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Permission sought for 7-bed Gidea Park HMO plans - but changes already made
An application has been submitted seeking permission to change a Gidea Park home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands
Thousands of low-income families across the UK could receive free electric blankets, microwaves and energy-efficient appliances, following the launch of a new £1 million emergency support fund.
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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...
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
Caravan abandoned forces road closure in Upminster
An abandoned caravan resulted in the closure of a road in Upminster this week.
Vile Brentwood drug dealer filmed kicking and stepping on pet puppy
A drug dealer jailed for selling crack cocaine and heroin in Brentwood had been prosecuted weeks earlier for abusing a puppy.
See the new names that pupils gave Havering's gritters
Pupils at Scotts Primary School in Hornchurch have given Havering’s gritters new names.
New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k - can you solve it?
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route
A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
Boy, 17, left injured after assault and robbery
A teenage boy was left injured after an assault and robbery in Barking.
Romford HMO owners ordered to rip bathrooms out of homes and stop 'harmful' use
The owners of two HMOs in Romford have been ordered to rip the bathrooms out of their properties after an unsuccessful planning enforcement appeal.
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
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.
Upminster school crowned number one state school for sport in the UK
Coopers' Company and Coborn School in Upminster named UK’s top state school for sport and enters overall top 10 in School Sport Magazine’s 2025 rankings.
London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques
9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)
Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.