were given an opportunity to change their lives at Wood Green Crown Court last night.
Pickpocket who targeted elderly is jailed
1st February 2012
A professional pickpocket who targeted elderly and vulnerable passengers on a bus route has been jailed.
Traders in shock after Wood Green stabbing
1st February 2012
Shopkeepers who witnessed the aftermath of a stabbing in Wood Green yesterday afternoon are in shock following the attack.
Mandaric: Redknapp money not major
1st February 2012
The chairman accused of sending bungs to Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has told a court that the payments were "not a major factor in my life".
Six arrested following teen stabbing
1st February 2012
Six people have been arrested following the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Wood Green yesterday.
7. London’s Heart; A touching memorial
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
London is a reflection of the people who live in it. Our lust can be found in the narrow alleys of Soho, our need for knowledge is reflected in London’s libraries and bookshops. Our gluttony and our multi-culturalism can be seen in restaurants providing food from all over the globe. Our capacity for violence can be found in the need for police stations and our neglect for those less fortunate
6. Zoo Lates; See the animals in a whole new way!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Going to the zoo doesn't just have to be for toddlers and hassled parents trying to keep tabs on their over excited children, there is in fact a whole animal kingdom out there waiting for the rest of us; Zoo Lates at London Zoo.
As the last of the lunch boxes and school coaches roll out of the gates, the green picnic spaces make way for pop up bars, food stands (from Ostrich burgers to Spanish
5. A date with a view!
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
On a glorious summer evening I went for a cocktail at Searcy's at The Gherkin - a Private Members Bar with one of the best views in London.
On the 48th floor, the bar has a 360 degree view of all of London and it is simply breath taking! I was with a date but rather than try and impress each other with sophisticated chat, our excited giddiness took over and we started playing i-spy, capering
4. London in Bloom; Columbia Road Flower Market
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
Every Londoner should visit this fantastic market in Shoreditch. It's one of the few excellent London markets open on Sunday and worth a visit any time of the year. This unassuming road is filled with market stalls of flowers and plants, barrow boys, food stalls and craft shops.
The prices are incredible. Last time I was there I got an mini orange tree with fruit on it for £3. I know a few
Teenage boy stabbed in Wood Green while having haircut
31st January 2012
A teenager who was stabbed in Wood Green earlier today was reportedly having his haircut when the incident took place.
Teenager stabbed in Wood Green
31st January 2012
A teenage boy has been stabbed in Wood Green, closing Lordship Lane in both directions.
Appeal to find man after woman raped
31st January 2012
Police are looking for a man who helped a young woman after she was raped in Tottenham on January 14.
Mayor of london to invest more than £41m in Tottenham
31st January 2012
The Mayor of London has announced more than £41m will be invested in Tottenham to regenerate the area and create jobs.
Man being investigated for chopping off dog's ear
31st January 2012
A 28-year-old man from Tottenham has been charged with assault and is being investigated by Barnet police for allegedly cutting off a dog’s ear.
Spurs confirm intention to stay in Tottenham and help rejuvenate the area
31st January 2012
Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed its intention to stay in the North Tottenham and has pledged to work with Haringey Council to rejuvenate the area.
Mandaric: Redknapp a 'special guy'
31st January 2012
The football chairman accused of sending bungs to Harry Redknapp has told a court of their rollercoaster friendship.
Cash machine charges to be abolished at First Capital Connect stations
31st January 2012
First Capital Connect has announced it will abolish cash machine charges at all its stations.
More than 1,000 march to say no to schools
30th January 2012
More than one thousand people marched in Haringey on Saturday to say no to four schools in the area becoming academies.
Chance to quiz top Met policeman
30th January 2012
A top Met Police officer will be taking part in a live web chat on the use of stop and search.
Redknapp defence case to open
30th January 2012
Barristers defending bung allegations against Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric are expected to open their cases at Southwark Crown Court.
3. London's Prestige: A night @ the Magic Circle
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
So you’ve taken in a couple of shows, checked out the latest exhibits, but have you visited the premier magical society in the fascinating world of mystery and illusion?
Well...neither had I. That was until I went the Magic Circle’s headquarters for one of their public show. Forget Darren Brown, forget David Blaine, this promises to be an evening full of magic, comedy, ventriloquism and a guy
1. Ice Skating with Ravens
by Stickyboard
14th February 2012
It's that time of year - Winter arrives, sites all over London put up ice rinks in their back gardens, and Londoners suddenly become convinced that they too can glide gracefully around on thin slithers of metal whilst retaining perfect balance and poise...
But with so many venues now sporting rinks, the real difficulty can be deciding where to go. This year I had heard that the Ice Rink at the
Tottenham MP calls for parents to be allowed to smack their children
29th January 2012
Tottenham MP David Lammy says legislation surrounding the smacking of children needs to be relaxed.
Law firms to offer free wills to raise money for hospice
29th January 2012
Solicitors will offer free wills in a bid to raise money for a hospice’s fundraising appeal next month.
Guided walks on offer through Haringey this weekend
28th January 2012
Free guided walks through Haringey’s leafiest areas are on offer this weekend for those wanting to shake off winter blues.
No Overground service this weekend
28th January 2012
Engineering works on London Overground services mean there are no trains this weekend in Haringey.
Redknapp: 'deals put home at risk'
27th January 2012
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has told police his home was at risk after he lost millions of pounds in disastrous investments, a court has heard.
Anti-academy campaigners to hold march this afternoon
27th January 2012
Anti-academy campaigners will hold a march tomorrow to show their opposition to plans by the Government to force four Haringey schools to become academies.
Harringay man in court over Boxing Day Oxford Street murder
27th January 2012
A Harringay man has made his first appearance at the Old Bailey charged with the murder of a teenager in Oxford Street on Boxing Day.
Redknapp 'lost £250,000 aiding friend'
27th January 2012
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp lost £250,000 in a bid to save his friend's management job at Oxford United, a court has heard.
Disabled woman's fury over parking ticket
27th January 2012
A disabled motorist has accused the council of trying to make money from parking tickets after she got a fine for parking in the dedicated bay outside her house.
Police misconduct hearing into alleged Tottenham drug raid assaults could be public
27th January 2012
A misconduct hearing into allegations that police officers assaulted people in a Tottenham house during a drugs raid could be held in public.
Man police want to question over murder could be in Tottenham
27th January 2012
Police who want to speak to a man in connection with a murder of a pensioner in Suffolk believe he may be in Tottenham.
Wood Green vets rescue injured cat in New Southgate
27th January 2012
Vets at an animal charity are caring for a cat found with its leg stuck in a faulty collar for two weeks.
Four men charged over alleged 'cash-for-licences'
27th January 2012
FOUR people have been charged with giving bribes to a Barnet driving examiner in exchange for passing their test.
'Accountant runs my life', says Redknapp
26th January 2012
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has denied tax dodging by telling police "I couldn't even fill a team sheet in", a court has heard.
Students debate anti-Semitism in front of Holocaust survivor
26th January 2012
A Holocaust survivor listened to pupils from two Haringey schools debate anti-Semitism this week.
Redknapp 'disastrous' in business
26th January 2012
Harry Redknapp made "disastrous" business decisions and lost £250,000 in a "very unsuccessful" takeover bid at Oxford United, his banker has told a court.
Man charged with Oxford Street Boxing Day murder appears in court
26th January 2012
A Harringay man has appeared in court charged with murder over the stabbing to death of a teenager in Oxford Street on Boxing Day.
Seven Sisters Road closed after taxi crash
26th January 2012
A major road through Haringey is closed after a car crash this morning, causing serious delays.
Nurses recognised by new awards scheme
26th January 2012
Nurses who care for people with learning disabilities were recognised by a new awards scheme this week.
'All I do above board', says Redknapp
25th January 2012
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp accused the News of the World of "trying to f*** me on cup final day", a court has heard.
Man charged over Turkey parcel fake bomb plot
25th January 2012
A Tottenham man has been charged with trying to send a fake bomb to Turkey last year.
Downhills Ofsted inspection set to begin
25th January 2012
An inspection key to the future of a Tottenham school that the Government want to turn into an academy starts tomorrow.
Help wanted tracing three absconded convicts
25th January 2012
Police have appealed for help in tracing three convicts on early release who have breached licence conditions.
Haringey campaigners 'pleased' after Government loses appeal on solar energy cuts
25th January 2012
Campaigners have called on ministers to embrace “the energy of the future” after the Government has lost its bid to overturn a High Court ruling that plans to cut subsidies for solar panels on homes are unlawful.
Redknapp excuses 'lack credibility'
25th January 2012
Harry Redknapp's excuses for his £180,000 offshore windfall are "contradictory, inconsistent and lack credibility", a court has heard.
Harringay man charged with murder over Oxford Street stabbing
25th January 2012
A Harringay man has been charged with murder over the stabbing to death of a teenager in Oxford Street on Boxing Day.
Tottenham manager Redknapp 'threatened journalist'
24th January 2012
SPURS boss Harry Redknapp threatened to "sue the b*******" off a journalist as he angrily denied taking bungs, a court has heard.
Dispersal order to be introduced around Turnpike Lane Station
24th January 2012
Police will impose a dispersal order near Turnpike Lane Station in a bid to tackle problems with gangs of anti-social youngsters.
Spurs boss Redknapp 'did not declare account'
24th January 2012
Spurs manager Harry Redknapp failed to declare his offshore bank account for six years after "feigning" ignorance during a high-profile inquiry into football bungs, a court has heard.
