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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Business
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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Romford Shopping Hall Launches Flexible Leasing to Support Small Businesses
For many small business owners, opening a physical shop feels like an impossible dream. High rents, long leases and large
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Scenes of Joy Across Havering as Football Fans Celebrate World Cup Win.
Cheers echoed across Havering as football fans came together to celebrate a memorable World Cup victory, with pubs, clubs and
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Proposed Warehouse In St Alban’s Ward Faces Backlash Over Impact on Nearby Homes.
Residents and a former Havering councillor have opposed the redevelopment of a building merchants in St Albans, writes local democracy
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Dagenham and Rainham MP Sets Up All Parliamentary Group For Tradespeople.
Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, has taken an active part in setting up the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for tradespeople. Margaret
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Is Upminster Regarded As Havering’s Most Desirable Place to Live?
From excellent schools and outstanding transport links, the much loved windmill, to a loved high street and easy access to
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Statistics Show Six In Ten Havering Adults Are Overweight.
Havering is known for its green spaces, family communities and active lifestyles, but the borough is also facing one of
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Havering Museum To The Rescue! Volunteers Provide Much Needed Shelter To Local Residents.
Havering Museum is open, notwithstanding the heatwave. And thank goodness we are because on Tuesday 24 June, volunteers provided local
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