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A listed footbridge in north London is to be named after a cat called Barney, following a campaign by residents.

Locals, who said they looked forward to petting Barney as they passed by, described how he used to spend his days on the bridge over the New River in Enfield until his death three years ago.

"Riverside icon" Barney was known for standing his ground when dogs came along, with some dog-walkers saying they would go a different way to avoid a confrontation.

Enfield Council said: "It is clear from the reaction to Barney’s death there is genuine enthusiasm from local residents to create a memorial for him."

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(Image credit: Gentleman’s Row, River View and Holly Walk Residents’ Association)