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Visit Godfreys At The Mercury Shopping Centre Havering’s Beloved Old-Fashioned Bakery That Always Leaves You Smiling
The Mercury Mall is very proud to host a truly fantastic local baker much loved by its community, Godfreys. Most Havering residents know that Godfreys is the home to some of the most delicious pasties, fresh cakes and truly delicious home baked bread. It is a true local bakery based in Havering that...
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Queen’s Hospital Saw their Busiest December On Record.
Hospitals in east London saw their “busiest December ever” last month, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann. The last month
Armed police rush to Romford street after teenagers found with 'guns'
Armed police responded to reports of a "firearm sighting" in public, before arresting teens found with three "toy" guns
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The Mercury’s Breakfast Club Delivers Bumper Care Package to Queen’s Hospital Baby Wards
Keen knitters from The Mercury’s Breakfast Club have been busy creating a heart-warming bumper care package for baby wards at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
Major New Mosque Plan Takes Significant Step Forward in Romford Town Centre.
Plans to build a new Islamic community centre in the heart of Romford have taken a significant step forward, with formal proposals now progressing through Havering’s planning process.
Victory for Traders As Rates Temporarily Slashed After Gallows Corner Gridlock Batters Local Businesses.
Local firms impacted by the long-running Gallows Corner flyover works are set to receive a temporary reduction in business rates following sustained lobbying by Havering Council.
Hospital staff at Queen’s and King George’s set to strike amid bullying and outsourcing fears
Union employees of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), which oversees Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Ilford, will walk out next week.
Exclusive: ‘Please do not take me to Queen’s Hospital’ elderly patients speak of fear and loss of dignity.
Elderly patients are increasingly fearful of being taken to Queen’s Hospital in Romford, with some telling family members and even ambulance crews that they do not want to be treated there due to concerns about dignity, privacy and prolonged waits in corridors.
‘Under Badenoch The Conservative Party Has Changed And Become Narrower’ Former Romford Conservative Quits To Join Reform.
Bailey Nash-Gardner will not be rejoining the Conservative party but has chosen to join Reform UK, saying he can no longer remain in a party that has become “narrower, more controlled and increasingly uncomfortable with principled disagreement.”
Boro Thwarted by Crossbar and Lose Again
Romford faced a disappointing defeat at home, losing 3-0 to Ilford. Despite hitting the crossbar three times, Romford struggled to convert chances, while Ilford capitalised on opportunities, securing a crucial win in the play-offs.
Three men charged after Essex phone shop robbed at knifepoint
A number of items worth more than £39,000 were taken before the group left the area
Survivor’s Heartbreaking Testimony at Romford Holocaust Memorial Day Leaves Community Moved.
A special and deeply moving service was held in Romford yesterday, Sunday 25 January, to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, bringing together councillors, residents and members of the Jewish community at a time when antisemitism remains a growing concern across London and beyond.
First 18 ‘Modular’ Homes To Be Installed In Romford.
The first of 18 ‘modular’ homes will be installed in Romford next month, four months behind schedule, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
Seven Arrests in Romford After Police Deploy Live Facial Recognition on South Street.
Seven arrests were made yesterday following a Live Facial Recognition operation in Romford as police ramped up efforts to tackle crime in the town centre. Officers were deployed on South Street on Friday 23 January, where the targeted operation led to the arrest of individuals linked to serious offe...
LIVE updates as 'all traffic stopped' after TWO crashes at same junction on M25
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.
Jesy Nelson says twins have given her ‘so much purpose’ in new series trailer
The new documentary explores the Romford singer's life outside Little Mix
“Romford MP Takes Nigel Farage to Meet Chagossians and Condemns Government Betrayal”
Romford's Reform Member of Parliament Andrew Rosindell MP this week took Reform MPs and its leader Nigel Farage to meet the Chagossian people here in the UK, highlighting the ongoing struggle for self-determination and shining a spotlight on the government’s handling of the British Overseas Territ...
LIVE updates as London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure
A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.
Recap - Who is Jason Moore, and why do people believe he's innocent of murder?
Jason Moore was sentenced in 2013 to life in prison for the murder of Robert Darby - but was his conviction a miscarriage of justice?
Anger as 'innocent man' may have spent months behind bars due to Met delays
'Innocent man' Jason Moore - convicted in 2013 of an East End murder - may have spent four extra months in prison due to Met Police delays.