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Romford MP calls for town to return to Essex due to 'deeply unhappy' residents
The MP says it makes "absolute sense" for the town to be governed as part of Essex again
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WHSmith agree to sell high street chain with plans to rebrand as TGJones
Retailer WHSmith has agreed to sell its UK high street chain to Modella Capital and will rebrand as TGJones.
Romford Raiders Charge into Playoffs – Your Support is Needed for the Final Push!
Romford Raiders are vying for a spot in the 2024 playoffs, urging fans to attend three crucial home games at the Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre. Each game is pivotal for their journey to the Playoff Finals in Coventry.
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Havering Chief Executive Declines Pay Increase
Havering Council’s Chief Executive, Andrew Blake-Herbert, opted not to accept a salary increase during a wider review. He oversees approximately 3,000 staff and a £500 million budget, focusing on essential services amid budget challenges.
New £4.6m tuberculosis research centre will 'bring faster treatment' to east London
A new £4.63million tuberculosis centre of excellence is being launched in east London to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for the disease.
Man, 28, taken to hospital after being shot in arm in Stepney Green
A 28-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Stepney Green.
Two boys, 14, taken to hospital after crash with e-scooter in Ilford
Two teenage boys have been taken to hospital after a crash with an e-scooter in Ilford.
Person dies after falling from height near Liverpool Street
A person has died after falling from a height near Liverpool Street.
'I paid to park in the wrong location, but unlike some my fine wasn't cancelled'
A former Havering Council worker has slammed the “massive lack of consistency and compassion” in how parking fines are handled after she was given one in Hornchurch.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing in west London
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in west London.
'Imminent' plan to reduce disruption during major Gallows Corner works
A Havering Council meeting was told that a mitigation plan to cut the impact of queues arising from major works at Gallows Corner is "imminent".
Major police cordon and tent set up near Liverpool Street
A police cordon is in place outside Heron Tower near Liverpool Street today (March 27).
Plans for 600 new homes in Royal Docks given green light
Hundreds more new homes have been approved as part of the huge Silvertown regeneration scheme in the Royal Docks.
'I saw my grandmother struggle with technology - I want to help others'
Bank worker Margherita Abatecola is out training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon on April 6 to help the Independent Age campaign for the elderly.
Black cab fares to rise despite 'disproportionate impact' on disabled Londoners
Black cab fares in London are set to rise by almost 7.5 per cent next month, TfL has confirmed.
Police called to east London flat found dead body of suspected drug dealer
The Metropolitan Police found the dead body of suspected Class A drug dealer Hakim Kherroubi in a flat in Track Street, Walthamstow.
Rogue landlord who left 'devastated' tenants homeless is jailed
Rogue Tower Hamlets landlord Mohammed Moynul Haque targeted newcomers to the UK.
TfL announces ban on non-folding e-bikes
Transport for London will ban all non-foldable e-bikes on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR services from March 31, 2025, following safety concerns raised in a joint review with the London Fire Brigade.
Run for your money to help fuel campaign
Care home manager Nicolas Kee-Mew is campaigning to help the elderly in poverty who have been hit with government cuts to Winter Fuel Payments by practicing for the London Landmarks Half Marathon.
Neglect in family environment ruled out as cause of fire which killed children
A court has heard an update from investigators looking into a fire in East Ham which killed three children - Nakash Malik, Aayat Malik and Muhammad Hanan Malik.