Campaigners meet TfL over extending 318 bus after Chase Farm downgrade
24th January 2012
HEALTH campaigners have met with transport chiefs to press the case for extending a bus service after the downgrade of Chase Farm Hospital.
Evacuation after fire on train at Harringay station
24th January 2012
PASSENGERS were evacuated from a train at Harringay station this morning after a small fire in a carriage.
Man rescued from fire at Tottenham house
23rd January 2012
A MAN was rescued from the first-floor balcony of his Tottenham home after a fire broke out yesterday afternoon.
Spurs boss Redknapp 'had no intention of paying taxes', trial hears
23rd January 2012
SPURS manager Harry Redknapp has gone on trial accused of receiving offshore bungs from his former employer.
Anger after health boss says Chase Farm downgrade needed to cut costs
23rd January 2012
CAMPAIGNERS opposing the downgrade of Chase Farm Hospital have reacted with anger after an NHS boss appeared to admit for the first time that the move was driven by cost-cutting.
Lammy to hand Downhills petition to Parliament
23rd January 2012
A TOTTENHAM politician will present a petition signed by nearly 1,500 people to Parliament this evening opposing a school being forced into becoming an academy.
Spurs boss Redknapp due in court over tax evasion charge
23rd January 2012
SPURS manager Harry Redknapp is due to go on trial accused of tax evasion this morning.
Shooting inside Tottenham nightclub
23rd January 2012
DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was shot in the leg in a Tottenham nightclub early on Saturday morning.
Delays on London Underground
23rd January 2012
COMMUTERS are facing delays on London Overground trains this morning because of a signalling problem in Tottenham.
Arsenal give training session to vision-impaired
21st January 2012
TWO young visually impaired Tottenham football fans honed their skills at a training session at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium last weekend.
Republican guilty of murder of Wood Green soldier Patrick Azimkar
20th January 2012
A DISSIDENT republican has been convicted of murdering a Wood Green soldier outside an army base in Northern Ireland.
Peacocks administration affects Wood Green store
20th January 2012
A FASHION chain with a store in Haringey has been forced into administration, threatening jobs.
Piccadilly line part-suspended due to signal failure
20th January 2012
THE PICCADILLY line has been part-suspended after a signal failure at the north of the route.
Unemployment at a 12-year high in Tottenham
20th January 2012
THE NUMBER of people seeking jobs in Tottenham has stayed above 6,000 for the 17th month in a row.
Head of Green Lanes group 'delighted' with £2m redevelopment cash
19th January 2012
THE CHAIR of a group in charge of the strategy in a Harringay high street has welcomed a “brilliant” £2m grant for redevelopment.
Children 'saw man stab ex-wife'
19th January 2012
A man stabbed his ex-wife up to 20 times outside his sister's home in Tottenham as young children looked on, a court has heard.
Anger over expansion plan at 'already congested' primary schools
19th January 2012
HUNDREDS of parents went to public meetings at primary schools this week to protest at plans to expand the number of pupils.
Spurs commercial director leaves club
19th January 2012
A SPURS director hired little more than a year ago from London’s Olympic team has left the club.
Harringay traders win £2m to revamp Green Lanes
18th January 2012
A TRADERS’ group in Harringay is “overwhelmed” after winning more than £2m to transform the high street.
Fourth man arrested over Spurs Olympic Stadium bid 'spying'
18th January 2012
A FOURTH man has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations that Spurs spied on London 2012 officials during its bid for the Olympic Stadium.
Post office destroyed in riots opens new building
18th January 2012
A POST office completely destroyed by fire during last August’s riots in Tottenham has reopened in new premises.
Rush hour delays affect borough's trains again
18th January 2012
TRAINS are running late for the third morning in a row after a problem on the line in Hackney.
Council makes plea to fix 'enormous' Government funding gap
17th January 2012
THE COUNCIL’S finance chief has met with a Government minister to plead for equal funding with neighbouring boroughs.
W3 bus most complained about in London
17th January 2012
A HARINGEY bus route is the most complained about in London, according to figures released by the Mayor of London.
Lammy happy with Downhills stay of execution
17th January 2012
TOTTENHAM MP David Lammy has said he is “very happy” after Education Secretary Michael Gove backed down from trying to force academy status on a primary school.
Downhills campaigners force Gove to back down
17th January 2012
EDUCATION Secretary Michael Gove has backed down of a bid to force academy status on a Tottenham school by Friday in a major victory for campaigners.
Concerns over schools expansion plan
17th January 2012
A PUBLIC meeting will be held tonight at a Noel Park school to discuss plans to increase the number of pupils there.
Delays on central London trains for second morning
17th January 2012
RUSH hour commuters are facing delays on trains into central London for the second morning running after signalling problems.
Riots firefighters receive commendations for bravery
16th January 2012
HEROIC firefighters who tackled blazes while under siege during last August’s riots received commendations this morning.
March organised against Haringey academy plans
16th January 2012
ANTI-ACADEMY campaigners will hold a march next week in protest at plans by the Government to force four Haringey schools to become academies.
Police hunt men who carried out 'brutal' attack on darts fan
16th January 2012
POLICE hunting two men who attacked a darts fan at Alexandra Palace Station, leaving him with a fractured eye socket, are appealing for witnesses.
Man stable in hospital after 'violent' stabbing
16th January 2012
A MAN is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in an “unprovoked attack” on Friday night near Finsbury Park.
Raids seize 1,000 beer kegs
16th January 2012
POLICE seized beer kegs worth more than £100,000 in raids in Tottenham and Edmonton on Friday.
Spurs leave stock market to raise funds for new stadium
16th January 2012
SPURS have delisted their shares from the stock market, returning the club to private ownership.
Murder trial set to begin into Tottenham stabbing
16th January 2012
A MAN will begin a trial this morning for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Tottenham.
Signalling problem causes train delays
16th January 2012
RUSH hour commuters have been hit with delays as a signalling problem hit trains into central London.
Public meetings this week over school expansions plan
15th January 2012
PUBLIC meetings will be held at two schools this week as Haringey Council consults on plans to expand them.
Hospital quashes rumours of physiotherapy closure
14th January 2012
A HOSPITAL has denied rumours its physiotherapy department is being closed.
Solar energy firms in plea for rethink on subsidy cuts
13th January 2012
SOLAR energy businesses in Haringey met a Hornsey politician this morning to plead for a rethink over cuts in subsidies to homeowners who install panels.
Man to stand trial for murder of ex-girlfriend
13th January 2012
A MAN will stand trial next week for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Tottenham.
Downhills campaigners to 'hug' school
13th January 2012
CAMPAIGNERS battling to stop a Tottenham school being forced into an academy will symbolically ‘hug’ the building this afternoon.
Tottenham man charged with Watford drug dealing
13th January 2012
A MAN from Tottenham has been accused of supplying drugs into Watford town centre.
Haringey academies plan 'fundamentally undemocratic', argues Lammy
13th January 2012
A TOTTENHAM politician gave an impassioned speech against turning four Haringey primary schools into academies in the House of Commons last night.
Man stabbed in the leg in Hornsey
12th January 2012
POLICE are hunting for an attacker who stabbed a man in the leg in Hornsey.
Haringey Police detective sentenced for misconduct
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A SERVING Haringey Police detective has been given a suspended jail sentence for mishandling an assault investigation.
Appeal for woman who found Molly the pug
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
POLICE are looking for the woman who found Molly the dog wandering in Enfield and returned her to her owner.
Downhills campaigners record 'Save Our School' campaign song
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
AROUND 300 children, parents and teachers at a Tottenham school being forced into becoming an academy recorded a campaign song yesterday.
Credit union warns against payday loans
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
THE BOSS of a council-backed credit union has urged hard-up households to sign up rather than use expensive payday loans.
Tottenham free school bid wins sponsor
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A GROUP of parents and teachers campaigning to set up a free school in Tottenham have won the backing of a prominent sponsor.
A10 is 'economic Berlin wall' through Enfield and Haringey, says Green hopeful
by Stickyboard
12th January 2012
A POLITICAL hopeful has called for fundamental change to solve a “scandalous” inequality of living across Enfield and Haringey.
Tottenham man held over Watford drug supply
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A TOTTENHAM man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Watford town centre.
'Ugly' Hornsey street-cleaning depot in park to be removed next week
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A STREET-CLEANING depot in a Hornsey park subject to a six-month campaign for its removal will finally be moved next week.
Missing woman found after police appeal
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A VULNERABLE woman who went missing at the weekend has been found.
Downhills governors 'disappointed' with Lynne Featherstone over legal bid
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
GOVERNORS at a Tottenham school are “disappointed” after a politician labelled their anti-academy legal challenge “disruptive”.
Hospital receptionist 'happy to help' after delivering baby in back of cab
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A HOSPITAL receptionist who went beyond the call of duty and helped deliver a baby said she was “happy to help”.
Alexandra Palace boss leaving to manage the O2
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A TOP boss at Alexandra Palace is leaving to take over as general manager of the O2 Arena.
Forty per cent of Tottenham children living in poverty
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
TOTTENHAM has been named as among the worst places in Britain for child poverty.
Chinese New Year bash to celebrate revamp of community centre
by Stickyboard
11th January 2012
A CENTRE for the Chinese community will celebrate its renovation after years of fundraising with a New Year celebration this month.
Vulnerable woman visited Haringey after disappearance
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
POLICE are looking for a missing vulnerable woman from south east London who has visited Haringey since disappearing.
