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Mercury Giving Tree Appeal Exceeds Fundraising Target
A Romford shopping centre’s Christmas fundraising campaign has exceeded its target, helping to bring festive cheer to vulnerable families and hospital patients across Havering.
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Havering Police Deliver Outstanding Community Football Day for Children.
Yesterday, Monday 22 December, Havering Police led a fantastic sport event in Romford, showcasing their continued commitment to supporting young people and strengthening community ties through the United in Football and Basketball initiative. The event highlighted the positive, proactive role office...
Romford family’s ‘unforgettable’ childbirth with ambulance crew near roundabout
It was definitely not what they had planned to happen
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Exact date new kebab eatery will open next to railway station
The chain already has multiple eateries in Essex
A Point For Boro, But So Close To All Three
Romford's match against Great Wakering ended in a 2-2 draw after missed opportunities late in the game. Though Romford led twice, they conceded a penalty, resulting in a shared point rather than a potential victory.
Anti-Semitism – The Oldest Idiocy
Anti-Semites are idiots. All racism is idiotic. Anyone reading this who is a racist should stop reading now because they are about to become convinced they were right to be anti-Semitic because this is one angry Jew who is coming after you and your stupidity and your hatred.
Photos: Work Progressing At Gallows Corner Junction.
Work is continuing at the Gallows Corner junction, with contractors progressing through the next phase of improvement works aimed at easing congestion and improving traffic flow at one of Havering’s busiest road networks. The project, which has caused significant disruption for motorists in recent...
UK's 'biggest ever romance fraudster' from Romford jailed after conning vulnerable women on dating apps
The gambling addict from Essex targeted five divorced single mums on dating apps and convinced them to hand over hundreds of thousands of pounds
British Gas is giving some customers half price electricity when it's windy
British Gas is giving its PeakSave customers half-price electricity tomorrow ( Friday, December 19) in another Green Flex event, as windy conditions have resulted in more renewable energy being available.
Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final
Star of The Apprentice Thomas Skinner has withdrawn from the Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final amid reports he's suing the BBC.
Parents vow to 'fight' to save 'lifeline' Beckton children's hospice
East London parents have vowed to fight to save Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton, Newham. after it closed and went into administration on December 17.
LIVE updates as all trains cancelled in Barking for hours after fault
Trains are not stopping at a station in Barking due to a fault - with hours of cancellations. Live updates here.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning on London train until Christmas Eve as track underwater
Passengers that they should avoid travelling on a train route to London due until Christmas Eve due to flooding.
No Traffic Issues Identified for Planned Romford Mosque Despite Strong Resident Concerns
Councillors have stated that no traffic issues are anticipated in relation to plans for a new large mosque on South Street, Romford, despite strong objections from residents who believe the development will have a serious impact on already congested local roads.
LIVE as 'operational incident' causes Bakerloo line to be part suspended
There are delays on the Bakerloo line this morning, after an operational incident at the depot has resulted in the partial suspension of the line.
Doctors urge east Londoners to get flu jab
Doctors are urging east Londoners to check they have enough medication for Christmas as unprecedented flu levels hit the NHS. Patients are advised to get vaccinated and use 111 for urgent needs.
Dad of four suing London toy store Hamleys after being injured by falling Perspex
A dad of four is suing Hamleys after being injured by a large piece of Perspex that fell two storeys while Christmas shopping.
DO NOT TRAVEL warning as pictures show track underwater for major London station
Passengers are being urged not to travel on a route after as trains to a London station are cancelled due to flooding.
London poshest studio on market for £300k - and it's the same size as a caravan
London's poshest studio flat with the same footprint as a standard caravan has gone on the market - for nearly £300,000.
Resurfacing works delayed by Gallows Corner to go ahead next month
Drivers and pedestrians have been warned of a road closure in Harold Hill - delayed by the Gallows Corner works - in the new year to allow for resurfacing works to take place.