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Pupils from various Havering schools received recognition in a Mother’s Day portrait competition, with their artworks displayed in The Mercury Shopping Centre’s exhibition, “The Women Who Made Us.” Scargill Infant School won, earning a £100 prize.
The very popular Romford Horror Festival returns to the Lumiere Cinema in the Mercury from Thursday 19th February to Sunday 22nd February.
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The Mercury Mall is very proud to host a truly fantastic local baker much loved by its community, Godfreys. Most Havering residents know that Godfreys is the home to some of the most delicious pasties, fresh cakes and truly delicious home baked bread. It is a true local bakery based in Havering that continues to win the hearts of customers year after year.
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Keen knitters from The Mercury’s Breakfast Club have been busy creating a heart-warming bumper care package for baby wards at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.
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Storky’s in the Mercury Shopping Centre is not just an outstanding independent shop, it is one steeped in Romford history and community pride.
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Romford based creative duo GEO JAM have been chosen to create new large scale colourful and quirky murals for The Mercury in Romford, which were installed just in time for the new year.
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A Romford shopping centre’s Christmas fundraising campaign has exceeded its target, helping to bring festive cheer to vulnerable families and hospital patients across Havering.
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The Mercury Shopping Centre has launched its annual Christmas charity drive, The Giving Tree, inviting shoppers to donate new, unopened gifts for families supported by Havering Women’s Aid Refuge
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The Havering Daily has teamed up with Lumiere Cinema in Romford to offer readers an exclusive chance to see Wicked:
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Walk past the Mercury Shopping Centre early in the morning and you’ll know exactly where Bakers + Baristas is. Long before the shutters rise, the ovens are already blazing, fresh coffee beans hit the grinder, and that unmistakable wave of warm, sweet bakery aroma rolls through the air. Since 1981, this has been their ritual — fire up the oven, bake the first batch of muffins and pastries, and get ready to greet Romford with the smell of freshly ground coffee and just-baked goodness.
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The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford has officially reopened its much-loved Santa’s Grotto, marking the start of the festive season for families across Havering.
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For more than sixteen years, CeX Romford has been at the heart of The Mercury Mall — offering Havering residents sustainable shopping, same-day cash for phones and electronics, and a friendly, local touch. Now, following a major store refresh, the team is celebrating their continued commitment to the community.
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On Thursday 23 October, the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal was officially launched at The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford. Crowds gathered to hear moving speeches from Havering Mayor, Councillor Sue Ospreay, marking the beginning of this year’s remembrance campaign.
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The Havering Daily has teamed up with Lumiere Cinema in Romford to offer readers an exclusive chance to see Wicked:
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Event to Raise Vital Funds and Awareness for Testicular Cancer Charity DT38 Foundation, Founded in the Late Academy Star’s Memory.
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The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is providing fantastic health and wellbeing services for residents across the borough.
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Lumiere Romford Unveils The Ultimate Horror Pass To See 100 Landmark Films, Including Classics Like The Exorcist and The Shining, At Unbeatable Value to celebrate the Halloween month in style.
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The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is excited to announce the return of the much-loved That’s My Doggo dog show on Saturday, 27th September 2025. Now in its fourth successful year, this paw-some event is open to dog lovers across Havering and surrounding communities.
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A hidden gem in the Mercury Mall, ITech offers expert repairs, phone bargains and unbeatable customer care for the local community.
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Lumiere Romford, the new independent cinema that has quickly become a cornerstone of the community, has been shortlisted for the prestigious British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) Cinema of the Year, a remarkable achievement for a venue that has been open for just five months. The cinema is now calling on the local community and film lovers across the UK to help them win this coveted award by casting their vote.
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