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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.

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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"

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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.

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LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures

Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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'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".

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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.

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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.