Tottenham flat fire leaves man in hospital
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
A FIRE at a Tottenham flat early this morning left one man in hospital and the ground floor badly damaged.
A&E closure put back to allow for health services improvement
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
THE closure of the A&E department at Chase Farm has been put back a year, health bosses have announced.
Dangerous 'fighting' dogs seized in Highgate
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
DANGEROUS pit-bulls have been seized from a Highgate flat after tip-offs from the public about dog behaviour in parks.
Downhills anti-academy meeting attracts hundreds
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
AROUND 600 people packed into a Tottenham school last night for a public meeting where speakers criticised proposals to turn it into an academy.
Hospital receptionist helps deliver baby in back of taxi
by Stickyboard
10th January 2012
A HOSPITAL receptionist rushed to the aid of an expectant mother and helped deliver her baby in the back of a taxi.
Downhills judicial review would be 'disruptive', says MP Lynne Featherstone
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A HARINGEY politician has called on Tottenham anti-academy campaigners to abandon a judicial review of Government plans.
Harringay care home shut down after inspections find 11 failures
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A CARE home for people with learning difficulties in Harringay has been closed down after inspectors found “unacceptable” standards.
Man faces jail for smuggling fake goods
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A FINSBURY PARK man who took part in a global counterfeiting ring caught with one of the UK's biggest hauls of fake designer goods has been found guilty this morning.
Downhills campaigners to hold public meeting tonight
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
CAMPAIGNERS trying to stop the forced conversion of a Tottenham school to an academy will hold a public meeting tonight to rally support.
Aldi to return to Tottenham after riots
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A SUPERMARKET chain is hoping to rebuild its Tottenham store which was burned to the ground during last year's riots.
Missing Tottenham teenager returns home
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A TOTTENHAM teenager who went missing at the end of last year has returned home to his family.
Treasured pet dog returned after Twitter appeal
by Stickyboard
9th January 2012
A BELOVED pet dog stolen during a burglary has been returned after celebrities joined the search on Twitter.
Tottenham man accused of Golders Green burglary
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
A TOTTENHAM man has been accused of burgling a Golders Green home last week.
Man arrested after police smell cannabis in car
by Stickyboard
8th January 2012
A MAN has been arrested after police officers caught a whiff of cannabis from the car in front.
Delays for Spurs fans as National Express trains hit by problems
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
A BROKEN down train and signalling problems is causing problems on trains through Enfield this afternoon.
Thousands of Cheltenham fans in town for FA Cup clash
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
MORE than 5,000 Cheltenham fans are flooding the streets of Tottenham ahead of their sides big FA Cup tie.
Missing teenager sparks police appeal
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
POLICE have appealed for information over a teenager who has been missing from his home since last week.
Tottenham host family fun day ahead of FA Cup tie
by Stickyboard
7th January 2012
SPURS are holding a family fun day of activities ahead of the first FA Cup tie of the season.
Shopping centre launches Retail Factor campaign for budding entrepreneurs
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A COMPETITION that could give a budding entrepreneur the chance to set up their own shop has been launched in Wood Green.
Public meeting on future spending and cuts in Haringey
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
MEMBERS of the public can give their views on Haringey Council's budget plans at two meetings next week.
Mentoring charity to expand into Tottenham school
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A CHARITY that places young mentors in schools in deprived communities will start work in Tottenham next week.
Muswell Hill soul singer named BBC Sound of 2012
by Stickyboard
6th January 2012
A SOUL singer who grew up in Muswell Hill has been named as the next big artist by the BBC.
Muswell Hill youth magazine to expand into Enfield
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
AN award-winning magazine produced by disadvantaged youngsters in Muswell Hill has won a contract to expand to Southgate.
Fare increases will damage economy, warns Enfield commuter group
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
INFLATION-BUSTING public transport fare increases could damage the economy, according to the head of an Enfield travel group.
Parliament to debate Downhills academy controversy
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A TOTTENHAM MP has arranged a debate in Parliament over plans to force primary schools in the borough to become academies.
Anti-academy group launches week of action to 'save Downhills'
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
CAMPAIGNERS trying to stop a Tottenham school being forced into becoming an academy have organised a ‘week of action’ as a key deadline approaches.
Composer delighted with OBE 'honour'
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
THE MUSICAL director of a Highgate singing group has described the “honour” of being named an OBE in the New Year Honours.
Nurse likely to be struck off after murder conviction
by Stickyboard
5th January 2012
A MALE psychiatric nurse jailed for setting fire to and killing his partner is likely to be barred from practicing medicine this month.
Spurs players offer sympathy to family of fan who died last night
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
SPURS have offered sympathy to the family of a pensioner who died after suffering a heart attack at a match last night.
Young football fan 'over the moon' to be Arsenal mascot
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A FOOTBALL fanatic from Muswell Hill was “over the moon” when he was chosen to be Arsenal’s mascot last week.
Michael Gove claims anti-academy campaigners 'happy with failure'
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
EDUCATION Secretary Michael Gove has launched a scathing attack on anti-academy campaigners in Haringey in a speech this afternoon.
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after Green Lanes crash
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A MOTORCYLIST was rushed to hospital after he was involved in a crash with a car in Green Lanes.
Fare increases 'hit people on low incomes'
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A POLITICIAN says commuters in outer London will continue to suffer under “inflation-busting” fare rises unless action is taken.
Council defends 'confusing' sign at Harringay junction
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
HARINGEY Council has denied deliberately having confusing roads signs at a Harringay junction to make money from motorists.
Car crash outside Harringay pub
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A SERIOUS car crash outside a Harringay pub is causing traffic problems.
Public's views sought on upgrade to power grid in north London
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A SERIES of public meetings are being held about upgrading the power supply to homes across north London.
Nine rescued after blaze in car park under Hornsey flats
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
NINE people were led to safety after a fire broke out in a car park under their Hornsey homes.
Spurs fan dies of heart attack at match last night
by Stickyboard
4th January 2012
A SPURS fan died after suffering a heart attack at last night’s match against West Bromwich Albion.
No trains between Finsbury Park and central London
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A SIGNALLING problem in central London means no trains are running between Finsbury Park and Moorgate.
Rescue after fire at Crouch End flats where smoke alarms not fitted
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
FOUR people had to be rescued and given treatment by paramedics last night because smoke alarms were not installed properly in a house that caught fire.
Community projects get small grant from Mayor
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A MARTIAL arts school in Tottenham is among four projects given a New Year cash boost from the Mayor of London.
Commute to London goes up by more than 10 per cent
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
COMMUTERS have been hit by a triple whammy of train, bus and tube ticket price increases as they go back to work today.
Community champions among New Year Honours
by Stickyboard
3rd January 2012
A TIRELESS community worker who has worked to promote community and racial relations is among those in the borough honoured by the Queen in the New Year Honours.
Review of the Year: December - School launches anti-academy campaign
by Stickyboard
2nd January 2012
STAFF and parents at Downhills Primary School launched a passionate campaign to stop the school being converted into an academy.
Review of the Year: November - Police slammed over bike theft
by Stickyboard
1st January 2012
POLICE came under fire for not doing enough to recover a stolen motorbike, despite knowing where it had been stashed.
Review of the Year: October - Anti-knife crime campaign victory
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
THE Haringey Independent's campaign for mandatory prison sentences for teenagers caught with knives was backed by the Government.
Review of the Year: September - Riots inquiry launched
by Stickyboard
31st December 2011
DEPUTY Prime Minister Nick Cleg announced a national inquiry into the riots during a September visit to affected businesses in Tottenham High Road.
Review of the Year: August - Riots leave trail of destruction through Tottenham
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
THE worst riots to hit Tottenham in a generation dominated the news in August, as looters attacked police and burned down shops and homes in High Road.
Hornsey school in special measures after failing Ofsted inspection
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
A PRIMARY school in Hornsey has been put into special measures after failing its Ofsted inspection.
Review of the Year: July - Don't Carry, Don't Kill campaign launched
by Stickyboard
30th December 2011
The Haringey Independent launched an anti-knife crime campaign in July to call for tougher sentences after a spate of attacks.
North Middlesex maternity services praised
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
MATERNITY services at an Edmonton hospital have been praised by a health watchdog after passing a routine inspection.
Crash closes Harringay road near Turnpike Lane
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
A HARRINGAY road was closed after a crash earlier this afternoon.
Wards reopen after norovirus outbreak
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
WARDS have been reopened at North Middlesex Hospital after an outbreak of a winter vomiting bug before Christmas.
Inquest into death of Wood Green man opened
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
THE inquest into the death of a Wood Green man in Edmonton has been opened.
Review of the Year: June - Patient details feared lost after NHS laptops stolen
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
NHS bosses denied there had been a security breach, despite the theft of laptops containing the personal details of nearly nine million patients.
Powers to ban dogs from playgrounds considered
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
DOGS could be banished from playgrounds and owners ordered to keep them on a lead in public according to new powers being considered by Haringey Council.
Bid to save Finsbury Park running track
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
AN athletics club has launched a bid to save a much-used running track in Finsbury Park from closure.
Review of the Year: May - Tottenham Carnival cancelled
by Stickyboard
29th December 2011
ORGANISERS of Tottenham Carnival were forced in May to pull the plug on the popular event amid security fears.
Council slammed after only 31 turn up to 'abysmal' consultation
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A POLITICAL row has erupted after it was revealed Haringey Council spent nearly £6,000 on budget consultation meetings that only 31 people attended.
