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Violent thug who threatened victims at knife point in four-day robbery spree jailed

He robbed three people and tried to rob three others during a four day spree

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Police called to ‘suspicious item’ on London-bound train causing major delays

Police were called to reports of a suspicious item on a London-bound, causing major delays to services.

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Person rushed to hospital after stabbing near west London train station

A person has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing near a train station in west London.

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Couple wanted after racially aggravated assault on family in London 'not in UK'

Detectives investigating a report of racially aggravated assault in central London have said they believe a couple they wish to speak to are no longer in the country.

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Boy, 16, with life-changing injuries after double shooting in Barking

A 16-year-old boy has life-changing injuries after a double shooting in Barking.

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Boro beaten after failing to build on good start

Romford lost 2-0 to Ilford in their first match under new manager Dan Brown, with Joel Appiah scoring both goals. Despite Romford's early control, they struggled to capitalize on chances, leaving them without a breakthrough.

Romford – The Havering Daily

Romford Thug Who Violently Robbed People On Train Jailed.

A prolific and violent thief who robbed three people and attempted to rob three more in only four days has been jailed, following a British Transport Police investigation. 

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Elizabeth Line engineering works to cause severe disruption for Essex commuters

One part of the line will be closed for a full day this weekend

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Boys, 16, injured after double shooting in Barking

A double shooting in Barking has seen two 16-year-old boys taken to hospital.

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Grinning Romford man threatened teens with knives in violent tube robberies

A violent robber from Romford has been jailed for a string of crimes that saw young people threatened with knives on tubes and trains.

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James Corden told to rip up paving slabs at £11.5m London mansion

James Corden has been ordered to rip up paving slabs at his £11.5 million Hampstead mansion by Camden Council.

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Hornchurch man denies murdering east London council worker

Hornchurch man Hayadulla Turkmani has pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Barking and Dagenham Council worker Michael Ashton in Langdon Hills in September.

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Woman 'sexually assaulted' on board Elizabeth line train during rush hour

Officers investigating an alleged sexual assault have shared a picture of a man they wish to speak to.

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Person dies after being hit by train causing severe delays on London route

A person has died after being hit by a train near London.

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The weather forecast for London in the week coming up with low temperatures

Londoners can expect a cold but mostly dry week, with temperatures hovering between 1°C and 9°C. Light rain is forecast midweek, followed by brighter and frosty conditions heading into the weekend.

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Royal jewellery from wedding of Queen Elizabeth II's parents up for auction

The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York (the future King George VI) to the Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) took place on April 26, 1923

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Person dies after being hit by train at busy London Underground station

A person has died after being hit by a train at Turnham Green Underground station.

Romford – The Havering Daily

BB’s relaunches with a brand-new flavour at The Mercury Shopping Centre

Walk past the Mercury Shopping Centre early in the morning and you’ll know exactly where Bakers + Baristas is. Long before the shutters rise, the ovens are already blazing, fresh coffee beans hit the grinder, and that unmistakable wave of warm, sweet bakery aroma rolls through the air. Since 1981,...

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The Havering stations that have the most late trains

The best and worst performing train stations in Havering have been revealed in new figures from On Time Trains.

Romford – The Havering Daily

City Hall Conservatives Hand In Petition Calling For Romford Police Front Counter To Remain 24 Hours.

Conservative Assembly Member, Cllr Emma Best, has presented a petition to the Mayor of London and Met Police, calling for Romford's police desk to remain 24 hours.