BREAKING: Man charged after serious dog attacks in two Havering parks
A Romford man has been charged following two separate dog-related incidents in Havering, including an attack in Raphael Park where
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Rovers Worth Winners as Boro End with Nine Men
Great Wakering Rovers triumphed over Romford 4-0, capitalising on two red cards shown to Romford. Despite a competitive first half, Rovers secured their victory with goals from Shaun Gittleson, Max Gnandi, and Harrison Topliss, leaving Romford near the relegation zone.
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Latest Gallows Corner Photos Show Works Progressing.
Latest drone photos show work progressing steadily at the Gallows Corner junction, giving a clear view of the ongoing construction and traffic management measures in place. The images highlight the scale of the project as crews continue with structural work, road surfacing, and lane adjustments. Local commuters and residents can now see the improvements taking shape
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Six Storey YMCA Development Approved for Rush Green.
The YMCA has been given approval from councillors in Barking and Dagenham to build a new six-storey tower block at its site in Rush Green, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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Romford MP Steps In To Help Hornchurch Couple Take Business Rates Fight Directly to the Chancellor.
Umberto’s, Andrew Rosindell MP, Chancellor, Politics, Business Rates,
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Town Hall Hosts Havering’s First Cohesion Summit to Strengthen Community Links
Havering’s Inter Faith Forum hosted the borough’s first Cohesion Summit at Havering Town Hall on Tuesday night, bringing together community leaders, organisations and residents to strengthen unity across the borough.
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Romford Homeowner Loses Appeal as Council Cracks Down on Illegal Conversion.
Havering Council has secured another win in its crackdown on unlawful development after an appeal against a planning enforcement notice at 203 Rush Green Road, Romford, was dismissed.
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It’s Back! It’s Bigger! It’s Better! It’s Scarier Than Ever! Romford Horror Festival 2026.
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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Video: “Romford MP Blasts Government Over Business Rates That Could Shut Beloved Italian Restaurant”
The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, has spoken in Parliament highlighting the struggles faced by local small businesses dealing with rising business rates.
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Late Goals Prove Romford’s Undoing
In a thrilling match, Romford took the lead twice but ultimately lost 4-2 to Woodford Town, who scored two late goals to secure all three points at Mayesbrook Park.
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Police Statement following the Distressing incident in Raphael Park.
Chief Inspector Routley has shared the following statement after a very distressing incident at Raphael Park in Romford on Monday
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Romford and Gidea Park to Host A Celebration of Essex Rugby in Aid of Bowel Cancer UK.
Romford and Gidea Park Rugby Club is proud to announce that Bill Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), will be visiting the club as part of a special celebration of Essex rugby and a fundraising event in support of Bowel Cancer UK.
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Havering Set to Break Ground as Historic Romford Building Becomes Much Needed Family Homes.
Work is set to begin on the long awaited redevelopment of Albert Road in early February 2026, as Havering Council confirmed a major step forward in its regeneration programme.
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Police seize dogs after brutal attack of toddler at Raphael’s park
Police have seized two dogs in Havering following a distressing incident in Raphael Park where a two-year-old girl was injured
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From March No 24 Hour Police Front Counter at Romford Station as Cuts Bite.
The counter will be open between 10am and 10pm on Mondays through Fridays, and from 9am until 7pm on weekends
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“Bring Back Woolworths, and Debenhams” : Havering Residents Feel Our High Streets Are Too Shabby and Full of Makeshift Shops.
Yesterday, the Havering Daily asked readers what shops they would like to see on our high streets that are currently missing. The response was overwhelming and revealed just how frustrated many residents are with the state of our town centres.
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Romford Outbuilding Ordered Cleared After Havering Council Wins Enforcement Battle.
A property owner in Romford has been ordered to stop using an outbuilding as a separate home after Havering Council successfully won an enforcement battle.
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‘We Need More Local Control With Power Restored Back to Our Community in Havering, Reform UK Will Give Local People the Right to Decide.’
The Member of Parliament for Romford has stated that the latest proposals from a London think tank for sweeping changes to the governance of “Greater London”, particularly that of cutting the number of London boroughs and reshaping local government structures, are entirely unacceptable, not least for communities such as Havering
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Latest Photos of the Works at Gallows Corner.
Works at the Gallows Corner junction are continuing with the flyover now looking closer to completion, with much of the main structural work visibly finished, giving motorists and residents the clearest indication yet of how the rebuilt junction will look.
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Havering Marks the Start of LGBT+ History Month By raising the Progress Pride Flag.
Havering Council has marked the start of LGBT+ History Month by raising the Progress Pride Flag outside Havering Town Hall in Romford.
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