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Havering Police, Romford BID and Havering Council hold day of action across Romford to improve town safety.
Romford BID working alongside Havering Police and the local council, held its first "Day of Action" in the town centre on Thursday 17 October.
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Romford Councillors propose Sunday Market for Christmas.
We understand the need for budget cuts and the role government has played in forcing Havering into that position. However, to keep Romford going, we need to seize opportunities like this and find ways to do things differently.
‘It’s been a year of breakdowns’-St Albans Councillor and Romford MP hit out at housing association urging them to repair the lifts at Charrington Court.
Councillor Judith Holt,Conservative Councillor for St. Alban's Ward, was joined by Andrew Rosindell the Member of Parliament for Romford, to voice their strongest complaints about and try to compel One Housing, the management company, to repair properly the out-of-service lifts in the eleven-stor...
What’s going on at The Mercury
The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is hosting a week of free Halloween activities, including animal encounters, themed parties, creative workshops, and a spooky film screening. Events take place from October 26th to November 1st, with various fun activities for all ages.
New Community Gaming Group in Romford Promotes Social and Educational Development
Mighty Meeples, a Romford community gaming group, promotes social interactions and personal growth through gaming. They welcome all ages, meeting twice weekly at Bunkers, aiming to strengthen community ties and support participants.
Beauty brand Rituals to open in The Liberty shopping centre in Romford
It's opening next month with limited time offers in its first few days
78 year old dedicated ice skater proves age is just a number.
78-year-old ice skater Alan Paul proves every week that ‘age is just a number’. The pensioner from Upminster is challenging age stereotypes and staying fit through his dedication to ice skating.
‘Greater London must be completely and radically reformed’-Andrew Rosindell MP.
Being stuck under the GLA, Romford does not receive the adequate police cover that we pay for, does not receive the funding that we’re surely entitled to, and when important decisions are to be made, such as the expansion of ULEZ, we are not listened to
Woman with learning disabilities ‘died in distress amid hospital failings’
Her heartbroken aunt said it felt “no one had a proper understanding of her condition”
Four men jailed after being found guilty of fatally stabbing 18 year old from Dagenham.
Four men, including one from Romford have been jailed for a total of 91 years after being found guilty of fatally stabbing an 18-year-old in Dagenham thanks to the work of dedicated Met officers.
Machete gang jailed for murder of 'precious' teen at train station
The four gang members have been locked up for a combined 91 years
Christmas 'back on' in Havering after light switch on cancelled due to funding issues as £20k donation made
A £20k donation was made so 'every town in the borough can celebrate Christmas'
£2million plans for new “long awaited” special needs school in Havering agreed
The purpose-built school will have 300 spaces available
Bus crash leaves passenger 'scared' as woman taken to hospital and glass falls from windows
A passenger claimed glass was falling onto people inside the bus
Car wash redevelopment houses set for extra floor
A car wash site in Rainham has been demolished to make way for five houses - but now the developer wants to add an extra bedroom to each house.
Family-friendly Halloween events in Brentwood for spooky half term fun
With Halloween and half term coinciding, what better way to keep the little ones entertained than with some spooky-themed activities in Brentwood?
'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK
A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.
Islington Chinese community left ‘shaken’ after families threatened in blackmail scam
Police have launched manhunt after a series of blackmail cases have left the members of the Chinese community in Islington “incredibly shaken”.
QEII bridge among closures at the Dartford Crossing this week
The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is set to close this weekend.
Village to get dozens of new homes despite 'big flooding problem'
Controversial plans for dozens of houses in Blackmore, near Brentwood, have been granted in the face of flooding concerns.