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Barking shop ordered to pay £16k fine after mice droppings found on food
There was "a risk to public health"
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Endless Christmas Festivities Coming To Romford Thanks To Romford BID.
Havering residents were concerned it was going to be somewhat of a bah humbug Christmas this year due to the council's financial constraints.
Romford dog owner banned after letting pet starve to death tied to a tree
He claimed the dead dog was not his and that the canine "died from eating a rat"
Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.
LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures
Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.
LIVE updates as two lanes CLOSE after lorry crash on Dartford Crossing
Two lanes at the Dartford Crossing are currently closed after a crash this morning.
By-election winner vows to be 'local champion'
Redbridge Labour has kept hold of Wanstead Park in a by-election, but with a reduced majority.
Council appoints fourth chief exec in four years
Redbridge Council has appointed its fourth chief executive in four years, after the current interim boss announced he would retire.
Mouse poo found on food at Barking shop
Abiglobal Foods Wholesale Ltd in River Road, Barking was fined £10,000 after mouse droppings were found on food items.
Council breaches law over its handling of residents' parking row complaint
Havering Council breached complaint law after delays in handling a resident's parking concerns, the Housing Ombudsman has said.
Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter
Barking and Dagenham Council has assured residents in the borough who have received a letter regarding a winter fuel payment replacement that it is not a scam.
‘Forget face creams, just use water’: 103-year-old's advice on milestone birthday
Victoria Antoniou celebrated her 103rd birthday at Ivy Grove care home in Chingford.
Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas
One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.
Man starved dog to death while tied to tree outside Romford bungalow
Mohamed Amine Chenouf, formerly from East Ham, has avoided jail after he left a dog to starve to death while tied to a tree in Romford.
Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.
Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers
Black Friday shoppers are being urged to be wary of scammers after figures revealed around £11.5m was lost to online criminals over the 2023 festive period.
Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap
The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit
'It's a dream come true': Meet the owner of new bike repair shop in Romford
A small business owner has said opening his bike repair shop in Romford has been a "dream come true".
Manhunt launched for husband of woman found dead in Ilford
Police are hunting Pankaj Lamba, the husband of Harshita Brella, after her body was found in a car boot in Ilford.
Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding
A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.