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Marking Fish and Chips Day at The Bow Bells Cafe In Romford.
Today – the first Friday of June – marks National Fish and Chip Day 2026, and what better way to
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Over A Hundred Traders Descend on Romford in Major Protest Against Tool Theft.
More than 100 traders gathered yesterday in a powerful show of unity against tool theft, as Trades United organised a
The 'lavish lifestyle' of Essex benefit cheats who used handouts to buy second home and go on luxury holidays
The couple had amassed an 'impressive' portfolio of homes but were still claiming benefits from the government
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11 months of roadworks planned in Essex town to replace 5km of pipes
Some road closures will take place in the town
“Pulling down a flag is not bold ‘Reform’ it’s ducking meaningful change”.
Chair of Havering Green Party, Mark Whiley, accuses Reform Council Leader Keith Prince of stoking a culture war over Pride
No Official Pride Flag To Be Flown But Plenty Of Pride As Community Holds Alternative Celebration.
A vibrant Pride celebration took place outside Romford Town Hall yesterday as residents, community groups, trade unions and political representatives
Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
Romford Drug Dealers Busted As Police Seize Large Haul Of Class A And B Drugs
Romford police officers have struck another blow against suspected drug dealing after a proactive operation led to four arrests and
See inside Romford home near golf club which has hit the market
A four-bedroom detached family home on the Gidea Park Exhibition Estate has hit the market with a guide price of £1million to £1.05million.
Plans to build 972 homes at Romford ice rink site
The site has stood empty for over a decade
Romford road expected to fully reopen tomorrow after major flooding
North Street in Romford is expected to fully reopen tomorrow after a burst water main caused major flooding.
Why not being registered with a GP risks missing out on vital care
Havering GP Dr Narinderjit Kullar issues urgent call to register with a doctor to avoid missed treatment, vaccinations and NHS services.
Upminster great-grandfather, 89, prepares to skydive in memory of late partner
Bob Sarjantson from Upminster will take on the skydive challenge to honour Hazel Sargent, who died last year from myeloma, an incurable blood cancer.
Inside £2.5m Romford bungalow with private stables and workshops on sale
A four-bedroom detached bungalow in Lower Bedfords Road in Romford has hit the market for £2.5million - take a look inside.
Demolition and redevelopment of Romford gasworks site would have 'negative impact'
Plans to demolish and redevelop a former gasworks site in Romford have been refused by Havering Council.
'We will not be wasting our time pursuing Hexit'
Proposals for Havering to leave the Greater London Authority - dubbed ‘Hexit’ - would leave residents “significantly worse off,” the new Reform council leader Keith Prince says.
Dagenham Heathway improvement works - full schedule revealed
Dagenham Heathway is set for a three-month-long improvement project lasting from June 1 until the end of August.
One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
Meet the new mayor of Brentwood
Cllr Nicky Cuthbert was elected Mayor of Brentwood for 2026/27.