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Havering Concert Orchestra’s Christmas Spectacular This Weekend!

Havering Concert Orchestra's Christmas Spectacular is Saturday 7 December at 7:30 PM at Frances Bardsley Academy in Romford. This enchanting evening features a delightful mix of classical masterpieces and holiday favorites, including:

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LIVE updates as Tube and rail disruptions affect morning commute

This morning there are delays across on Tubes including the Elizabeth and Piccadilly line, as well as major rail lines in London.

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Can those without premium membership still get their Spotify Wrapped for 2024?

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All you need to know on the allegations made against MasterChef's Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role as a presenter on MasterChef while allegations against him are investigated

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Havering Council Revises Proposed Heights Of New Romford Development Following Local Residents Anger.

Havering Council has revised the proposed maximum heights for the new development on Como Street car park. In the summer, the Havering Daily joined Councillor David Taylor and residents living near Como Street, to see the impact the new developments would have on their properties.

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‘The Publication Of This Report Means That The Public And Councillors Are Now Able To Come To Their Own Conclusion About Whether Havering Council Has Changed.’

The report, as published, is a worrying read. Staff are cited as expecting Havering to be 'quite racist', and they worry that the council won't tackle racism for fear of a backlash from the community. 

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Girl, 8, calls 999 to save baby brother who was badly burnt by hot liquid

Meet Farah Alim-Palmer, the brave eight-year-old who called 999 to save her baby brother after a scalding accident.

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The new hub aimed at helping women and girls feel safer in Romford

A new night-time safety hub in South Street, Romford has been launched.

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Police in Barking given extra powers in face of rising anti-social behaviour

Local police in Barking have been granted extra powers for the next few days to allow them to better tackle and prevent anti-social behaviour.

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Two of London's oldest markets are closing for good after 850 years

The City of London Corporation confirmed the 850-year-old fish and meat markets would be closing for good in 2028.

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The Dartford Crossing will close every night through first week of December

Drivers using the Dartford Crossing are advised to plan ahead as a series of overnight closures will affect the A282 this week.

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Police want to speak to man after Co-op store blighted by shoplifting

Essex Police are appealing for help to identify a man they wish to speak to after a string of shoplifting reports at a co-op supermarket in Shenfield.

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Gregg Wallace apologises for 'any offence caused' in 'women of a certain age' video

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised for 'any offence that I caused' in 'women of a certain age' Instagram video.

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Gregg Wallace response to MasterChef claims 'misogynistic', Downing Street says

Gregg Wallace's response to misconduct allegations on MasterChef and other BBC shows have been described as "misogynistic" by Downing Street

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Rubbish lorry rolls through London to highlight Black Friday 'waste'

CeX drives awareness of Black Friday’s tech waste with a lorry campaign in London, urging shoppers to choose sustainable second-hand electronics with a five-year warranty.

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Kid in hospital after fire alarms didn't alert residents in Chadwell Heath flats

Fire alarms in a flat destroyed in a fire in Chadwell Heath failed to alert residents to the blaze, the fire brigade has confirmed.

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Prolific shoplifter banned from high streets in east London breaches behaviour order

A man who has been banned from two high streets in Dagenham and Havering has been jailed after breaching his behaviour order.

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Two taken to hospital after flat fire near Hornchurch High Street

Two people were taken to hospital after a flat near a former snooker hall was on fire on North Street, near Hornchurch High Street.

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December Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

National Savings and Investment have announced the December Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

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Stratford man, 21, charged with attempted murder after serious assault

A man from Stratford has been charged with attempted murder as part of an investigation into a serious assault that left a man with life-changing injuries.