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Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK - full list of 44 postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
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Police end searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home Royal Lodge
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Romford office block to transform into more than 40 homes - once conditions are met
An office block in Romford will be turned into more than 40 homes - but not until ventilation works are carried out first.
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Hospital boss speaks on TV to call for awareness of deadly womb illness
East London’s Queen’s Hospital urges NHS action on placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a serious childbirth complication, following Sky News appeal.
Cockroach infestation at Collier Row care home leads to kitchen closure
Ashbrook Care Home in Collier Row closed its kitchen after a cockroach infestation was discovered at the premises.
Romford HMO 'incorrectly' given go-ahead wants to expand to TEN bedrooms
A home in Romford that is claimed to have been allowed to change to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) "incorrectly" now wishes to expand to ten bedrooms.
Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer's means she's 'slipping away' each day
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape, after appearing at Southwark Crown Court this morning (February 24).
Last Kick Penalty Drama Earns Romford Deserved Draw
Romford staged a valiant comeback to draw 3-3 against SOUL Tower Hamlets after twice trailing by two goals, with Flynn Hamilton scoring a last-minute penalty to secure the point.
‘People Want Change’-Greens Offer Change for the Better And Will Contest every seat in May.
Havering Green Party have launched their “Change for the Better” campaign for the May 7th local elections, fielding candidates with a strong mix of experience, local knowledge and community commitment in every council seat.
Lord Peter Mandelson released on bail by Met Police after misconduct arrest
Lord Mandelson has been accused of passing sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary.
Peter Mandelson arrested by Met Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Senior nurse sexually assaulted four colleagues on busy Queen's Hospital wards
Elizer Javier pleaded guilty to five sexual assaults against employees at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
First section of tarmac laid as Gallows Corner flyover moves closer to reopening
Tarmacking has begun on the new Gallows Corner flyover, marking another step closer to completion.
Plans for fifth secondary school in Havering to open SEND unit
The Brittons Academy in Rainham could become the fifth secondary school in Havering to provide a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) unit.
13 Year Old Boy Threatened With Knife And Robbed Of Phone and Bag In Shocking Romford Incident.
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in a shocking daytime incident in Union Road, Romford.
What we know about reopening of Upminster medieval barn as future still unclear
Upminster Tithe Barn remains closed more than eight months after its restoration was completed - with its future still uncertain.
'Very low' amount of life-saving equipment near Havering homes prompts concern
Only around one in 10 defibrillators in Havering are publicly available for 24 hours a day.
The Havering train station where a tragic crash once killed seven people
Gidea Park station in Havering was once the site of a crash which killed seven people.
Everything we know about ongoing restoration of medieval Dagenham manor and moat
Valence House Museum is having its medieval moat restored with works set to be completed in spring - here is everything we know about the project.