Review of the Year: April - Former leader guilty of misconduct in Ally Pally saga
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
FORMER council leader Charles Adje was suspended after being found guilty of misconduct in the attempted lease of Alexandra Palace in April.
Extra police given to borough in gang clampdown
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
MORE than 50 extra police officers will start work in Haringey in the New Year after being authorised by the Metropolitan Police chief.
Highgtae teen jailed for part in Marvin Henry murder
by Stickyboard
28th December 2011
A HIGHGATE man has been jailed for his part in the murder of teenager Marvin Henry in Mill Hill last October.
Review of the Year: March - Budget meeting invaded by anti-cuts protestors
by Stickyboard
27th December 2011
PANEDOMONIUM at a council budget meeting dominated March when angry protestors stormed the Civic Centre and clashed with police.
Tube strike causes travel misery
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
A walkout by Tube drivers is causing Boxing Day travel misery in the capital as strike action cripples London Underground (LU).
Review of the Year: February - Godwin Lawson killer jailed for life
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
THE MOTHER of murdered promising footballer Godwin Lawson “took no comfort” from his killer being jailed for life in February.
Review of the Year: January - Spurs fans hold protests over club's Olympic Stadium bid
by Stickyboard
26th December 2011
SPURS fans' protests against the club's bid to move to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford dominated the news in January.
Merry Christmas to all of our readers
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
The editorial team at the Times and Independent series would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas.
Police appeal following fatal collision
by Stickyboard
25th December 2011
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 35-year-old man died after being hit by a lorry in Edmonton, yesterday evening.
Tottenham choir revel in praise after Christmas concert
by Stickyboard
24th December 2011
THE DIRECTOR of a Tottenham choir is enjoying the praise of being labelled “one of the best choirs in London”.
Man jailed for 'vicious attack' on teenager
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A TOTTENHAM man has been jailed for five years after a "vicious attack" that left a teenager with stab wounds in Hornsey.
Pet owner given suspended sentence after dog death in Tottenham
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A TOTTENHAM man who tethered his dog to a door handle, causing her to die, has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Wards still shut after norovirus outbreak
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
WARDS remain shut at two hospitals due to the outbreak of a winter vomiting bug.
Man jailed for Wood Green lawyer Tube death
by Stickyboard
23rd December 2011
A 35-year-old man who pushed a cross-dressing Wood Green lawyer in front of a Tube train has been jailed for life.
Environment Agency working on Lea pollution after study published
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
THE BODY in charge of the River Lea has said it is working on reducing pollution after a study showed fish could not survive in the water.
Norovirus outbreak shuts three wards at North Mid
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
THREE wards have been closed to new admissions at North Middlesex Hospital after an outbreak of a winter vomiting bug.
Aldi store burned down in riots applies to return
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
A SUPERMARKET burned down in Tottenham during August’s riots has put in a planning application to return to the High Road.
Students get photos displayed in Wood Green mall
by Stickyboard
22nd December 2011
STUDENTS at a Wood Green school had photos they took as part of a competition displayed in a shopping centre for two weeks.
First Chanukah candle lit by David Lammy
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
A politician lit the first candle of Chanukah yesterday at a ceremony in South Tottenham.
Council triples Christmas lights spending
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
SPENDING on Christmas decorations increased in Haringey this year more than any other borough in London.
Christmas raffle for Tottenham riot victims
by Stickyboard
21st December 2011
CHURCHGOERS have launched a Christmas raffle to aid victims of Tottenham’s August riots.
X Factor finalist Sophie Habibis visits Hornsey charity to sing carols
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
CHILDREN and staff at a Hornsey-based charity got a surprise visit from an X Factor finalist at their Christmas party.
Police failed to tackle Mark Duggan 'execution' rumour before riots, report finds
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
ENGAGEMENT with the community by police after the shooting of Mark Duggan “faltered”, according to a watchdog.
Carol singers set new world record
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
CAROL singers at a New Southgate church claim to have helped set a new world record on Sunday for the biggest ever carol concert.
Severe delays on Enfield Town train line
by Stickyboard
20th December 2011
SEVERE delays are affecting morning train services through Seven Sisters and Enfield Town due to signalling problems.
Fire destroys Muswell Hill flat
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
POLICE investigating a fire that destroyed a Muswell Hill flat on Saturday night have appealed for witnesses.
Costs of translating in Haringey highest in London
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
TRANSLATING services costs taxpayers in Haringey around £380,000 – the fourth highest in the country – according to new data.
Costs of translating in Haringey highest in London
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
TRANSLATING services costs taxpayers in Haringey around £380,000 – the fourth highest in the country – according to new data.
Oxygen so low in Haringey rivers fish cannot survive, study finds
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
RIVERS in Haringey are so polluted they do not contain enough oxygen to support fish, a study by a charity has found.
Labour councillors back Downhills anti-academy campaigners
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
LABOUR councillors have backed campaigners trying to stop the Government from turning a Tottenham primary school into an academy against its will.
Dumping ground cleared to help South Tottenham traders
by Stickyboard
19th December 2011
A FLY-TIPPING hotspot in South Tottenham has been cleared after years of waste dumping.
Special school receives new minibus
by Stickyboard
18th December 2011
TV and radio star Vanessa Feltz helped present a Muswell Hill special school with a new minibus.
Carol concert for Tottenham this evening
by Stickyboard
17th December 2011
A CHORAL group is holding its annual Christmas concert this evening in Tottenham.
Parents opposed to 'outrageous' Downhills academy plan
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
PARENTS at a Tottenham school at the centre of a row over the Government’s bid to force it to become an academy have hit out at the “outrageous” plan.
Governor confirms Downhills legal action on horizon
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A GOVERNOR at a Tottenham school threatened with forced conversion to an academy has confirmed it is considering legal action.
Man remanded over 1999 Tottenham murder
by Stickyboard
16th December 2011
A MAN accused of murdering a father-of-two in a Tottenham underpass 12 years ago has been remanded in custody.
Jail for £500k security van robberies gang
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A GANG who made £500,000 in a string of robberies from security vans in north London have been jailed for a total of 78 years.
Post office destroyed in riots set to reopen
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
A POST office completely destroyed by fire during August's riots will reopen in new premises next month.
Cannabis factory found in Bounds Green school
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
POLICE have seized around 40 cannabis plants which were being grown at a school in Bounds Green.
Children at hospitals get Christmas visit from Spurs players
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
SPURS players visited children in hospital earlier this week to hand out Christmas presents.
Anti-academy Downhills campaigners could launch judicial review
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
CAMPAIGNERS trying to stop a Tottenham school becoming the first in the country to be forced into converting to an academy could launch a judicial review against the plan.
Emotional screening of film of Wood Green woman who died alone
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
JOYCE Vincent was like a magnet, those who knew her say. People wanted to be in her company, she was the object of male attention, and she would “light up the room”.
Delays on Seven Sisters train line
by Stickyboard
15th December 2011
TRAINS are being delayed by up to 20 minutes through Seven Sisters and Enfield Town because of a broken down train.
Film about death of woman in Wood Green to debut this evening
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A FILM about a woman who died in a Wood Green bedsit and lay undiscovered for three years is being screened tonight.
Violent gang member jailed for 'vicious' axe attack on rivals
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A TEENAGER from Angola has been locked up for driving an axe into the head of a gang rival outside a Haringey courthouse.
Axe attack teenager due to be sentenced
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A TEENAGER from Essex who attacked two boys with an axe at Highgate Magistrates Court is due to be sentenced today Bienvenu Vangu, 18, was part of a gang that chased the boys into the court house
on September 1 after a row broke out in the street.
Video of Wood Green bus abuse posted online
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
A CLIP has emerged on the Internet showing a black man being abused and attacked on a bus at Wood Green.
Trains to miss stations on late services due to engineering work
by Stickyboard
14th December 2011
LATE-NIGHT trains to London will not call at Harringay or Hornsey this week because of engineering work.
Haringey primary schools could be forced to become academies
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
FOUR primary schools in Haringey could be forced by the Government to turn into academies if they fail to put their own plans in place.
Legal challenge to Chase Farm Hospital downgrade shelved
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
ENFIELD Council has decided against an immediate legal challenge to the downgrading of Chase Farm Hospital.
Death at Alexandra Palace Station last week 'not suspicious'
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A MAN who was killed after reportedly being hit by a train at Alexandra Palace on Thursday evening has been named.
Free first aid training will cut knife crime, says new group
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A TOTTENHAM woman has started free first aid training sessions in an innovative bid to reduce stabbings in the area.
Teenager charged with police car arson during Tottenham riots
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
A FREEZYWATER man has been charged with setting a police car on fire during Tottenham's riots in August.
Cash injection to tackle gangs in Enfield and Haringey
by Stickyboard
13th December 2011
NEARLY half a million pounds will be spent trying to tackle youth violence and gangs in Enfield and Haringey, it has been announced.
Wood Green lawyer murder accused admits pushing victim under train
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A CRICKLEWOOD man has admitted pushing a cross-dressing top Wood Green lawyer under a Tube train during the rush hour in London.
Duggan family have 'complete breakdown in trust' in IPCC, court hears
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
THE FAMILY of Broadwater Farm man Mark Duggan have “a complete breakdown in confidence” into the investigation into his shooting by police, a pre-inquest hearing has heard.
Thousands enjoy Winter Festival in Harringay
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
MORE than 2,000 people enjoyed a winter festival in Harringay over the weekend set up by local traders.
