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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Three Points on the Road for Boro
Romford secured a vital away victory against White Ensign, winning 2-0 with two second-half goals. This win marked their first away triumph since November, enhancing their position above the relegation zone.
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“The Roads Can’t Cope” Anger Over Large Mosque Plans at One of Romford’s Busiest Junctions.
Residents across Romford have raised concerns over newly submitted plans to redevelop the Brickyard site into a large mosque, warning that the proposed location could add further pressure to an already congested area.
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Local Author’s Memoir on Surviving Domestic Abuse and Reclaiming Your Identity.
“This is my story — one of survival, betrayal, and the long journey toward becoming whole. It is not written to excuse or justify the actions of others, but to speak honestly about the reality of living through abuse and the strength it takes to move forward.”
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Visit Godfreys At The Mercury Shopping Centre Havering’s Beloved Old-Fashioned Bakery That Always Leaves You Smiling
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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Queen’s Hospital Saw their Busiest December On Record.
Hospitals in east London saw their “busiest December ever” last month, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann. The last month
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The Mercury’s Breakfast Club Delivers Bumper Care Package to Queen’s Hospital Baby Wards
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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Major New Mosque Plan Takes Significant Step Forward in Romford Town Centre.
Plans to build a new Islamic community centre in the heart of Romford have taken a significant step forward, with formal proposals now progressing through Havering’s planning process.
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Victory for Traders As Rates Temporarily Slashed After Gallows Corner Gridlock Batters Local Businesses.
Local firms impacted by the long-running Gallows Corner flyover works are set to receive a temporary reduction in business rates following sustained lobbying by Havering Council.
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Hospital staff at Queen’s and King George’s set to strike amid bullying and outsourcing fears
Union employees of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT), which oversees Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Ilford, will walk out next week.
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Exclusive: ‘Please do not take me to Queen’s Hospital’ elderly patients speak of fear and loss of dignity.
Elderly patients are increasingly fearful of being taken to Queen’s Hospital in Romford, with some telling family members and even ambulance crews that they do not want to be treated there due to concerns about dignity, privacy and prolonged waits in corridors.
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‘Under Badenoch The Conservative Party Has Changed And Become Narrower’ Former Romford Conservative Quits To Join Reform.
Bailey Nash-Gardner will not be rejoining the Conservative party but has chosen to join Reform UK, saying he can no longer remain in a party that has become “narrower, more controlled and increasingly uncomfortable with principled disagreement.”
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Boro Thwarted by Crossbar and Lose Again
Romford faced a disappointing defeat at home, losing 3-0 to Ilford. Despite hitting the crossbar three times, Romford struggled to convert chances, while Ilford capitalised on opportunities, securing a crucial win in the play-offs.
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Survivor’s Heartbreaking Testimony at Romford Holocaust Memorial Day Leaves Community Moved.
A special and deeply moving service was held in Romford yesterday, Sunday 25 January, to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day, bringing together councillors, residents and members of the Jewish community at a time when antisemitism remains a growing concern across London and beyond.
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First 18 ‘Modular’ Homes To Be Installed In Romford.
The first of 18 ‘modular’ homes will be installed in Romford next month, four months behind schedule, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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