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New Home Store Brings Local Flair to Romford’s Mercury Shopping Centre
Romford residents have a new reason to explore the Mercury Shopping Centre as Izzy Home Store opens its doors on the ground floor.
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Fantastic Easter Egg Appeal Held At The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford
Shoppers showed their generosity this Easter by donating more than 200 chocolate eggs to support Havering’s elderly community.
Dispersal Zone Enforced as Police Move to Prevent Disorder in Hornchurch.
Another Section 35 Dispersal Order has been issued across Hornchurch following information received by officers revealing there is a potential for anti social behaviour across the area.
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Locals demand action over months-long delay to reopen Gallows Corner
The junction was due to be reopened in September
Exclusive: Romford MP Hits Out After Being Locked Out of Margaret Thatcher House Calling Act ‘Spiteful and Irresponsible’
The Romford MP has hit out after being locked out of his constituency office at Margaret Thatcher House, calling the move “spiteful and irresponsible.”
Havering Police and Trading Standards Take Down £36,000 of Illegal Vape Products in Romford.
Around £36,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco has been seized from Romford businesses in a crackdown led by Havering Council’s trading standards teams.
Romford Green Party Candidate Withdraws Amid Antisemitism Allegations.
A Green Party candidate in Romford has withdrawn from the upcoming local elections following reports of alleged antisemitic comments, prompting reaction from political opponents and the party itself.
M25 drivers face severe delays after three lanes closed before A12
Traffic is building in the area
Romford Reform MP to stay locked out of his office after court ruling
He was locked out of the office that he had occupied for more than two decades after his defection
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Safety upgrades planned for three Romford roads after 'regular' speeding found
Collier Row Road, Hog Hill Road and Squirrels Heath Road are set for safety improvements after drivers were found speeding "regularly".
How to stop a dog biting a postman? Royal Mail urges Brits to use vital 4-word sign
Royal Mail shares how Brits can stop a dog biting a postman or postwoman, including four-word warning sign after 2,000 attacks
Boro Go From Bad To Worse
Frenford defeated Romford 1-0 in a lacklustre match, maintaining their relegation fight. Despite some chances, Romford struggled to create significant opportunities. They must improve to secure safety against Buckhurst Hill next week.
Four rushed to hospital after crash in Chadwell Heath
Four people have been rushed to hospital after a crash in Chadwell Heath.
Serial fly-tipper dumped eight tonnes of waste - and set fire to some of it
A serial fly‑tipper from Harlow has been convicted after dumping eight tonnes of waste across Brentwood following a major investigation.
Havering Cyclists Take Their Fight Straight to Election Candidates As They Launch ‘Street for Cycling’ Campaign.
With local elections taking place across London on 7 May, and the pre-election period now begun, local London Cycling Campaign group
Why you should add Romford Recorder to Google’s preferred sources and how to do it
This is how to add Romford Recorder to Google’s preferred sources and make sure you stay up to date with all the news happening in Havering.
Progress seen at both ends of Gallows Corner flyover as works near final month
The latest Gallows Corner pictures have captured efforts being focused on either end of the flyover.
RECAP after emergency services respond to incident in Chadwell Heath
A major emergency service presence has been noted near a B&M store in Chadwell Heath today.
The lost London Tube station that has starred in movies and which you can still visit
There's still one of London Underground's abandoned Tube stations that you can visit and take a tour of.