Christmas parade launches Tottenham Winter Wonderland market
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A PARADE of Santas and colourful Christmas outfits kicked off a week-long Christmas market in Tottenham on Saturday.
Ten years in jail for 'vicious' Wood Green stab attack
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A "VICIOUS" Wood Green man has been locked up for ten years for stabbing his neighbour.
Coroner's Court hearing into Mark Duggan death
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A PRE-INQUEST review is due to be held into the death of a Broadwater Farm man whose shooting by police sparked the summer riots.
String of arson attacks on Turkish and Kurdish buildings
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
POLICE have appealed for help after five arson attacks at Turkish and Kurdish community centres across north London.
Man due in court accused of Kings Cross lawyer murder last year
by Stickyboard
12th December 2011
A MAN accused of pushing a Wood Green human rights lawyer under a Tube train is due to start a murder trial this afternoon.
Christmas carol concert to raise money for playground fund today
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
A STEEL band will join a Tottenham choir to sing Christmas carols this afternoon to raise money for a new school playground.
No trains to and from London this morning
by Stickyboard
11th December 2011
ENGINEERING work will mean trains to and from London will be replaced by buses this morning.
Tottenham Winter Wonderland Parade set to launch carnival
by Stickyboard
10th December 2011
A WEEK-LONG Christmas market in Tottenham will launch with a colourful parade down High Road this afternoon.
Tottenham choir wins cash boost in public vote
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A TOTTENHAM choir has won £6,000 towards musical equipment after winning a public competition.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death at Alexandra Palace station last night
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
THE PERSON killed after reportedly being hit by a train at Alexandra Palace was a 44-year-old man, police have revealed.
Tottenham firm burned down during riots holds relaunch party
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A TOTTENHAM recruitment firm burned down during August's riots has relaunched after running its business from a kitchen for nearly three months.
Spurs fans urged not to drive to Stoke game on Sunday
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
SPURS fans travelling to Stoke for Sunday's Premier League match have been urged to use public transport by local police.
New NHS website lets patients compare GPs
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A NEW website launched yesterday allows patients to compare their GP with others across the borough.
Wood Green riots burglar sentenced
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A NOEL Park man has been sent to a young offender's institute for breaking into a music store in Wood Green during August's riots.
Investigation into rail death that caused rush-hour disruption yesterday
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
POLICE are investigating after a person died after being hit by a train near Alexandra Palace yesterday.
Man charged with 1999 murder in Tottenham
by Stickyboard
9th December 2011
A MAN has been charged with murder of a father of two in Tottenham 12 years ago. Kw
Seven arrested in Haringey in hate crime and domestic violence crackdown
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
SEVEN PEOPLE were arrested in Haringey during a day of raids across London aimed at domestic violence and hate crimes.
First ever clinic for stalkers opens in Chase Farm Hospital
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
THE first-ever clinic to treat stalkers is being opened in north London today.
Teenagers hunted for 'sick' killing of pet cat with dogs
by Stickyboard
8th December 2011
THREE teenagers are being hunted for setting their dogs on a defenceless kitten and mauling it to death.
Man arrested over 1999 murder in Tottenham underpass
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a father-of-three in a Tottenham underpass 12 years ago.
Man convicted of caging wild songbirds on allotment
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A MAN caught trapping wild birds and leaving them to suffer has been electronically tagged.
Anti-academy school holds winter festival
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A SCHOOL fighting against conversion to an academy held a Winter Festival this weekend.
Police tell woman who found 20in machete under floorboards to 'dispose' of it
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
A WOOD Green woman who found a 20in machete under the floorboards of a flat she recently moved into was told by police to “just dispose of it”.
Four Haringey arrests in domestic violence raids
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
FOUR people from Haringey have been arrested in a series of dawn raids across London targeting hate crime and domestic violence.
Pupils raise money for blind charity at Wood Green shopping centre
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
SCHOOL pupils from Tottenham entertained crowds of shoppers with a stint singing Christmas carols.
Opposition to Finsbury Park festival during 2012 Olympics
by Stickyboard
7th December 2011
ISLINGTON Council has challenged plans for a ten-day Jamaican festival in Finsbury Park next summer.
College to recognise high-achievers in annual awards
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
COLLEGE bosses will celebrate the highest achieving students this year with an awards ceremony tomorrow night.
Wife jailed for manslaughter of husband in TV row
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
A WOMAN has been jailed for ten years for killing her church deacon husband in a row over what to watch on TV.
Police hunt thieves who stole grandparents ashes
by Stickyboard
6th December 2011
POLICE are hunting for thieves who stole two urns from Enfield Crematorium.
Free mouth cancer checks at Crouch End dentist
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
A CROUCH End dental surgery is offering free screenings for mouth cancer next weekend.
Tottenham pupils to sing carols for charity at Wood Green shopping centre
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
SCHOOL pupils will be in Wood Green tomorrow morning singing carols to raise money for charity.
Choral group holds fundraising concert for autism charity
by Stickyboard
5th December 2011
TWO Christmas concerts are being held at a Highgate church to raise money for a charity for children with autism.
Biker 'thrilled' after stolen motorcycle recovered
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
A BIKER is rejoicing after police raided a shipping container in Edmonton and recovered his stolen motorcycle.
'Needle attacker' remains at large, say police
by Stickyboard
4th December 2011
A MAN who stabbed two women in suspected needles attacks in Harringay is still on the loose, police have said.
Tottenham drug dealer sent to prison for 5kg cannabis haul
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
A DRUG dealer who was caught with 5kg of cannabis in Tottenham by police carrying out a stop-and-search has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
Tottenham school festival today to raise money for playground
by Stickyboard
3rd December 2011
A FESTIVAL of singing and dancing to raise money for a new playground will take place at a Tottenham school today.
Pensioner in hospital after High Road bus crash
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A PENSIONER hit by a bus in Tottenham High Road this afternoon is in hospital with head injuries.
Man jailed for life for murdering Tottenham student
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A MAN who murdered a fellow student by beating him with a dumbbell has been sentenced to life in prison.
High Road closed after crash
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
TOTTENHAM High Road is closed in both directions after a crash near the junction with Bruce Grove.
Tottenham firm burned down during riots set to relaunch
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A TOTTENHAM recruitment firm that had to run its business from a kitchen for nearly three months after its building was burned down by rioters in August is set to relaunch.
Three charities to share £25,000 thanks to Times and Independent series
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
With Christmas just around the corner the spirit of giving has hit north London with three good causes sharing more than £25,000 in grants from the Times and Independent series.
Virtual Christmas Tree lighting put back a week
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A VIRTUAL Christmas tree being projected on to a pub in Harringay has been put back a week due to power connection problems.
Free New Year travel in London for next three years
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
FREE public transport at New Year across London will continue until at least 2013, it has been announced.
Tottenham school's Winter Festival tomorrow
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A HARINGEY school is set for a festival of singing and dancing tomorrow as its bids to raise money for a new playground.
School told to improve after failing inspection
by Stickyboard
2nd December 2011
A WOOD Green primary school has been told to improve after failing its Ofsted inspection.
Services suspended after person hit by train at Enfield Lock
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
TRAIN services have been suspended through Haringey after a person was hit by a train.
Traffic building in Green Lanes after car crash
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A ROAD in Manor House is blocked and traffic is building after a car crash in Green Lanes.
Rush hour delays affect borough's trains
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
DELAYS on trains between Finsbury Park and central London are affecting rush-hour services due to a signalling problem.
Headteacher remembers 'gentle giant' who died after Ally Pally club night
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
THE FORMER headteacher of a man who died after attending a club night at Alexandra Palace at the weekend has paid tribute to him.
Stroud Green Road closed due to accident
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A CAR accident in Finsbury Park earlier this afternoon has blocked Stroud Green Road.
Public vote gives £6,000 cash boost for Tottenham drama group
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A THEATRE group in Tottenham for disadvantaged youngsters has been boosted by a £6,000 grant voted for by members of the public.
Tributes left on Hornsey bridge to man who jumped to his death
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
THE INQUEST into a Hornsey man who jumped to his death from a bridge over Archway Road opened yesterday.
Hornsey bridge safety nets 'will not prevent suicides', says council
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
HEALTH experts believe safety nets around a Hornsey bridge would not prevent suicides, according to Haringey Council.
Two who died after Ally Pally club nights named
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
THE INQUESTS into the deaths of two men who died after attending Alexandra Palace club nights at the weekend opened this morning.
'Real possibility' of pensions deal
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said there is a "very realistic possibility" of reaching a deal on public sector pensions despite the huge strike by workers and threats of more industrial action.
Haringey cops' Movember efforts help girl pay for cancer treatment
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A TEAM of Haringey police officers grew moustaches last month to raise more than £1,000 for a seven-year-old girl suffering from a rare cancer.
Health bosses to withdraw support for mental health crisis unit
by Stickyboard
1st December 2011
A WOOD Green mental health crisis unit looks set to shut as health bosses prepare to recommend its closure.
Bendy buses removed from 29 and N29 bus routes
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
SOME of the last bendy buses operating on the streets of London have been taken out of service.
Firm offers to install safety nets at Hornsey bridge where man fell
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
SAFETY nets could be installed to save lives at a Hornsey bridge for under £100,000, the owner of an abseiling firm has said.
Ally Pally clubbing deaths merely 'tragic coincidence' say police
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
THE DEATHS of two men who attended club nights at Alexandra Palace at the weekend are unrelated and are a “tragic coincidence”, police believe.
