It is the second Covid-19 jab authorised for those aged between 12 and 17, after the Pfizer vaccine.

Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

Union bosses have slammed plans to draft in army men and women to drive ambulances.

Dramatic footage shows a police raid at a pub during one of the biggest wild bird operations in the UK.

The Peri-Peri chicken chain is a favourite among Brits with it’s range of spicy chicken offerings and tasty sides.

A CHURCH is appealing for support to help it tell the stories of the Caribbean people it serves.

Her Majesty reportedly sees the trip as an opportunity to return to normal amid the death of her husband Prince Philip.

More than three quarters of British adults are now vaccinated, but the government is hoping to encourage more young adults to come forward.

British troops are racing against the clock to get people out of Afghanistan following the dramatic fall of the Western-backed government.

The 2022 race was initially set to return to normal scheduling in April, however as the pandemic continues it has been postponed until October.

Enfield Independent has teamed up with NatWest to find our brightest businesses.

The London Fire Brigade says a loft conversion has been "completely destroyed" in a house fire.

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says Harry Kane will join the squad when he is ready after missing the 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday.

Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

A heavy emergency services presence has been deployed in Plymouth amid a “serious firearms incident” resulting in a “number of fatalities”, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

A man who killed a 29-year-old man in a targeted shooting at a fast food restaurant in Enfield has been convicted of murder.

The leader of Haringey Council has urged the Prime Minister to help "level up" Tottenham ten years on from the riots.

Sixth-formers across the country have received their A-level results, which have been determined by teachers after this summer’s exams were cancelled.

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 16-year-old boy in hospital nine days after he was found stabbed in a park.

An NHS worker said she had been left at her “wits’ end” after Enfield Council failed to sort out an asbestos problem in her children’s rooms.

Detectives have launched an investigating are shots are believed to have been fired near a train station.

Opposition councillors have demanded urgent answers on the political oversight of a case in which Enfield Council failed to prevent a forced marriage.

Homeless people staying in a housing block in Harlow used by Enfield Council have been hit by repeated flooding, leaving them in “unlivable” conditions.

Local campaigners in Seven Sisters hailed a “huge victory in the fight for a fairer city” after a developer pulled out of a controversial regeneration scheme.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters have tackled a fire in a waste sorting centre.

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder a social worker with a knife.

A flat fire has been caused by an electrical fault in a charger and firefighters are urging people to always use the correct charger.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision.

Detectives have arrested two 16-year-olds on suspicion of attempted murder after another teenager was seriously injured in a stabbing.

A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on a social worker who was trying to check on the welfare of two vulnerable children.

Detectives have released images of a man they wish to identify in connection with an attempted rape.

Twenty-eight died following contact with police in London last year, figures have revealed.

Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters tackled a fire in a waste sorting centre in Edmonton.

A man and two police officers have been taken to hospital after they were allegedly assaulted by another man.

The real Olympics may be going on in Tokyo right now, but a canoeing club in south east London have seen their own share of sporting success this week.

London’s transport network could be hit by more strikes later this year as a leading transport union announces plans to oppose a review into TfL’s pension scheme.

Motorists who fail to follow the rules on London’s Red Route roads could face an increased fine of £160 under new plans.

A licence for a gambling venue has been approved by councillors despite health chiefs’ fears over its impact on children.

Haringey Council has defended its approach to a consultation after campaigners accused it of “bullying” residents to accept the demolition of their homes.

Due to the extreme heat, the air around the meteors glows and can leave behind trails of light and fireball explosions.

The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

The government will issue an update on the UK travel green, amber and red list later today.

It’s been 10 years since the London riots. Here's a timeline of events.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double stabbing at a bus station.

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Tickets for Anthony Joshua’s IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO Heavyweight World Title defence against Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday September 25 have sold out within the first 24 hours of going on sale.

Bournemouth will host recently relegated West Brom on Friday night live in front of Sky Sports cameras as fans return to the terraces.

Experts have said offering a Covid-19 vaccine to 16 and 17-year-olds could reduce transmission of coronavirus.

A survey commissioned by the bank quizzed 2,000 people to compare perceptions of likely fraud victims to its own data on fraud cases.