Haringey

American

[har-ing-gey] / ˈhær ɪŋˌgeɪ /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Haringey British

/ ˈhærɪŋˌɡeɪ /

noun

a borough of N Greater London. Pop: 224 700 (2003 est). Area: 30 sq km (12 sq miles)

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He continued wrestling in London under the name 'Big Papa T' and later opened a wrestling school in Haringey for local kids.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

It highlighted a scheme in Haringey, north London, where GPs, community services, hospital staff and social workers had come together to identify and support local people with complex health conditions.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Haringey Council said residents should dispose of their household waste responsibly, but in this case it has cancelled the fine.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Former Met borough commander for Haringey, Dr Victor Olisa, has said there is a clear hierarchy, a distinction between the highly organised gang leaders controlling operations, and those carrying out their orders on the streets.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

The 'Yes' vote won in every London borough, with support lowest in Bromley with 57% and highest in Haringey with 84%.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

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