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Mercury Shopping Centre Santa Grotto
Business Mercury Mall News 

Havering’s Much-Loved Santa’s Grotto Returns to The Mercury Shopping Centre

13th November 202513th November 2025 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Father Christmas, Grotto, Mercury Shopping Centre min read

The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford has officially reopened its much-loved Santa’s Grotto, marking the start of the festive season for families across Havering.

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Father Christmas Grotto
Havering In Your Area Mercury Mall News Romford 

VIDEO: Father Christmas returns to Romford at the fantastic Mercury grotto!

14th November 20232nd June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Father Christmas, Grotto, Romford min read

‘Ho Ho Ho! Father Christmas has returned to Romford! Yesterday, 13 November, Santa’s Grotto was officially opened in The Mercury

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Havering In Your Area Mercury Mall News Romford 

VIDEO:Ho Ho Ho! Father Christmas is back at the Mercury Mall.

15th November 202215th November 2022 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Father Christmas, Grotto, Mercury, Romford min read

The festive spirit has begun across Romford as Father Christmas and Buttons, his right hand man returned to the Mercury

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Entertainment Havering News Romford 

VIDEO: Santa returns to Romford.

13th November 201913th November 2019 The Havering Daily 0 Comments Father Christmas, Grotto min read

Santa’s Grotto in the Mercury Mall has officially been opened this year by the cast of Robin Hood, the Queen’s

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Video: From Trapped and Terrified to Safe and Free- Little Fox Cub’s Remarkable Rescue.
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Video: From Trapped and Terrified to Safe and Free- Little Fox Cub’s Remarkable Rescue.

8th June 20268th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read

After two days trapped beneath the foundations of a house, frightened, alone and unable to find his way back to

Romford Pride Returns with Colourful Celebration of LGBTQ+ Community Here In Havering.
Entertainment Film Havering Health and Wellbeing Housing In Your Area Mercury Mall Music News Romford 

Romford Pride Returns with Colourful Celebration of LGBTQ+ Community Here In Havering.

8th June 20268th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 min read
“Get Your Hands Off Our Green Belt”: Residents Call On Brownfield Sites To Be Built On And Not Greenbelt Land.
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“Get Your Hands Off Our Green Belt”: Residents Call On Brownfield Sites To Be Built On And Not Greenbelt Land.

8th June 20268th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Marking Fish and Chips Day at The Bow Bells Cafe In Romford.
Havering In Your Area News Romford 

Marking Fish and Chips Day at The Bow Bells Cafe In Romford.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Henry Nowak-The aftermath of tragedy.
Knife Crime News Police 

Henry Nowak-The aftermath of tragedy.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 min read
Robert Jenrick MP: “One of the Worst Policing Scandals I Can Remember”.
Havering News Police Politics Reform UK 

Robert Jenrick MP: “One of the Worst Policing Scandals I Can Remember”.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Over A Hundred Traders Descend on Romford in Major Protest Against Tool Theft.
Campaigns Havering Havering Council In Your Area News Police Romford 

Over A Hundred Traders Descend on Romford in Major Protest Against Tool Theft.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Surely The First Principle of Policing Is To Protect Life? Two Tier Policing Raises Its Ugly Head And Why the Public Have Lost Trust.
Knife Crime News Police Politics 

Surely The First Principle of Policing Is To Protect Life? Two Tier Policing Raises Its Ugly Head And Why the Public Have Lost Trust.

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 4 min read
Havering Businesses Pass Underage Vape and Knife Sales Test
Business Havering Havering Council Hornchurch Housing In Your Area News Police Rainham 

Havering Businesses Pass Underage Vape and Knife Sales Test

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.
Barking & Dagenham Business Havering Health and Wellbeing In Your Area News Rainham 

Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read

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