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Police Statement following the Distressing incident in Raphael Park.
Chief Inspector Routley has shared the following statement after a very distressing incident at Raphael Park in Romford on Monday
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Girl, 2, attacked by 'Rottweiler-type' dogs in Romford park
The injuries required hospital treatment
Romford and Gidea Park to Host A Celebration of Essex Rugby in Aid of Bowel Cancer UK.
Romford and Gidea Park Rugby Club is proud to announce that Bill Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), will be visiting the club as part of a special celebration of Essex rugby and a fundraising event in support of Bowel Cancer UK.
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Havering Set to Break Ground as Historic Romford Building Becomes Much Needed Family Homes.
Work is set to begin on the long awaited redevelopment of Albert Road in early February 2026, as Havering Council confirmed a major step forward in its regeneration programme.
Police seize dogs after brutal attack of toddler at Raphael’s park
Police have seized two dogs in Havering following a distressing incident in Raphael Park where a two-year-old girl was injured
From March No 24 Hour Police Front Counter at Romford Station as Cuts Bite.
The counter will be open between 10am and 10pm on Mondays through Fridays, and from 9am until 7pm on weekends
“Bring Back Woolworths, and Debenhams” : Havering Residents Feel Our High Streets Are Too Shabby and Full of Makeshift Shops.
Yesterday, the Havering Daily asked readers what shops they would like to see on our high streets that are currently missing. The response was overwhelming and revealed just how frustrated many residents are with the state of our town centres.
1,000 jobs at risk as high street clothing brand appoints administrators
The brand currently has two stores in Essex
Upminster car hire company hit with warning notice after planning breach
A car hire company has been issued with a formal warning by Havering Council after using land in Upminster without planning permission.
De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Romford Outbuilding Ordered Cleared After Havering Council Wins Enforcement Battle.
A property owner in Romford has been ordered to stop using an outbuilding as a separate home after Havering Council successfully won an enforcement battle.
‘We Need More Local Control With Power Restored Back to Our Community in Havering, Reform UK Will Give Local People the Right to Decide.’
The Member of Parliament for Romford has stated that the latest proposals from a London think tank for sweeping changes to the governance of "Greater London", particularly that of cutting the number of London boroughs and reshaping local government structures, are entirely unacceptable, not least fo...
Chadwell Heath dad wins award with stunning photo from local park
The winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust Photography Award 2025 is Vai Meng Chan from Chadwell Heath who took a stunning photo of a rabbit in Eastbrookend Country Park.
'Delays likely' on major road in Romford for almost two weeks
Drivers have been warned that delays are "likely" due to water works in London Road in Romford.
Major bank in Hornchurch confirmed to be closing down
NatWest in Hornchurch High Street will close permanently on May 21, 2026.
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing to Rebuild Instead of Renovate
Demand for renovation is growing across the UK as people make their renovation plans for the year ahead.
Upminster Travelodge opening 'pushed back months'
A new opening time for the Travelodge hotel being built in Station Road Upminster has been revealed by developer London Iron Works, after the scheme was hit by major delays.