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The approval of the 15-year extension to the solar park, which is on land next to Cranham Golf Course, has come with a range of conditions

11,700-panel solar park next to Cranham Golf Course given 15-year extension
A Cranham solar park is to remain in place for an additional 15 years, after a recent time extension was approved by council officers.

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A psychologist from NHS trust NELFT was told to undergo 'civility and respect training' after criticising then-health secretary Sajid Javid MP in front of a patient

Exclusive NELFT psychologist sent for training over Sajid Javid jibes in front of patient

The new integrated recycling, waste collection and street cleansing contract is due to begin on July 30 next year

Weekly bin collections service to be awarded to ‘preferred bidder’

The new Romford Roosters Piri Piri was opened last week, with Cllr Keith Prince cutting the ribbon

Spicy chicken restaurant opens doors in town centre

Carlton Tanueh (l) was sentenced in Southwark Crown Court for the murder of Tyler Hurley (r), who died after being stabbed on a bus earlier this year

Killer of schoolboy Tyler Hurley jailed for 26 years

In a motion passed unanimously by Brentwood Borough Council, it stated the intention is to undertake a range of

Council aims to twin with Ukrainian town once Russia war ends

The former Hyundai showroom in Romford is the subject of a new planning application

Former Hyundai showroom may reopen - though selling a different type of car

Manish Shah outside the Old Bailey

Doctor carried out intimate examinations for 'sexual gratification'

More than 40 Goldman Sachs volunteers helped out at SMILE's latest Christmas toy appeal

Romford charity packs 2,000 toys for families with help from global company

Havering Christmas Land to open again this December

A 'magical' Christmas lights trail has opened in Havering

The proposed Lower Thames Crossing, looking south over the River Thames

Lower Thames Crossing 'could be scrapped' if net zero target is missed

Array's opening hours had already been reduced following the recent licensing hearing, which was called in by the Harold Wood councillors

More conditions for Harold Wood venue where man was stabbed nearby

Dean Harding won his award for work including establishing a project that provides free face-to-face advice to brain injury survivors and their loved ones

Man nearly killed in pub attack has saved the NHS more than £500k

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Financial expert Peter Sharkey says accidental damage insurance can be perfect during the festive season.

Sponsored Protect yourself against this unwelcome festive phenomenon

A witness reportedly heard a “massive bang” as two teenagers were trapped in Winter Wonderland ride which suffered a malfunction.

Witness heard ‘massive bang' as police issue statement on Winter Wonderland ride

An amusement park inspection company has confirmed that the slingshot ride in a viral TikTok video at Winter Wonderland “did not snap or fail.”

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Winter Wonderland ride 'didn't snap or fail' as TikToks go viral

A TERRIFYING TikTok video has gone viral after the slingshot ride at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park snapped, trapping two people inside.

Explicit Language TERRIFYING TikToks go viral as Winter Wonderland ride stops and traps passengers

Shaun Escoffery as Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King at The Lyceum Theatre in London

Success of The Lion King in London Due to 'Incredible Cast'

London Fire Brigade is now in special measures

London Fire Brigade enters special measures following independent review

Workers on the Elizabeth line from Prospect at Rail for London Infrastructure have voted to go on strike

Elizabeth line workers vote to go on strike after rejecting pay deal

Peter Kay kicks off his monthly residence at London's O2 Arena, find out the dates, door times and more.

Everything you need to know for Peter Kay's shows at London's O2 Arena

Up At The O2 in Greenwich

'Climb the O2 Arena and see London like never before - it's an adventure'

Gillian Wright, best known for playing Jean Slater in EastEnders, broke her wrist while rehearsing for Snow White

EastEnders star rushed to hospital after suffering fall

The boat is likely to have been carrying migrants risking the crossing from France

People feared dead after small boat incident off the coast of Kent

Live updates as ice and snow disruptions continues in east London

Recap as ice and snow disruptions continue in east London

Things to do

The new Romford Roosters Piri Piri was opened last week, with Cllr Keith Prince cutting the ribbon

Spicy chicken restaurant opens doors in town centre

Havering Christmas Land to open again this December

A 'magical' Christmas lights trail has opened in Havering

Array's opening hours had already been reduced following the recent licensing hearing, which was called in by the Harold Wood councillors

More conditions for Harold Wood venue where man was stabbed nearby

Salvation Army band performs at The Brewery in Romford

Salvation Army to put on special performance at The Brewery this week

Some of the M&S Romford staff with East 17 star Terry Coldwell, who features in the store's new Christmas single

M&S TikTok stars return with new Christmas charity single

Havering family activities at Christmas 2022

Family activities in Havering this Christmas

Sport

Raiders captain Aaron Connolly lets fly

Raiders captain Connolly hoping for pre-Christmas cheer
Everyone Active Raiders captain Aaron Connolly is hoping for some pre-Christmas cheer against Basingstoke Bison on Sunday.

Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson

Hornchurch boss Stimson hoping to get Enfield Town game on

Hugo Lloris consoles Harry Kane after England's World Cup defeat against France

Kane can continue to shine for club and country says Lloris

Fares Dessouky celebrates winning the 2022 GillenMarkets Canary Wharf Classic

GillenMarkets Canary Wharf Squash Classic tickets on sale

England's Declan Rice challenges French rival Kylian Mbappe during their World Cup quarter-final

Rice backs Southgate, England to recover from World Cup blow

Harry Kane looks dejected after England's World Cup exit against France

I'll be mentally stronger after England's World Cup exit says Kane

Harry Kane looks defected after England's World Cup exit against France

I take responsibility says Kane as England exit World Cup

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Lifestyle

Cllr Paul McGeary said it is a 'priority' of the administration 'to make sure we are building a good number of family units'

New family homes ‘a priority’ as Havering falls far short of housebuilding targets

The New Green estate in Rainham will consist of 71 shared ownership homes and 126 affordable council properties

Residents told they can't move into new estate until new year

Plans to divide up several shops in The Quadrant in Romford were submitted to Havering Council in October

Fears for future of heritage as shopping centre withdraws plans to split up shops

You could own a country estate with five properties in Romford, take a look at the properties now.

Take a look at this country estate with five houses in Romford on sale for £6.5m

Special Report

Single mothers have been left in budget hotel rooms with all their belongings for weeks - including a Travelodge on the A127

Special Report Havering Council left homeless families stranded in hotel

Havering Council is looking to identify empty, privately-owned homes to try and bring them back into use to increase housing choices for residents

1,100 empty homes estimated in Havering - but just 12 referred to help housing crisis

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The O2 Academy Brixton

Nigerian singer Asake ‘praying’ for those injured in Brixton Academy show crush

Germany Aquarium Burst

Hundreds of fish killed after huge aquarium tank bursts in Berlin

Pillar coral ‘critically endangered’ following 80% drop in population

Pillar coral ‘critically endangered’ following 80% drop in population

Sunak resists pressure to negotiate with nurses on pay to avert strikes

Autumn weather Nov 3rd 2022

Employment falls in private sector for first time in two years, report finds

Warhammer maker Games Workshop

Games Workshop agrees Warhammer film and TV deal with Amazon

Brixton O2 Academy incident

Four critically injured in ‘crowd crush’ at Brixton Academy Asake gig

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