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80 firefighters called to tackle Upminster grassland blaze

Fire on Aveley Road in Upminster

London Fire Brigade

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Four hectares of Upminster grassland were ablaze on Friday night (August 5) as this year’s warm weather continues.

'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears

Owen Sennitt

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Diggers will be used today to help turn over piles of waste and assist fire crews with reaching the

Solution to blaze hotspot in Rainham may take 'some time', residents warned

Chantelle Billson

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Kem Cetinay attending the TV Choice Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Love Island star Kem Cetinay offers ‘condolences’ following fatal collision

Ben Lynch

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Thames Chase in August. Picture: Thames Chase

Forests between Dagenham and Brentwood to be improved with £40m fund

Chantelle Billson

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People in Rush Green

Havering Council

‘It winds me up’: State of Romford’s South Street slammed by local resident

Ben Lynch, Chantelle Billson and Karim Camara

Shelly's Bar in Hornchurch was hoping to extend its opening hours

Havering Council

Hornchurch bar owner vows to appeal after opening hours extension refused

Ben Lynch

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EDITORS NOTE NUDITY Cyclists on Whitehall, central London, take part in the World Naked Bike Ride Lo

Why Romford's first World Naked Bike Ride is all about protest

Ben Lynch

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Hornchurch Police station closure

Havering Council

More police officers is council priority in ongoing Hornchurch station saga

Ben Lynch

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The incident occurred on Shepherds Hill, Harold Wood, on August 4

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car on Shepherds Hill

Ben Lynch

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Isla with parents Nicola and Michael. Picture: KEN MEARS

'Extremely hard': Mum donates Isla Caton's toys to charities

Chantelle Billson

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The applicant, Brajett Flooring, hopes to turn the Mawney Road site into a three-storey block with six homes

Housing News

Bid for three-storey building and six flats to replace Romford shop

Ben Lynch

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Met Police handcuffs

Ilford man charged with possession of knife after Romford nightclub search

Chantelle Billson

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The upcoming event is the second to be held at the Harris Academy, in Rainham

Rainham sale to raise funds for Wennington residents after blaze

Ben Lynch

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The scene after a blaze in the village of Wennington, after temperatures topped 40C in the UK for the first time ever

Havering Council

Government aid sought in ongoing support for Wennington fire victims

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Ashgrove care home

Hornchurch care home found to have 'made improvements' at CQC check-up

Chantelle Billson

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Rainham Hall

Exhibition showcasing Rainham’s creative talents opens at Rainham Hall

Ben Lynch

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Scammers stock photo.

'Hello Mum' - WhatsApp scammers posing as children steal over £1.5m

Owen Sennitt

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A modern home with an extension being built

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

Peter Sharkey

The M25 was closed after a protester gained access to an overhead gantry near Junction 30 on Wednesday, July 20

London Live News

Appeal: Were you affected by M25 closure near A13 junction?

Andrew Brookes

David Moyes Pep Guardiola

West Ham 'couldn't get near' City says Moyes

Lee Power

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Crow Lane, Romford

Property spotlight: Homes sell fast on this Rush Green road

Chantelle Billson

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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Steve Barclay, arrives for a cabinet meeting at 10 Dow

NHS

Health secretary on new Whipps Cross Hospital and NHS staff retention

Michael Cox

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Dagenham and Rainham Labour MP Jon Cruddas. Picture: HM Government.

Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas to step down at next general election

Ben Lynch

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Manchester City Erling Haaland

Match Report

City hotshot Haaland ensures frustrating start for West Ham United

Steve Blowers

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Shelly's Bar in Hornchurch was hoping to extend its opening hours

Havering Council

Hornchurch bar owner vows to appeal after opening hours extension refused

Ben Lynch

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Campion pupil Ruby Thorne is competing in the Commonwealth Games diving competition for Wales

Campion pupil Thorne chasing Commonwealth Games glory

Lee Power

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Kem Cetinay attending the TV Choice Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Love Island star Kem Cetinay offers ‘condolences’ following fatal collision

Ben Lynch

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EDITORS NOTE NUDITY Cyclists on Whitehall, central London, take part in the World Naked Bike Ride Lo

Why Romford's first World Naked Bike Ride is all about protest

Ben Lynch

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Romford pie and mash shop calls for locals to support the high street

Chantelle Billson

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Collier Row

Collier Row tearoom closes almost a year after opening

Chantelle Billson

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Some of the east London offenders who were jailed in July 2022

London Live News

Jailed: Eight east London offenders locked up in July

Andrew Brookes

Police were called to a collision in Mawney Road, Romford on Sunday, November 29. Picture: Met Police

Gun crime

Man dies after suffering gunshot injuries in Harold Hill

Chantelle Billson

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News

Forests between Dagenham and Brentwood to be improved with £40m fund

Thames Chase in August. Picture: Thames Chase

Chantelle Billson

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Woodland in east London will benefit from mass plantations as part of an investment to adapt to a warmer world.

Fire on Aveley Road in Upminster

London Fire Brigade

80 firefighters called to tackle Upminster grassland blaze

Ben Lynch

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'Risk of injury' - Aldi recalls product due to safety fears

Owen Sennitt

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Diggers will be used today to help turn over piles of waste and assist fire crews with reaching the

Solution to blaze hotspot in Rainham may take 'some time', residents warned

Chantelle Billson

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Ashgrove care home

Hornchurch care home found to have 'made improvements' at CQC check-up

Chantelle Billson

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Things to do

Why Romford's first World Naked Bike Ride is all about protest

EDITORS NOTE NUDITY Cyclists on Whitehall, central London, take part in the World Naked Bike Ride Lo

Ben Lynch

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Romford’s first World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is less about a nude jolly and more about protest, says one of its organisers.

Rainham Hall

Exhibition showcasing Rainham’s creative talents opens at Rainham Hall

Ben Lynch

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A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

What to see in the sky in August: Year's best meteor shower to Sturgeon...

Grace Piercy

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A meteor during the Perseid meteor shower seen over Happisburgh lighthouse, Norfolk.

Skygazing

Meteor shower with 'fireballs' one of two to peak this week

Grace Piercy

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Art workshop for families this summer at the Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford, London.

Summer | Promotion

Family fun this summer: 5 free events to check out at The Mercury...

Victoria Chapman

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Sport

West Ham 'couldn't get near' City says Moyes

David Moyes Pep Guardiola

Lee Power

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West Ham United boss David Moyes admitted his side 'couldn't get near' Manchester City during their 2-0 defeat at London Stadium.

Manchester City Erling Haaland

Match Report

City hotshot Haaland ensures frustrating start for West Ham United

Steve Blowers

Aaron Martin of Gateshead Matt Robinson of Dagenham & Redbridge

Dagenham & Redbridge 'didn't give up' says captain Robinson

Lee Power

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Dagenham & Redbridge manager Daryl McMahon

Dagenham & Redbridge boss McMahon delighted to salvage draw

Lee Power

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Junior Morias Dagenham & Redbridge

National League: Dagenham & Redbridge 2 Gateshead 2

Lee Power

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Lifestyle

Property spotlight: Homes sell fast on this Rush Green road

Crow Lane, Romford

Chantelle Billson

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A lengthy Rush Green road has seen six properties sell over the last year, with the cheapest costing £240,000.

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Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

Peter Sharkey

Romford Garden Suburb was constructed between 1910 and 1911

Gidea Park: The background to Havering's own garden suburb

Ben Lynch and Karim Camara

Courtroom gavel

How many of these 11 bizarre UK laws have you broken?

Owen Sennitt

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Bending nails because you hit them without proper skills

Personal Finance | Promotion

OPINION: New wave of DIY expected as property values stall

Peter Sharkey