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Romford MP Steps In To Help Hornchurch Couple Take Business Rates Fight Directly to the Chancellor.
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Town Hall Hosts Havering’s First Cohesion Summit to Strengthen Community Links
Havering’s Inter Faith Forum hosted the borough’s first Cohesion Summit at Havering Town Hall on Tuesday night, bringing together community leaders, organisations and residents to strengthen unity across the borough.
Romford Homeowner Loses Appeal as Council Cracks Down on Illegal Conversion.
Havering Council has secured another win in its crackdown on unlawful development after an appeal against a planning enforcement notice at 203 Rush Green Road, Romford, was dismissed.
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It’s Back! It’s Bigger! It’s Better! It’s Scarier Than Ever! Romford Horror Festival 2026.
The very popular Romford Horror Festival returns to the Lumiere Cinema in the Mercury from Thursday 19th February to Sunday 22nd February.
What schoolboy Marcos did when he was made headteacher for the day
Ten-year-old Marcos Melendez declared a 'wear any shoes' day when he became headteacher for a day at Larchwood Primary School, Brentwood, after winning a Christmas raffle.
Video: “Romford MP Blasts Government Over Business Rates That Could Shut Beloved Italian Restaurant”
The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, has spoken in Parliament highlighting the struggles faced by local small businesses dealing with rising business rates.
Late Goals Prove Romford’s Undoing
In a thrilling match, Romford took the lead twice but ultimately lost 4-2 to Woodford Town, who scored two late goals to secure all three points at Mayesbrook Park.
Essex firms urged to take on apprentices
ACL Essex urges Essex businesses to take on apprenticeships for staff training and recruitment.
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
Brentwood home worth £900k among prizes as BOTB branches into property
BOTB launches Dream House competition to win a £900k four-bedroom home in Warley, Brentwood, Essex.
Historic former school to be converted into nine family homes
Work starts February to convert Romford’s historic Century Youth House into nine family homes, as part of Havering Council’s regeneration plans.
See how one of Upminster's busiest junctions looks 40 years apart
Bell Corner in Upminster connects Corbets Tey Road, Station Road and St Marys Lane and pictures from 1986 and 2026 show the changes across 40 years.
Photos capture progress of works to build new homes at Hornchurch car park
Drone photos have captured the progress of works to turn Keswick Avenue car park in Hornchurch into new homes more than a month after it shut.
Post office in Brentwood set for closure and relocation
Ingatestone Post Office is set to close and be relocated to a nearby library.
'Established' fish and grill restaurant in 'excellent' area now on the market
An established fish and grill restaurant in Romford is up for sale £550,000, according to a listing on Zoopla.
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.
Havering named one of the worst boroughs to live in London
Havering has been named the second worst borough to live in Greater London in a study by Garrington Property Finders.
Inside the £1m house with amazing kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, and summerhouse
Four-bedroom family home for sale in Hornchurch for £1m via Durden & Hunt, featuring excellent transport links, spacious living, garden, and outdoor dining.
Two dogs seized as police investigate 'deeply concerning attack' on toddler at park
Two rottweiler-type dogs have been seized by police after a toddler was allegedly attacked Raphael Park, Romford.
Knitted gifts delivered to hospital by shopping centre craft group
Keen knitters at Mercury's Breakfast Club donate handmade items to Queen's Hospital, Romford, supporting babies and parents in neonatal and antenatal wards.