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Residents Demand Action: “Bring Back Romford as the Place to Be!”
The Havering Daily asked readers what changes they wanted to see made to Romford and we received hundreds of comments! Your messages were loud and clear about the changes you want to see in Romford. Nearly four hundred of you shared your views and the message is unmistakable. Residents are tired of...
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YMCA Annual Christmas Charity Concert To Take Place In Romford.
The YMCA Orchestra is bringing festive cheer to Romford with its annual Christmas Charity Concerton Sunday 7 December at 4.30pm at Romford United Reformed Church. The family-friendly event features seasonal favourites, Christmas carols and classics from ABBA to The Snowman, plus interval tea, ca...
Lidl shoppers complain 'what a joke' after 'ridiculous' 10p increase for carrier bags
Lidl has increased the price of its plastic carrier bags by 10p (from 30p to 40p), leaving shoppers outraged.
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Discontinued Sky product to shut down in coming days - have you received £290 refund?
Sky Live is set to shut down for good on December 4, and customers are entitled to a refund of up to £290.
Aldi Christmas 2025 opening hours confirmed as stores close for three days
Aldi has confirmed its Christmas 2025 opening hours, with stores open until 10pm on December 22 and 23, closing at 6pm on Christmas Eve, and closing fully on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Stores will reopen on December 27.
Disabled man sexually assaulted on train to London Euston
A disabled man has been sexually assaulted on board a train from Liverpool to London Euston.
Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from the Budget bombshell
"I’m a savings expert – and here’s how to shield your hard-earned cash from the Budget bombshell."
Tube chaos sees SEVERE DELAYS on four lines across London - Recap
There are severe delays across the London transport network. Live updates here.
Ant McPartlin sells £6m London mansion after 'planning row' with neighbours
I'm a Celeb presenter Ant McPartlin has reportedly sold his £6 million London home after a "planning row" with neighbours.
Police hunt after man 'touched himself while staring at woman on London train’
A man allegedly touched himself inappropriately over his trousers on a London train while staring at a woman.
Man died after Mercedes crashed into Epping home
He died at the scene
‘From bad to worse’: Market Village traders fear closure 18 months after site saved
Traders at Market Village in Stratford have expressed fears that they will have to shut their businesses down due to financial pressures – just 18 months after the site was saved from closure.
Traders fear Romford Market will be 'killed off' by Gallows Corner works
Romford traders and shoppers have raised fears the Gallows Corner works are "killing our market".
Resident fined thousands after refusing access for 'routine' safety check
A Havering Council tenant has been fined £4,000 after refusing to allow a routine safety check at their property.
Romford shoppers encouraged to support Christmas charity appeal
The Recorder has again joined forces with The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford to launch its annual Christmas gifts appeal.
Tube chaos as 'animal on track' causes severe delays on Jubilee and Metropolitan line
Chaos has erupted on the London Underground as the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines face severe delays due to an animal on the track.
BT warns thousands of customers over landline shutdowns in these 12 areas
BT has warned thousands of customers of major landline shutdowns in these 12 areas across the UK.
Former Islamic teacher from Barking jailed for sexually assaulting six girls
A former Islamic teacher from Barking has been jailed for sexual assaults against young girls.
All trains cancelled on central London route after cable theft
All trains are cancelled on a major route into central London after cables were stolen. Live updates here.
Central London street shut for SECOND day after traffic chaos from underground fire
Roads in Holborn are closed for a second day after a major blaze in an underground utilities tunnel.