'Outstanding' Hornsey primary school praised by inspectors
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
A PRIMARY school in Hornsey has been rated as “outstanding” by inspectors who visited this month.
Praise for two paramedics who abandoned strike to rush to house fire
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
PARAMEDICS striking at an Edmonton ambulance depot decided to abandon their picket line to rush to a serious fire in Tottenham this morning.
Further tests needed on Ally Pally pair who died at weekend
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
POST-MORTEM examinations on two men who died after attending club nights at Alexandra Palace at the weekend are inconclusive.
Striking Tottenham lecturers hit out at Government over pension changes
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
STRIKING lecturers outside a Tottenham college have hit out at the Government's changes to pensions.
Tottenham parents have sympathy for striking teachers
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
PARENTS in Tottenham have said they are largely supportive of today's public sector strike, which has closed most of the borough's schools.
Fire guts first floor of Tottenham house
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
THE FIRST floor of a Tottenham house was destroyed by a fire this morning that took two hours to put out.
Ice rink in Harringay for Winter Festival
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
AN ice rink is going to be temporarily installed in Harringay during a winter festival, it has been announced.
Severe delays hit Victoria line
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
SEVERE delays are affecting rush-hour services on the Victoria line due to signal failures at Highbury and Islington and Finsbury Park.
Mass strike begins leaving schools and council services closed
by Stickyboard
30th November 2011
PUBLIC sector workers have begun a strike over changes to pensions, closing schools, libraries and children's centres across the borough.
School launches campaign against academy plan
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
PARENTS of pupils at a Tottenham primary school are leading a campaign to stop its conversion into an academy.
Delays on First Capital Connect trains due to broken down train
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
TRAINS between Finsbury Park and central London are suspended because of a broken down train.
Fresh calls for Hornsey bridge safety after death
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
THE LEADER of a campaign for improved safety at a bridge in Hornsey has reiterated her calls for action after a man plunged to his death yesterday.
Pensions strike closes schools - see if your school is open
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
SCHOOLS, libraries, children's centres and customer service centres will close tomorrow as a mass public sector strike over pensions takes place.
North Mid Hospital services continue despite strike
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
SERVICES at a hospital for Enfield and Haringey patients will continue as usual tomorrow, bosses have promised.
Drug charity urges concerned parents to call after Ally Pally deaths
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
A TOTTENHAM drug charity is urging parents to call its helpline after the deaths of two men who police believe may have taken a contaminated batch of ecstasy.
Star rapper turns on Tottenham's Christmas lights
by Stickyboard
29th November 2011
HIP HOP star Chipmunk returned to his home town to turn on Tottenham's Christmas lights on Friday evening.
Digital TV Switchover is coming to Haringey!
by Selby Trust
28th November 2011
The Digital TV switchover will take place across London next April, if you work with vulnerable groups then please come along to a free briefing session for information to help you support and advise your service users.
Session 1: 3pm 5th Dec - Turkish Cypriot Women’s Project, N8 0NP
Session 2: 3pm 20th Dec - Selby Centre (festive refreshments also provided!), Selby Centre, N17 8JL
To book a free place please contact Lisa Charalambous at lisa@elcvsnetwork.org.uk or telephone 07840353551
Deadline extended on council budget consultation
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
HARINGEY Council has extended the deadline on a consultation on next year's budget as it prepares to save £43m by 2013.
Man dies after fall from Highgate bridge
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A MAN has died after falling from Archway Bridge in Highgate earlier this afternoon.
Riots spread due to Met failure to 'contain' Tottenham violence, report finds
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
AN independent report into the causes of August's riots has blamed a lack of confidence in the Metropolitan Police for the spread of violence across the capital.
'Zero tolerance' to drugs at club night that two who died attended, Ally Pally says
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
ORGANISERS of a club night at Alexandra Palace over the weekend that two men who died are believed to have attended have said they have a “zero tolerance” attitude to drugs.
Home care firm warned over standards by regulator
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
A HOME care provider in Wood Green has been warned it must make urgent improvements by a health and social care watchdog.
Rush hour delays affect borough's trains
by Stickyboard
28th November 2011
SIGNALLING problems are causing delays on train services between Enfield and central London.
Clubbers urged to seek treatment after two die
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
CLUBBERS are being urged to seek urgent medical treatment after two men died after attending events at Alexandra Palace last night.
Tube station reopening after refurbishment
by Stickyboard
27th November 2011
Tottenham Court Road underground station will re-open on Monday after eight months of engineering work.
Winter festival at Haringey school
by Stickyboard
26th November 2011
A HARINGEY school is opening its doors next weekend for a winter festival of entertainment, music and dancing.
Hunt for man over Harringay 'needle attacks'
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
DETECTIVES are hunting a man thought to have stabbed two women with a needle in Harringay.
New Safer Neighbourhood Sergeant roles revealed
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A SHAKE-UP of Sergeants at Haringey's Safer Neighbourhood teams have been finalised.
TfL rules out extension of 318 bus service
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
TRANSPORT bosses have been accused of putting finances before hospital patients' health after ruling out extending the 318 bus service. Health campaigners want the service, which currently runs
through Haringey and terminates at North Middlesex Hospital, to be extended into Winchmore Hill.
More seats for commuters using rush hour trains to central London
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
MORNING train services through Enfield and Haringey will doubled in capacity at peak times, it has been announced.
Stroud Green boundary proposals would divide community, says MP Lynne Featherstone
by Stickyboard
25th November 2011
A POLITICIAN has hit out at proposed changes to the borders of her constituency set for the next General Election.
Bespoke Disability Equality Training
by Shape
24th November 2011
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Drugs farms raided in Met crackdown on petty crime
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
POLICE have carried out raids on drug and petty crime today as part of a captial-wide crackdown.
IPCC deny evidence compromised in Duggan investigation
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
INDEPENDENT investigators reviewing the death of shot Tottenham man Mark Duggan have denied claims that key evidence was moved before they arrived.
Kelvin Easton murder accused appears in court
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A MAN has appeared before an Old Bailey judge accused of the murder of an aspiring Tottenham rapper.
Ugly street-cleaning depot to be dismantled after park campaign
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
PARK users are celebrating an unlikely victory following a six-month campaign to get a street-cleaning depot removed from Hornsey.
Teenager hit by car wins public speaking contest with tale
by Stickyboard
24th November 2011
A TEENAGER who told how his leg was broken after being hit by a car beat pupils from around the borough in the regional finals of a public speaking competition last night.
Severe rush-hour delays on Victoria Line
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
COMMUTERS are facing severe rush-hour delays on the Victoria Line this evening due to a person under a train.
New 'breathtaking' studios unveiled at Muswell Hill school
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
PUPILS at an specialist school for young people with autism have been given a helping hand into the world of work thanks to new facilities unveiled yesterday.
Citizens' riots inquiry set for final meeting
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A COMMUNITY inquiry into August's riots ends this Saturday with a final public hearing in Tottenham.
Concert raises £5,000 for Pinkham Way campaign
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
A FAMOUS singer gave a campaign against a new waste plant a boost by putting on a fundraising concert.
Schools will close if pensions strikes go ahead
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
MOST schools in the borough will close next Friday if a planned mass public sector strike goes ahead.
Police who tackled Tottenham riots commended for bravery
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
POLICE officers who tackled rioters in Tottenham have been commended for their bravery.
Public speaking competition hopefuls compete tonight
by Stickyboard
23rd November 2011
TEENAGERS will take part tonight in the regional finals of a public speaking competition that aims to improve communication skills.
Parks cuts campaigners criticise 'disrespectful' failure to hold vote on petition
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
CAMPAIGNERS who forced a debate on huge cuts to the borough's park service have hit out after councillors were denied the chance to vote on the issue.
Reward to catch cable thieves who cause train disruption
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A £1,000 reward has been put up to catch metal thieves who caused chaos to yesterday's train services through Enfield and Haringey.
Two members quit IPCC community panel into Duggan death
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
THE INVESTIGATION into the death of a Tottenham man who was fatally shot by police has had another setback after two members of a panel set up to oversee it quit.
Tracker firm boss criticises 'disinterested' police investigation into bike theft
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
THE owner of a software firm has criticised police efforts to recover a stolen motorbike fitted with one of his tracking devices.
Christmas lights to be turned on by Tottenham rapper
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
HIP hop star Chipmunk will return to his home to switch on Tottenham's Christmas lights on Friday.
Call for dangerous junctions to be named after nearly 100 cyclists injured in 2010
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
A POLITICIAN has asked cyclists to name the borough's accident hotspots after figures showed nearly 100 were injured on roads last year.
Tottenham Christmas market set for week-long stay
by Stickyboard
22nd November 2011
ORGANISERS of a week-long Christmas market in Tottenham have pledged to help regenerate the area by encouraging shoppers to buy from local traders.
Spurs fans raise £40,000 for Royal British Legion
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
SERVING troops in the conflict in Afghanistan received a cheque for £40,000 raised by Spurs fans for the Royal British Legion.
Cable thieves bring chaos to morning commute
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
THOUSANDS of commuters suffered delays this morning after thieves stole cables from a main rail link into central London.
Parks protesters to call for council U-turn on maintenance
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
ANGRY park users will protest tonight against cuts they say are damaging to green spaces in Haringey.
Transport talk 'premature' ahead of Chase Farm downgrade, says TfL chief
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A LONDON transport boss has dismissed as “premature” questions about how bus services will be improved ahead of the downgrade of Chase Farm Hospital.
