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Big John Fisher's stark 'five year' warning that prompted huge change
Social media star Big John Fisher has opened up about a health scare that led him to make major changes to his life
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Romford social media icon opens up on half a million pound debt as new series drops
John Fisher, known as Big John, has opened up about the crippling debts his family faced before his rise to fame
Jungle Hair and Beauty Ltd helps children to cope with haircuts – finally, a place of belonging for SEN children.
Jungle Hair and Beauty Ltd is a wheelchair accessible, SEN-friendly salon on the ground floor of Romford Shopping Hall. Far
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Help bring Christmas cheer to local hospital patients with a chocolate orange
Donate a chocolate orange to help bring Christmas cheer to local hospital patients. Here’s where to deliver or post your contribution.
Romford's 'Big John' Fisher opens up on weight gain after heartbreaking family loss
John Fisher opened up about the moment he turned to food for support
Romford's Big John's new doc finally drops as fans say 'step aside Kardashians'
The new reality series will also feature special guests including Joey Essex
Romford Suffer Back-To-Back Defeats As Manager Darren Manning Resigns
Romford lost 6–0 to Hutton before a stronger performance in a 3–1 defeat at Heybridge Swifts, with Darren Manning resigning between the matches. Match report by Mike Woods; photos by Bob Knightley.
Wetherspoon set to open up to 25 more pubs as sales jump higher
JD Wetherspoon expects up to 25 further pub openings this financial year after sales rose 8.2 per cent over 14 weeks.
Police launch probe into Hornchurch 'gunshots' three weeks after armed response
Police have now launched an investigation into reports of gunshots near Maygreen Crescent in Hornchurch, three weeks after the incident.
John Frieda, celebrity hairstylist to Princess Diana, dies aged 75
Celebrity hairstylist John Frieda, creator of Frizz Ease and hairstylist to Princess Diana and Dame Joanna Lumley, has died aged 75.
Inside this £2.85m Brentwood home with cinema room, hot tub and gated driveway
Take a look inside this Arts and Crafts-style home in Hutton Mount with an asking price of more than £2.8 million.
Six-bedroom Romford HMO could become four flats under new plans
A six-bedroom Romford house in multiple occupation (HMO) could be converted into four self-contained flats under newly submitted plans to Havering Council.
Essex drivers to face HUGE 23-mile diversion as major works begin
Drivers face a 23-mile diversion as Lower Thames Crossing works run from November 4 to November 10, National Highways warns.
'A beloved son' - family's memorial tribute to gasfitter killed by Uber driver
A memorial to gasfitter Michael Ashton has been installed at the LondonEastUK site in Dagenham where he was based after he was killed by a Hornchurch Uber driver.
Pigeon infestation leaves dad 'coughing blood' and forces him out of his Essex home
Ben Arthur says a pigeon infestation forced him from his Essex home, left him seriously ill and separated him from his 14-year-old daughter.
Family raise concerns over Queen's Hospital treatment before woman's death
An inquest has opened into the death of 90-year-old Bernadette Asser after her family raised concerns over her treatment at Queen's Hospital in Romford.
Poppy road emblems to appear at 12 Essex locations ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Essex County Council will display poppy emblems at 12 road locations ahead of Remembrance Sunday, honouring fallen service personnel and veterans.
Man charged after allegedly brandishing imitation firearm on Essex high street
A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm in Grays town centre.
Council offers new shopping centre home for post office following TG Jones closure
Brentwood Council has said it has offered the town centre’s post office a temporary unit in the Baytree Centre after its current retail host, TG Jones, announced its closure.
College celebrates 31 students for resilience, achievement and community spirit
New City College celebrates 31 student award winners, including a leukaemia survivor, 77-year-old GCSE achiever and pioneering female lift engineer.