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Ten Man Boro Earn Important Point
Romford and Benfleet played to a 1-1 draw, with Romford initially leading. Despite being reduced to ten men, Romford maintained pressure, showcasing determination and skill, and remain optimistic about their upcoming matches.
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Why We Must Stand United With Our Jewish Community and Remember the Havering Rabbi Who United Us All.
The Met Police is stepping up patrols around synagogues and Jewish community spaces following Saturday’s horrendous attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The attack, which took place during a community event attended by families and children, has sent shockwaves through Jewish...
Gidea Park Special Needs School Approved By Council Despite Concerns Over Loss of Playing Field.
Proposals for the Balgore Lane special education needs (SEND) school, situated on a playing field, were green-lit last night by Havering Council’s strategic planning committee.
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Man in his 40s taken to hospital after being stabbed in Manor Park 'assault'
A man is in hospital after being found suffering a stab wound in Manor Park
Children's hospice closure reported as charity shop confirms branch shutdown
Richard House Children's Hospice is reported to be closing - and a staff member at its Elm Park charity shop says it will shut its doors for the last time today (December 12).
Arrest made as man, 26, dies after car crashes into building in Walthamstow
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walthamstow.
Former Brentwood car park for sale - and could see more than new 40 homes built
A former car park in Brentwood has been put up for sale - with previous planning permission allowing for the development of more than 40 homes on it.
Person dies after crash at busy junction in Walthamstow
A person has died after being found injured at the scene of a crash in Walthamstow.
'Detrimental' car dealership on green belt land ordered to close
London Motor Company in Whitepost Farm, Ockendon Road in Upminster has had a retrospective planning application refused by Havering Council.
Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m of tour proceeds to 22 animal charities
Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5m from his Mortality tour proceeds to animal charities
HMRC warns millions of 'fast approaching' deadline with £900 fine
With less than two months until the Self Assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging people filing their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year to start now.
RECAP after 'track fault' causes SEVERE Elizabeth line delays
A track fault on the Elizabeth line has resulted in "severe delays" between Paddington and Heathrow Terminals.
Royal Mail warns these UK postcodes may not receive mail deliveries 6 days a week
Royal Mail has issued an important update for customers this week, relating to the frequency of mail deliveries - is your postcode affected?
RECAP after 'police investigation' SHUTS tube station and road in Walthamstow
A road and Underground station in Walthamstow have been shut in a police investigation this morning.
Residents Say the Site is Not Suitable as Historic Building Could Face Part Demolition for New Large Romford Mosque.
Plans to turn a historic Romford building into a major new mosque have sparked frustration among locals who say the site is the wrong place for such a large development.
Romford shopping centre's Christmas appeal continues donation drive
The long-running appeal supports Havering Women’s Aid and local hospitals, with shoppers encouraged to buy items from an online 'dream list' to help vulnerable families.
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington second youngest killed in London this year
A 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in Islington is the second youngest to be killed with a knife in London during 2025.
QEII Bridge to shut as Dartford Crossing hit by days of disruption
Drivers are being warned to expect disruption at the Dartford Crossing this weekend, with a series of overnight closures planned, including the QEII Bridge, which will shut for bridge works.
Boy stabbed to death and teen fighting for life in stabbings hour apart in London
A teenager has died and another one is fighting for his life after two horrific knife attacks across two parts of London in less than nine hours.
Man arrested after 'knife seen' on Romford high street
A 58-year-old man has been arrested after police responded to reports of a knife in Romford.