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“Outrage in Havering as St George’s Day Scout Parade Faces Possible Cancellation Over £9,000 Traffic Management Requirement”
The Reform Romford Member of Parliament has hit out at plans to cancel this year's St George's day parade. He told the Havering Daily: "I am outraged to hear that the traditional St. George’s Day Scout parades in Havering may be cancelled this year due to bureaucracy! This is totally unacceptable ...
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“The Havering Residents Association Council should be ashamed of themselves and the way they have treated these residents.”
Parts of A12 and A127 to stay shut for another month due to flyover roadworks
They were closed as part of the Gallows Corner Flyover works
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'Outrage' as plans for St George's Day parade could be 'cancelled'
Scout groups from the area have met annually to celebrate the patron saint of Scouting and England
M25 traffic live as drivers face long delays after crash near A127 junction
Drivers are facing disruption on the M25 in Essex
The 'worst' hospitals in Essex that have been told to improve by inspectors
The Care Quality Commission has rated key hospitals in the county as 'Requires Improvement' or 'Inadequate'
How Romford's ice rink 'ghost town' could end after 13 years of emptiness
There are now plans to build hundreds of new homes on the empty site
She Went Into Queen’s Hospital With Low Sodium… Now Doctors Say She May Not Leave.
A Collier Row man has spoken of his distress and anger over the treatment his elderly mother has received while being cared for at Queen’s Hospital.
Romford hospital staff set to strike next week after 'bullying' claims
Staff at Queen's Hospital are set to strike for five days next week after alleged "bullying" in their department.
Person dies after being hit by train at Romford station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Romford station.
Decision made on consultation for huge data centre at edge of Havering
A month-long consultation on the East Havering Data Centre near Upminster will open tomorrow after it was approved by Havering Council.
Business titan 'answered every question' from Havering schoolchildren
Sir Ian Cheshire, chair of Land Securities and Spire Healthcare, inspires Chadwell Heath Academy pupils with leadership and business career insights.
Driver charged over A13 Rainham crash which killed two 'beloved' dads
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‘Monster’ killed deaf woman in Chadwell Heath with single punch
Dagenham 'monster' Duane Owusu has been convicted of murdering Zahwa Mukhtar with a fatal punch in Chadwell Heath.
Truck and car crash on busy Brentwood road as man arrested on suspicion of drug driving
A crash between a truck and a car delayed drivers
Late Penalty Denies Boro Maximum Points
Hackney Wick drew 1-1 with Romford after an 87th-minute penalty from Romario Gittens equalised Flynn Hamilton's 74th-minute opener. Romford squandered multiple chances, while needing to convert draws into wins to maintain their position.
Yodel to be phased out over coming months - what it means for UK parcel deliveries
Yodel is set to be phased out in 2026 after being acquired by InPost last year in a deal worth £100 million - here's how deliveries will be affected.
Revealed - which east London borough had the most crime last month?
Monthly data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which east London borough had the most criminal offences reported in February 2026.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (March 6 to March 8) and don't be caught out.
More than 30 objections made against plans to demolish Romford car showroom for homes
Plans to demolish a former car and motorbike showroom in London Road, Romford have been refused after 33 objection letters were received.