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The husband and wife-run exercise studio celebrating first year in Upminster
My Pilates Fix in Station Road is run by husband and wife Neil and Charlene Carpenter and is celebrating its first year in Upminster. We spoke to Charlene about how the last 12 months have gone.
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Man's fly-tipped rubbish contributed to cyclist suffering life-changing injury
A man has been jailed after rubbish he fly-tipped resulted in a cyclist suffering a life-changing injury.
Businesses left with 'a big headache' as no end date given for Gallows Corner
Romford businesses have called the Gallows Corner delays a "nightmare" with managers and owners keeping their "fingers crossed" for a reopening soon.
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Hospital charity celebrates independence from NHS trust
The King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity celebrates becoming independent from the trust.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
'Gallows Corner delay is an unacceptable mess - compensation must be looked at'
Gallows Corner has been described as an "unacceptable mess" and a partial reopening has been called for by Havering Council.
Teen caught carrying samurai sword on residential Romford street
The incident took place on Hedley Close in Romford in February.
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
'My childhood changed forever because of my swimming coach's sexual abuse'
Former Becontree swimming coach Robert Spink has been jailed for historic child sexual abuse.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Schoolchildren run London Marathon in amazing sporting achievement
Young Brentwood runners raced across the finish line of the London Marathon in a mini version of the iconic event.
Mother and son duo 'overwhelmed' by response to new balloon shop in Romford
Tied with Love, a balloon shop in The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford, has been opened by mother and son duo Tracey and Sean Markham.
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
'Get on with it' - fury at 'absolute shambles' Gallows Corner delay
Romford Recorder readers have called the Gallows Corner project an "absolute shambles" with many "sick to death" of traffic.
Extension destroyed after 40 firefighters tackle blaze at Hornchurch home
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a blaze at a home in Hornchurch.
Local residents 'paying the price' for 'disappointing' Gallows Corner delays
A council boss called the situation a 'farce' after the works were delayed again
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.
Spring into May with trio of subscriber competitions up for grabs
Readers are being given the chance to win a range of prizes this May, with three exclusive competitions now open to subscribers.
Exclusive: Romford Racist Attack Sparks Outrage After Driver Spat At While Doing His Job.
VIDEO: Watch the appalling moment a woman in her 40s physically, and verbally assaults the driver and then spits at
Meet the first doctor to graduate as a 'resus fellow' from hospital's ED academy
Mustafa Khalif, a doctor who became the first 'resuscitation fellow' at Queen’s Hospital in Romford's Academy of Emergency Medicine, says it was the best thing to happen to him.