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Serious flooding closes busy Romford roundabout
Multiple parts of the town have flooded, including a popular underpass
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'Lorry fire' causing serious traffic problems on M25 and Dartford Crossing
There are huge queues of traffic going back miles
Hot Weather May Have Caused Burst Water Main that Sparked Traffic Chaos Across Romford.
The water company believes the recent hot weather may have contributed to the pipe failure. A burst water main in
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Former Regeneration Councillor Fires Questions At New Council Leader Over Havering’s Future
Graham Williamson writes to Councillor Prince, discussing local policies and expressing concern over the potential abandonment of the Romford Masterplan, which aims to attract investment and manage development. He warns against delays in decision-making regarding the Data Centre proposal.
Essex hospital set to be transformed with new A&E entrance and M&S store
Locals and MPs have been rallying for the department to be rebuilt
Call 999 if you see missing 38-year-old man from Romford
The man was last seen on Sunday (May 24)
Havering Elects Two New Youth Parliament Representatives
Havering has officially chosen two new Members of the UK Youth Parliament following a closely fought election at Havering Town
The Fantastic Romford Film Festival Is Back And Celebrating A Decade of Independent Film in the Borough.
Founded in 2016, The Romford Film Festival is a labour of love, bringing unique stories to Romford. It is returning
Huge Van Rally Planned In Romford As Tradespeople Demand Tougher Action On Tool Theft.
Tradespeople and supporters are being encouraged to attend the van rally in solidarity and help send a clear message that
“Environmental action welcome, but we resist any pro-developer agenda”, says Green Party’s Mark Whiley.
Green Party Chair, Mark Whiley, writes in the Havering Daily on recent elections, and the positioning statement and cabinet reveal
Another Havering Schoolboy Robbed At Knife Point As Furious Parents Say “Enough Is Enough”
Mothers across Havering say they are living in fear as more teenagers are reporting being robbed on their way home
Havering’s Political Shake-Up: Residents Associations Become Official Opposition After Election Losses.
The dust has now settled following Havering’s local elections, and the political landscape inside the Town Hall has dramatically changed
Residents Demand Action for Heath Drive Traffic Issues
Residents of Heath Drive express ongoing traffic and safety concerns due to the Gallows Corner project, describing their road as a "rat run". Despite complaints and escalating issues to authorities, residents feel unheard amid persistent disruptions.
Essex couple build 'magical' railway in garden with tunnel and five engines
The Clacton couple sacrificed a new kitchen to build the Essex garden railway, boasting a tunnel, five engines and running across their driveway
Exclusive: Reform UK Announces New Leadership Team For Havering Council
The new Reform UK administration at Havering Council has officially announced its Cabinet and senior leadership team following the party’s
Kaleidoscope Brings Pride Back To Romford For Third Year Running
Pride in Romford is set to return this June as Kaleidoscope once again transforms The Mercury Shopping Centre into a
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help
More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help due to fear of being judged – with many choosing to struggle in silence.
The everyday habits secretly adding £470 to Brits’ energy bills revealed
Brits could be wasting hundreds of pounds a year through simple household habits they barely think twice about – and experts say your “energy personality” could be to blame.
RECAP after lanes stopped in crash on M25 at QE2 bridge
All lanes on the M25 at the QE2 bridge have been stopped following a crash
Stalled lorry causes long delays and lane closures on M25 near Romford junction
A stalled truck has resulted in long delays and lane closures on the M25 anticlockwise this morning.