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Primary schools in Havering rated outstanding by Ofsted

Concordia Academy received an Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2019.

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Primary schools in Havering which offer Ofsted-rated outstanding education.
Police are appealing for anyone with any dashcam footage or who saw a fatal car crash in Squirrels H

Old Bailey - Central Criminal Court

Man admits causing Harold Wood crash deaths by dangerous driving

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'Cheaper to dump': Havering bulky item collection is most expensive in area

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BHRUT hospitals will be increasing critical care capacity to manage the rise in Covid-19 patients. 

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Hospitals increase critical care capacity after rise in Covid-19 patients

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Kem Cetinay arriving for the ITV Palooza held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.

Kem Cetinay's Array Restaurant now taking bookings

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The Mercury shopping centre in Romford will not be enforcing facemasks after July 19. 

Freedom Day: Where will you be asked to keep wearing a face mask?

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Nightlife in Romford: Closed clubs most-missed by readers

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People will need to be double-jabbed to get in nightclubs from autumn

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Rom Skatepark’s BMX jam a ‘roaring success’

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'Passionate, sometimes unconventional': Tributes paid to much-loved teacher

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Summer camps and classes in and around Romford

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Investigation launched into councillor's comments about mosque

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Vaccinations are a reason for celebration

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Covid cases continue to go up across east London

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College students experience virtual flight to Mexico

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Harold Wood station bomb scare

Police give all clear following Harold Wood bomb scare

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BHRUT head nurse Kathryn Halford

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Mask wearing to remain at Queen's and King George hospitals after July 19

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from left to right: Harry Hands, Daniel Tonu, Billie Coe, Marcel Winmill, Dylan Jones and Oliver Roberts.

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Gidea Park pupils crowned national champions of engineering challenge

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The outside of the Brookside Theatre in Romford.

Lockdown Easing

Romford businesses to 'put safety first' on Freedom Day

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Detective Sergeant Benjamin McNish, 30, worked in investigating child abuse and community support

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Police officer gets suspended sentence after spying on victim in shower

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St Francis Hospice , which won Best Commercial Area

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Woman on the reality of becoming a full-time carer because of Covid-19

Julie Nevett, client, St Francis Hospice

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Possible road and train disruptions around Havering this week

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Jodie Chesney's family presents special award to New City College student

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Passengers wearing face masks on the Jubilee Line in East London as face coverings become compulsory

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Will you wear a face mask post Freedom Day?: Readers share their opinions

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New Lower Thames Crossing consultation opens

'Make your voice known': New Lower Thames Crossing consultation opens

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Havering Local Plan consultation announced

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Further consultation opens on Havering's Local Plan

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Nightlife in Romford: Closed clubs most-missed by readers

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Kem Cetinay arriving for the ITV Palooza held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.

Kem Cetinay's Array Restaurant now taking bookings

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Concordia Academy received an Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2019.

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Primary schools in Havering rated outstanding by Ofsted

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BHRUT hospitals will be increasing critical care capacity to manage the rise in Covid-19 patients. 

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Hospitals increase critical care capacity after rise in Covid-19 patients

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Harold Wood Tesco subject to redevelopment plans

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Application lodged to build 87 homes on Gallows Corner Tesco site

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Look skywards as meteor showers expected to begin

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Gourmet 4 at The Brewery in Romford is located in-between Sleep.8 and TGI Fridays.

'Food hall’ restaurant opens in Romford

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'We've got nowhere to go': Bereaved Harold Hill family faces eviction

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Primary schools in Havering rated outstanding by Ofsted

Concordia Academy received an Outstanding Ofsted rating in 2019.

Education

Chantelle Billson

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Primary schools in Havering which offer Ofsted-rated outstanding education.
FALMOUTH, ENGLAND - JUNE 10: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to Falmouth's Marit

People will need to be double-jabbed to get in nightclubs from autumn

James Weeds

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The Mercury shopping centre in Romford will not be enforcing facemasks after July 19. 

Freedom Day: Where will you be asked to keep wearing a face mask?

Chantelle Billson

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fly tipping in Angel Way Romford

'Cheaper to dump': Havering bulky item collection is most expensive in area

Sally Patterson

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The Spice Girls Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown perfo

Nightlife in Romford: Closed clubs most-missed by readers

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Kem Cetinay's Array Restaurant now taking bookings

Kem Cetinay arriving for the ITV Palooza held at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London.

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Paul Handley football club

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Summer camps and classes in and around Romford

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This weekend's bird watching event

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Things to do in east London this weekend

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Gourmet 4 at The Brewery in Romford is located in-between Sleep.8 and TGI Fridays.

'Food hall’ restaurant opens in Romford

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Child actors on set for their roles in a BBC production of Oliver Twist scheduled for later this yea

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Five films to watch which were shot in Romford

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Bad day all round for Bentley teams

Bentley CC (fielding) vs Springfield CC, T Rippon Mid Essex Cricket League Cricket at Coxtie Green R

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Understrength Bentley suffered a disappointing defeat at bottom club Walthamstow in Hamro Foundation Essex League Division Three. Having decided to bat first, they posted a modest 186 thanks largely to brothers Phil Coleman (65) and Matt...
Paul McCallum of Dagenham and Redbridge scores the first goal for his team and celebrates during Dag

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New signing helps Dagenham & Redbridge to victory in pre-season friendly

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West Ham United's Pablo Fornals during a lap of appreciation at the end of the Premier League match

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Pablo Fornals takes West Ham number 8 shirt

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Hornchurch Athletic celebrate a wicket at Newham

Hornchurch Athletic draw positives against Newham

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Harold Wood's Tony Gawler at his latest marathon

Harold Wood's Gawler gets through another marathon

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Romford barber celebrates 60 years of cutting hair

76-year-old salon owner, Bernard Blakemore with his son, Stuart Blakemore, 51. 

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A Romford barber, whose celebrity clients have included 1966 World Cup winner Martin Peters and actor Brian Conley, will celebrate 60 years cutting hair on July 20.
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Romford flower installations judged for London in Bloom 2021

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Hornchurch resident retrains as aerobics instructor

Hornchurch mum uses lockdown lull to pursue fitness passion

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Recorder speaks to pubs ahead of Euro 2020 final

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Euro 2020: Havering pubs reveal boost from England's run to final

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'More stories to tell': Author spotlights lesser-known histories

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