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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
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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.
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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.
Romford Nightclub Jukebox Receives Life Saving Bleed Bag From The Ricky Hayden Memorial.
A powerful community event took place in Romford yesterday as anti-knife crime campaigner and bereaved mum Sue Hedges donated a
Havering’s Shoplifting Crisis: 2,200 Offences Recorded In A Year As Police Crack Down On Repeat Thieves.
Shoplifting across Havering remains at worrying levels, with more than 2,200 offences recorded in the borough over the latest 12-month
Brentwood headteacher with 'relentless focus on culture' nominated for national award
Headteacher at Brentwood School, Michael Bond, has been nominated for a Tes Award 2026 - dubbed the 'education Oscars'.
Plans revealed for 'complete reconfiguration' of Queen's Hospital A&E
Plans have been submitted for the "complete reconfiguration" of Queen's Hospital A&E in Romford, including a new entrance and refurbishment works.
Drunk Hornchurch mum who assaulted cabin crew on flight is given travel ban
Hornchurch mum Zoe Alexander was sentenced for being drunk on a Tui flight from Manchester Airport.
'Significant moment' for Brentwood secondary school after Ofsted findings
Brentwood County High School has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for its inclusive environment and strong support for pupils.
New Dagenham Lidl moves one step closer
Lidl is set to submit a planning application to demolish a Jewsons in Shafter Road, Dagenham and build a new supermarket.
Wes Streeting resigns as Health Secretary in huge blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary in a fresh blow to Keir Starmer.
Delays 'likely' as road used as Gallows Corner diversion hit with works
Drivers have been warned that delays are "likely" as Squirrels Heath Lane is hit with works.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing near Beckton Park DLR station
A teenager has been taken to hospital following a stabbing in Beckton.