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Latest news, events and community updates from Collier Row and the surrounding area.
Jam Dance Company is opening its doors for a day of live music and performances, free dance workshops, open freestyle competition, football fun, raffle prizes, glitter and face tattoos and a bouncy castle.
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A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, rape, possession of a firearm and criminal damage. He remains in custody at an east London police station.
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Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters responded to a fire in Romford.
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Christian Ferray, founder of Ferray Rugs in Collier Row, creates high-quality, custom tufted rugs and cushions. His passion for craftsmanship shines through in each piece, attracting a global customer base.
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A couple from Collier Row are still receiving horrendous homophobic abuse, three years on despite endless calls to the council and being told the individual in question was due to be evicted.
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My concern from talking to residents in Gidea Park and the surrounding areas is that this appears to residents as a foregone conclusion being explained to them, and secondly that the Council has not sent any written letters to local people and has said you need to pre-register online for the public consultation dates
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Last weekend, locals got out their teapots and top hats for a delightful Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the new Park Rise development, sponsored by Wates Residential and hosted by the Joint Venture Partners, Wates and Havering Council.
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Officers responded to a recently stolen vehicle in the area and when they arrived and investigated further they located the vehicle chop shop and found that the stolen vehicle was in the process of being stripped for parts.
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An electric vehicle burst into flames at the Esso Petrol station in Collier Row Road this afternoon.
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School children from Clockhouse Primary school and the Collier Row area came together yesterday, 6 June to protest against Havering Council’s plans to close their library. The children and their parents gathered outside the building gaining support from the many motorists driving by who hooted their horns.
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“We must fight these shortsighted plans to close our much loved libraries by Havering Council which will disadvantage local people.”
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The proposed closure of Gidea Park and Collier Row Libraries has sparked widespread concern amongst residents and stakeholders. With Andrew Rosindell M.P. lending his voice to the opposition, the pressure mounts on Havering Council to reconsider its course of action and prioritise the needs of the community.
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Dean Cooper, a Collier Row resident has launched a petition to have speeding restrictions put into place on Mount Pleasant Road following endless daily speeding
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In Collier Row, Romford, there’s a hero quietly making a big impact on the lives of many – Dean Weedon.
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On Wednesday morning, parents in Collier Row were shocked to see a parking warden issue tickets on three school coaches waiting to take the children on an outing for the day.
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On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated ‘he didn’t care’ and that residents had to appeal.
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On April 21st, Romford District Scouts celebrated St. George’s Day with a parade in Collier Row. Over 700 young scouts and leaders, supported by 400 adult volunteers, marched through the town. The event included a church service, awards ceremony, and a play for younger members, showcasing unity and dedication.
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After three decades of owning Collier Row News, Dilip and Nisha Patel have handed their keys over to a new owner.
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Executed as part of the Clear Hold Build initiative, targeting organised crime and drugs supply, officers gained entry to the warehouse and found it to contain a large-scale Cannabis factory. Inside officers found 1600 Cannabis plants, with a potential street value of £1m
Read moreI don’t shop in Collier Row. The car park there is awful and it is a nightmare to park there. I don’t feel safe with my children in Romford, the area has really gone down the hill.
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