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Huge change coming to c2c train service this weekend
It is hoped that it would encourage more people to take the train
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Romford GP told to improve after staff wasn't 'storing medicine safely'
The GP has been rated as inadequate for the second time
‘Suspects identified’ and officer injured during violence at hotel protest in Epping
Police have identified suspects after violence broke out at a protest outside a hotel in Epping.
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‘Residents of the Axis Apartments Have Endured Years Of Uncertainty Since Fire Safety Issues Were Identified Nearly Four Years Ago, Following The Grenfell Tower Fire’-Andrew Rosindell MP
Yesterday, 17 July, during Business Questions in The House, the Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP raised the plight of Axis Apartment residents who have waited nearly four years to have cladding remediation
Romford Family Business established Nearly 50 Years Ago Pushed Out As Plans Put In To Redevelop The Site.
It was a sad day last Saturday 12th July when a small family business established for nearly fifty years in Romford closed for the last time.
Estate agents goes from virtual to new Romford branch
Reeds Rains has opened a new physical branch in Romford ahead of schedule, following a virtual launch in November 2024.
MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party 'pending investigation'
MP Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party for a second time after she doubled down on comments about racism she had previously apologised for.
The 'local institution' which has left Romford town centre after almost 50 years
Inprints in Romford Shopping Hall has moved out of Market Place after almost 50 years.
New M&S store opens in east London
A new 12,000 sq ft M&S store has opened in High Road, Leytonstone today (July 17).
Direct rail route from seaside town to London will be restored
An MP has announced that a train route which was cancelled in the pandemic will be restored.
Gallows Corner flyover removed completely one month into works
The Gallows Corner flyover has been removed completely a month into renewal works.
Superman actor Nicholas Hoult makes surprise east London appearance
Nicholas Hoult has been named an ambassador for Save the Children, marking the role with a surprise visit to a children’s film workshop in Shoreditch.
'A day we'll never forget': Newham school pupils meet Pope at the Vatican
Staff and children from St Antony's Primary School in Forest Gate and St Bonaventure's in East Ham met Pope Leo XIV during a General Audience at the Vatican.
Sportswear chain opens expanded store at shopping park
JD has opened a larger store at Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton.
Supermarket sold knife to 15-year-old in undercover sting
China Ark Supermarket in Mile End has been fined more than £20,000 after selling a knife to a 15-year-old and breaching alcohol and vape laws.
Cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players are the tech Brits miss most
The tech items Brits miss the most include cassette tapes, film cameras and old MP3 players.
Investigation launched after ‘stabbing’ at Dagenham underground station
An underground station in Dagenham has reopened following reports of a stabbing.
'Hero' dog helps seize haul of illegal goods in Whitechapel
Sniffer dog Skye helps Tower Hamlets Council seize illegal cigarettes, vapes and unlicensed Viagra in Whitechapel.
Man forced to jump out window to escape e-scooter battery house fire in west London
Man forced to jump out window to escape e-scooter battery house fire in west London
Gang members caught with machetes and guns were left free to wage armed war
Nine east London gang members who participated in a 'savage' armed clash in Southend had previous similar convictions, yet remained at large.