Haringey Independent | Feature Focus

English poet honoured with plaque in Fortis Green

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:16:11 +0000

POET Coventry Patmore has been honoured with a blue plaque outside his former home in Fortis Green where he lived between 1858 and 1860.

Hall of fame: landmark Tottenham Town Hall starts new page in its history

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:45:24 +0000

IT has survived two world wars, seen massive population change and even hosted Spurs after they won the double in 1961. Now, the 104-year-old Tottenham Town Hall is about to enter the next phase in its life, writes Jennifer Lipman .

Old proverb inspires Tottenham author's modern money management guide

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:04:21 +0000

A FAMILY man from Tottenham has written his first book dishing out easy-to-read tips on how to weather the credit crunch storm.

'That Tottenham girl' talks Frank about X Factor success

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:51:19 +0100

A FEISTY songstress from Tottenham is tuning up for X Factor success as one third of edgy girl group Miss Frank.

Tiny flexes Britain's biggest biceps in hope of A-Team role

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:44:40 +0100

PLAYING the role first made famous by The A Team's Mr T may have moved one step closer for a Tottenham man named this week as the proud owner of Britain's biggest biceps.

What turf wars? Pupils unite in Tottenham for festival of peace

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:15:16 +0100

PROVING that postcode rivalries are just a state of mind, up to 700 Haringey, Hackney and Enfield school pupils united for an inter-school festival and sports day as part of an annual anti-violence initiative.

Hornsey cafe owner finds the recipe for success

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:06:00 +0100

An artisan food producer running Hornsey Library's new cafe Chapter One speaks to Alice Cannet about the joys of good food and the challenge of running a sucessful business.

Tottenham student's royal ambition

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:38:31 +0100

A THRONE of sorts is beckoning for a Tottenham undergraduate hoping to be crowned king in a competition that is a fresh take on the traditional beauty contest.

Homeless migrant: 'This is not what I want for myself'

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:42:23 +0100

SURROUNDED by white-washed boards, an overgrown plot of land on the corner of bustling West Green Road and Langham Road is exactly as you would expect the backdrop of an inner-London suburb to be.

Haringey nurse: 'It's nice caring for people in their own home'

Wed, 13 May 2009 11:19:57 +0100

AS part of Nurses' Day celebrations, CIARAN GOLD speaks to a District Nurse to learn more about challenges she faces in her job.