Man charged with murder of Kelvin Easton
by Stickyboard
21st November 2011
A MAN has been charged with the murder of a Tottenham rapper in an east London club.
News team help with woodland project for Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
THE news team at the Times and Independent Series donned their gardening gloves and had their shears at the ready to take a trip to the woods for Mitzvah Day today.
Biker 'frustrated' at police for not recovering stolen motorcycle
by Stickyboard
20th November 2011
A BIKER has hit out at police for not doing enough to recover his stolen motorcycle.
Two arrests over murder of Kelvin Easton
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
TWO people were arrested this morning in connection with the murder of Tottenham rapper Kelvin Easton.
Tottenham-born model competing for national title
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
A MODEL who grew up in Tottenham has been picked as a finalist in a national competition.
Victoria line closed today and tomorrow
by Stickyboard
19th November 2011
THE ENTIRE Victoria line will be closed all weekend as engineers strip out an old signalling system.
Police investigated over gun found at Mark Duggan shooting scene
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
THE gun found at the scene of the shooting of Mark Duggan may have been used in a crime a week earlier, it has been revealed.
Toddler, 2, threatened with knife by burglars
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
KNIFE-wielding burglars threatened a two-year-old child during a raid on a Tottenham home.
School children get Christmas carol help from top composer
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
CHILDREN at a Highgate school got tips from a prominent composer earlier this week as they prepare for their Christmas carol concert.
Teenager admits Highgate Magistrates axe attack
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A TEENAGER from Essex has admitted attacking two boys with an axe at Highgate Magistrates Court.
Sexual assault not investigated properly by police, court told
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
ALLEGATIONS of sexual assault against a “pervert” photographer was not properly investigated by police, a court has heard.
Second arrest in Spurs Olympic spy probe
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
A SECOND man has been arrested in connection with claims Tottenham Hotspur spied on Olympic officials.
Celebrity photographer jailed for sex assaults on models
by Stickyboard
18th November 2011
Celebrity photographer Lee Cropper, who worked with stars like Billie Piper and for magazines including Vogue and Mirage, has been jailed for a string of sexual assaults on models.
Teenager accused of perverting the course of justice over Steven Grisales killing
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A TOTTENHAM teenager has been accused of perverting the course of justice over the stabbing of a man in Edmonton, police have revealed.
Police car flipped on to side after crash in Wood Green
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A MAIN Haringey road has been shut down for the second time today after a car flipped on to its side.
New arrests as 11 now charged over Wood Green McDonalds brawl
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
THREE more teenagers have been charged over the stabbing of four people in a Wood Green restaurant brawl last month.
Van driver suffers neck pains after crash in Tottenham
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A MAIN road in Tottenham has been reopened after a van driver was cut free after a crash.
Tottenham pub fire being treated as arson by police
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A FIRE which destroyed a Tottenham pub in the early hours of Monday morning is being treated as arson by detectives.
Firefighters cut free driver after crash in Tottenham
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
A VAN driver had to be cut free after he collided with a bin lorry this morning in Tottenham.
New figures show number of attacks on paramedics
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
PARAMEDICS serving Haringey came under attack 22 times in a year in the line of duty, new figures show.
Park users demand maintenance cuts are stopped immediately
by Stickyboard
17th November 2011
PARKS users across Haringey are demanding “disastrous and savage” cuts to the maintenance of the borough's green spaces are stopped immediately.
Lobby group claims Haringey motorists 'overtaxed' by £27m
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
HARINGEY motorists paid more than £27m in “excess taxes” over the course of a year, it has been claimed.
New Wood Green police base will 'significantly improve' crime fighting
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
HARINGEY'S police chief has welcomed the approval of a major new police base in Wood Green.
MP calls for police watchdog to be reformed
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
THE MP for Tottenham has called for the police watchdog investigating the death of Mark Duggan to be given tougher powers and reformed.
Times and Independent Series Mitzvah Day winner announced
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
THE TIMES and Independent Series Mitzvah Day project has been announced.
Spurs to go private to raise money for new stadium
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
TOTTENHAM Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has revealed the club is to be de-listed from the stock market to raise money for its new stadium.
Council to bring fire damaged units back into use
by Stickyboard
16th November 2011
FOUR industrial units in Bounds Green left unusable by a fire six years ago could be brought back into use.
Queens Head pub could reopen as flats revamp approved
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A HISTORIC former Harringay pub could be reopened after planning permission was granted for a refurbishment scheme.
Wood Green shopping centre looking for festive talent
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
SINGERS and performers are being recruited to entertain shoppers this Christmas in Wood Green.
New police station in Wood Green approved by councillors
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
PLANS for a major new police station in Wood Green have been approved by councillors.
Hospice launches Christmas lights appeal
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A HOSPICE is giving people a chance to sponsor a light in memory of a loved one as part of a Christmas appeal.
Tottenham killer jailed for housemate murder
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
A TOTTENHAM man who murdered his housemate by stabbing him and hitting him on the head with a hammer after drinking has been jailed.
Extra investment needed to 'transform' primary care
by Stickyboard
15th November 2011
MILLIONS of pounds of extra investment is needed to improve primary care in Enfield before the downgrade of Chase Farm, a senior health director has warned.
Pub gutted by 'terrifying' blaze boarded up
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
WORKERS are boarding up the windows of a Tottenham pub that was gutted by fire in the early hours of this morning.
Sudanese drowning charity set up by Harringay man a success
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A HARRINGAY man who started a charity swimming project after being shocked by a high rate of drownings in the River Nile has won the backing of Sudanese authorities.
Health trust accused of wasting money on Chase Farm downgrade study
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
HEALTH bosses have been accused of wasting taxpayers money on plans for a hospital shake-up that may not happen.
Protest planned for council meeting after cuts plan announced
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
PROTESTORS against cuts to public services with demonstrate outside a council meeting next week.
Official radio debate into riots this morning
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A LIVE radio debate is taking place in a Tottenham church into August's riots that will form part of an official inquiry into the violence.
Councillors meet to discuss hospital futures
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
COUNCILLORS are meeting this morning to discuss a major hospital shake-up in Barnet, Haringey, and Enfield.
Blaze destroys Tottenham pub
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
A PUB in Tottenham was destroyed by a fire early this morning that its landlord had to be rescued from.
Celebrities bid in auction to raise funds for Muswell Hill charity
by Stickyboard
14th November 2011
STAR guests helped to raise more than £209,000 for a Muswell Hill charity which helps children and young people with autism.
Haringey set to remember its war dead
by Stickyboard
13th November 2011
REMEMBRANCE services will take place across the borough today in honour of those who gave their lives for their country.
Harry Redknapp to stand trial for tax evasion
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp will face a New Year trial accused of tax evasion.
Jamaican culture swap tonight at Ally Pally
by Stickyboard
12th November 2011
JAMAICAN culture will take over Alexandra Palace this evening as London swaps with the Caribbean island in a nightlife exchange project.
Chase Farm bosses hire finance director to help with closures despite council legal bid
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
THE TRUST in charge of Chase Farm Hospital has appointed a finance specialist as it prepares to close services, despite a legal bid to stop changes.
Three main party leaders back Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
THE three main party leaders, including Prime Minister David Cameron, have backed Mitzvah Day, the Jewish community's national day of volunteering.
Youth mag secures future with lottery funding after council withdrawal
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
AN award-winning magazine produced by disadvantaged youngsters will not close after winning lottery funding, six months after the council axed its support.
Betting shop clusters linked to crime
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
CRIME is linked to clusters of betting shops on high streets in the borough, according to council evidence to a national inquiry.
Remembrance service to be held in Tottenham
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
PUBLIC figures from the borough will meet to remember those who gave their lives for their country this morning.
Open studio event in Wood Green opens today
by Stickyboard
11th November 2011
AN ARTIST'S studio complex will be opening its doors to the public today.
MP: Judicial review on Chase Farm puts public health needs in Enfield at risk
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
AN MP has warned a protracted judicial review of the decision to downgrade Chase Farm Hospital could have a damaging impact on the welfare of Enfield residents.
Haringey to extend gritting to pavements in icy weather
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
PAVEMENTS will be gritted by Haringey Council for the first time if severe weather hits the borough again this year.
Support for council's Chase Farm Hospital legal action
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
ENFIELD Council has been left with “no other alternative” but to take the decision to downgrade Chase Farm Hospital to judicial review, a campaigner has said.
Spurs Olympic spy probe man bailed
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of fraud after Spurs were accused of spying on London 2012 officials during their bid for the Olympic Stadium has been bailed.
Councils call for more powers to stop betting shops
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
COUNCIL leaders have launched a renewed attack on the “blight” of betting shops in high streets across the country.
Enfield Council prepares judicial review of Chase Farm Hospital downgrade
by Stickyboard
10th November 2011
ENFIELD Council is preparing to launch a judicial review of the decision to downgrade Chase Farm Hospital.
Haringey parks shortlisted for Queen's award
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
FOUR parks in Haringey have been nominated for a royal award that would protect it from future development.
Haringey pupils to Takeover organisation for the day
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
PUPILS from a Tottenham school will get the chance to run a social enterprise for the day.
Shakespeare plays to be performed in schools
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
A WOOD Green drama school will tour Haringey schools this month in a bid to bring Shakespeare to a new generation.
Advice session for parents on student fees
by Stickyboard
9th November 2011
PARENTS can get advice about increasing student fees as part of National Student Finance Week at Middlesex University.
