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Upminster car hire company hit with warning notice after planning breach
A car hire company has been issued with a formal warning by Havering Council after using land in Upminster without planning permission.
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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid 'very serious incident'
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
Martin Lewis warning to workers on pension auto enrolment and why it is 'free money'
Millions of UK workers are missing out on 'free money' by opting out of pension auto enrolment, according to consumer expert Martin Lewis.
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'Very rare' Royal Mint Shakespeare £2 coin selling for more than £50 on eBay
A 'very rare' £2 coin has sold for 26 times its face value because of one subtle error.
Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
Romford Outbuilding Ordered Cleared After Havering Council Wins Enforcement Battle.
A property owner in Romford has been ordered to stop using an outbuilding as a separate home after Havering Council successfully won an enforcement battle.
‘We Need More Local Control With Power Restored Back to Our Community in Havering, Reform UK Will Give Local People the Right to Decide.’
The Member of Parliament for Romford has stated that the latest proposals from a London think tank for sweeping changes to the governance of "Greater London", particularly that of cutting the number of London boroughs and reshaping local government structures, are entirely unacceptable, not least fo...
Chadwell Heath dad wins award with stunning photo from local park
The winner of the Essex Wildlife Trust Photography Award 2025 is Vai Meng Chan from Chadwell Heath who took a stunning photo of a rabbit in Eastbrookend Country Park.
'Delays likely' on major road in Romford for almost two weeks
Drivers have been warned that delays are "likely" due to water works in London Road in Romford.
Major bank in Hornchurch confirmed to be closing down
NatWest in Hornchurch High Street will close permanently on May 21, 2026.
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing to Rebuild Instead of Renovate
Demand for renovation is growing across the UK as people make their renovation plans for the year ahead.
Upminster Travelodge opening 'pushed back months'
A new opening time for the Travelodge hotel being built in Station Road Upminster has been revealed by developer London Iron Works, after the scheme was hit by major delays.
Primary school named among 'very best nationally' by Education Secretary
Drapers’ Maylands Primary School in Harold Hill is praised by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson for outstanding results and joins the DfE London RISE schools.
Revealed - The most and least expensive streets to live in Hornchurch
Data has revealed which streets are the most and least expensive to buy houses in Hornchurch.
Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter
Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert (MSE) team has highlighted a simple, low-cost gadget that could help households cut costs as winter energy bills land. Many are looking to make savings, and some may already have it sitting unused in their homes.
Netflix to stop working on these TV boxes within weeks - are you affected?
BT has confirmed that Netflix will stop working on some of its TV boxes soon due to a planned update on the app.
Latest Photos of the Works at Gallows Corner.
Works at the Gallows Corner junction are continuing with the flyover now looking closer to completion, with much of the main structural work visibly finished, giving motorists and residents the clearest indication yet of how the rebuilt junction will look.
Havering Marks the Start of LGBT+ History Month By raising the Progress Pride Flag.
Havering Council has marked the start of LGBT+ History Month by raising the Progress Pride Flag outside Havering Town Hall in Romford.
Three Points on the Road for Boro
Romford secured a vital away victory against White Ensign, winning 2-0 with two second-half goals. This win marked their first away triumph since November, enhancing their position above the relegation zone.
“The Roads Can’t Cope” Anger Over Large Mosque Plans at One of Romford’s Busiest Junctions.
Residents across Romford have raised concerns over newly submitted plans to redevelop the Brickyard site into a large mosque, warning that the proposed location could add further pressure to an already congested area.