Local News
Local Councillors and MP Slam Mayor Over Ongoing Gallows Corner Chaos.
The Marshalls and Rise Park Conservative Action Team, made up of Councillor Robert Benham, Bailey Nash-Gardner and Councillor Nisha Patel, along with Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, have written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan demanding urgent action over the ongoing disruption caused by the long-delayed re...
Local messages
Hospital Trust Sees Highest Ever Recorded Number of Patients In A Single Day In November.
Hospitals in east London are seeing “record numbers” of patients, amid what the NHS calls “significant pressure”, writes local democracy
“What Happened to Romford? A Market Town That Deserves Better”
Much is written about the decline of Romford. Finger-pointing at who is to blame and why it is in the state it is today is easy. London as a whole has changed. Hornchurch has changed too, though not quite like Romford.
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
LIVE updates as snow falls on London: All the pictures and videos in capital
Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.
Major Hornchurch road closed for roadworks
Motorists have been warned of likely delays after a major road through Hornchurch has been closed for water works.
Woman, 34, in hospital with facial injuries after crash in Collier Row
A 34-year-old woman has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after a car and pedestrian crashed in Collier Row.
LIVE updates as crash CLOSES road at major junction in Upminster
A crash has caused travel chaos at a major junction in Upminster this morning.
Amazon Prime Video to make massive change in huge quality boost to subscribers
Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.
LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).
Ofcom statement over concerns Grok on X is producing ‘sexualised’ images of children
Elon Musk's social media site X is under fire after its AI chatbot, Grok, produced undressed images of people.
New licensing scheme in Havering aims to improve standards for private renters
A new property licensing scheme is aiming to improve standards in privately rented housing across seven Havering wards.
Gallows Corner works captured by drone photographer for the first time in 2026
A photographer has captured the Gallows Corner works for the first time in 2026, with crews appearing to focus on the A127 end of the flyover structure.
Newsquest announces £4 million support for charity Centrepoint
Newsquest, the UK’s leading local media group, is pleased to announce a major £4 million partnership with Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity.
Delays 'likely' in Rainham as days of works begin on main road
Two roads in Rainham have been closed to allow for water connection works to get underway.
Person in hospital after crash on residential road in Dagenham
One person is being treated in hospital after a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.
The Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood named the best in the borough to live in
The 'golden' Barking & Dagenham neighbourhood that is the best area in the borough to live in has been named by The Telegraph.
Why Storky’s Is One of Romford’s Most Treasured Independent Shops Found At The Mercury.
Storky’s in the Mercury Shopping Centre is not just an outstanding independent shop, it is one steeped in Romford history and community pride.
As it happened - Emergency services respond to crash in Dagenham road
Emergency services have been called to a crash in Lodge Avenue, Dagenham.
Smoke & Pepper: New restaurant famous for burgers and chicken wings opens at Lakeside
It replaced Pali Kitchen in the centre's food court
Revealed: 84% of Londoners want more languages despite decline in entries
Residents in London say languages matter despite a 35% drop in students taking GCSE MFL and universities cutting degrees.