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Exact date 'nightmare' Gallows Corner will 'partially reopen'
It has been completely shut for about 11 months
'Nightmare' Gallows Corner roundabout still closed after 11 months as journey times doubled
'When I go places, I have to leave early, and it can spoil my day'
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Gallows Corner reopening a 'mess' after flyover remains closed past 'opening' date
The major junction was set to open on September 1
Romford at centre of Counter Terrorism probe after man and woman arrested in arson investigation.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into an arson attack on a memorial
Shocking wildlife toll revealed as heroes Jan and Shantel fight daily to save Havering’s animals
The Harold Hill Deer Aid wildlife incident summary has revealed the sheer scale of what is happening to our wildlife,
Man and woman arrested in Romford after fire at Golders Green memorial wall
They were arrested on Monday morning
Large Crowds of Youths Gather Outside Romford Station As 15 Year old Boy Jumped On And Assaulted.
Police were called at 16:44 on Friday, 1 May to reports of a fight involving a large group of youths
The husband and wife-run exercise studio celebrating first year in Upminster
My Pilates Fix in Station Road is run by husband and wife Neil and Charlene Carpenter and is celebrating its first year in Upminster. We spoke to Charlene about how the last 12 months have gone.
Man's fly-tipped rubbish contributed to cyclist suffering life-changing injury
A man has been jailed after rubbish he fly-tipped resulted in a cyclist suffering a life-changing injury.
Squalid and Dickensian living conditions exposed in Romford flats on Victoria Road as Councillor demands action.
St Alban’s Ward Councillor and candidate Jane Keane and her colleague, candidate Jack Dobson Smith, have slammed the housing conditions
Businesses left with 'a big headache' as no end date given for Gallows Corner
Romford businesses have called the Gallows Corner delays a "nightmare" with managers and owners keeping their "fingers crossed" for a reopening soon.
Hospital charity celebrates independence from NHS trust
The King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity celebrates becoming independent from the trust.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
'Gallows Corner delay is an unacceptable mess - compensation must be looked at'
Gallows Corner has been described as an "unacceptable mess" and a partial reopening has been called for by Havering Council.
Teen caught carrying samurai sword on residential Romford street
The incident took place on Hedley Close in Romford in February.
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
'My childhood changed forever because of my swimming coach's sexual abuse'
Former Becontree swimming coach Robert Spink has been jailed for historic child sexual abuse.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Schoolchildren run London Marathon in amazing sporting achievement
Young Brentwood runners raced across the finish line of the London Marathon in a mini version of the iconic event.