Man arrested over Spurs Olympic Stadium bid 'spying'
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
SPURS have been accused of spying on London 2012 officials during its bid for the Olympic Stadium – leading to an arrest this afternoon.
Burglary convictions for Haringey riot five
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
FIVE more Haringey criminals have been convicted for taking part in August's riots across London.
Bins to recycle small electronics introduced
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
RECYCLING banks for electrical equipment have been installed across the borough in a bid to reduce household waste.
Post-riots Tottenham regeneration plan launched
by Stickyboard
8th November 2011
A CONSULTATION on plans to regenerate Tottenham after August's riots has been launched by Haringey Council.
Finsbury Park axe attacker detained indefinitely
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A FINSBURY Park man who plunged an axe repeatedly into an innocent victim's head, leaving him needing round-the-clock care, has been detained indefinitely.
Emergency repairs done on Green Lanes house after building inspection
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A BUILDING in Green Lanes was found in need of emergency repairs during inspections in the wake of masonry falling into the street.
Student fees advice for parents
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
PARENTS can get advice about increasing student fees as part of National Student Finance Week at Middlesex University.
Council to ask residents how to save money as further budget cuts prepared
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
IDEAS on how to save money will be on the agenda at a series of meetings to consult Haringey residents on the next swathe of budget cuts to public services.
Whittington Hospital best in country for low death rate
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
HOSPITAL patients in west Haringey have a very good chance of survival at their local hospital, a study has said.
Man banned from entering Tottenham housing block
by Stickyboard
7th November 2011
A MAN has been banned from entering a sheltered housing block in Tottenham to stop him harassing his mother.
Parents pay tribute to 'precious' Tottenham footballer
by Stickyboard
6th November 2011
THE parents of a teenager with hopes of footballing stardom who died in a car crash a week ago have paid tribute to their son.
Text your photos from tonight's firework displays
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
IF you're going to a firework display in Haringey this evening you can text us your pictures.
Haringey escapes Tube disruption up to Christmas
by Stickyboard
5th November 2011
HARINGEY Tube users will be largely unaffected by closures in the run-up to Christmas, it has been announced.
March raising awareness of youth unemployment reaches Tottenham
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
A PROTEST march highlighting youth unemployment reached Tottenham earlier today.
Mayor of London supports Mitzvah Day
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
THE Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is encouraging the capital to get involved in a good deeds day this month.
Detectives probe arson attack on block of flats
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
POLICE are investigating a “mindless” arson attack on a block of flats in Haringey.
Haringey shopping centre treated to thrilling performance
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
DANCERS took over a shopping centre in Wood Green to perform their take on Michael Jackson’s Thriller last Saturday.
Protest march against youth unemployment to arrive in Tottenham today
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
A PROTEST march calling for jobs for young people will be arriving in Tottenham today.
Riots panel take views from the Tottenham community
by Stickyboard
4th November 2011
AN INVESTIGATION into the causes of the August riots took views from the people of Tottenham last night.
Boy, 16, locked up for gunpoint car robbery
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A TEENAGE boy has been locked up after robbing a man at gunpoint in Tottenham.
Knife crime law approved by MPs
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A NEW law to introduce mandatory prison sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds wielding knives has been approved by MPs.
Tributes to Tottenham footballer killed in car crash
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
TRIBUTES have been paid to a promising footballer from Tottenham who died in a motorway car crash.
Public meeting into summer riots to be held tonight
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
AN INVESTIGATION panel into the summer riots will be held this evening.
Big band plays to packed crowd at Haringey pub
by Stickyboard
3rd November 2011
A NEWLY-formed band with its sights set on entertaining Olympic crowds played in Haringey this weekend.
Alexandra Palace to celebrate first TV transmission with free activities
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
Alexandra Palace will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first TV broadcast this weekend.
Borrow a banned book in controversial Haringey display
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
LIBRARIES in Hornsey and Wood Green will host a display of history's most controversial and banned books during November and December.
Free parking in Tottenham to help businesses
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
TWO car parks in Tottenham will be free to use for the next three months in a bid to boost trade.
Polish man jailed for abusing three-year-old boy
by Stickyboard
2nd November 2011
A MAN who beat a three-year-old boy and left him with more than 50 bruises has been jailed for four years.
Green Lanes buildings to be inspected after masonry falls into street
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
HOMEOWNERS along Green Lanes in Harringay asked to check their buildings after masonry fell into the street last week.
Tottenham traffic brought to standstill after lorry hits bridge
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
TRAFFIC on a Tottenham road was brought to a standstill when a lorry struck the railway bridge.
'Urgent action' needed after masonry crashes into Green Lanes
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A COUNCILLOR has called for urgent action after bricks and masonry fell from the top of a building in Green Lanes.
Knife crime law change 'step in the right direction'
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
TOUGHER sentences for 16 and 17-year-olds caught wielding a knife are a “step in the right direction”, the Mayor of London has said.
Bid for Upper Lea Valley investment overlooked by Government
by Stickyboard
1st November 2011
A BID for investment to help Enfield and Haringey become a business gateway to London has failed.
Alexandra Palace firework display cancelled
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
THE FIREWORKS display at Alexandra Palace has been cancelled for the second year in a row.
Teenager suffers broken leg in Manor House crash
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A TEENAGER is recovering from a broken leg after he was hit by a car in Seven Sisters Road on Friday night.
Family of Mark Duggan join protest march on Downing Street
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
THE family of Mark Duggan joined a march this weekend calling for the police watchdog to be scrapped and replaced by a “truly independent body”.
Protest march to arrive in Tottenham on Friday
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A PROTEST march which has travelled from Jarrow to London calling for jobs for young people will arrive in Tottenham this Friday.
South Tottenham man accused of cable theft
by Stickyboard
31st October 2011
A 45-YEAR-OLD South Tottenham man has been accused of stealing metal cable from a van in Hertfordshire.
Highgate barmaid Sophie Habibis voted off X Factor
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
HIGHGATE barmaid Sophie Habibis has been booted off The X Factor.
Bid to boost borough's black and Asian organ donations
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
HEALTH chiefs have launched a major campaign to increase organ donation from Haringey's Asian and black communities.
The Mayor of Haringey calls for support of Poppy Appeal
by Stickyboard
30th October 2011
THE MAYOR of Haringey has appealed to people wear their poppy’s with pride this autumn.
Hunt for wanted woman over shoplifting
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
POLICE are hunting for a Hornsey woman wanted for shoplifting in Hertsmere.
Bid to boost borough's black and Asian organ donations
by Stickyboard
29th October 2011
HEALTH chiefs have launched a major campaign to increase organ donation from Haringey's Asian and black communities.
Lucky escape as bricks and mortar crashes into Green Lanes
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
SHOPPERS and motorists had a lucky escape after brickwork crashed into Green Lanes this afternoon.
Community conference hopes to turn young people into leaders
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A TOTTENHAM community conference was held today to help create leaders through the arts.
Collapsing building causes Green Lanes road closure in Harringay
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A BUILDING is collapsing on Green Lanes in Harringay, causing bricks to be strewn across the street.
Shakespeare with a modern twist
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
Pupils at a school in Haringey are preparing to perform Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a little twist.
Government feared rebellion over knife crime amendment
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
A HARROW MP who backed our campaign for tougher sentences for knife-wielding teens said the Government backed down to avoid another backbench rebellion.
New anti-knife crime legislation gives mandatory sentence get-out clause
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
JUDGES could be given a get-out clause from mandatory sentences for teenagers who carry knives in draft legislation introduced after a campaign by the Haringey Independent.
Eastenders star hosts fundraising event in aid of children's charity
by Stickyboard
28th October 2011
EASTENDERS actor Shane Richie hosted a star-studded fundraising event in aid of a children’s charity on Tuesday.
Anger over sell-off of Crouch End centre for children in care
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A CENTRE that provides provides help for children in care has been closed and will be sold off, sparking anger from nearby residents.
Trader tagged for selling fake designer goods
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A TRADER who stocked counterfeit goods and claimed them as her own personal collection was electronically tagged last week.
Fare evader who left Underground worker in hospital jailed
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A WOOD Green teenager who left a ticket inspector in hospital after hitting him on the head with a metal bar has been jailed for a year.
Hundreds face jail under new knife sentencing guidelines
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
UP to 400 knife-wielding teenagers could be jailed every year under new mandatory sentences announced by the Government last night, after our Don't Carry, Don't Kill campaign.
Fire Brigade called to fire in Stroud Green
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire at a block of flats in Stroud Green last night.
Don't Carry, Don't Kill MP 'delighted' with campaign success
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
AN MP whose campaign with the Haringey Independent has led to tougher sentences for teenagers who use knives has said he is “delighted”.
Government announces mandatory jail terms for teenagers who threaten others with knives after Haring
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
THE Government has thrown its weight behind proposals championed by the Haringey Independent for tougher sentences for teenagers who threaten others with knives.
Government 'still considering' Don't Carry, Don't Kill amendment, says Ken Clarke
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
THE JUSTICE Secretary has said he is putting an amendment to knife legislation backed by the Haringey Independent under “careful consideration”.
Chance for gardeners to get money to help them grow food
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
BUDDING gardeners from Haringey are being offered part of £35,000, to get the borough growing its own food.
Another arrest in investigation into Wood Green McDonald's stabbings
by Stickyboard
27th October 2011
A TEENAGER was arrested this morning over the stabbing of four people in a Wood Green brawl last week.
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