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Rainham Road North To Be Fully Resurfaced.
Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has received news from Barking and Dagenham Council that Rainham Road North is to be resurfaced in full. This is in response to Margaret’s call for urgent repair works to be undertaken on this section of the borough’s principal road network.
Local Councillors and MP Slam Mayor Over Ongoing Gallows Corner Chaos.
The Marshalls and Rise Park Conservative Action Team, made up of Councillor Robert Benham, Bailey Nash-Gardner and Councillor Nisha Patel, along with Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, have written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan demanding urgent action over the ongoing disruption caused by the long-delayed refurbishment works at Gallows Corner.
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Crackdown on Tool Theft as Havering Police Team Up With Security Specialists.
South Havering Inspector Connolly is stepping up the fight against tool theft and vehicle crime after meeting with representatives from leading security specialists TVL Security. The move signals a renewed push to protect tradespeople, residents, and vehicle owners across the borough.
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“Chaos on Our Roads: Hornchurch Brought to a Halt by Ongoing Works”.
Hornchurch residents say enough is enough as road works on North Street and Station Lane continue to cause daily chaos across the area. Traffic is at a standstill for long periods, with drivers facing heavy congestion that is spilling into surrounding roads and residential streets.
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Havering Comes Together to Thank A Real Community Copper Who Retires After 25 Years Service.
Havering came together yesterday to honour one of its most respected officers as Sergeant Abdul Basit retired after 25 years of dedicated service. Tributes poured in from senior officers, civic leaders and local residents, all united in gratitude for a man widely described as “a pillar of the community.”
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Two men were arrested last night in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries, including the shocking attack at Lavender Thai Therapy last weekend.
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Hospitals in east London are seeing “record numbers” of patients, amid what the NHS calls “significant pressure”, writes local democracy
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Retailers across Elm Park are being urged to attend a special crime prevention meeting on Monday 12 January at 10am, as police, councillors and the local MP come together to confront the growing problem of shoplifting and threats against staff.
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Much is written about the decline of Romford. Finger-pointing at who is to blame and why it is in the state it is today is easy. London as a whole has changed. Hornchurch has changed too, though not quite like Romford.
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Havering brought colour, creativity and pure community spirit to the capital on New Year’s Day as its spectacular “Once Upon a Pantomime” float dazzled crowds at the world-famous London New Year’s Day Parade.
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Collier Row Road was closed temporarily yesterday, Monday 5 January following a collision between a pedestrian and a car.
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Yesterday, Monday 5 January, police officers and Elm Park ward councillors were out in the town centre speaking directly to retailers about the growing impact of shoplifting and a serious recent assault on a local business.
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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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Romford achieved a crucial 3-1 home victory against West Essex, marked by two goals from Christian Adu Gyamfi and a header by Nick Reynolds, boosting their league standing.
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A violent daylight robbery has left a respected Elm Park business shaken after a man brutally assaulted a member of staff, pushing her to the ground before stealing cash and fleeing the scene.
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Romford Civic Society held its second Romford Market Stall Awards to recognise stall holders who made Christmas Shopping on Romford Market extra-special.
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Its the New Year and at this time of year I think back and take stock of what’s happened and then look forward.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP, has issued a strong New Year message warning against proposed government plans to introduce a digital ID system.
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Harold Hill Deer Aid have started 2026 exactly as they ended 2025, saving lives.
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