Hornchurch High Street Grinds to a Halt as Police Chase Ends With Driver Fleeing on Foot.
Residents in Hornchurch watched as a police pursuit ended on the High Street yesterday evening, with officers detaining and arresting
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BIG CINEMA, POCKET-MONEY PRICES: ROMFORD SHORT FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH NEARLY 100 FILMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE.
News from the much loved Lumiere Cinema. A two-day celebration of grassroots filmmaking brings international talent, local voices, and networking
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‘OUR SHOPPING CENTRES ARE ON THEIR KNEES’: Harold Hill Resident Warns PArking Rules Could Drive Shoppers Away
A Harold Hill resident has issued a stark warning that struggling local shopping centres need support, not parking restrictions that
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‘HORNCHURCH IS BEING LEFT BEHIND’: Residents Ask For Action as ASB, Youths, Park Disorder and Speeding Cause Growing Concern.
Residents and businesses across Hornchurch are demanding action over growing concerns about anti-social behaviour, youths causing problems in the town
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Lumiere Cinema Saved: Community Comes Together to Keep Havering’s Beloved Cinema Alive
A much-loved Havering cinema has been given a lifeline after two kind-hearted residents stepped in with the £18,000 needed to
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Romford Comes Alive This Bank Holiday Weekend With Spectacular Free Events.
Romford town centre will host free performances, live music, and family activities over the August Bank Holiday weekend, highlighted by “Meet Me by the Fountain,” an outdoor projection show. Events include historical exhibitions and local participation, celebrating Romford’s rich heritage.
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Sainsbury’s Moves To Stop ‘Race Track’ Chaos At Hornchurch Car Park
Sainsbury’s has moved to tackle late-night driving problems at its Hornchurch store after residents raised concerns about vehicles using the
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The Mercury Brings a Summer of Music, Family Fun and Nostalgic Nights to Romford.
From K-pop crafts and Taylor Swift-inspired performances to live music, children’s entertainment and a journey back to Romford’s iconic rave
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Romford Filmmaker’s Viral Success Heads to the Big Screen With Local Premiere
Young filmmaker Danny from Havering premiered his debut film, Immersed in Shadows, at Lumiere Cinema in Romford on 22 August 2026, after its viral success caught the attention of Idris Elba, leading to future opportunities.
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Residents Fight Plans to Sell Alcohol at New Rainham Café.
Six residents living near a new café in Rainham say it should not be allowed to sell alcohol, writes local
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Romford Mini Market Shut Down After £8,000 Illegal Tobacco Haul Seized in Police Raid.
A Romford business has been ordered to close for three months after Havering Council’s trading standards officers and police seized
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Need More Space? New Self Storage Facility Opens in the Heart of Romford
Whether you’re moving home, growing a business or simply running out of space, a brand new self storage facility has
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Fantastic Work By Havering Joint Task Forces Officers Sees Five Charged With Burglary After Brazen Hornchurch Store Robbery.
Following the fantastic swift response of Havering Joint Task Force officers, three men and two women have been charged with
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Hornchurch’s Best Sellers Raises Over £1,000 for Children’s Cancer Charity at First Ever ‘Citrus Sunday’ Event
A Hornchurch independent business has proved that community spirit is alive and well after raising more than £1,000 for charity
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Hornchurch Nursery Celebrates Outstanding Achievement Following Ofsted Inspection
There was plenty to celebrate at Scallywags Nursery & Preschool in Hornchurch after the dedicated team achieved the highest possible
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New LGBTQ+ Safe Space Stickers Launch Across Havering to Help Everyone Feel Welcome
Lumiere is the first venue in Havering to be a part of Kaleidoscope’s legacy project! Over the past six months,
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Rainham Hotel That Has ‘Massive Impact’ On Local Residents To Go Before Havering Licensing Committee.
The operators of a hotel in Rainham will go before Havering Council’s licensing committee after residents complained about “noisy” events
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Boots Unveils Stunning New Look at Romford’s Liberty Shopping Centre
Shoppers in Romford can now enjoy a completely revamped Boots store after the retailer unveiled a major makeover at its
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Gallows Corner Woes Continue as Drone Images Reveal Water Leak on A12.
Drone images captured by local photographer Peter Barrett this morning show a large water leak on the A12 near Gallows
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Romford FC Prepares for New Season with Fresh Leadership and Squad Additions
It’s been a busy close season at Romford as long-time chairman Steve Gardener – who had been in the role
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