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An Elm Park woman has spoken of her anger and heartbreak after what she describes as degrading and unsafe treatment of her elderly father at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, saying the experience has left her deeply worried about how older patients are being treated.
Asylum seeker accommodation and the future of Havering’s parks will dominate this month’s full council meeting in Romford on Wednesday evening, with both issues striking at the heart of resident concern. Housing pressure, public space protection and the strain on local services are expected to fuel a tense and highly charged debates.
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In 2001 Andrew Rosindell became the Conservative Member of Parliament for Romford, winning a seat that had previously been Labour and reshaping the town’s political identity. Having already made his mark as a tireless Conservative councillor for Collier Row, Mr Rosindell was by far one of the hardest working local politicians Romford had seen. He was ever present on the streets of Collier Row and Romford and quickly became, and remains, one of the most recognisable faces across Havering.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell MP- yesterday evening released a statement after becoming the seventh MP to
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Officers from the Havering Police’s Romford Town Centre Team have worked very hard throughout 2025 showing their professionalism, commitment to commuters, visitors, businesses and residents of Romford Town Centre. The teams have shown that they clearly make a difference to the safety of Romford.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP, has released a statement in regards to the ‘corridor care’ at Queen’s hospital in Romford.
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This week Margaret Mullane the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, doubled down on her efforts to secure the £35 million needed to refit and expand the Emergency Department at Queen’s Hospital.
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Plans to transform the former Debenhams building into a vibrant mix of flats, retail space and a rooftop bar are raising an exciting question: could this long-criticised eyesore finally become one of Romford’s most talked-about destinations?
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“We all need to stand up and raise awareness of what is going on at Queen’s Hospital, the patients, particularly the elderly have shocking treatment, left with no dignity in corridors for days.”
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In a dramatic finish, Little Oakley secured a last-minute victory over Romford, with Daniel Keeble scoring in the sixth minute of added time. Despite Romford’s solid performance and stellar saves from keeper Brad Davison, they left empty-handed.
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The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who has long championed animal welfare, has called on the Government to address the forgotten issue of roadkill and animal safety on British roads. Since becoming a Member of Parliament, Mr Rosindell has worked tirelessly to protect animals, including leading the fight to ban live exports, a form of animal abuse. Now, he is urging the Government to think carefully about animals in its Road Safety Bill, a matter of particular concern in Havering.
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Romford’s only nightclub, Jukebox, has received a fantastic refurbishment, giving the venue a fresh, funky feel and look while keeping the warm, welcoming atmosphere that regulars love. Family-owned and run by Danny, the club has been a staple of Romford nightlife for six years, and the revamp has made it even better than before!
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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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Hospitals in east London are seeing “record numbers” of patients, amid what the NHS calls “significant pressure”, writes local democracy
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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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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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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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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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